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11.06.09 - Fallout 3 Wins Ultimate Game Of The Year

The 27th Annual Golden Joystick Awards have been announced with Fallout 3 winning Ultimate Game of the Year and PC Game of the Year.

11.06.09 - Oblivion, Fallout 3 Make Paste Magazine Top 20 List

Paste Magazine named their Top 20 Best Videogames of the Decade -- including The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (#19) and Fallout 3 (#3) on their list.

11.06.09 - DLC Reviews At Critical Gamer

Critical Gamer has new reviews up for The Pitt , Broken Steel and Mothership Zeta.

11.05.09 - Game Of The Year Reviews

Check out new reviews for Fallout 3 Game of the Year Edition at Digital Chumps, PlayStation Illustrated and DPad Magazine.

11.04.09 - Inside the Vault: Ashley Cheng

Bethesda Blog features a new Inside the Vault - this time around you'll get a chance to meet Bethesda Game Studios' Production Director, Ashley Cheng.

11.02.09 - DLC Review Roundup

GameFocus has a review roundup for all of Fallout 3's downloadable content on PlayStation 3. Meanwhile, you can read new DLC reviews at GameFocus, PSN At Home (The Pitt, Mothership Zeta, Point Lookout), and PS3center.net.

11.01.09 - New DLC Reviews

PSN At Home has a pair of DLC reviews at their site -- covering Mothership Zeta and Point Lookout. Elsewhere, PS3Center.net shares their impressions on both DLCs.

10.13.09 - Fallout 3 Game of the Year Edition Now Available

Fallout 3 Game of the Year Edition is now available in North America, and will be available in Europe on Friday, October 16th. The game includes Fallout 3, winner of over 80 Game of the Year awards, plus all five game add-ons -- Operation: Anchorage, The Pitt, Broken Steel, Point Lookout and Mothership Zeta.

You can purchase Fallout 3 Game of the Year Edition on Games for Windows LIVE for $49.99 and Xbox 360 and PlayStation3 for $59.99.

10.12.09 - Fallout 3 Game of the Year Edition Guide

Bethesda Blog has a quick preview of the Fallout 3 Game of the Year Edition Guides from Prima.

10.02.09 - Pete Hines Interview

Pete Hines discusses Fallout 3 in a new interview at Games.LIT

10.02.09 - Todd Howard Discusses Favorite Games And More

Bethesda Game Studios' Todd Howard recounts his favorite games of all time in a new feature at Industry Gamers. Todd also appears in a new interview at Game Informer .

10.02.09 - Fallout and Elder Scrolls Mods Featured In PC Gamer

The November issue of PC Gamer is now available and features mods from Morrowind, Oblivion, and Fallout 3 in their feature The PC Gamer 50 Essential Mods. Check it out on newsstands.

10.01.09 - The Pitt and Operation: Anchorage Available on PSN

The Pitt and Operation: Anchorage are now available for download on the US PlayStation Store for $9.99. For more details on Fallout 3 DLC, visit here.

09.25.09 - Broken Steel Available On PlayStation 3

The award-winning Broken Steel is now available for download on the US PlayStation Store for $9.99. For more details on the DLC, visit here.

Fallout 3 DLC will continue next week (October 1st), with the release of Operation: Anchorage and The Pitt. The week after (October 8th), Point Lookout and Mothership Zeta will be available.

09.17.09 - Details on PS3 DLC, Game of the Year Edition

The first DLC for PlayStation 3, Broken Steel, will be available next Thursday, September 24th in English territories. That will be followed by the release of “Operation: Anchorage” and “The Pitt” on October 1st, and “Point Lookout” and “Mothership Zeta” on October 8. Check here for details on a new game update for the PlayStation 3 version of the game.

Additionally, we are also pleased to announce that Fallout 3 Game of the Year edition (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC) will be available at retail on Tuesday, October 13th. The Game of the Year edition includes Fallout 3 and all five DLCs. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions will retail for $59.99 and the Games for Windows version will be available for $49.99.

08.29.09 - Three Bethesda Game Studios Titles Ranked In OXM 100

The September issue of OXM features The Top 100 Xbox Games of All Time. Fallout 3 (#7), Oblivion (#17) and Morrowind (#89) all cracked the Top 100.

08.29.09 - Prima Blog Details Game Guide for Broken Steel and Point Lookout

At Prima Blog, you can read author David Hodgson's preview of the Official Game Guide for Broken Steel and Point Lookout.

08.25.09 - Fallout 3 Game Add-On Pack #2 Available Now

Fallout 3 Game Add-On Pack: Broken Steel and Point Lookout is now available for purchase for Xbox 360 and Games for Windows.

08.22.09 - G4TV Interviews Todd Howard At QuakeCon

Visit G4TV to watch a new interview with Todd Howard, where he discusses PlayStation 3 DLC, ZeniMax's acquisition of id Software and more.

08.11.09 - Fallout 3 Wins Six G-Phoria 2009 Awards

The G-Phoria ‘09 Video Game Awards — as voted on by fans like you — were announced and Fallout 3 captured Game of the Year, Best Soundtrack, Longest Lasting Game, Best Downloadable Content (Broken Steel), Best Voice-Acting, and Best Role-Playing Game.

08.11.09 - Mothership Zeta Reviews

New reviews for Mothership Zeta are available at G4TV, GameFocus, Game Trailers, Kotaku, UGO, The Hachiko, 360 Junkies, Cheat Code Central, GameDaily, EndSights, GamerLimit, AtomicGamer, Koku Gamer, Feed Your Console, Gamervision and Game Revolution.

08.11.09 - Pre-Order "The Art of Fallout 3" Coffee Book

Amazon.com is taking pre-orders on The Art of Fallout 3. Head here for more details.

08.03.09 - Mothership Zeta Now Available

Fallout 3's final DLC, Mothership Zeta, is now available for download on Games for Windows LIVE and Xbox LIVE for 800 points. Be sure to check out the trailer and our latest team diary.

07.31.09 - Mothership Zeta Trailer and Team Diary

We've released the trailer to Fallout 3's final DLC, Mothership Zeta. Additionally, Fallout 3 Lead Artist Istvan Pely has written a team diary discussing how the DLC came to fruition. Mothership Zeta will be available Monday, August 3rd on Xbox Live and Games for Windows Live for 800 points, and will be released at a later date for PlayStation 3.

07.28.09 - New Mothership Zeta Interviews

Fallout 3 DLC Producer Jeff Gardiner answers questions about Mothership Zeta at both Go! Gaming Giant and Talking About Games.

07.23.09 - Golden Joystick Shortlist Voting

Short list voting for the Golden Joystick Awards 2009 continues. Fallout 3 is nominated in five categories: Ultimate Game of the Year, PC Game of the Year, PlayStation Game of the Year, Xbox Game of the Year, and Soundtrack of the Year. Additionally, Bethesda is nominated for Publisher of the Year.

07.20.09 - Mothership Zeta Interview

MTV Multiplayer reveals new information about Mothership Zeta in a new interview with DLC Producer Jeff Gardiner.

07.20.09 - PlayStation 3 Downloadable Content Update

PlayStation.Blog has an update on Fallout 3 Downloadable Content up on their blog from Production Director Ashley Cheng.

07.20.09 - New DLC Reviews Reviews

ESP Mag has a new review up for Broken Steel. Elsewhere, you can read Point Lookout reviews at Game People, The Scotsman, NG-Gamer, GamingXP, GamesRadar, The JRE, Game Industry News and GameOn.

07.14.09 - Mothership Zeta Screens and Info Unveiled

We’ve released the first screenshots for our upcoming DLC, Mothership Zeta, as well as info on what you can expect from our 5th and final DLC for Fallout 3. Mothership Zeta will be released August 3rd on Xbox Live and Games for Windows Live for 800 points, and will be released at a later date for PlayStation 3.

07.14.09 - Mothership Zeta Interview

GamePro has a new interview with DLC Producer Jeff Gardiner.

07.11.09 - Point Lookout Review Roundup

Game Daily calls Point Lookout, "a must buy for any Fallout 3 player." Find more reviews at Console Monster, Jouez, VG-Reloaded, Noktral Gaming Discussion, Game Debate, Cheat Code Central, AceGamez, Xbox Evolved, DarkZero, Gamervision, Rejected Gamer, Gaming Nexus, PNG and Kombo.

07.10.09 - Fallout 3 Production Director Interview

GameObserver has a new interview with Bethesda Game Studios' Production Director Ashley Cheng.

07.09.09 - Mothership Zeta Interview

OXM UK has a Mothership Zeta interview with Fallout 3 DLC Producer Jeff Gardiner.

07.09.09 - Project Safehouse Competition Winners

Planet Fallout has announced the winners of their Project Safehouse modding competition.

07.02.09 - More Point Lookout Reviews

In their review of Point Lookout, Talking About Games states, "Bethesda provides yet another unique and interesting environment to explore." For more reviews, check out G4TV, MTV Multiplayer, Go! Gaming Giant, Worth Playing, Big Download, Videogamer.com, Gaming Front Network, RPG Fan, Thunderbolt, GamingShogun, SmashPad, Pwn or Die, Softpedia, Peoww, AVault, Telegraph, GameZone, MyGamer, Gamer Daily News and Game Trailers.

06.30.09 - Point Lookout Review Roundup

GameSpy has reviewed Point Lookout saying, "If you're a Fallout 3 fan then this one's a no-brainer. Highly recommended." Additional reviews for Point Lookout are available at 1Up, Team Xbox, GameFocus, Gaming Nexus, Wonderwallweb, The Hackiko, IGN, Eurogamer, Kotaku and Xbox 360 Achievements, Digital Battle, Stick Skills, End Sights, Gamer Limit and VG Chartz.

06.24.09 - Point Lookout walkthrough

IGN has a walkthrough of Fallout 3's latest DLC, Point Lookout.

06.23.09 - Point Lookout Now Available for Xbox 360 and Games for Windows

Point Lookout is now available to download for Xbox 360 and Games for Windows. You can buy both versions online through Xbox Marketplace and GFW Marketplace. Also be sure to check out the latest screenshots, the Point Lookout trailer, and the team diary on the creation of Point Lookout.

06.23.09 - Inside The Vault: Nate Purkeypile

At Bethesda Blog, this week's Inside the Vault features Point Lookout Lead Artist Nate Purkeypile.

06.23.09 - Point Lookout Interview

G4TV has a new interview with Todd Howard -- discussing Fallout 3's newly-released DLC, Point Lookout.

06.22.09 - Fallout 3 DLC Interviews

Fallout 3 DLC Producer Jeff Gardiner discusses new DLC content with MTV Multiplayer. MTV Multiplayer. Additional interviews can found at Gamespot, The Hachiko and Platform Nation.

06.22.09 - 21 Questions With Todd Howard

Bitmob has a new 21-question interview with Todd Howard.

06.20.09 - Broken Steel Review

Game Industry News calls Broken Steel, "essential to the complete Fallout 3 experience," in their review of the DLC.

