Filed under: Fallout 3

Todd Howard takes on Fallout 3 criticisms

by Xav de Matos { 10 months ago }

Regardless of how many times its software is contending for Game of the Year accolades, Bethesda isn't immune to criticism and Fallout 3 is no exception. Speaking with MTV Multiplayer blog, Bethesda Softworks executive producer, Todd Howard, discussed three major complaints fans and haters alike have about the recently released Fallout 3.

First criticism out of the gate is that Fallout 3 is only mediocre when judged as a shooter to which Todd Howard quickly agreed. Secondly, each ending of Fallout 3 has been blasted for its quick and dirty wrap up. Howard argues that many people are more upset about the game actually ending than the ending itself and promises the upcoming Broken Steel DLC will combat that by allowing players to continue their adventure. Lastly, critics say that VATS can be rather boring once players are able to almost always get a head shot. Howard says that everyone has a different concept of entertainment and watching a head explode in Fallout 3 never gets old for him, but he admits, "the 'to hit chance' for head shots is probably too high." Three complaints down. So, are you satisfied with Howard's responses to these Fallout 3 criticisms?

Xbox.com reveals Fallout 3's Operation Anchorage achievements

by Xav de Matos { 10 months ago }

In five short days the first of three downloadable content expansions will release for Fallout 3, exclusively on the Xbox 360 and PC. In preparation, Xbox.com has updated the Fallout 3 profile with four new achievements obtainable in the content expansion, Operation Anchorage. Totaling 100 GS points, three of the four achievements appear to be directly tied to specific missions found in the promised "4-5 hour" DLC pack, while the final achievement is awarded for completing the entire Alaskan adventure. The four achievements and creative descriptions added to the Xbox.com Fallout 3 profile are:

Aiding the Outcasts (20GP) - Completed "Aiding the Outcasts"
The Guns of Anchorage (20GP) - Completed "The Guns of Anchorage"
Paving the Way (20GP) - Completed "Paving the Way"
Operation: Anchorage (40GP) - Completed "Operation: Anchorage"

Operation Anchorage releases on January 27 and is priced at 800

.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Video: What Halo 3 would be like with V.A.T.S.

by Dustin Burg { 10 months ago }

Here's an experiment. What would you get if one were to mix traditional Halo 3 multiplayer play with a targeting system, say, like Fallout 3's V.A.T.S.? The answer is something as shown in the video above. It's interesting, sure enough, but we're not sure how much we enjoy V.A.T.S. in the Halo universe. It is definitely not a peanut butter and chocolate combination. That is unless someone could show us how to accurately lineup a teabag using V.A.T.S. Just saying.

[Via GamerSushi]

Fallout 3: New Operation Anchorage screens to whet your Rad-free appetite

by Xav de Matos { 10 months ago }

Today, three new shots of the upcoming Operation Anchorage DLC for Fallout 3 were released today and while they aren't nearly as exciting as the last batch of screens we're chomping at the bit to get our hands on the content. Landing exclusively on the Xbox 360 and PC on January 27, Operation Anchorage is the first of three announced DLC packs for the award-winning role-playing game. It's just around the corner and we have our 800

($10) ready.

Gallery: Fallout 3: Operation Anchorage

Fallout 3 patch released, Anchorage DLC dated

by Dustin Burg { 10 months ago }

Bethesda just sent word that a new Fallout 3 title update has just been released earlier this morning and will insta-download once connected to Xbox Live with a copy of Fallout in your 360 disc drive. Information and a really, really long list of the bug fixes can viewed here.

But there's more! The upcoming Fallout 3 Operation Anchorage DLC has been dated and given an official price. The 800 Microsoft point DLC will be available for download off the Xbox Live Marketplace on (drumroll) Tuesday, January 27th. Good times.

Fallout 3: 'Operation Anchorage' screens, level cap increase revealed

by Xav de Matos { 10 months ago }

Bethesda Softworks, X3F's reader voted Studio of the Year, released new screens for the upcoming Operation Anchorage DLC for Fallout 3 earlier today (and can be found in the gallery below). Making an appearance in the screen shots are the snowy battlefields of Alaska, a Chinese bunker and a rad looking ninja outfit. Releasing later this month, the Xbox 360/PC exclusive Operation Anchorage DLC is priced at 800

($10).

Bethesda told Eurogamer that the level cap in Fallout 3 will be raised to 30 (from 20) in March with the third DLC package, Broken Steel. Ninjas in Fallout 3? Yes, please.

Gallery: Fallout 3: Operation Anchorage

Fallout 3 Collector's Edition for $50 at Amazon today

by Richard Mitchell { 10 months ago }

If you've yet to explore the not quite barren wastelands of Fallout 3, today might just be the day to get started. Amazon is currently offering the collector's edition of Fallout 3 for $49.98, just over $30 less than the retail price of $79.99. Lest you've forgotten, the collector's edition comes with a Vault Boy bobblehead, a 100 page art book, a making-of DVD and a sweet metal lunchbox (It also includes the game, which is important). If that sounds just a bit too paltry for your expensive taste, Amazon is also offering its exclusive Survival Edition for $109.98, a $20.01 savings over the regular price. The Survival Edition includes all the extras of the collector's edition, with the addition of a replica Pip-Boy digital clock.

Like we said, if you've been waiting to get Fallout 3, nabbing the collector's edition for less than the standard edition is a pretty sweet deal.

