GamesRadar - Fallout 3

Google Maps - Fallout 3 Capital Wasteland Guide (News)

Nov 18, 2008

Kotaku writes:

"A Google Maps mashup that is building into a handy guide to the post-apocalyptic landscape with the help of community-minded gamers.

It is still incomplete (Fallout 3 is huge) but there are a lot of mission, ammo and interesting location pushpins already added. You can add your own if you discover something cool and of course you can turn off whole categories of data if you want to avoid mission spoilers but would still like to know if there is anything worth bothering about over that hill."

Nancy Drew Outsells Far Cry 2 in October PC Sales (News)

Nov 17, 2008

October was a big month for PC gamers because, unlike previous months where Blizzard and Maxis have owned the charts, there were several high profile PC-centric games releasing, including Fallout 3, Far Cry 2, Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3, and Crysis: Warhead.

Well, the NPD Group has released the monthly figures for PC titles, and it contains a couple surprises.

'Fallout 3' bestselling title in series (News)

Nov 17, 2008

Bethesda's chart-topper Fallout 3 has sold more units in the UK than all other titles in the series combined.

Sales have now surpassed the combined total racked up by the original Fallout, its sequel, and spinoffs Fallout Tactics and Fallout: Brotherhood Of Steel.

Games for Windows - Live Gets Reformatted, Rebooted (News)

Nov 15, 2008

"I saw so much promise in Microsoft's ambitious-but-doomed Live Anywhere initiative when it was first unveiled at E3 2006, though since then, Microsoft has dealt with backlash against charging for services that PC players were accustomed to getting for free and limited publisher adoption, as well as the rapidly growing popularity of Valve's community-anointed Steam service. Microsoft acknowledged that things weren't going swimmingly back in July, when it announced that it would be making all of its Live services on the PC free, and it continues to retool its PC gaming efforts by giving its Games for Windows - Live client a bit of an overhaul." - Giantbomb.com Editor, Ryan

Fallout 3 - Kill Three Dog (Spoilers!) (Video)

Nov 13, 2008

Fallout 3 - Exploding pants (Spoilers!) (Video)

Nov 13, 2008

Fallout 3 - Kill Amata (Spoilers!) (Video)

Nov 13, 2008

Games for Windows DLC kicks off with Fallout 3 (News)

Nov 13, 2008

Videogamer writes: "Microsoft has confirmed that Fallout 3 will be the first title to offer DLC through the newly announced Games for Windows LIVE Marketplace.

Pete Hines, vice president of public relations and marketing for Bethesda Softworks commented: 'Games for Windows LIVE helps us expand the Fallout 3 universe and bring the full experience directly to gamers. Through the Marketplace we now have a no-nonsense way to deliver updates and great downloadable content. It's really a complete package, and a great fit for Fallout 3.'"

Fallout 3: How to be an evil SOB (Feature)

Nov 13, 2008

If you were like me on my first playthrough of Fallout 3, you just couldn't do it. You couldn't pull the trigger, choose the cruelest dialog, or pal around with worst terrorists. Maybe you broke into a few houses, stole some empty whiskey bottles, slapped around a few back-talking civilians, but you never cut Moira's head off and laughed as it rolled around on the floor. ...

Microsoft Updates GFW - Live Client (News)

Nov 13, 2008

With all the attention being paid to the vaunted New Xbox Experience interface that will launch later this month for the Xbox 360, Microsoft quietly updated the Games for Windows - Live client today. The update doesn't introduce any new functionality--that is planned later on with the release of a desktop client as well as the Games for Windows - Live Marketplace. However, the update does give the GFW - Live client a whole new look that's better suited for PCs...

Fallout 3: Basic Leveling Guide (Feature)

Nov 11, 2008

Whether you're unaccustomed to this crazy RPG business of stat-chi-ma-call-its and skill dongles, you're a bit rusty after years without a new Fallout to play, or you just want to design the most badassiest character ever, this guide will gently push you and your character in the right direction. I suffered through hours and hours of low-level mudsuckery to determine exactly how to make sure you're not flailing around at level 10 with a ...