06.19.09 - New Point Lookout Team Diary, Screenshots

We've released six new screenshots for Point Lookout and also added a team diary that provides insight into how Point Lookout went from concept to completion. Point Lookout will be available on Games for Windows LIVE and Xbox LIVE on June 23.

06.16.09 - Point Lookout Interview

Go! Gaming Giant discusses Point Lookout with DLC Producer Jeff Gardiner.

06.11.09 - Point Lookout Previews

Gaming press got a chance to check out Fallout 3's fourth DLC, Point Lookout, at E3 2009. Check out new impressions for the content at Shacknews, Gamespot, Destructoid, Planet Fallout, Team Xbox, Game Daily, IGN, bsn*, 1Up, GameSpy, Aeropause and The JRE.

06.11.09 - Golden Joystick Voting Continues

Voting for the Golden Joystick Awards 2009 continues. Fallout 3 is nominated in five categories: Ultimate Game of the Year, PC Game of the Year, PlayStation Game of the Year, Xbox Game of the Year, and Soundtrack of the Year. Additionally, Bethesda is nominated for Publisher of the Year.

06.10.09 - Point Lookout Interviews

In their E3 coverage, Revision3 discusses Point Lookout with Fallout 3 Game Director Todd Howard. Additional Point Lookout interviews can be found at Planet Fallout and G4TV.

06.09.09 - New Broken Steel Reviews

Koku Gamer has reviewed Broken Steel calling it an, "an essential buy for any Fallout 3 fan." Additional reviews can be located at Jouez.com, Game Vortex, GameCritics, Crispy Gamer, Game Over Online Magazine, Beefjack, Game Industry News and Spawn Kill.

05.21.09 - Fallout 3 Skins, Wall Graffix

Gamer Graffix is now selling Console Skins and Wall Graffix for Fallout 3.

05.21.09 - DLC Interview with Todd Howard

With the announcement of Mothership Zeta and Point Lookout, IGN has a new interview discussing the upcoming DLCs with Todd Howard.

05.19.09 - DLC Coming to PLAYSTATION®3, Two New DLCs

We are pleased to announce that Fallout® 3 downloadable content (DLC) is coming to PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. Release dates will be forthcoming. Read more here.

There are also two new DLCs planned for all three platforms. For more information on Point Lookout, Mothership Zeta, and other news, read more here.

05.18.09 - Additional Broken Steel Reviews

StickSkills has reviewed Broken Steel saying, "As a whole, your work in Broken Steel just feels more necessary." More reviews are up at PC Only, Gaming-Age, GameParty, Tech Cetera, Wonderwallweb, The Onion AV Club, Gamez, Boomtown, Spill, Rejected Gamer, Noktral Gaming Discussion, GameBanshee, and Gamer CC.

05.18.09 - Fallout Up For Guy's Choice Awards

Nomineess for Gamers Choice 2009, part of Spike Guy's Choice Awards, have been announced and Fallout 3 is nominated for Game of the Year, Favorite Weapon and Favorite Environment. Head to Gametrailers to vote.

05.18.09 - Morrowind and Fallout 3 Rank In Top 100

VG Chartz is counting down their Top 100 Best Games of All Time, with Morrowind making the list at #92 and Fallout 3 charting at #53.

05.15.09 - New Fallout 3 Interview

OXM (UK) has a new interview with Fallout 3 Project Manager Pete Hines.

05.14.09 - Broken Steel Review Roundup

Talking About Games has reviewed Broken Steel saying, "This pack is something all Fallout 3 players should buy." Elsewhere, reviews can be found at The London Free Press, 1Up, Xbox Evolved, Meristation, Worth Playing, GamePro Arcade, Gamer 2.0, Gaming Shogun, Extreme Gamer, Gamervision and Game and Player.

05.12.09 - Develop 100 Ranks Bethesda In Their Top Ten

Develop 100 has released their list of the 100 most successful game studios -- ranking Bethesda Softworks #10 on their list.

05.12.09 - More Broken Steel Reviews

Talking About Games declares Broken Steel, "one of the very few absolutely-must-own DLC packs available for any game" in their review of the DLC. More reviews can be found at Thunderbolt, Gamespy, Kotaku, CNet, Blast Magazine, Gaming Nexus, GameZone, VG-Reloaded and Evolved Gaming.

05.08.09 - Broken Steel Reviews

GameFocus reviewed Broken Steel claiming, "It’s the best DLC we have seen in a long time for any content on any platform for any game." Additional reviews can be found at Xbox 360 Achievements, Videogamer.com, IGN, ArsTechnica, Cheat Code Central, The Xbox Domain, That Video Game Blog, AusGamers, Project COE, The Globe and Mail, The Hachiko and Screw Attack.

05.08.09 - Fallout 3 Retrospective

NowGamer has a new Fallout 3 Retrospective with Todd Howard and Emil Pagliarulo.

05.08.09 - Xbox LIVE All-Nighter This Saturday

Xbox LIVE is having a All-Nighter for Fallout tomorrow, May 9th. For more details, head here.

05.08.09 - New Podcast Interviews

OXM has a new podcast interview with Todd Howard. Elsewhere, Pete Hines discusses the game at Through the Aftermath.

05.07.09 - Broken Steel Now Available for Download

Fallout 3's third DLC, Broken Steel, is now available for download on Xbox LIVE and Games for Windows LIVE.

For more details on Broken Steel, check out our trailer, screenshots, developer diary and reviews for the content.

05.06.09 - Vote For The Golden Joystick Awards 2009

Voting for the Golden Joystick Awards 2009 has begun. Fallout 3 is nominated in five categories: Ultimate Game of the Year, PC Game of the Year, PlayStation Game of the Year, Xbox Game of the Year, and Soundtrack of the Year. Additionally, Bethesda is nominated for Publisher of the Year.

05.06.09 - New Interview At Gamasutra

Gamasutra has a new interview with Bethesda Softworks Community Manager Matt Grandstaff.

05.05.09 - GamePro Interview With Todd Howard

GamePro this month is interviewing their list of the 20 Most Influential People in Gaming from 1989 to 2009 -- a list which includes Oblivion/Fallout 3 Executive Producer Todd Howard.

04.29.09 - Broken Steel Trailer Now Available for Download

We've made the Broken Steel trailer available for download in the downloads section.

We've also added a new Diary by Lead Level Designer Jeff Browne and Lead Designer Alan Nanes called 'Forging the Steel'. Find out more about what went into creating this DLC, the challenges of removing the level cap, and more.

04.29.09 - New Update Available For Download

We've added a new update for Fallout 3. Go to the downloads section to get the update, or log on to Xbox Live or Games for Windows Live to automatically update your game. Read the update notes here.

04.29.09 - Fallout 3 Wins Two ELAN Awards

At the Link, Fallout 3 was awarded Best Art Direction and Best Console Game in the ceremony's video game categories.

04.29.09 - Broken Steel Interviews And Previews

Talking About Games has an interview with Broken Steel Lead Designer Alan Nanes. Elsewhere, Gaming Revolution has a preview for the third DLC.

04.28.09 - New Broken Steel Previews

GameSpy has a new preview for Broken Steel. Elsewhere, Game Revolution has their new preview online.

04.25.09 - Broken Steel Arrives May 5th

Fallout 3's third DLC, Broken Steel, will arrive on Games for Windows LIVE and Xbox LIVE on May 5th. Go here to view screenshots.

04.22.09 - Inside The Vault: Jon Paul Duvall

This week's Inside the Vault features Fallout 3 Designer Jon Paul Duvall.

04.22.09 - New Broken Steel Previews

New previews for Broken Steel are now online at Game Informer, GameDaily, Videogamer, Inc Gamers, PC Format, Edge, Play.TM, GamePro, Worth Playing, SPOnG, GamesRadar, G4TV, and UGO.

04.22.09 - The Pitt Review

Game Industry News reviews Fallout 3's The Pitt saying, "The DLC maintains the perfect balance of combat, role-playing and moral dilemmas to keep any hardcore wastelander happy."

04.21.09 - Broken Steel Interviews and Previews

Fallout 3 Designer Alan Nanes discusses Fallout 3's third DLC, Broken Steel, at Gamespot. Elsewhere, read new previews for Broken Steel at IGN, Gamespot, 1Up, Team Xbox, Eurogamer, Shacknews, Kotaku, Joystiq, MSN, Giant Bomb, and USA Today.

04.21.09 - AIAS Awards Replay Tonight

The Independent Film Channel special highlighting the 12th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards will air tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. At this year's awards, Fallout 3 won Best Role Playing Game and Outstanding Achievement in Story.

04.21.09 - Tips On Starting Broken Steel

MTV Multiplayer has a new blog post explaining how you'll access content within Broken Steel when it's released.

04.15.09 - New Interviews

At Gamasutra, there's a new interview with Fallout 3 Product Manager Pete Hines. Meanwhile, Production Director Ashley Cheng discusses his role at Bethesda Softworks on Voodoo Extreme.

04.12.09 - Inside The Vault: Jangjoon Cha

This week's Inside the Vault features Fallout 3 Artist Jangjoon Cha.

04.10.09 - Fallout 3: A Dystopia To Remember

At IGN, Fallout 3 ranked #3 in their top ten list of Gaming Dystopias.

04.10.09 - GamaSutra Interviews Pete Hines

GamaSutra discusses Fallout 3 Downloadable Content and more in a new interview with Pete Hines.

04.10.09 - More Reviews on The Pitt

1Up has reviewed The Pitt declaring, "The Pitt is an absolute must-play." More reviews are online at GameDaily, GameZone, Beefjack, 411 Mania, TGR, D-Pad Magazine, and Spawn Kill.

04.09.09 - Fallout 3 Wins 13 MI6 Awards

The 4th Annual MI6 Awards, which honor the videogame industry’s best marketing achievements have been revealed with Fallout 3 winning 13 awards. View the full winners list here.

04.01.09 - The Pitt Review Roundup

Reviews for The Pitt have made their way online. Videogamer.com says, "“I had a great time with The Pitt, and it single-handedly reinvigorated my interest in Bethesda's masterpiece.” Additional reviews can be read at Gamespy, Eurogamer , GameFocus, Feed Your Console, Gaming Nexus, Koku Gamer, Atomic Gamer, Game and Player, and What If Gaming.

03.30.09 - Fallout 3 Wins Game Critic's Awards Game of the Year

Fallout 3 won 2008 Game of the Year at this year's Game Critic's Awards.

03.26.09 - New Inside The Vault Interviews

Inside the Vault has returned to Bethesda Blog with new interviews with Video Producer Matt Killmon and Designer Fred Zeleny.

03.26.09 - The Pitt Now Available for Download

Fallout 3’s second DLC, The Pitt, is now available for download on Xbox LIVE and Games for Windows LIVE.

03.26.09 - Fallout 3 Wins 2008 Game Developers Choice Award For Game Of The Year

Fallout 3 won 2008 Game of the Year and Best Writing Awards at this year's Game Developers Choice Awards.

