Pete "Easy Pete" Siddons became immortalized as a beloved character in "Fallout: New Vegas" after game designers Josh Sawyer and Chris Avellone met him during their 2010 visit to Goodsprings, Nevada. Working as a dynamite blaster in local mines at the time, Siddons' job and personality directly influenced his in-game counterpart.

Currently working maintenance at the Pioneer Saloon, Siddons acknowledges the accurate portrayal of his likeness and personality in the game. "I thought he looked just like me," he says. "He acts like me too - pretty much close, yeah. He never leaves the bar."

The game, released in October 2010, has sold nearly 12 million copies. Goodsprings serves as its emotional center, where players begin their journey through the post-nuclear Mojave Wasteland. Each year, around 4,000 fans visit this town of 100 to tour landmarks featured in the game, including the Pioneer Saloon (called Prospector Saloon in-game) and Goodsprings General Store.

Originally from near Fresno, Siddons moved to Goodsprings about 20 years ago to help his mother, who worked as a bartender at the Pioneer. Despite his character's popularity, he remains humble about his gaming fame, saying simply, "It's fantastic, I guess."

The Pioneer Saloon, established in 1913, holds its own historical significance. It famously hosted Clark Gable in 1942 while he awaited news of his wife Carole Lombard's fate after her plane crashed on nearby Potosi Mountain.

Today, Siddons continues his work at the Pioneer, claiming to remain unchanged despite his unique fame: "I'm the same old me, except I got a little bit more pull at the Pioneer now."

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