Bethesda Censors Fallout 3 For Japan (News)

Nov 11, 2008

Kotaku writes:
Developer Bethesda has made changes to the Japanese Fallout 3. The side-quest The Power of the Atom has been changed. Non-playable-character Mr. Burke has been taken out of this side-quest, removing the option of detonating the nuclear bomb. That's not all, the name of a weapon was changed as it was deemed "inappropriate" for Japan. Smart money says the weapon is mini-nuke launcher "Fat Man" for obvious reasons. The online reaction from the Japanese users seems to be largely disappointment to these edits. Fallout 3 goes on sale in Japan this December.

Fallout 3 Bobblehead Guide (Feature)

Nov 7, 2008

If you've been playing Fallout 3, you've probably found a few Bobbleheads tucked away on dusty shelves and desks. You'll need to collect at least ten to unlock the "Yes, I Play with Dolls" achievement and all twenty for the "Vault-Tec C.E.O." achievement. But even if you don't give a hoot about your gamer score, you'll still need to collect all every one of these wobbly figurines to create the ultimate, kickass, Wasteland survivor. ...

Fallout 3 v1.0.0.15 Patches Available NOW (News)

Nov 7, 2008

WorthPlaying writes: "Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence. This v1.0.0.15 patch (6mb) fixes an alt-f4/alt tab crash issue, and the game now restarts properly after title updates finish installing."

Fallout 3 - 4.7 million copies ($300 million) shipped in launch week. (News)

Nov 6, 2008

Bethesda announced that its hit title, Fallout 3 has enjoyed record sales at launch, reflecting the huge consumer demand for the game. Approximately 4.7 million units of Fallout 3 were shipped worldwide last week for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and Games for Windows representing retail sales in excess of $300 million.

Fallout 3: $300 Million Launch Week (News)

Nov 6, 2008

From Bethesda Softworks: "Approximately 4.7 million units of Fallout 3 were shipped worldwide last week for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, and Games for Windows representing retail sales in excess of $300 million."

Fallout 3 springs for a full-page NYT ad (News)

Nov 5, 2008

News.cnet.com writes: "It's a clear sign of the continuing evolution of video games when hot titles splurge on big mainstream media ads. The most shocking example we've seen recently has been Tuesday's Election Day New York Times, where Fallout 3 was featured in a full-color, full-page ad (see below), taking up the coveted back cover spot of the paper's "A" section."

Fallout 3 Smashes Oblivion UK Sales (News)

Nov 4, 2008

dailygamesnews.com - Fallout 3 released last week in the UK and also topped the charts. It also beat the sales made by Bethesda's previous title, Oblivion in its first week of release. The Xbox 360 version of the game sold more than 57% of Oblivion.

Fallout 3 PC Patch Releasing Later Today (News)

Nov 4, 2008

Eurogamer recently had a Q&A session with the VP of Marketing for Bethesda, Pete Hines. In the interview, Pete was quoted as saying that a PC patch will be released later today that will fix several issues that PC users have been experiencing.

Fallout 3 Main Quest Guide (Feature)

Nov 3, 2008

You won’t make it to the end if you can’t get through the beginning.You can’t get through the beginning? Really? We hope not. Fallout 3’s Intro throws you right into the game and teaches you to play at the same time, but it’s not that tough. Nonetheless, we’re sure you’ve missed a few things, done something wrong or decided to play on Very Hard. ...

Top 5 game sales per system worldwide in week 44, 2008 (News)

Nov 3, 2008

What are the best-selling games in America, Japan, and Europe this week? Thanks to Amazon online sales data here are the games that are the most popular right now. Fallout 3 debuts as number one on the Xbox 360 and PC charts. LittleBigPlanet also debuts on top of the PS3 chart.