03.23.09 - New Pitt Interview With Jeff Gardiner

Talking About Games has a new interview with Fallout 3 DLC Producer Jeff Gardiner.

03.22.09 - Todd Howard on Major Nelson's Podcast

Todd Howard discusses Fallout 3's second DLC, The Pitt, in a the latest podcast from Xbox's Major Nelson.

03.20.09 - New Developer Interviews

Gametrailers has a new interview up with Todd Howard from this year's D.I.C.E Summit. Elsewhere, Fallout 3 Environment Artist Rashad Redic has an interview at CG Society, while Designer Erik J. Caponi answers questions about mature games at Kotaku.

03.20.09 - Bethesda Blog Adds A Twitter Page

For late breaking news on our games, be sure to check out our Twitter page.

03.20.09 - Fallout 3 Walkthrough at GameBanshee

GameBanshee has completed a expansive online walkthrough for Fallout 3.

03.17.09 - More Interviews For The Pitt

At Gametrailers, Fallout 3 Product Manager Pete Hines discusses The Pitt. Elsewhere, Fallout 3 DLC Producer Jeff Gardiner answers questions at Totally 360 and VG247.

03.16.09 - The Pitt Trailer Available for Download

The Pitt trailer is now available for download in the Videos section.

03.16.09 - New Interview

Gametrailers TV with Geoff Keighley will give Fallout 3 fans an exclusive look at the trailer for The Pitt -- Fallout 3's second DLC. The program airs tonight on Spike at 1 AM Eastern Time. Check your local listings for more details, and visit Gametrailers website after the program to watch online.

03.13.09 - ELAN Nominations

Fallout 3 has been nominated for seven ELAN Awards, including Game of the Year, PC Game of the Year, Console Game of the Year, Best Sound, Best Art, Best Game Design, and Best Technical Innovation.

03.12.09 - New Diary by Jeff Gardiner, Senior Producer

We've added a new Diary by Senior Producer Jeff Gardiner called
"Creating Downloadable Content".

We've also added three new screenshots for The Pitt to the art section.

03.09.09 - Pete Hines and Emil Pagliarulo on AVault Podcast

The Adrenaline Vault has released its latest AVault Podcast featuring Pete Hines and Emil Pagliarulo as guests.

03.09.09 - Fallout 3 Tops GameSpy

GameSpy has compiled a new list of The Top 25 Xbox 360 Games of All Time (So Far!) with Fallout 3 topping the list at #1.

03.05.09 - Three New The Pitt Screenshots

We've released three new The Pitt screenshots.

03.05.09 - New Update Available For Download

We've added a new update for Fallout 3. Go to the downloads section to get the update, or log on to Xbox Live or Games for Windows Live to automatically update your game. Read the update notes here.

03.05.09 - New Pitt Previews

Eurogamer and OXM (UK) have new hands-on impressions of The Pitt.

03.04.09 - Fallout 3 Developers Recognized

This month IGN named Fallout 3 Executive Producer Todd Howard in their list of the Top 100 Game Creators of All Time. Meanwhile the game's Lead Designer, Emil Pagliarulo, was honored by Edge as one of The Hot 100 Game Developers of 2009.

03.04.09 - New Interview With Jeff Gardiner

CVG has a new interview with Fallout 3 DLC Producer Jeff Gardiner.

03.04.09 - Fallout 3 Wins Five 2008 NAViGaTR Awards

The National Academy of Video Game Testers and Reviewers awarded Fallout 3 five awards, including Art Direction in a Game Engine, Innovation in Game Technology, Writing in a Drama, Role Playing Game Sequel, and Lead Performance by in a Drama (Liam Neeson).

03.03.09 - Operation: Anchorage Reviews

Over the Top Gamer has posted an A grade and a review of Operation: Anchorage stating, "…the gameplay is solid and is jam packed with new experiences." GoGamingGiant, The Game Fan, MLive, and Techcetera have also posted reviews of Operation: Anchorage.

02.22.09 - Game Industry News Awards

Game Industry News has announced their Best of 2008 awards -- as voted on by readers -- and Fallout 3 was named Overall Game of the Year. The game also received honors for Best PC Game, Best RPG and Best Environment.

02.22.09 - New Interviews

Coming out of the 2009 D.I.C.E., there's new interviews with Pete Hines where he discusses Fallout 3's second DLC, The Pitt. Check out interviews at MTV Multiplayer and Gamespot.

02.20.09 - Hands-On Impressions of The Pitt

Hands-on impressions of Fallout 3's second DLC, The Pitt, can be read at IGN, Gamespot, GameSpy, G4 and The Escapist.

02.20.09 - Fallout 3 Wins Two AIAS Awards

At Thursday night's Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, Fallout 3 was awarded Best Role Playing Game and Outstanding Achievement in Story — Original.

02.19.09 - The Pitt Screenshots and Overview

We've uploaded three new screenshots and an overview of the next Fallout 3 DLC, The Pitt.

02.18.09 - GameFly Game of the Year

Based on votes from subscribers, GameFly has declared Fallout 3 their 2008 Game of the Year. The game also ranks as their #1 Xbox 360 game and #3 PlayStation game.

02.17.09 - New Interview With Todd Howard

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences has a ten question interview with Fallout 3 Executive Producer Todd Howard. Later this week, Todd will be speaking at the 2009 D.I.C.E Summit.

02.13.09 - Fallout 3 Wins Four Readers' Choice Awards

At Gamespot, Fallout 3 was recently named the winner in four Readers' Choice categories: Best RPG, Best Xbox 360 Game, Best PC Game and Best Atmosphere.

02.13.09 - Fallout 3 Nominated For Five BAFTA Awards

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has nominated Fallout 3 for Best Game, Original Score, Story and Character, and Technical Achievement awards. Additionally, the game is also up for the GAME Award of 2008.

02.11.09 - Fallout 3 Nominated for Four Game Developers Choice Awards

Fallout 3 has received four nominations for the 2008 Games Developers' Choice Awards. The game is nominated for Best Game Design, Best Visual Art, Best Writing and Game of the Year. The award ceremony will take place during this year's Game Developers' Conference (March 23-27).

02.05.09 - PC Gamer Awards Fallout 3 Game Of The Year

In the March issue of PC Gamer, their editorial staff named Fallout 3 their 2008 Game of the Year. In other categories, Fallout 3 won Best RPG and Best Ammo.

02.05.09 - New Operation: Anchorage Reviews

Joystiq has reviewed Operation: Anchorage stating, "If you love Fallout 3, you'll really enjoy this addition to the 'verse and the gameplay mods it brings." Additional reviews for Fallout 3's first DLC can be found at Gaming-Age, Worth Playing and GamePro.

02.05.09 - Vote for Fallout 3!

Vote for Fallout 3 at FilePlanet's Best of 2008 Awards! Fallout 3 has been nominated for Game of the Year.

01.29.09 - New DLC Interview

OC ModShop has a new interview with Fallout 3 DLC producer Jeff Gardiner.

01.29.09 - History of Fallout at IGN

Over at IGN, there's a new eight-page feature titled The History of Fallout.

01.23.09 - Gamefocus G.E.C.K. Article

Gamefocus has posted an article with tips on the G.E.C.K.

01.22.09 - Wargamer Review

Wargamer has posted a review, a Wargamer Award for Excellence, and stated, "Fallout 3 is a game to be savored, radioactive morsel by radioactive morsel."

01.21.09 - Gamebanshee Awards

Gamebanshee awarded Fallout 3 Best Graphics and RPG of the Year and said, "... Fallout 3 is one of the best-looking games of 2008, and in pure graphical fidelity it usurps all others to take our award for this year's best graphics."

01.21.09 - Tips Using the G.E.CK.

Over at Bethesda Blog, we've posted a news on a new G.E.C.K. tutorial called, "Enclave Bunker Kit & Snap to Reference." Visit here to see previous news on other G.E.C.K. tips.

01.19.09 - IGN Game of the Year

IGN has named Fallout 3 their Overall Game of the Year for 2008. Previously, they had named awarded the game overall awards for Best Story and Best RPG.

01.15.09 - Three New Operation Anchorage Screenshots

We've released three new Operation Anchorage screenshots.

01.14.09 - New Fallout 3 Coverage

Kezin's has posted a review and a 9 out of 10 score saying, "From the moment you break out of Vault 101 into the scorching, sun-bathed wasteland you know you’re in for a treat." lnl.hr and GamersNet.NL have also posted reviews.

01.13.09 - Fallout 3 Nominated By The Writer

The Writer's Guild of America has nominated Fallout 3 for their 2009 Videogame Writing Award. This year's winner will be announced on February 7.

01.12.09 - OXM Game of the Year

In the February issue of Official Xbox Magazine, Fallout 3 was named their 2008 Game of the Year.

01.08.09 - Three New Operation Anchorage Screenshots

We've released three new Operation Anchorage screenshots.

01.08.09 - ITP Review of Fallout 3

ITP has posted a review and a 5 out of 5 score for Fallout 3 saying, "Fallout 3 is absolutely awesome. It retains much of what made its predecessors a hit whilst offering a number of updated aspects that keep the game fresh and interesting." LGR Nexus and Game-Over have also posted reviews.

01.08.09 - Fallout 3 DLC Interview At Eurogamer

Eurogamer has a new interview with Fallout 3 DLC Producer Jeff Gardiner.

01.07.09 - Next Gen Player Awards

Next Gen Player has named Fallout 3 the PC Game of the Year, Xbox 360 Game of the Year, and #1 on their Top Ten Games of 2008 list. Softpedia named Fallout 3 the RPG of the Year. Additionally, Fantascienza, La Maschera Riposta, Cyberludus, and NextPlay have posted reviews.

01.06.09 - Xbox360Achievements Game of the Year Awards

Fallout 3 won Game of the Year and Story of the Year at the Xbox360Achievements 2008 Game of the Year Awards.

01.05.09 - New Year Fallout 3 Reviews

DarkZero has posted a review and a 9 out of 10 score for Fallout 3 stating, "Fallout 3 is an admirable achievement for Bethesda." EuroGamer, The 8th Circuit, MetzoMagic, Games Eye, Game Republic, GamePlayer, Game Source, Teletext, Game Brain, GNT, and AudioScribbler have also posted reviews.

12.31.08 - New Fallout 3 Reviews

Static Multimedia has posted a review and a 4 out of 4 score for Fallout 3 saying, "Fallout 3 offers an enthralling adventure down each path that may turn up." EuroGamer, Gamer Limit, Maxishine, and Deaf Gamers have also posted reviews.

12.30.08 - New Reviews

Jacksonville.com has posted a review and a 4 out of 4 score for Fallout 3 saying, "But only one game is better than the rest in 2008, and that game is Fallout 3." Games Nation, Games 4 All, Mondox Xbox, EuroGamer, and Recensioni videogiochi have also posted reviews.

