If they make it, I'll play it.

Bethesda is smart enough to know that there is a big divide in the fan base for the two different games, I've seen many people on these forums over the years who said if obsidian made the next fallout they would not play it, just like I've seen people say the same about Bethesda.

Bethesda handing off their assets to obsidian doesn't affect Beth's schedule at all, so I don't really see a downside. It's a solution for the fans, and Bethesda gets paid twice, win win.

Also, who cares about graphics? I play these games for a deep and rich RPG experience, something that new Vegas offers way more in abundance.

Agreed

It depends completely on whether or not Obsidian is available. If not then they should give InXile a chance, though I dunno if InXile is big enough to handle the development of a triple-a title. They should give 'some' studio a chance at the very least if Obsidian is not available.

In a recent interview Brian Fargo said that he had plans for Van Buren since he bought that title one year ago, I doubt they will make another post-apocalyptic universe, they will either apply that to Wasteland 3 or a new Fallout game if Bethesda hires them. I wonder if Avellones departure from Obsidian has anything to do with this.

Wait wait what about avellone?

He just left Obsidian.

I think it would be awesome to keep alternating between the two developers between each release. Bethesda can handle the numbered titles that take place on the East, and Obsidian uses that engine to make "spin-off" games continuing the events on the West.