Fans riled by Fallout 3 issues on PS3 (News)

Nov 1, 2008

Glitches galore apparently... Fallout 3 isn't quite up to par on the PlayStation 3, if forums awash with enraged players are to be taken as indicative. Fans of the new game are more than a little miffed by some of the technical issues being reported around the PlayStation version of the new RPG-FPS.

Apparently, the title is the frequent victim of locks-ups, slowdown and other irritants. Bethesda have yet to reply, but if these incidents turn out to be widespread, one would expect a quick-fire patch and a few apologies.

You can enjoy all this unhappiness for yourself via the forums in question.

PS3 Fallout 3 A Bit Broken (News)

Oct 31, 2008

Mike Fahey of Kotaku writes:

"Complaints of choppy frame rates and graphical glitches are peppered throughout Bethesda's forums for the game, with others complaining about random lock ups and various other issues - textures not loading, significant slowdown etc. Two major bugs have already been addressed by Bethesda in the forums, one concerning the game freezing during the GOAT test earlier in the game, and another dealing with the game pausing whenever a PS3 notification occurs. The first issue can apparently be solved by saving and restarting, while they suggest turning off notifications in the XMB for the second. "

Bethesda: Fallout 3 uses SecuRom only for disc check (News)

Oct 31, 2008

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."

Fallout 3 Survival Edition = Huge Waste of Money (News)

Oct 30, 2008

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."

Fallout 3 (PC) Achievements (News)

Oct 29, 2008

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.)

Bethesda Lied About Fallout 3 DRM? (News)

Oct 29, 2008

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.

The reason why you cannot kill kids in Fallout 3 (News)

Oct 29, 2008

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.

Fallout 3 Available Via Direct2Drive (News)

Oct 29, 2008

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.

Fallout 3 (Screenshots)

Oct 28, 2008

Bethesda: Why It's Called 'Fallout 3' And Not Just 'Fallout' (News)

Oct 28, 2008

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?""

Fallout 3: First 15 minutes (Feature)

Oct 28, 2008

The third installment of Fallout is here, in all its post-apocalyptic glory. You’ve read the reviews, you’ve seen the trailers – now see the first 15 minutes of gameplay. OK, not the very first 15 minutes, we picked up after all the “growing up in The Vault tutorial” stuff. ...

GamerScoreBlog: Fallout Returns (News)

Oct 28, 2008

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."

Bethesda: We're Always Nervous About Reviews (News)

Oct 28, 2008

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."

WARNING: All Fallout 3 Players Must Read - Bug with the Save System (News)

Oct 28, 2008

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.

Fallout 3 (Review)

Oct 28, 2008

Nobody knows who dropped the first bomb, and nobody cares. 200 years have passed since a nuclear war between the U.S. and China reduced the planet to cinders, and humanity has only one concern: survival. The fallout not only destroyed civilisation, but twisted and distorted it. ...

D.C. Metro Rider complains about Fallout 3 ads (News)

Oct 27, 2008

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."

Bethesda Expects New Fallout in 3 Years (News)

Oct 27, 2008

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.

New Game Releases for the Week of October 26, 2008 (News)

Oct 25, 2008

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!"

Fallout 3 Best Buy Midnight Releases Listed (News)

Oct 25, 2008

Best Buy has listed over 1,400 stores that will have a midnight release for Fallout 3.

What Does 'Fallout 3's Packaging Say About Downloadable Content? (News)

Oct 24, 2008

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.
...
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.""

Fallout 3 Midnight Openings in the United States at Best Buy (News)

Oct 24, 2008

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.

Pre-purchase Fallout 3 on Steam (News)

Oct 24, 2008

GamePlasma writes:

"Valve has announced that Bethesda Softworks', Fallout 3, is now available for pre-purchase via Steam."

PSM3 explains Fallout 3 PS3 and Xbox 360 differences (News)

Oct 22, 2008

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."

PS3 compares poorly to the 360 on Fallout 3 – According to the PlayStation Magazine (News)

Oct 22, 2008

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?"

The French Refuse to Review Fallout 3 (News)

Oct 15, 2008

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...