12.29.08 - More Fallout 3 Coverage

Dark Station has posted a review and a 10 out of 10 score for Fallout 3 stating, "This is definitely a must buy, and maybe even a contender for Game of the Year in my book." Game Guru, Video Game News, Onet, Videogames.co.nz, Entertainment.ie, The Older Gamers, Green Pixels, Semantic Drift, and Gadgetoid have also posted perfect scores and reviews for Fallout 3.

12.29.08 - Additional Fallout 3 Reviews

The Gathering Clan has posted a review of Fallout 3 saying, "Fallout 3 is the best game of 2008." Xbox Dynasty, MyGamer, Indoor Heroes, Beer.com, Impulse Gamer, The Next Level, Don’t Panic Online, and The Scotsman have also posted reviews.

12.19.08 - GamesRadar Game of the Year

GamesRadar awarded Fallout 3 Game of the Year at the GamesRadar's Officially Annual Platinum Chalice Awards 2008.

12.18.08 - Year End Awards

The Associated Press has ranked Fallout 3 as the #1 game for 2008 saying, "With its powerful story, memorable characters and morbid comedy, it's a compelling journey that leaves you wanting more even after 100 hours of play." Elsewhere, the game won Best PC Game at GamaSutra and ranked as one of the top games of the year at Blast Magazine, Wired, and Telegraph.

12.15.08 - Fallout 3 Wins Best RPG At The Spike Video Game Awards

At the 2008 VGA Awards, Fallout took home the award for Best RPG.

12.11.08 - Fallout 3 DLC Interview At IGN

IGN has a new interview with Fallout 3 DLC Producer Jeff Gardiner featuring news about Operation: Anchorage, as well as future DLC content.

12.11.08 - New Accolades

X-Play has named Fallout 3 their 2008 RPG of the Year. Both Hooked Gamers and GameFocus named Fallout 3 their 2008 Game of the Year. Elsewhere, The New York Times, CNBC and Fidgit have included the game in their year-end lists.

12.08.08 - Grrl Gamer Review

Grrl Gamer has posted a review saying Fallout 3 was "Worth the wait." Computer Active, Asian Geek, and VGBlogger.com have also posted reviews of Fallout 3.

12.05.08 - More Fallout 3 Reviews

NextGen Player has posted a 5 out of 5 score and a review of Fallout 3 stating, "Nuclear Holocaust was never so fun or looked so good." Game Couch, Gamefreaks365, Demon Coffee Reviews, GamingTrend, Gaming Obsession, and Level 7 have also posted reviews.

12.03.08 - New Fallout 3 Coverage

ABC News has posted a review of Fallout 3 saying, "The bleak and amazingly detailed post-apocalyptic world of Fallout 3 is possibly the biggest and most dynamic yet to appear on a next-generation video game console." Just Press Play, Deseret News, Total Sci Fi, Ace Gamez, Gameolosophy, Snappy Gamer, Noje, The Crypt and more have also posted reviews. Check out the reviews page to see the full review list.

12.03.08 - GameZone PC Review

GameZone has posted a 9.2 out of 10 score, and Editior's Choice Award, and a review of Fallout 3 stating, "Fallout 3 is the best PC game I have played all year, the developers did a bang up job of making the series come alive once more and I for one couldn't be happier."

11.25.08 - Creation Kit and First Downloadable Content for Fallout 3 Announced

Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax Media company, today announced plans to make both its editor and downloadable content available for its award-winning game, Fallout® 3 in the coming weeks. Read the full press release here.

11.24.08 - New Fallout 3 Reviews

Test Freaks have posted a 9 out of 10 score and a review of Fallout 3 stating, "I can easily see Fallout 3 winning game of the year and many awards, it’s just an all around excellent game." Xbox Life, Active Xbox and Gamestar have also posted reviews.

11.18.08 - IGN Game of the Month

Fallout 3 was named IGN's Game of the Month in October for both PC and Xbox 360.

11.17.08 - Hooked Gamers Review

Hooked Gamers has posted a review and a perfect 10 out of 10 score for Fallout 3 saying, "It has been a long time since I awarded a game a perfect score but Fallout 3 deserves nothing less." Peoww, Frictionless Insight, Unigamesity, Daily Joypad, Coventry Telegraph, Game Collision, Nerds of the Year, Media Inside, TechCetera, Xbox Addict and more have also posted reviews.

11.13.08 - New Fallout 3 Reviews

Games for Windows has posted a review saying Fallout 3 is "a terrifying, brilliant, alluring, emotionally involving game." Hell Bored, Games32, Kezins, The S3 Plan, The Rotunda, PlanetNotion, Game Tactics and The Paw Print have also posted reviews.

11.13.08 - Fallout 3 Nominated for Seven VGAs

Fallout 3 has received seven nominations for the 6th Annual Spike TV Video Game Awards. To see all the winners announced live, tune into Spike TV on December 14 at 9 p.m.

11.12.08 - GameShark Review

GameShark has posted a review and an "A" grade for Fallout 3 stating, "Fallout 3 is an open book -- and one you should not miss." CheatMasters, Die Hard Game Fan, The Michigan Times, PlayStation Beyond, AusGamers, Dread Central, Remove the Labels, Yahoo Games, Gaming Life, Game On, VideoGameMedia, GamePyre, RF Generation, and Loot Ninja have also posted reviews.

11.11.08 - New York Times Review of Fallout 3

The New York Times has posted a review of Fallout 3 saying, "One of the most ambitious single-player role-playing games in recent years." TotalPCGaming, The Full Review, San Luis Obispo Observer, Gameshout, Trusted Reviews, Gaming Verdict, Gram.pl, Neowin, No Hype Reviews, Toronto Thumbs, The Stute, Bright Hub, D Pad Magazine, Jolt, and Made of Awesome have also posted reviews.

11.10.08 - New York Post Gives Fallout 3 "A" Grade

The New York Post has posted a review and an "A" grade for Fallout 3 saying, "Fallout 3 is phenomenal, and there's no question that you should run out and buy it if you haven't already." Tiscali, Robotronic Dynamite, Snack Bar Games, The Rice Thresher, Worth Playing, Talking About Games, Columbus Alive!, Play Mag, Play.tm, Herald Review, ZTGameDomain, Spongy Chicken, Games Xtreme, My PS3, Real Gamer, SvD, Yet Another Review Site, Forever Geek, VG Watchdog, The Sixth Axis, Extreme Gamer, Cinema Blend, Tech2, and Game and Player have also posted reviews.

11.07.08 - New Reviews

360 Magazine has posted a review and a 10 out of 10 score for Fallout 3 saying, "Fallout 3 is an absolute behemoth of a videogame and one that stands taller than most, even during the packed holiday season." BritXbox, Ultra Ninjas, Gaming Planet, Game Vortex, PlayStation Illustrated, The Onion AV Club, The Game Review, PlayStation Lifestyle, Gay Gamer, Daily Mail, PSW, PC Game Fun Time, HeraldNet, The West Georgian, and The Ledger have also posted reviews.

11.07.08 - New Screenshots

We've added 13 new screenshots to the Art section.

11.06.08 - Bethesda Softworks Announces Successful Launch of Fallout 3

Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax Media company, announced that its hit title, Fallout® 3 has enjoyed record sales at launch, reflecting the huge consumer demand for the game. Read the full press release here.

11.06.08 - Fallout 3 Games for Windows Patch

A patch for Fallout 3 for Games for Windows is now available in the downloads section.

11.05.08 - RPG Gamer Review

RPG Gamer has posted a review and a 5 out of 5 score for Fallout 3 saying, "… Fallout 3 crafts an addicting gameplay experience…". Thunderbolt Games, VG Reloaded, Den of Geek, HonestGamers, The Electric Playground, Lazy Gamer, Daily Record, The Hachiko, TalkXbox, GamerVision, GameBrit, SF Gate, The Daily Campus, Random Battle, and Dose.ca have also posted reviews.

11.04.08 - New Fallout 3 Reviews

Gamer 2.0 has posted a review, a 9.6 score, and an Editor's Choice Award for Fallout 3 saying, "The Wasteland is beautiful including every inch of land, every character, and every gun; everything you see is fantastically well done." Computers N Stuff, Gamer.NL, WonderwallWeb, Random Remarks, Kombo, Gry-Online, Xbox360Achievements, PSU, Horror Movies, Boomtown, Military.com, and Columbus Dispatch have also posted reviews.

11.04.08 - More Reviews

SFX-360 has posted a review and a 10 out of 10 score for Fallout 3 saying, "RPG gamers look no further because Fallout 3 delivers on everything your looking for." Common Sense Media, Charleston Gazette, Gaming Console Network, GameExtract, Middle East Gamers, Duke City Gamerz, Spong, TotalPlayStation, Paragamer, Geek.com, Teenage Misanthropy, OhmPage, Stars and Stripes, and Consolenauts have also posted reviews.

11.03.08 - New Fallout 3 Reviews

MSNBC has posted a review of Fallout 3 stating, "'Fallout 3' is a no-brainer for game of the year." Games Are Evil, the Times and Transcript, Multiplayer.it, and the Daily Star have also posted reviews of Fallout 3.

11.01.08 - New Reviews

Reviewing Fallout 3, Destructoid states, "the overall experience of Fallout 3 is unmatched, and the amount of game Bethesda has packed into this $60 title can’t be ignored.” New reviews can also be found at USA Today, Orange and The Star. More reviews for Fallout 3 can be found here.

10.30.08 - More Fallout 3 Reviews

Entertainment Weekly has posted a review and an A grade for Fallout 3 stating, "Fallout 3 offers an epic and engaging adventure that would even bring a smile to Mad Max's face." Big Download, Spike, Fox News, MSN, Empire Online, Game Industry News, GamePro, and Telegraph have also posted reviews.

10.30.08 - International Fallout 3 Reviews

Bigpondgames has posted a review and a 5 out of 5 score for Fallout 3 stating, "You might want to make sure you're ready to give up a large portion of your time though, because once Fallout 3 has you it won't let go for a while." Additionally, GoodGearGuide, Spillmagasinet Norway, Vandal, Hardgame2, Gamesurf.it, PS3Italia, Spaziogames, and Nextgame.it have posted reviews. Read all of the Fallout 3 reviews here.

10.30.08 - Xplay Review of Fallout 3

Xplay has posted a review and a 5 out of 5 score for Fallout 3 saying, "It seems the team at Bethesda must be fans as well, because not only does Fallout 3 earn its numeral, it does the Fallout name honor as well." GameRevolution, Gaming Nexus, GameTrailers, Atomic Gamer, Total Video Games and Ars Technica have also posted reviews.

10.29.08 - Fallout 3 Reviews

The Houston Chronicle has posted a review and a 9.7 out of 10 score for Fallout 3 stating, "There is no doubt in my mind that this game is one of the worthy contenders of Game of the Year." Additionally, Scripps Howard News Service and Only the Games gave Fallout 3 a 5 out of 5 score, and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel posted a review.