[Thanks, Alex]

Source - Amazon.com -- Fallout 3 Collector's Edition
Source - Amazon.com -- Fallout 3 Survival Edition

Fallout 3: Operation Anchorage DLC unveiled

by Dustin Burg { 11 months ago }

Bethesda just unzipped their lips regarding new Fallout 3 downloadable content, announcing a new Operation Anchorage expansion that's going to let players relive the liberation of Anchorage while expanding the Fallout 3 experience by 4-5 hours.

The 800 Microsoft point Operation Anchorage expansion (set for release in January) will let players fight the Chinese red army and liberate Anchorage via an in-game simulator. The simulation will also introduce new weapons, armor, a new "Covert Ops" perk and will add additional achievements. Jump over to IGN to get all the Operation Anchorage deets and preview the second (The Pitt) and third (Broken Steel) DLC releases. We can already hear the Fallout 3 loyalists' celebrations echo through the streets.

[Thanks, to everyone who sent this in]

Three Fallout 3 DLC packs on the way, first in January

by Richard Mitchell { 12 months ago }

Bethesda has announced three downloadable content packs headed to the 360 version of Fallout 3. The first to be released will be "Operation Anchorage," which allows players to take part in a "military simulation" of the "the liberation of Anchorage, Alaska from its Chinese Communist invaders." Operation Anchorage is scheduled to release in January. In February, Bethesda plans to release "The Pitt," in which players can explore the ruins of Pittsburgh, which have become home to raiders. The last pack to release will be "Broken Steel," in which players join the Brotherhood of Steel in order to "rid the Capital Wasteland of the Enclave remnants once and for all." Broken Steel is scheduled for a March release.

No pricing details have been revealed at this time.

[Thanks, Xpandemic]

Bethesda working on Fallout 3 patch

by Dustin Burg { 1 year ago }

Over on the official Fallout 3 forums, Bethesda community manager Gstaff informed the masses that a Fallout 3 patch is in the works and that it be released for all platforms. Not just the PC. Sadly, that's all the information we have, but Mr. Gstaff promises us "when I've got more details, I'll let everyone know."

Our patch recommendation; a nifty Fallout 3 Google map so we never get lost. We don't want to sound like complaining fools, but we have a tendency to lose our way in the game's open world which is so big and, well ... open. Is there anything else you'd like to see included in a Fallout 3 patch?

[Via Shacknews]

Never be lost again: Fallout 3 Google map

by Richard Mitchell { 1 year ago }

Here's the important info: Planet Fallout has created a Google map of the Capital Wasteland in Fallout 3. It includes a rather exhaustive account of the game's various quests, important locations, and various other miscellanea (even the locations of NPCs). The site is also accepting user submitted locations, so be sure to drop your favorite spots and Easter eggs (don't expect it to show up too soon though, as the map is currently flooded with submissions). Be warned that it contains many a spoiler, and you may want to avoid it if you haven't finished Fallout 3 yet. Given the nature of the game, we'd say that's a distinct possibility for plenty of gamers out there.

[Via Joystiq]

Fallout 3 moves 4.7 million units, makes $300 million

by Dustin Burg { 1 year ago }

Breaking news! Bethesda's Fallout 3 is a money making gaming machine, shipping approximately 4.7 million units on all gaming platforms since its late October release. How un-surprising successful, no?

This 4.7 million unit sales figure announcement comes on the heels of the news that Fallout 3 dominated sales in the UK and that 55% of all units sold were on the Xbox 360. Now we wonder what Bethesda will be doing with their $300 million Fallout 3 retail sales ... we can only speculate.

Fallout 3 tops UK sales, previous Fallout titles

by Richard Mitchell { 1 year ago }

This just in: GI.biz reports that Fallout 3 is dominating the sales charts in the UK, landing at number one in overall sales for every platform. While actual sales numbers are not disclosed, GI reports that a full 55% percent of the copies sold were for the Xbox 360, with 28% and 17% going to the Playstation 3 and PC, respectively. Perhaps more interesting is that Fallout 3 sales have already eclipsed the combined sales numbers of the original Fallout, Fallout 2, Fallout: Tactics and Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel. The game also managed to outdo week one sales numbers of Bethesda's own Elder Scrolls IV: Obliviion by 57%.

[Via Joystiq]

Bethesda requests all Fallout 3 video to be pulled from gaming sites

by Xav de Matos { 1 year ago }

Bethesda Softworks has ~~demanded~~ requested all videogame sites remove Fallout 3 trailers due to an ESRB compliance issue. While the letter sent to editors of sites hosting the content, including our sister-site Big Download, is extremely vague it's left the gaming world scratch their head considering gamers are getting their hands on the title today.

"In connection with ESRB's advertising guidelines, you are instructed to remove immediately any of our Fallout 3 trailers from your website, pending further notice. Thank you for your attention to this matter," reads the email sent from Bethesda VP of Public Relations and Marketing Pete Hines.

Joystiq has contacted Bethesda for more information but you're probably on your way to the store right now -- if Fallout 3 appeals to you that is -- so, does it even matter?

Shipping this week: Get underground edition

by Richard Mitchell { 1 year ago }

It's funny. The reaction to both a nuclear disaster and the release of a long-awaited sequel is essentially the same. You want to stock up on food and supplies, get indoors, seal the exits, and come to terms with the fact that you may never see your family again. Yes, Fallout 3 comes out this week. There are other games coming out this week too. You can read about those below. You know, if you want.