Fallout 3: Can You RUN It? (News)

Oct 14, 2008

GameXtract writes "Recently Bethesda released the requirements for the PC version of Fallout 3 which is scheduled to release this October 28th. I have to admit that the requirements are pretty forgiving, and won't cost one of your limbs. Some people though are too lazy to check the requirements against their own machine or even at times they have no clue what kind of PC they own. Heck I know some people who think Hotmail, and the Internet are the same thing. One of my favorite tools to use is systemrequirmentlab's Can You RUN It? The application will ease the process of determining if your PC can run a specific game. All you got to do is select the game, and bam! It does all the work for you. Recently they have uploaded Fallout 3, and you can now see or get confirmation if you have already manually determined, to see if your computer is ready to face post apocalyptic creatures."

Full info, and link after the jump.

Bethesda Is Tired Of Spending Money Supporting Software Pirates (News)

Oct 14, 2008

MTV Multiplayer writes: "Piracy remains one of the biggest issues facing PC gaming these days.

Last week, "Fallout 3?product manager Pete Hines told me that some development studios now calculate that up to half of their customer support calls involve dealing with people who have pirated copies of the game.

That's bad.

Hines discussed the problem of piracy with MTV Multiplayer just days before, ironically, the Xbox 360 version of "Fallout 3? leaked. Piracy is still far more prevalent on the PC side, which has serious implications for studios like Bethesda Softworks, whose development bread-and-butter has been PCs."

Gears of War 2 LE Only $59.99 And LittleBigPlanet Plus Others For $54.99 (News)

Oct 13, 2008

GameXtract writes "I like getting my video games cheaper. Especially when I don't have to wait for three months till everyone else doesn't give a dam about the game. It looks like ToysRus is trying to get an upper hand on pre-orders this year with Gears of War 2. The limited edition is listed on the site for $59.99 instead of the regular $69.99 found at many other retailers."

Get the full info after the jump.

Fallout 3 System Requirements Released (News)

Oct 9, 2008

Bethesda has finally released the minimum and recommended system requirements for the PC version of Fallout 3.

Top 10: Kick ass moments from a day with Fallout 3 (News)

Oct 9, 2008

VideoGamer.com writes: "With their nuclear-powered RPG now mere weeks away from release, Bethesda kindly invited us over to their Soho office to soak ourselves in the game for a good seven hours or so. While there's clearly still tons of stuff we have yet to experience, here's our Top 10: Kick ass moments from a day with Fallout 3. Be warned: while we're forbidden from discussing the main plot, reading this list will blow a few surprises relating to side quests, and the like."

Fallout 3 leaked and now available on torrent (News)

Oct 9, 2008

Two weeks before its official release, Fallout 3 has just surfaced on torrent sites.

Fallout 3 Goes Gold (News)

Oct 8, 2008

WorthPlaying reports that the long awaiting sequel to the Fallout franchise, Fallout 3, has gone gold and it is on track for its late October release.

Edge: What Tim Cain Thinks of Fallout 3 (News)

Oct 8, 2008

Edge writes: "im Cain has Fallout 3 pre-ordered. The designer of Interplay's 1997 RPG masterwork Fallout is looking forward to the release of Bethesda's big budget open world sequel just like the rest of us.

But being involved so intimately with the birth of the Fallout franchise, he's hard-pressed not to analyze Fallout 3's development with a discerning eye.

He said in an interview with Edge on Tuesday, "I do like what I've seen about Fallout 3. I've talked to those guys at Bethesda about it. It's their IP now and they've gone in a certain direction and it's very intriguing."

Fallout 3 ads urge to consider vault life (News)

Oct 7, 2008

TVGB: "In a clever little advertising move Fallout 3, being published by Bethesda who is based in Bethesda, Maryland, just outside of DC, has taken over the Metro Center stop of the metro system. Every sign, pillar and banner is an ad for Fallout 3 that urges DC citizens to consider the benefits of vault life before, I'm assuming, the impending apocalypse. I snapped a few crappy cell phone shots you can check out after the jump, but there were plenty more of these throughout the station along with large lit signs of screenshots for the game. Now, I have to go join some homeless men and start camping out in the metro system."