10.28.08 - Fans Celebrate Launch of Fallout 3 at Midnight Sales Events

Thousands of fans jammed stores to purchase one of the most anticipated videogames of the fall, Fallout 3, at midnight launch events across the country last evening. Read the full press release here.

10.28.08 - More Reviews

Planet Xbox 360 has posted a review and a 9.8 out of 10 score for Fallout 3 saying, “The presentation of the game, as a whole, is what really takes Fallout 3 and boosts it into a level high above most of the other games being released this year on the Xbox 360.” GameFocus and GamePlasma also gave Fallout 3 a 9.8 out of 10 while IGN and PSX Extreme awarded Fallout 3 with a 9.6 out of 10.

10.28.08 - More Fallout 3 Reviews

EuroGamer gave Fallout 3 a 10 out of 10 and said, "Bethesda has once again delivered a game of life-affirming brilliance that will be heralded as a classic, and talked about for years to come." Additionally, About.com gave Fallout 3 a 5 out of 5, and the Associated Press scored it 4 out of 4. Read more reviews here.

10.28.08 - Fallout 3 Reviews

Fallout 3 reviews are pouring in. GameSpy gave Fallout 3 a 5 out of 5 and said, "…Fallout 3 is a must-have title for most RPG fans, as well as one of the finest games of this generation." UGO gave Fallout 3 an A+ and said, "Fallout 3 manages to hit the nail on the head on all of those fronts, offering an incredibly compelling, massive world to explore, kick ass RPG-shooter gameplay and a story that’ll keep your attention well through its many, many hours." Read all of the reviews to date in the Links section.

10.28.08 - Final Game Guide Diary

At the Prima Games Author Blog, David Hodgson has written his final blog post covering the contents of the Official Fallout 3 Game Guide.

10.27.08 - New Interviews

The Washington Post features a new interview with Todd Howard. Elsewhere, GameSpy has an interview with Mark Lampert, and Worth Playing has a new interview with Pete Hines.

10.27.08 - Two New Game Guide Diaries

David Hodgson has two new blog posts providing information about the Fallout 3 Official Game Guide. Check out his new posts about relating to Quests and The Capital Wasteland.

10.27.08 - More than 2,000 Fallout 3 Midnight Store Openings

Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax Media company, has announced that in response to huge demand for it’s award-winning game, Fallout® 3, more than 2,000 stores across the country will open tonight. Read the full press release here.

10.27.08 - New Dev Diary in the Vault

We've added a new Dev Diary in the Vault by world artist Nate Purkeypile titled "Character Playthroughs".

10.24.08 - New Interviews

New interviews with Fallout 3 Lead Designer Emil Pagliarulo can be found at Gaming Nexus and GameSpy. Additional Fallout 3 interviews can be found at GameBanshee, Paste Magazine, Talk Xbox, 3dzone, Meristation, EveryEye, and GameStart.

10.24.08 - New Game Guide Diary

David Hodgson, the author of the Official Fallout 3 Game Guide, has a new post at Prima Games Author Blog covering the Bestiary chapter of the guide.

10.24.08 - Fallout 3 Midnight Launch Events

Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax Media company, and Best Buy Co., Inc. have announced that in response to huge demand for Bethesda's award-winning upcoming game, Fallout® 3, there will be midnight openings at Best Buy stores across the country the evening of October 27. Read the full press release here.

10.22.08 - Fallout 3 Sweepstakes!

At both Planet Fallout and 1Up, there are new sweepstakes to win Fallout 3-related prizes.

10.22.08 - New Game Guide Diary

David Hodgson, the author of the Official Fallout 3 Game Guide, has a new post at Prima Games Author Blog covering the Training chapter of the guide.

10.20.08 - Interview With Fallout 3 Composer

Inon Zur, the composer for Fallout 3, has a new interview up at RPG Vault .

10.20.08 - 10 out of 10 From OXM

Fallout 3 earned a perfect 10 out of 10 in the latest issue of Official Xbox Magazine, available on newsstands now. Fallout 3 has gone gold and will be available on store shelves and online in North America on October 28, in Europe and Australia on October 30, and in the UK on October 31. Read the full press release here.

10.15.08 - New Dev Diary in the Vault

We've added a new Dev Diary to the Vault titled Notes on Pulling the Sky Down: The Level Design of Fallout 3 by the Level Designers of Fallout 3.

10.14.08 - New Fallout 3 Wallpapers

We've put up three new Fallout 3 wallpapers to put on your desktop. Visit the Downloads page to grab them.

10.09.08 - Gone Gold!

We officially announced today that Fallout 3 has gone gold. You can read the full press release here. Also, be on the lookout for the first , exclusive Fallout 3 review in the current issue of OXM ,
hitting subscribers now. We've also updated the FAQ page to include the system requirements
for Fallout 3.

10.09.08 - Fallout 3 on GameTrailers TV

Be sure to check out GameTrailers TV with Geoff Keighley on Friday, October 10th at 1AM (Eastern Time) to see new gameplay footage of Fallout 3.

10.08.08 - Penny Arcade Comic Concludes

The twelfth and final in a series of original Fallout comics created by Penny Arcade is now in the Vault. Be sure to checkout Bethesda Blog for a chance to win prizes originally given away at this year's Penny Arcade Expo.

10.06.08 - Fallout 3 Game Guide News

David Hodgson, author of the Fallout 3 Official Game Guide, has a new blog post about taking on the task of creating a guide for Fallout 3. You can also read a new interview with him at Bethesda Blog.

10.04.08 - New Fallout 3 Interviews

New interviews with Pete Hines are up at Gamespot, GameRevolution, Xbox Evolved and Shacknews.

10.03.08 - Hands-On Impressions

Crispy Gamer put up a three-part preview after playing Fallout 3 for four hours. Crispy Gamer. Additional previews can be found at GamesRadar, GamePro, Gamespot, 1Up, Team Xbox, Kotaku, Joystiq, MTV Multiplayer, Videogamer.com and Giant Bomb.

10.01.08 - Penny Arcade Comic #11

The eleventh in a series of original Fallout comics created by Penny Arcade is now in the Vault.

10.01.08 - New IGN Previews

IGN spent extensive time playing Fallout 3 stating, "October 28 can't come soon enough." Also on IGN, you can read previews for the game on PlayStation 3 and PC, as well as a new feature on Bad Karma.

09.30.08 - Inside the Vault: Rashad Redic

This week's Inside the Vault features QA Tester Rashad Redic.

09.29.08 - IGN Recaps 6 Hours Of Playing Fallout 3

Concluding their Fallout 3 Week coverage, IGN has a new preview of the game stating, "October 28 can't come soon enough."

09.25.08 - Developer Interview

NotesOnGameDev.net has a new interview with Fallout 3 artist Dane Olds.

09.25.08 - Being Mr. Nice Guy

IGN has a new preview of Fallout 3 focusing on how to play the game with Good Karma.

09.24.08 - Penny Arcade Comic #10

The tenth in a series of original Fallout comics created by Penny Arcade is now in the Vault.

09.24.08 - Skill, Perks Detailed At IGN

Fallout 3 Week at Link continues with new details regarding the game's Skills and Perks.

09.23.08 - Vault Dweller Survival Guides Available With Gamestop.com Orders

For a limited time, Fallout 3 pre-orders from Gamestop.com will come with a Vault Dweller's Survival Guide. For more details, visit their their site.

09.22.08 - Fallout 3 Week At IGN

IGN is featuring new coverage on Fallout 3 all week. To kick things off, they have new information, screens and video covering the weapons found in the game.

09.22.08 - Meet David Hodgson

For the past few months, David has been writing the Official Game Guide for Fallout 3. Check out some of his thoughts on the guide over at Prima's Author Blog.

09.19.08 - New Interviews

At G4TV, X-Play interviewed Todd Howard at this year's Penny Arcade Expo. PAX this year. Meanwhile, both play.tm and PS3Zine chatted with Pete Hines about the game.

09.18.08 - PrepareForTheFuture.com Full Version Launches

The full version of PrepareForTheFuture.com has launched. Head over to get a taste of what you can expect in Fallout 3.

09.17.08 - Penny Arcade Comic #9

The ninth in a series of original Fallout comics created by Penny Arcade is now in the Vault.

09.17.08 - Inside the Vault: Terry Dunn

This week's Inside the Vault features QA Tester Terry Dunn.

09.17.08 - Planet Fallout Site Launch

Be sure to check out Planet Fallout, a new community-driven site dedicated to all-things Fallout. The site already has tons of great information about Fallout 3 and previous Fallout titles, and promises to offer new and exciting features in the future.

09.15.08 - Podcast Interviews

Pete Hines has appeared on two recent podcasts to discuss Fallout 3. Check out IGN's Podcast Beyond and The Weekly Blend.

09.15.08 - Updated Fallout 3 Coverage

The New York Times recently looked ahead to Fallout 3 saying, "Put together, Bethesda and Fallout should be a fine combination." New coverage can also be found at Gamestar and Xbox Focus.

09.10.08 - New Penny Arcade Comic

The eighth in a series of original Fallout comics created by Penny Arcade is now in the Vault.

09.10.08 - Inside the Vault: Daryl Brigner

This week's Inside the Vault features Level Designer Daryl Brigner.

09.05.08 - New Interviews

Gamasutra has a new interview discussing storytelling in Fallout 3 with Lead Designer Emil Pagliarulo. Meanwhile, PlayStation Universe has a new Fallout 3 interview with Pete Hines.

09.04.08 - Inside the Vault: Sam Bernstein

This week's Inside the Vault features QA Tester Sam Bernstein.

09.03.08 - New Penny Arcade Comic

The seventh in a series of original Fallout comics created by Penny Arcade is now in the Vault.

09.03.08 - Hands-On Previews from PAX

That Video Game blog has new impressions of Fallout 3 following PAX saying, “After my time with Fallout 3, I can safely say that I am excited to see what Bethesda will deliver this Fall." Additional PAX coverage can be found at Gay Gamer, Random Battle, Gamester, and Cinema Blend.

09.03.08 - New Fallout 3 Interviews

G4's X-Play interviewed Todd Howard, Istvan Pely and Emil Pagliarulo at PAX this year. Additional Fallout 3 interviews can be found at Shacknews, GamaSutra, Joystiq, Team Xbox, Videogamer.com and GameRadio.

09.02.08 - New Fallout 3 Hands-On Impressions

At PAX, IGN went hands-on with Fallout 3 reporting, "And any doubts that I had about this being one of the biggest games of the year diminished even further." Additional previews can be found at GameSpy, Team Xbox, Voodoo Extreme, Aeropause, Exploding Barrel, Only the Games and RPG Gamer.

08.29.08 - New Fallout 3 Previews and Interview

GameInformer has posted three separate previews of Fallout 3 with one stating, "It looks like it’s going to be a really good game." AusGamers also posted a previews stating, "... Fallout 3 is shaping up to look very impressive." GameTrailers has posted a new video interview with Pete Hines.

