Word just through from the local distributor that Fallout 3 has been classified R18: Contains Graphic Violence and Offensive Language.
The marketing site for Fallout 3, PrepareForTheFuture.com, has been fully launched and has several new videos and gameplay clips for gamers.
UGO writes: "There's been a lot of talk in the blogosphere about changes that were made to Fallout 3 so that the game wasn't banned in certain territories (most notably Austraila). It was revealed yesterday by Edge Online that the changes made to the game would be made across all territories, so as to not create confusion, but what changes, specifically? I shot a note to Pete Hines, VP of Marketing and PR at Bethesda, to find out just what was changed."
Bethesda has decided that the Australian Edition of Fallout 3, the now infamous edited version of Fallout 3 that was created to cater for the Australian Classifications Boards willingness to ignore the fact that discerning adults play video games, will now be shipping world wide, replacing all other versions.
Speaking to Edge, Bethesda has explained what it calls a "misconception" regarding the classification of Fallout 3 in the Australian region. Edge has also learned that due to concerns and issues raised in the process of international classification, Fallout 3 will not contain real world drug references in any territory.
For those of you worried about playing catch up in the Fallout series before taking on Bethesda's latest entry in the franchise, don't fret. Pete Hines has assured PSU that new players should have no problem picking up Fallout 3 and jumping right in.
Bethesda's Peter Hines has admitted that showing RPGs like Fallout 3 at tradeshows like E3 and Games Convention can be a frustrating business.
Peter Hines has described Fallout 3's open-world gameplay as "organised chaos," saying the player is free to do what he or she likes but can always be easily sucked back into the post apocalyptic RPG's main quest.
GameDaily writes: Bethesda Softworks, the creators of the upcoming Fallout 3, announced a deal for gamers who pre-order a copy of the game through Walmart.com will receive a Vault Boy T-Shirt.
Speaking in an interview with VideoGamer.com, Bethesda Softworks vice president Pete Hines revealed that the developer instead prefers to rely on internal feedback.
Bethesda's Peter Hines has become the latest industry figure to claim E3's days of dominance are well and truly over.
Pete Hines, product manager for Fallout 3 has said developing a game to suit the varying censorship needs of different countries is "frustrating".
Speaking to VG247 at Games Convention, Bethesda's Peter Hines has indicated that you may not just be seeing one more Fallout from the publisher: you should be thinking along the lines of EA and FIFA.
Shacknews writes: "Remember those old Fallout manuals? The ones with the taped-over hints and 50s-style dark humor? The original Vault Dweller's Survival Guide?
Bethesda's Peter Hines has refused to confirm differences made to the Australian build of Fallout 3, saying talk of cuts made to the game to get it passed the OFLC was "presumptuous."
VG247: Bethesda communications boss Peter Hines has shrugged off post-E3 criticism of Fallout 3, saying he's not willing to judge negative previews based on 30 minutes play at the event.
IGN writes: "And so, the epic saga comes to a close - Fallout 3's OFLC report has been made available to IGN AU; the contents outline the reasons behind the reassessment of Bethesda's post-nuclear RPG in Australia by the classification board.
GamerChip brings you the news you have been waiting for: RedAnt, the Australian distributor for Fallout 3, has confirmed through the EB Games website that the game will be released on October 17th. Their enthusiasm is infectious as you can read for yourself with all of the sites information included in the article.
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