The infinite potential of Fallout 3 (Preview)

Oct 3, 2008

You've probably read a lot about Fallout 3. Until you've actually played Fallout 3, however, you don't understand. You don't understand just how big the game feels, just how open the game seems and just how much freedom the game appears to offer.

We've only had four hours with the post-apocalyptic RPG and we're already overwhelmed. ...

Ones to Watch: October 2008 PC Games (News)

Oct 3, 2008

Aeropause writer Joe Haygood takes a look at the best games that the PC has to offer in the month of October. Some of the stand outs include Dead Space, Fallout 3, and Far Cry 2 to name a few.

Bethesda Wants Quentin Tarantino's 'Fallout 3' Movie Proposal (News)

Oct 2, 2008

Patrick Klepek of MTV Multiplayer writes:

Fallout 3 product manager Pete Hines on whether Bethesda Softworks would be open to the idea of a movie based on their new game:

"If Quentin Tarantino wants to do 'Fallout 3,' yes, we will hear that proposal!"."

That Aussie Game Site: Weekly Wrap 28th September, 2008 (News)

Sep 28, 2008

That Aussie Game Site recaps another important week of game news. Featuring their theories on Bungie's "Keep It Clean" trailer, the revelation of a familiar looking nemesis in Gears of War 2 and they discuss the disappointing mix-up that left no one playing the the much anticipated Mirror's Edge demo.

Fallout is a good old game (Feature)

Sep 25, 2008

Visions of Deathclaws dance in the heads of RPG fans as they anxiously snooze in anticipation of the October 28 release of Fallout 3. Will series devotees consider it too different from the classic RPGs that spawned it? The original Fallout RPGs were modest commercial successes compared to their swords and sorcery contemporaries such as Baldur’s Gate; will developer/publisher Bethesda be able to replicate the blockbuster success it ...

Eurogamer Expo 2008 Tickets Go On Sale (News)

Sep 25, 2008

The Eurogamer Expo and gamesindustry.biz games fair has started selling tickets this week. You can buy a ticket for £5, which is donated to GamesAid, and gives you access to both events.

Games such as Fallout 3, Far Cry 2, LittleBigPlanet, Mirrors Edge, Motorstorm: Pacific Rift, Prince of Persia, Resistance 2, Tomb Raider: Underworld, Street Fighter IV and many more (with some still unannounced!) will all be playable.

The expo is part of the London Games Festival 2008 and will run from the 28th-29th October.

Pete Hines: Fallout 3 Mod Tools "Not On Our Schedule Right Now." (News)

Sep 25, 2008

Ripten writes:

"According to an interview with Pete Hines from Rock, Paper, Shotgun; the PC version of Fallout 3 will not come with a mod kit out the gate, and while he doesn't rule one out in the future, it's as good as locked in a vault for now.

Hines said that producing the mod tools takes a helluva lotta time and effort, and that people have become to accustomed to having them in Bethesda games, but this time, no dice."

Fallout MMO Hot On The Heels Of Fallout 3? (News)

Sep 24, 2008

The pre-release hype machine is building Fallout 3 to almost unachievable proportions, with any possibility of more Pip-goodness being lapped up like water for a thirsty canine companion. Interplay has supplied one more ration for Fallout starved fans with the hint at a Fallout MMO currently being worked on at their new Orange County office.

Fallout 3 The Weapons: Video Montage (News)

Sep 23, 2008

This may be the only video that could replace the simple yet entrancing appeal of a model in a bikini firing a machine gun, Fallout 3 and its weapons in a glorious montage.

The video features a few interviews with the development staff, gore splattered corridors and a little of the cheesy nuclear families from the original that we know and love.

Fallout 3 - ABC Apologizes for poor handling of Q&A (News)

Sep 23, 2008

"This has just came to my attention regarding an earlier article we published, and it shows that not all TV stations are the same, and are willing to go back on their reporting if it is proven to be wrong or misleading.