08.29.08 - Five New Gameplay Demo Videos

We’ve released five new Fallout 3 Gameplay Demo Videos. You can find them along with all of the other Fallout 3 videos in the Downloads section on the site.

08.28.08 - Fallout 3 Nominated for Golden Joystick Award

Fallout 3 has been nominated for a Golden Joystick Award in the Edge Most Wanted Award category. This year's winners will be announced on October 31.

08.27.08 - New Penny Arcade Comic

The sixth in a series of original Fallout comics created by Penny Arcade is now in the Vault. Over the coming months, you’ll be treated to the story of one man, and a crate of puppets.

08.26.08 - Inside the Vault: Ricardo Gonzalez

This week's Inside the Vault features programmer Ricardo Gonzalez.

08.25.08 - More E3 Awards

GamingExcellence awarded Fallout 3 three Best of E3 awards in their Best Trailer, Best Role Playing Game, and Game of Show categories.

08.22.08 - New Previews From Leipzig

GameSpy has a new new hands-on impression of Fallout 3 saying, "Bethesda clearly has a solid understanding of the appeal behind the franchise, and has taken great steps towards recreating and even improving upon the most important aspects of the classic PC role-playing games." New previews can also be found at UGO, IGN and Gamespot.

08.20.08 - Release Date Announced for Fallout 3

Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax Media company, announced today that its highly anticipated title, Fallout® 3, will be available on store shelves and online in North America on October 28, 2008 and in Europe on October 31, 2008. Read the full press release here.

08.20.08 - New Fallout 3 Screenshots

We've released three new screenshots in the Art section.

08.20.08 - New Penny Arcade Comic

The fifth in a series of original Fallout comics created by Penny Arcade is now in the Vault. Over the coming months, you’ll be treated to the story of one man, and a crate of puppets.

08.19.08 - Inside the Vault: Brian Bloomfield

This week's Inside the Vault features Brian Bloomfield..

08.18.08 - Fallout 3 Composer on Game Trailers

Game Trailers has a four-part series entitled "Music in Gaming" featuring Inon Zur, composer of Fallout 3.

08.13.08 - Inside the Vault: Rafael Vargas

This week's Inside the Vault features artist Rafael Vargas.

08.13.08 - New Penny Arcade Comic

The fourth in a series of original Fallout comics created by Penny Arcade is now in the Vault. Over the coming months, you’ll be treated to the story of one man, and a crate of puppets.

08.11.08 - New Fallout 3 Coverage

IGN UK has new hands-on coverage of Fallout 3 stating, "...we're seriously impressed." Elsewhere, Gamers Universe has a new video interview with Pete. Additional interviews are up at Bit-Tech, GamersGlobal and Guardian.

08.08.08 - Best Games on Show

The BBC named Fallout 3 one of the Best Games on Show at E3 2008.

08.06.08 - New Fallout 3 Screenshots

We've released three new screenshots in the Art section.

08.06.08 - New Previews and Interviews

Video Game Generation has hands-on impressions of Fallout 3 stating, "Overall I walked away from my time with Fallout 3 very impressed." Additional hands-on impressions can be located at Rock, Paper, Shotgun, Videogamer.com, SPOnG, TVG and Telegraph. For new interviews with Pete Hines, check out Crispy Gamer, Guardian and TVG.

08.06.08 - New Penny Arcade Comic

The third in a series of original Fallout comics created by Penny Arcade is now in the Vault. Over the coming months, you’ll be treated to the story of one man, and a crate of puppets.

08.05.08 - Best of Show

The Game Critics Awards' panel has named Fallout 3 Best of Show and the Best Role Playing Game at E3 2008.

08.04.08 - New Interview and Hands-On Impressions

Gamespot has a new hands-on preview stating, "There's no doubt that Fallout 3 is an incredibly promising game..." New coverage for Fallout 3 can also be found at Xbox360Achievements.com and Bit-Tech. Additionally, Strategy Informer has a new interview with Pete Hines.

08.01.08 - New E3 Award

PSU has picked Fallout 3 as their choice for Best PS3 Game of E3 2008.

08.01.08 - More Hands-On Coverage

UGO and The Guardian have new hands-on impressions after previewing Fallout 3.

07.30.08 - New Penny Arcade Comic

The second in a series of original Fallout comics created by Penny Arcade is now in the Vault. Over the coming months, you’ll be treated to the story of one man, and a crate of puppets.

07.30.08 - New Interviews

New Fallout 3 interviews can be found at Ripten, The Escapist, Gry-Online and at MTV Multiplayer, and GenNext.

07.29.08 - Fallout 3 Nominated for Three Game Critics Awards

The Game Critics Awards judges have released their Best Games of E3 nominations. Fallout 3 received three nominations -- Best of Show, Best Console Game and Best Role Playing Game.

07.29.08 - New Award and Previews

Game Trailers has named Fallout 3 their Best RPG of E3 2008. Meanwhile, you can check out new previews of the game at TGR and MSN Editors' Tech and Gadget Blog, and Wham! Gaming.

07.28.08 - Fallout 3 Wins Big at IGN E3 Awards

Fallout 3 won Overall Best Game of Show of E3 2008 from IGN as well as Best Console Game, Best overall RPG, Best Overall Xbox 360 Game, Best Overall PS3 Game, Best PC RPG, Best Xbox 360 RPG, and Best PS3 RPG. Voodoo Extreme awarded Fallout 3 with Game of Show, Best Console RPG, and Best Console Game, and 1Up.com named Fallout 3 the Best RPG of E3 2008. Meanwhile, Daily Game awarded the game Best of Show and Best Xbox 360 Game honors.

07.25.08 - Fallout 3 Demonstration

IGN has posted a 16-minute gameplay presentation of Fallout 3 by Todd Howard.

07.25.08 - New Previews

BBC News includes Fallout 3 among their E3: The Best Games on Show list. New previews are also up at USA Today and Total PlayStation.

07.24.08 - More E3 Fallout 3 Previews

WorthPlaying has posted a preview of Fallout 3 stating, "Fallout 3 is quite possibly the best game at E3 this year ...". Electric Playground, Gaming Trend, Totally 360, Gamervision, Gamer 2.0, NxGamers, and The Hachiko have also posted previews.

07.24.08 - E3 Awards

GameSpy has awarded Fallout 3 with Overall Runner-up, Xbox 360 Game of Show, and PS3 Game of Show, saying, "After spending an hour with the game, we feel like we've only seen the tip of the iceberg. We can't wait to dive back in." Fallout 3 also won Best of Show from SCRAWL and a Silver Award from Gamepro.

07.24.08 - New Fallout 3 Screenshots

We've released twelve new screenshots in the Art section.

07.23.08 - Fallout 3 Wins Game of Show from PlanetXbox360

Planet Xbox 360 named Fallout 3 Game of Show and said, "After putting nearly an hour into the game it was the one title that we talked about the entire way back to the office, this game is going to be epic in proportions and there should not be a gamer out there that has not went to their local game shop and put down the money for a pre-order." Additionally, the New York Times, 411Mania, and GamePro.fr have posted previews of Fallout 3.

07.23.08 - Penny Arcade Comics

The first in a series of original Fallout comics created by Penny Arcade is now in the Vault. Over the coming months, you’ll be treated to the story of one man, and a crate of puppets.

07.22.08 - Continued E3 Coverage

Edge-Online has named Fallout 3 one of the Best Games of E3. More E3 reactions can be found at Tom's Games, Gaming Shogun, Gay Gamer, and GameShark.

07.22.08 - Interview with Todd Howard and Emil Pagliarulo

Todd Howard and Emil Pagliarulo answer Dan Stapleton's Fallout 3 questions at GamesRadar.

07.21.08 - Fallout 3 Wins Game of Show from UGO

Fallout 3 has won E3 Game of Show from UGO. Fallout 3 also won Best RPG and Best Console Game from UGO, and Best of Multiplatform from X-Play.

07.21.08 - More E3 Previews

Kotaku has posted a Hands On of Fallout 3 stating, "... Fallout 3 is a game that melds itself to the gameplay style of the player, offering something for people who want to explore, kill, or try on different clothing." PS3 Fanboy, Star Ledger, and Giant Realm have also posted previews. Joystiq has posted an interview with Todd Howard.

07.21.08 - Weekend Fallout 3 Coverage

Voodoo Extreme has posted a preview of Fallout 3 saying, "Eye candy-wise, I thought the game looked super." Thunderbolt Games, Inside Bay Area, Rip Ten, Crave, Crispy Gamer, Rock, Paper, Shotgun, Collider, Jeuxvideo.fr and Clubic.com have also posted previews of Fallout 3.

07.18.08 - New Gameplay Footage

The latest 1Up Yours podcast features a gameplay demonstration of Fallout 3 from Todd Howard.

07.18.08 - More E3 Previews

Worth Playing has new impressions after going hands-on with Fallout 3 saying, "Fallout 3 is quite possibly the best game at E3 this year, and that's from only having played roughly 30 minutes of the game." New previews can also be found at Gaming Target, Game Daily, VG Chartz, Gamester, 2OpGaming, Vault Network and The Next Level.

07.18.08 - More Fallout E3 Coverage

RPG Fan has posted a review of Fallout 3 saying, "Fallout 3 looks incredibly promising and the folks at Bethesda know what they're doing with RPGs." GameSpot, PSU, Atomic Gamer, Adrenaline Gaming Zone, The Escapist, Gamezone, Gamepro, GamerNode, Gry-Online and GameKult have also posted previews of Fallout 3. Elsewhere, the Video Game Examiner puts Fallout atop its list for E3.

07.17.08 - E3 Coverage Continues

GameSpy has posted an E3 Hands On preview of Fallout 3 saying, "Fallout 3 is a grim, brutal, no-holds-barred take on life after the big one. It's not a world we'd want to live in. But we definitely enjoyed our visit." PC World also posted a preview.

07.16.08 - More Fallout 3 E3 Coverage

GameInformer posted an E3 Hands On preview about Fallout 3 stating, "Fallout 3 is a Fallout game." GamesRadar posted a preview titled "E3 08: 11 ways Fallout 3 will kick Oblivion's Ass". Gaming Nexus, GamingToday, Opposable Thumbs, EW.com, BigDowload, That VideoGame Blog, Destructoid, and Dose.ca also posted previews of Fallout 3.

07.15.08 - G4TV Hands On Preview

G4TV has added their Hands On Preview with Todd Howard to their site. Todd talks and shows the gameplay, the story, and more.

07.15.08 - Fallout 3 E3 Coverage

Shacknews posted an E3 Hands On Preview about Fallout 3 saying, "... I came away feeling good about the game.". GameSpot, GamesRadar, 1Up, GamePlasma, TeamXbox, GameSpy, Xbox 360 Fanboy, and IGN have also posted previews.

07.14.08 - Official Fallout 3 E3 2008 Trailer

We've released the Official Fallout 3 E3 2008 Trailer. You can find it at many of our mirror sites, such as GameTrailers.com and GameVideos.com, as well as in the Downloads section.

