Whether one was anticipating or dreading Bethesda’s entry into the series, few can deny the popularity of the Fallout RPGs. In a genre rife with swords, magic, dragons, demons, and other fantasy tropes, the Fallout games took a bold, mature new direction with their post-apocalyptic setting and retro-futuristic style. In giving Fallout 3 the Oblivion treatment, Bethesda invited many suspicions, some of them valid, as to whether they could maintain the feel of the series and improve on the flaws of their earlier titles. The answer to both is an emphatic “yes,” followed instantly by several “buts.” Sadly, the “buts” are likely to be the last thing you remember of Fallout 3. Continue reading ‘Fallout 3 - Staff Review’ »
Players who can’t get enough of Fallout 3 in all its gory glory will soon have more to look forward to. Bethesda Softworks announced today upcoming downloadable content and editing tools. The official Fallout 3 editor, the ironically named Garden of Eden Creation Kit aka G.E.C.K., will be available for free this December. It will enable to player to edit and/or create new buildings, characters, enemies, dialogue, etc.
Three new downloads will feature new quests and content. The first will be available in January 2009 and the others in February and March. So far information on the downloads is limited to quest summaries: Continue reading ‘More Fallout for the Holidays’ »
Bethesda announced via their forum that all three versions of Fallout 3 will soon be getting patches. No specific details as to which problems will be addressed for each system.
Bethesda has reported some changes to the Japanese versions of Fallout 3. Players will no longer meet Mr. Burke in the ‘Power of the Atom’ quest. In the game, he wants to explode a nuclear bomb in a certain town. Without him, the player will not have the option to detonate the bomb. A weapon’s name has also been changed, and though it has not been officially announced which one, the most likely weapon is the Fat Man, which launches mini-nukes and shares its name with the bomb dropped on Nagasaki during the second world war. These changes were made because they were deemed “inappropriate,” and considering that Japan is the only country to have nuclear weapons used against them, it is understandable that this would be a touchy subject for many Japanese.
Source: Kotaku
Hot on the heels of its North American release, Fallout 3 is now available across Europe. UK and Australian gamers will have to wait an extra day and claim their copies on October 31.
Whether you’re interested in shooting mutants in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, or fighting monsters using mystical cards, there’s something for you today.
Those who didn’t go to Fallout 3’s midnight launch can pick it up during regular store hours as of today. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions are going for a suggested retail price of $59.99 and the Windows version for $49.99. The game is rated M for mature.
Neverland Land Card Battles for the PSP has also hit store shelves and retails at $29.99. It’s rated T for Teen.
For fans who can’t wait to get their hands on Fallout 3 (and who don’t need to be up early on October 28) Bethesda and Best Buy have teamed up for a special midnight launch of the game. Select stores in Washington, DC, New York, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Dallas and Chicago will be opening their doors at midnight. There will also be a special launch party at the local Best Buy in Rockville, MD, home of the Fallout 3 team. There will be a live broadcast on DC 101 FM as well as game kiosks, giveaways, and contests. In addition, members of the development team, including Todd Howard, Fallout 3 game director, will be there to meet with fans and sign copies.
Eager players who plan to attend one of the eleven midnight launches can start lining up at 3 p.m. on Monday, October 27. See the full list of locations below.
Continue reading ‘Fallout 3 Gets Midnight Launch’ »
A while back, news surfaced that the Australian version of Fallout 3 would have a few minor edits. Bethesda has just announced that the changes are now universal. All versions of the game will have the references to real-world drugs removed. No more special treatments for Aussies. Isn’t it enough that they get all the world’s kangaroos?
Source: Kotaku
With Fallout 3 looming on the horizon, some small details have been circulating about what the 360 version will have that the PS3 will lack. Continue reading ‘What Not to Expect for Fallout 3 on PS3’ »
Bethesda has finally set a date for the highly anticipated Fallout 3. It will hit North American shelves October 28, and amazingly enough, those in Europe will not have long to wait before they can get their hands on it. The PAL release is October 31.
Australia recently reversed its decision to deny Fallout 3 classification, essentially banning it from distribution in the country. The game had to undergo some minor censorship, but it’s not as bad as it could be. The following is directly from the report from OFLC, the committee that assigns ratings Down Under. Continue reading ‘Aussies Rejoice! Fallout 3 Changes Minor’ »
Australian gamers who were disappointed last month when Fallout 3 was refused classification by the Office of Film and Literature Classification due to in-game drug use, can finally breathe sigh of relief. The game was resubmitted and has now officially received the classification of MA 15+ for “strong violence, drug references and coarse language.” MA 15+ is the highest rating available for video games in Australia. While higher, adult-only ratings exist for films, they cannot be applied to video games. There’s been no word yet as to what cuts or edits were made to the game.
During the Microsoft press conference, it was also announced that the trailer for Fallout 3 will be available in the Xbox marketplace at some point later today.
The Office of Film and Literature Classification in Australia has listed Fallout 3 as RC i.e. “Refused Classification.” In layman’s terms that means it’s illegal to sell the game in Australia. Unlike the North American rating system, which includes “Mature” and “Adults Only” rating categories for games, the “Restricted” category cannot be applied to games in Australia. The highest rating available for video games is “MA 15+” (Mature Accompaniment). Gore and/or drug use in Fallout 3 are likely the cause of the decision.
To be able to sell the game in Australia, Bethesda will have to edit the game’s content, as did Rockstar Games for Grand Theft Auto IV. So far there’s been no official comment from Bethesda Softworks.
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