Recently ABC ran a piece on the controversial Fallout 3 on its Q&A Discussion program (which we covered earlier)."

UK gets a third Fallout 3 SKU (News)

Sep 22, 2008

As if standard and collector's editions weren't enough, UK gamers will also be able to get their hands on a limited edition of the post-apocalyptic RPG Fallout 3 when it goes on sale next month.

The new edition, which is exclusive to GAME, contains a copy of the game and a figurine packaged in a cardboard outer sleeve.

Yahoo: Top 20 Games Fall 2008 (News)

Sep 21, 2008

Yahoo's list of the top 20 games for the Fall of 2008

Fallout 3 gets classified R18 in New Zealand (News)

Sep 19, 2008

Word just through from the local distributor that Fallout 3 has been classified R18: Contains Graphic Violence and Offensive Language.

Fallout 3 Marketing Site Fully Launched With New Gameplay Videos (News)

Sep 18, 2008

The marketing site for Fallout 3, PrepareForTheFuture.com, has been fully launched and has several new videos and gameplay clips for gamers.

UGO: Bethesda's Pete Hines Clarifies Fallout 3's Drug Change (News)

Sep 10, 2008

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."

Fallout 3 Edited Version Now The Only Version (News)

Sep 10, 2008

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.

Censors Force Fallout 3 Changes (News)

Sep 9, 2008

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.

Fallout 3 was originally refused classification by the Australian Office of Film and Literature Classification, citing among other reason the in-game use of "Morphine" in order to ignore limb pain. According to the Office's guidelines, "material promoting or encouraging proscribed drug use" is refused classification.

In mid-August, the OFLC announced that a revised version of the game had been granted a rating in Australia, thanks to edits that changed the context of the in-game drug use.

Hines on making Fallout 3 approachable to newcomers (News)

Sep 5, 2008

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.

"Well, we make sure you don't have to have played the previous Fallout games to understand what's going on in Fallout 3," said Hines.

"Obviously the control scheme should be familiar with folks who have played a 1st or 3rd person game. That was one of the nice things I heard at PAX from a number of folks is that they felt like the basic controls were pretty intuitive and seemed to pick up on things like how to use the Pip-Boy or the V.A.T.S. combat system pretty quickly."

Hines: Fallout 3 tradeshow demos can be frustrating (News)

Sep 5, 2008

Bethesda's Peter Hines has admitted that showing RPGs like Fallout 3 at tradeshows like E3 and Games Convention can be a frustrating business.

Hines: Fallout 3's gameplay is like "organised chaos" (News)

Sep 4, 2008

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.

Fallout 3 T-Shirt Offer from Walmart (News)

Sep 4, 2008

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.

'Not much' fan feedback used in Fallout 3 development (News)

Sep 3, 2008

Speaking in an interview with VideoGamer.com, Bethesda Softworks vice president Pete Hines revealed that the developer instead prefers to rely on internal feedback.

Hines told VideoGamer.com that "you have to take feedback from the people who are actually playing the game".

When asked how much the series' protective fan base figured in the development of the game, he replied: "Not much. When you're designing a game, you have this group of people on the inside who are working on it every day and who know everything about the decisions that are being made. You don't just take a chunk of that, throw it out to the community and say, "We don't know how this question works, so let's ask the fans". You're working and changing every day - it's a constant, fluid process. It's not like we say, "Okay, everything is done now, let's see what they say then go back and change it."

Hines: Leipzig showing was "just as important as E3? for Fallout 3 (News)

Sep 3, 2008

Bethesda's Peter Hines has become the latest industry figure to claim E3's days of dominance are well and truly over.

Bethesda: Multiple Censorship Laws 'Frustrating' (News)

Sep 2, 2008

Pete Hines, product manager for Fallout 3 has said developing a game to suit the varying censorship needs of different countries is "frustrating".