07.11.08 - Announcing ‘A Post-Apocalyptic Film Festival Presented by Fallout® 3’

Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax Media company, announced today that it has partnered with the American Cinematheque and Geek Monthly magazine to sponsor ‘A Post-Apocalyptic Film Festival Presented by Fallout® 3’ at Santa Monica’s Aero Theatre this August. Read the full press release here.

07.11.08 - New Screenshots

We've released three new screenshots in the Art section.

07.08.08 - Inside the Vault: Tony Greco

This week's Inside the Vault features world artist Tony Greco.

07.07.08 - Fallout 3 Fan Q&A #2

Head over to the forums to get the answers from Todd Howard to the second round of questions YOU wanted to know about.

07.07.08 - Most Anticipated Games of E3 Nods

Next Generation has put Fallout 3 atop their Most Anticipated Games of E3 saying, "Fallout 3 shows great evolutionary leaps every time it's displayed for public viewing." Over at IGN, Fallout 3 is the Most Anticipated Game of E3 for both PC and Xbox 360. IGN also lists Fallout 3 as one of the Most Anticipated Games of E3 on PlayStation 3. Also, at Game Trailers, a new video is up ranking Fallout 3 as the #2 Most Anticipated Game at E3 2008.

07.03.08 - Previews and Interviews from Australia

After checking out Fallout 3, PALGN has a new preview stating, "With the development team behind Fallout 3, it’s hard to envisage the game being anything other then great." On The Age's "Screen Play" blog, Jason Hill shares details about the game. Also, IGN Australia sat down with Pete Hines for a new Fallout 3 interview.

07.02.08 - More Previews

At Yahoo News, Associated Press writer Lou Kesten previews Fallout 3 after talking with Todd Howard. Elsewhere, the Houston Chronicle features Fallout 3 as one of four games to look out for this fall.

07.01.08 - New Previews and Interviews

Fallout 3 is featured on Gamespot Australia's show Crosshairs -– with new impressions on the game as well as an interview with Pete Hines. Gameplayer also shares new impressions on Fallout 3 in their new feature, "(At least) 101 facts about Fallout 3" revealing, "Fallout 3 features the best explosions ever. Period."

06.25.08 - New Fallout 3 Screenshots

We've released three new screenshots on the Fallout 3 site.

06.24.08 - New Fallout 3 preview

New Zealand site Gameplanet shares their latest impressions after previewing Fallout 3

06.24.08 - New Previews and Interview

PS3Zine has included a new preview of Fallout 3 and an interview with Pete Hines in their latest online magazine edition. GameArena has also posted a preview of Fallout 3 stating, "The worst thing about watching Fallout 3 in action? Having to wait for the game to hit later this year. Looks like I’m reinstalling Fallout 2 again."

06.24.08 - Fallout 3 is GAMER.BLORGE's #1 Sleeper Hit of 2008

GAMER.BLORGE listed Fallouted 3 as their #1 sleeper hit for 2008 saying, "With over 200 possible ending this game is well worth the investment, and I predict with the massive replay value, this game will last you till 2009."

06.23.08 - Anticipation for E3

Gamespot lists Fallout 3 as one of the “Most Anticipated Games at E3” for 2008

06.18.08 - New Interviews

The Guardian sat down with Executive Producer Todd Howard to talk about inspirations, modern console technology, and more. And G4TV has posted two video interviews with Todd Howard. View the first interview here, and the second here.

06.16.08 - Gamereactor interviews Pete Hines

Gamereactor has a new video interview discussing Fallout 3 with Pete Hines.

06.06.08 - Fallout 3 Survival Edition, New Team Diary

Today we're pleased to announce the Fallout® 3 Survival Edition, available for pre-order exclusively through Amazon.com. You can read the full press release here. We've also put up a new Diary in which Pete talks about the creation of both the Collector's Edition and the Survival Edition.

06.04.08 - Visual Crack's Most Anticipated Games

Visual Crack talks Fallout 3 in their new series discussing the most anticipated games of 2008.

06.04.08 - Inside the Vault: Angela Browder

This week's Inside the Vault features associate producer Angela Browder.

06.02.08 - New Fallout 3 Screenshots

We've added three new Fallout 3 screenshots to the Art section.

05.30.08 - CNN and Fidget's Most Anticipated Games

CNN.com included Fallout 3 as one of the year's most anticipated games saying, "Much like developer Bethesda's previous hit, Oblivion, Fallout 3 is a big, sprawling role-playing game where your every action influences the events that follow." Fidget also included Fallout 3 amongst "The Best of the Rest of the Year".

05.30.08 - Fallout 3 Impressions at TheGameReview.com

TheGameReview.com shares their latest impressions of Fallout 3 after seeing the game stating, "We would like to say a big thanks to Pete Hines, who demonstrated the game to us, and to all the guys at Bethesda Software. Fallout 3, when released, will be in a league of its own."

05.30.08 - Fallout 3 Preview on Gry-Online

Polish Site Gry-Online has a new Fallout 3 preview. You can also check out their video interview with Pete Hines.

05.29.08 - Inside the Vault: Dan Teitel

This week's Inside the Vault features interface programmer Dan Teitel.

05.28.08 - Fallout 3 Video Interview

Polish site Gram.PL sat down with Pete Hines in a video interview.

05.20.08 - Fallout 3 Preview and Interview

CVG takes a second look at Fallout 3 in their latest preview saying, "Fallout 3 will still be roleplaying game of the year. After all - it's got Dogmeat in it!". IGN Insider has an interview with Fallout 3 Composer Inon Zur.

05.20.08 - Inside the Vault

This week's Inside the Vault features character artist Liz Beetem.

05.17.08 - New Fallout 3 Preview

German gaming site GameStar has a new Fallout 3 preview up on their site.

05.15.08 - New Team Diary by Adam Adamowicz

We've added a new diary to the Vault by concept artist Adam Adamowicz. Adam's entry, titled Conceptual Design, covers the inspiration and creation of Fallout 3’s look and feel, including creatures, weapons, buildings, and more. Included with the diary are 11 new pieces of concept art.

05.15.08 - Interview and Preview

JagBytes sat down with world artist Ryan Sears to talk about the future of the video gaming industry and staying ahead of the curve. Tom's Games has posted a preview of Fallout 3 in French.

05.13.08 - Game Informer Interview with Todd Howard

The June 2008 issue of Game Informer features a new Q&A will Fallout 3 Executive Producer, Todd Howard.

05.08.08 - Inside the Vault

This week's Inside the Vault features lead producer Emil Pagliarulo.

05.07.08 - Inon Zur Announced as Fallout 3 Composer

Today we announced that Inon Zur has created the original musical score for Fallout® 3. Zur, an award-winning composer, has created numerous scores for films, television, and new media. You can listen to three of Inon’s tracks from Fallout 3 in the Downloads section of the Fallout website, or read the full press release here.

05.07.08 - Game Theory Show Posts Podcast Interview with Emil

Game Theory Show sat down with Fallout 3 Lead Designer Emil Pagliarulo to talk about storytelling in open-ended games, bringing a hardcore PC franchise to the mass console market, and more.

05.01.08 - Inside the Vault

This week's Inside the Vault features programmer Jean-Sylvere Simonet.

04.25.08 - Fallout Preview and Interview

Eurogamer has posted a preview of Fallout 3 saying, "... there's much to be excited about with Fallout 3." And Kikizo has posted an interview with Pete Hines.

04.22.08 - Fallout 3 Previews & Interview

bit-tech.net has posted a preview of Fallout 3 stating, "... we already love how Fallout 3 is shaping up." VideoGamer.com, Multiplayer.it and Nextgame.it have also posted previews. And IGN has posted an interview with Pete Hines.

04.21.08 - Fallout 3 Previews

Strategy Informer has posted a preview of Fallout 3 saying, "... it is clear that Fallout 3 is going to be a great RPG and an even better return for the much-loved series. " videogaming247, Eurogamer and Gameswelt have also posted previews.

04.21.08 - New Fallout 3 Screenshots

We've added three new Fallout 3 screenshots to the Fallout website.

04.18.08 - Bethesda Softworks Announces Fallout 3 Collector's Edition

Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax Media company, officially announced today that it will release a special Fallout® 3 collector's edition worldwide for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Games for Windows, and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. Read the full press release here.

04.17.08 - Inside the Vault

This week's Inside the Vault features character artist Jonah Lobe.

04.17.08 - Videogaming247 News on Fallout 3

Videogaming247 has posted new updates on Fallout 3. In their coverage, Pete Hines discusses Dogmeat, the possibility of downloadable content, PC requirements, the game’s framerate, and how the 360 became the lead platform.

04.15.08 - Gamepro Preview of Fallout 3

Gamepro.com has added a new preview with screens and impressions of Fallout 3 saying, "We can't help but notice that Fallout 3 looks better and better each time we see it. The latest version boasts improved graphics, which were so detailed you could practically smell the ash in the air as you walked through the decaying streets of D.C."

04.11.08 - New Crispy Gamer, UGO, Gametap, and WorthPlaying Fallout 3 Previews

Crispy Gamer has posted a preview of Fallout 3 saying, "... what we saw gave us a great deal of confidence and optimism." UGO, Gametap, and WorthPlaying have also posted previews.

04.11.08 - New Fallout 3 Screenshots

We've added three new Fallout 3 screenshots to the Fallout website.

04.10.08 - New IGN, GameSpy, and TeamXbox Fallout 3 Previews

IGN has posted a preview of Fallout 3 saying, "This is going to be a heck of a role-playing game, and the combination of Fallout's ironic sense of humor and cool setting with Bethesda's experience and expertise looks like a match made in heaven." GameSpy has followed up their E3 impressions with a new preview with new information on the game stating, "Bethesda makes a great argument for nuclear propagation." And Team Xbox shares new information, screens and more in their latest preview for Fallout 3.

04.10.08 - New Shacknews, GameShark, and Joystiq Fallout 3 Previews

Shacknews has posted a preview of Fallout 3 stating, "Bethesda Softworks has a lot to prove with Fallout 3. Not to regular hardcore gamers like you and me, of course, nor the millions of fans who have enjoyed the company's previous work with the Elder Scrolls series. It goes without saying that Bethesda's record for quality is proven." GameShark and Joystiq have also posted previews.

04.10.08 - New GameSpot, GamesRadar and 1Up Fallout 3 Previews

GameSpot has posted a preview of Fallout 3 saying, "Though we've only had a few chances to see the game, Fallout 3 looks very impressive and seems to be what the Bethesda team has set out to make--a role-playing game with the exploration and real-time combat of Oblivion but the role-playing elements of the classic Fallout from 1997." GamesRadar and 1Up have also posted previews.

