acheng of Bethesda writes:

"For Fallout 3's copy protection on PC, we use the same security model as we did for Oblivion - a simple disc check. We only use SecuRom's disc check functionality for copy protection. We do NOT limit the number of installs. We do NOT use online authentication or any other SecuROM functionality except for a disc check when you install the game and when you launch the game. We do not install any other programs and we don't have anything that runs in the background while you're playing the game."
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Ripten writes:

"Some of you may instantly reply "Duh!" to that headline, but as a fan of the Fallout series, I wanted to get it all. The Amazon exclusive 'Survival Edition' was a pre-order special that cost a whopping $129.99 - that's right, a full fifty bucks more than the Collector's Edition. While the package itself is quite nice, the only thing you get in the Survival Edition that you don't get in the Collector's Edition is the Pip-Boy clock, and therein lies my problem."
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Just a reminder - the PC version of Fallout 3 has Xbox Live Achievements, like Halo 2 (PC) and Shadowrun (PC) do. In other words, you can earn points for your Live Gamerscore and even chat with people on your friends list with Fallout 3 on your PC.

The Achievements are identical to the Xbox 360 achievements. If you're really clever like me, you buy the PC version and rent the Xbox 360 version - double Achievements. (You can't rent PC games, unfortunately.)
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Bethesda's Pete Hines said, when asked about Fallout 3 DRM; "we basically don't do any–we do the mildest form possible.".

As it turns out, it's got SecuROM 7. Oops.
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Fallout 3 has received an M rating and would therefore may contain almost anything, the game is meant for adults and not for minors. After a lengthy discussion, the Fallout 3 developers decided that you can not kill children. Click on read more to find out why.
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dailygamesnews.com - Direct2Drive, IGN Entertainment's digital retail store, today announced that Fallout 3 is now available digitally for purchase on Direct2Drive in conjunction with its retail release.
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Patrick Klepek of MTV Multiplayer writes:

"I always wondered why Bethesda chose to place a three in the title. If they had just named it "Fallout," wouldn't people's expectations have been altered? Fans would be happy with a new "Fallout" game and newcomers wouldn't have a barrier to entry.

...as "Fallout 3? ships to gamers this week, the question is still relevant. So, Pete, why call it "Fallout 3?""
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KevinU of Microsoft's GamerScoreBlog writes:

"This is the first title to support Games for Windows – LIVE since we made it a free gaming service, and I can't think of a better title to launch with. As you will see soon, we have some exciting updates just around the corner. Updates that we believe will help make your PC gaming experience even better, including a marketplace to let you download more content for your games, a completely redesigned in-game experience built just for the PC, and more. These changes are the result of our focus in building a service PC gamers will love, and your input plays a big part. We've been listening."
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Bethesda Softworks' Fallout 3 has been one of the most anticipated titles for 2008 ever since it was officially unveiled last year.

But despite the numerous pre-release awards and hype amongst the press and gamers (not to mention the studio's stellar RPG track record), Bethesda was still awaiting today's official release with much anticipation.

"We're never really sure how these [reviews] will turn out," Bethesda PR boss told Edge in an e-mail. "So in general, we're always nervous/anxious."
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Apparently there is a bug in the save system for Fallout 3. Gameplayer has identified the bug and written this article which reveals how players of the game can avoid getting caught out by it. Don't worry, there are no spoilers.
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A man who rides Washington, D.C.'s Metro underground rail system has written to the Washington Post to complain about poster ads for Fallout 3 which appear in the Metro Center station.

Joseph Anzalone criticizes the ads as well as Metro management for accepting them:

"In one ad, the Washington Monument and the American flags surrounding it stand ravaged, as if hit by missiles. In another, the Capitol dome is partially caved in, while the rest of the building and the city behind it lie in ruins.

The people of our city do not need a daily reminder that Washington is a prime target for an attack. We do not need a daily reminder of what our worst fears look like. Since any First Amendment objection would be irrelevant (the ads do not present a true viewpoint or political message and would therefore not be protected), there is no reason for these ads to be part of our daily panorama.

The ads should be removed, and the appropriate office at Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority should be directed to exercise better judgment regarding what can be displayed in our transportation system."
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Bethesda's Fallout 3 isn't even out yet, and already there's talk of when a sequel could show up -- and it's sooner than you think.

Howard then stated that three years sounds just about right, in terms of when Fallout 4 should come out.
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Gamerdeals.net writes:

"The late October holiday assault continues with a loaded release week. Highlights include LittleBigPlanet (PS3), Fallout 3 (Xbox 360/PS3/PC), Guitar Hero World Tour (360/PS3/Wii/PS2), Motorstorm: Pacific Assault (PS3), Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 (PC), plus much more!

Check out the full list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of October 26, 2008 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Sony PS2, PSP, Nintendo DS, and PC!"
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Best Buy has listed over 1,400 stores that will have a midnight release for Fallout 3.
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MTV Multiplayer writes:

"Microsoft and Bethesda Softworks made a big deal about the exclusive downloadable content coming to "Fallout 3? on Xbox 360 and PC at E3 this year.
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The back of the "Fallout 3? packaging lists "content download" in its feature set, and the instruction manual's section on the game's main menu describes an area set aside for "Downloads - View any Downloadable Content you have obtained for Fallout 3." But if you pull up "downloads" in the game, it simply states there is "no new content available.""
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Bethesda Softworks has announced that there will be midnight openings at Best Buy stores across the country on the evening of October 27th. Select Best Buy stores will sell the game at Midnight in Washington, New York, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Dallas and Chicago.
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GamePlasma writes:

"Valve has announced that Bethesda Softworks', Fallout 3, is now available for pre-purchase via Steam."
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PSM3 staff writes: "Fallout 3 looks rubbish on PS3 - Claim the predictable internet headlines, but we've played it on all three platforms - and here's the real, if less exciting, truth...

Our exclusive Fallout 3 PS3 review (from PSM3#107) has leaked onto the Internet and, as expected, a single sentence has been dragged out, beaten and interrogated under a spotlight. This one; "The PS3 version compares poorly to its Xbox and PC counterparts." Which, in the parlance of the Internet, obviously means; "THE PS3 VERSION SUCKS! XBOX WINS! ANOTHER CRAPPY PORT!" But that isn't the case. The PS3 version just looks SLIGHTLY WORSE than the other versions."
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LazyGamer writes: "And here we go again another AAA cross platform title is being reported as looking better on the 360 and PC compared to the PS3.

What makes this even more believable is that this is being reported by PSM, in their very own words

""Fallout 3's world looks incredible, tinged by the chill of the desolate, post-apocalyptic emptiness. But sadly, the PS3 version compares poorly to it's Xbox and Pc counterparts. It's not a deal breaker, but clearly the PS3 wasn't the lead platform - disappointing, since Oblivion looked better on the PS3."

Can I get the usual complaints out of the way now not to waste time?"
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French magazine CanardPC feature a five pages article on Fallout 3. What should have been a review is actually a preview (the real review will come once Fallout 3 is released in Europe) because, it seems, Omar Boulon has had quite a hard time playing the game in proper conditions. Here are some excerpts...
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