Hines refused to talk specifically about the issues Fallout 3 faced with Australian censorship last month. But, on the topic of censorship in general, he told CVG: "The frustrating thing for us is that the standards and rules can be so varied across territories, that we work with five or six ratings agencies and each one has different 'hot buttons'."

He went on to explain: "In one place nudity is a big deal but violence is fine, and in another place drugs are a problem but nudity is fine.

Saying Fallout 4's on the way is like saying there's a FIFA next year, says Hines (News)

Sep 1, 2008

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.

Fallout 3 to release in Japan on December 4 (News)

Sep 1, 2008

Fallout 3 was confirmed this morning to be releasing in Japan on December 4.

Awesome Fallout 3 Propaganda: Vault Dweller's Survival Guide (News)

Aug 30, 2008

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 has channeled all of that in their PAX 08 swag hand-out for Fallout 3: a thick, pulpy booklet full of illustrations and informative blurbs. It's basically Bethesda's take on Black Isle's original concept, and boy, is it awesome.

This thing even has an old school map that you can fill in as you explore the world, as well as a few pages of blank note space. It's very cool - and you can check out the whole shebang below."

Hines on Oz Fallout 3 build: I wouldn't define it as being 'cut' or 'lesser' than any other version (News)

Aug 29, 2008

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."

Fallout 3's Hines shrugs off post-E3 preview negativity (News)

Aug 28, 2008

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.

Fallout 3 Censorship Report - Find out what got cut from the Aussie version (News)

Aug 13, 2008

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.

The biggest points to take away with you are that the essential nature of drug use in the game has not been altered dramatically:

'The drugs depicted are fictional; drugs are depicted as stylised icons on a menu with the drug use itself not depicted. Whilst navigating a post-apocalyptic futuristic landscape, players can invoke the use of a variety of "chems" listed by fictitious names which include "Buff", "Rad-X", "Psycho" and "Ultrajet". Within the context of the game's narrative, the player may choose to make use of these "chems" to alter the physiological characteristics of their character in the game.'"

Fallout 3 Confirmed For October 17th Release - Australia (News)

Aug 13, 2008

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.

Australian Fallout 3 Now with Less Psychedelics (News)

Aug 12, 2008

Ripten writes:

"The Australian government has reversed a ban on the forthcoming Fallout 3 due to gamer objections.

The Office of Film and Literature Classification originally had banned Fallout 3 due to its in-game drug use, rendering the game illegal for sale in Australia."

Fallout 3 Reclassified MA15+ in Australia "Huzzah!" (News)

Aug 11, 2008

XboxOZ360 reports:

Today the OFLC has revealed that Fallout 3 has been reclassified
for Australian standards to the MA15+ rating.

It is rated MA15 for: "Strong Violence, Drug Use, and Coarse Language"

Lets hope the alterations to the game are only just for the renaming of official drugs to fictional ones, and nothing more.

Rumor is that even with the earlier banning of the Fallout 3, we might still be recieveing the game around the same time it launches World Wide, so lets hope that us Aussies dont fall too far behind the rest of the gaming community!

What does this mean for us? It means we have faith in gaming developers that they will try and bring the games we are eagerly waiting for even if our rating system is flawed. It means that large developers are also pushing for a R18+ rating in Australia, and that can only be a good thing...

Game Critics Awards: The Best of E3 08 (Feature)

Aug 5, 2008

It wouldn't be E3 without any subsequent fanboy bickering over which game or console "won" the show. Well, bicker no more, because the Games Critics Awards, an independent coalition of 36 US games journalists from various media outlets, has just released their Best of E3 2008 list. Any game present in hands-on playable form was eligible - so if you're wondering why Fat Princess isn't Best of Show, there you go. ...

Bethesda: 'Fallout is a better game than Oblivion' (News)

Aug 5, 2008

Speaking to VideoGamer.com at a recent roundtable interview in London, Bethesda Softworks vice president Pete Hines has confidently declared that Fallout 3 is a better game than the highly praised The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.

Asked directly if he felt the review scores for Fallout 3 will beat those of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Hines wasn't to be drawn on Fallout 3's review scores, but did express his confidence in the game.

"I don't have any doubts that on the whole, and I think this is a belief universally shared on the team that Fallout is a better game," said Hines. "But we're also not oblivious to the fact that we have a lot of extra baggage that we're carrying, being the guys picking up this franchise, that are re-imagining this series from 10 years ago, and there's something that comes along with that. We're very well aware of what we're up against."

He added: "I have no doubts in my mind that, at its core and for everything that it provides that Fallout is a better game than Oblivion was. For sure."

Bethesda confirms Fallout 4 (News)

Aug 1, 2008

Hines on picking a lead dev machine - and Fallout 4

Bethesda's Peter Hines has explained why the software giants behind Oblivion and the forthcoming Fallout 3 use the Xbox 360, rather than PC or PlayStation as their main development platform.

Hines, who was in London to show off the mighty fine looking Fallout 3, told TechRadar that the Xbox 360 was very much Bethesda's lead machine on the title.

Fallout 3 Confirmed For Australian Release (News)

Aug 1, 2008

According to EB and Game representatives, Australia will be receiving Fallout 3, albeit in a modified format. The new, friendlier version, will have the drug use removed that saw the game banned initially. Both EB and Game are currently taking pre-orders for the title. One representative from Game, contacted this Thursday night,said that he had read internal communications only an hour before that Fallout 3 would definitely be available this year.

7 ways to spot an impending crap sequel (Feature)

Jul 31, 2008

So many sequels, so much hype, so little time... Let our foolproof guide help you cut through the crap before it's even released ...

Fallout 3's Hines: "The next milestone for us is 'get everything done.'" (News)

Jul 28, 2008

Bethesda comms boss Peter Hines has told VG247 that the next major milestone for Fallout 3 is to "get everything done."

Fallout 3 perception "mismatch" due to secretive reveal plan, says Hines (News)

Jul 28, 2008

Speaking to VG247, Bethesda's Peter Hines has said that people may have been surprised by the level of violence in the Fallout 3 E3 demo simply because little of the RPG has been shown so far.

IGN's Overall Best of E3 2008 Awards (News)

Jul 26, 2008

IGN writes:
"The criteria we use to pick our E3 favorites are simple. With the exception of Best Non-Playable Presentation and Special Achievement in Innovative Design, all "Best of E3" nominees had to be playable on the show floor or at one of its related events. In other words, the game had to be manipulated in real-time and, additionally, could not yet be available for consumer purchase. Because these games are works in progress and not yet complete, winners are chosen based on the quality of the software at this stage, as well as its ultimate potential heading towards its future release. All editors that attended IGN were allowed to vote, and because our teams are split into platform teams, we also compiled system-specific lists in addition to our overall awards."

Fallout 3 to have "big presence at Leipzig" (News)

Jul 25, 2008

Speaking to VG247 today, Bethesda's Peter Hines has confirmed that anticipated RPG Fallout 3 will be hitting Games Convention with a bang next month.

E3 Fallout 3 demo shocked journalists, says Bethesda (News)

Jul 25, 2008

Talking to VG247 today, Bethesda's Peter Hines said that journalists at E3 were surprised they were allowed to freely play the game.

Blocking PS3 Fallout 3 DLC was "right thing to do" (News)

Jul 25, 2008

Bethesda's Peter Hines told VG247 today that blocking PS3 DLC for Fallout 3 was the "right thing to do".

Fallout 3 In Australia: The Real Skinny (News)

Jul 25, 2008

From the article: "As it turns out, the situation isn't as dire for the Australian crowd as some would paint it: Anyone who wants Fallout 3 is free to order it elsewhere with no risk of penalty. "The main thing to realize is that Fallout 3 hasn't been 'banned' in Australia, it's just been refused classification," Yug said. "That means retailers here can't sell it (because they can't sell a product without a rating) but it also doesn't make the game illegal. So no jail time for importing games that have been refused classification!"