04.10.08 - New Kotaku and Destructoid Fallout 3 Previews

Kotaku’s Flynn De Marco gives his latest impressions after checking out Fallout 3 this week saying, "Everything I saw about this game was impressive, but what really got my attention was its overall art style." Destructoid has also put up an extensive preview detailing new information revealed on the game stating, "…Fallout 3 is still looking to be a pretty fantastic game, and according to Pete, a very good sequel to the series."

04.09.08 - New Fallout 3 Magazine Previews

The May 2008 issue of EGM has a new two-page preview covering Fallout 3. The April 2008 issue of the Polish magazine play has a new cover story for Fallout 3, and the April 2008 issue of PSW features a new cover story for Fallout 3.

04.09.08 - Inside the Vault with Jennifer Noland

This week's Inside the Vault features QA Tester Jennifer Noland.

04.07.08 - OXM Interview on Xbox Live

OXM has posted an interview with Todd Howard and Istvan Pely on Xbox Live.

04.07.08 - Inside the Vault with Michael Lattanzia

This week's Inside the Vault features QA tester Michael Lattanzia.

03.25.08 - OXM Podcast with Todd Howard

OXM has posted a podcast interview with Todd Howard.

03.25.08 - Inside the Vault with Shannon Bailey

This week's Inside the Vault features programmer Shannon Bailey.

03.24.08 - Crispy Gamer Editorial on Fallout 3

Crispy Gamer has posted an editorial on nostalgia and its effect on game enjoyment using Fallout 3 as an example.

03.13.08 - Inside the Vault with Adam Adamowicz

This week's Bethblog Inside the Vault features concept artist Adam Adamowicz.

03.11.08 - Fallout 3 Interview

gamepro.com sat down with Fallout 3's executive producer Todd Howard to talk about perks, radiation, weapons, and more.

03.10.08 - Fallout Previews

CVG has posted a preview of Fallout 3 saying, "2008's game of the year? If Bethesda's genius Oblivion is anything to go by, it's looking that way." Hooked Gamers has also posted a preview.

03.05.08 - Inside the Vault with Dane Olds

This week's Inside the Vault features artist Dane Olds.

03.04.08 - Inside the Vault with Mike Dulany

This weeks Inside the Vault features programmer Mike Dulany.

03.03.08 - Interview with Emil Pagliarulo

Next Generation sat down with Lead Designer Emil Pagliarulo to talk about inspirations for Fallout, the story, and more.

02.27.08 - New Cover Story in the April issue of OXM

The April issue of OXM is now making its way to subscribers in the US. The cover story covers a number of new areas and also features a host of new screens from different parts of the game, including new areas, new creatures/NPCs, weapons, etc. Look for the issue to be on newsstands the week of March 10.

02.25.08 - Emil on Next Generation's Hot 100 Developers List

"Gametrailers ranks Fallout 3 #3 in their Top 10 Anticipated Games of 2008 video."

02.25.08 - Another Most Anticipated Nod

Gametrailers ranks Fallout 3 #3 in their Top 10 Anticipated Games of 2008 video.

02.18.08 - Interview with Todd Howard

videogaming247 sat down with Todd Howard to talk about inspiration for Fallout 3, alternate endings, and more.

02.15.08 - Interview with Pete Hines

Gameplayer sat down with Pete Hines to talk about Fallout 3's setting, world size, and more.

02.14.08 - Fallout 3 On Tom's Games Top 10 Games to Watch List

Tom's Games lists Fallout 3 on their Top 10 Games to Watch for 2008 list stating, "... RPG fans should be pleased that Fallout 3 is no longer vaporware."

02.13.08 - More Fallout 3 Most Anticipated Nods

Fans on Destructoid voted us Fallout 3 #6 on the most anticipated list for 2008. And in the March issue on OXM, Fallout 3 is listed as one of the 50 titles for 2008 in the "Preview 2008" feature.

02.13.08 - Inside the Vault with Jeff Browne

This weeks Inside the Vault features Level Designer Jeff Browne.

02.13.08 - 1Up's Most Wanted PC Games of 2008

1Up included Fallout 3 on their Top 10 Most Wanted PC Games of 2008 list stating, "We're looking forward to exploring a ruined Washington, D.C., and blasting away at mutants in gory detail."

02.11.08 - Fallout 3 on Kombo.com's Top 10 Most Wanted Games List

Kombo.com lists Fallout 3 on their Top 10 Most Wanted Games list saying, "We sat in on a behind-closed-doors Fallout 3 demonstration by executive producer Todd Howard at E3 2007 and were blown away."

02.07.08 - Inside the Vault with Kevin Kauffman

This weeks Inside the Vault features QA Lead Kevin Kauffman.

02.06.08 - World Artist Nate Purkeypile Interviewed on Notes on Game Dev

Notes on Game Dev has posted an interview with World Artist Nate Purkeypile.

02.05.08 - More Fallout 3 Most Anticipated Game Nods

My Geek Life has listed Fallout 3 as one of their Most Anticipated Games of 2008 stating, "This game should be epic!" Reax Music Magazine has also listed Fallout 3 as one of their Most Anticipated Games of 2008.

02.05.08 - Fallout 3 Preview

RPGFan has posted a preview of Fallout 3 saying, "Fallout 3 is one of the most highly anticipated games of 2008. It aims to please veteran Fallout fans with its use of classic Fallout gameplay systems, while also looking to gain a new constituent of fans via the enhancements afforded by new generation hardware."

02.04.08 - GameTap Lists Fallout 3 in Eight Games for 2008 Feature

GameTap lists Fallout 3 in their Eight Games for 2008 Feature saying, "Bethesda's smash hit The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivions proved that hardcore PC franchises can also be successful on consoles. This year the developer is looking to repeat that success..."

01.30.08 - Inside the Vault with Gary Noonan

This weeks Inside the Vault features Character Artist Gary Noonan.

01.24.08 - Fallout 3 Makes Voodoo Extreme's Top 10 Most Wanted List

Voodoo Extreme listed Fallout 3 in the number 3 spot on their Top 10 Most Wanted 2008 Games list.

01.23.08 - Inside the Vault with Erik Deitrick

This weeks Inside the Vault features Lead Interface Programmer Erik Deitrick.

01.23.08 - Fallout 3 Most Anticipated Game Nods

GameSpy has listed Fallout 3 as one of its Most Wanted Games of 2008 saying, "It's the end of the world as we know it... and Fallout 3 makes us feel fine!" And WorthPlaying listed Fallout 3 as its #1 Most Anticipated Game of 2008.

01.18.08 - 360Zine Fallout Preview

360Zine has posted a preview of Fallout 3 stating, "The game uses the same engine as Oblivion, with a choice of third or first-person perspective, but it looks even more impressive, with more detailed environments and some gruesome effects."

01.15.08 - Hooked Gamers Fallout 3 Preview

Hooked Gamers has posted a preview of Fallout 3 saying, "Fallout 3 is the latest gem coming from Bethesda, developers of the mega hit Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion."

01.14.08 - Inside the Vault with Christiane Meister

This weeks Inside the Vault features Lead Character Artist Christiane Meister.

01.13.08 - Fallout 3 One of CVG's Hottest PC Games of 2008

CVG lists Fallout 3 as one of the Hottest PC Games of 2008.

01.09.08 - New Dev Diary by Emil Pagliarulo

We've added a new diary to the Vault, by lead designer Emil Pagliarulo, titled "Faction Profile – the Brotherhood of Steel."

01.07.08 - The Morning Call Lists Fallout 3 One Of 2008

The Morning Call lists Fallout 3 One Of 2008's Most Intriguing Games stating, "If it's as good as Bethesda's ''The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion,'' it will be a Game of the Year contender."

01.02.08 - Fallout 3 Receives More Most Anticipated Game of 2008 Nods

Several more websites have listed Fallout 3 as one of their most anticipated games of 2008, including WRAL, San Francisco Chronical, Kotaku, and Gamers With Jobs. And in their Questions for 2008, Gaming Nexus tackles the question "How awesome will Fallout 3 be?".

12.31.07 - Fallout 3 Receives More 2008 Most Anticipated Games Nods

The Times of India has listed Fallout 3 as one of its top eight to play in 2008 saying, "... we expect it to scoop up awards by the sackful." CVG has also listed Fallout 3 as one of 2008's Essential PS3 Games and Essential Xbox 360 Games.

12.27.07 - Game Infomer

Fallout 3 is number three on Game Infomer's Ten for 2008 list.

12.20.07 - Fallout #3 on TGR's Most Anticipated List

Fallout comes in 3rd on TGR's Most Anticipated Xbox 360 Titles of 2008 list.

12.19.07 - Inside the Vault with Gavin Carter

This week’s Inside the Vault is about Gavin Carter, our lead producer on Fallout 3.

12.12.07 - Fallout Makes Most Anticipated List

Fallout has made Team Xbox's Most Anticipated RPGs of 2008 list. Check out the full list here.

12.05.07 - Fallout 3 on GamePro's Best Games of 2008

Fallout 3 came in 3rd on GamePro's 48 Best Games of 2008 list. Check out the list here.

12.05.07 - Inside The Vault with Kurt Kuhlmann

This week's Inside the Vault features senior designer, Kurt Kuhlmann.

11.20.07 - Fallout 10th Anniversary

10 years ago the original Fallout was released and forever changed role-playing games. Now it's time for us to finally reveal the winners of our 10th Anniversary Fallout Contest. Thanks to all 17,000 of you that entered. Click here to check out the Grand Prize Winner and Runners Up.

11.15.07 - Inside the Vault with Orin Tresnjak

This weeks edition of Inside the Vault features programmer Orin Tresnjak. Read past Inside the Vaults on bethblog.com.

11.13.07 - Fallout 3 Preview

MSN has posted a preview of Fallout 3 saying, "The character driven story seems well rounded, the action scenes looked exciting and the karma system should bring a real sense of consequence to the gaming arena; roll on Autumn 2008." Play has also posted a preview.

11.07.07 - Inside the Vault with Matt Grandstaff

This weeks edition of Inside the Vault features Community Manager Matt Grandstaff. Read past Inside the Vaults on bethblog.com.

11.06.07 - Inside the Vault with Robert Wisnewski

This week's Inside the Vault features senior artist Robert Wisnewski. Read previous Inside the Vaults here.

11.01.07 - Fallout 10th Anniversary

10 years ago the original Fallout was released and forever changed role-playing games. Now it's time for us to review the thousands of entries we've received. Winners will be announced soon.

10.30.07 - Fallout 3 Preview and Podcast

TVG has posted a preview of Fallout 3 saying, "Roll-on autumn 2008. We literally can't wait to get our hands on more Bethesda related fun, particularly when it revolves around one of our favourite post-nuclear war game worlds, the Fallout universe." 1Up has released a new 1Up Yours Podcast featuring impressions of the Fallout 3 demo.

10.25.07 - Fallout Diary and Localized Sites

We've added a new diary to the Vault, by lead artist Istvan Pely, titled "Design and Development of the Pip-Boy 3000." In addition the Fallout site is now available in French, Italian, German, and Spanish.

10.18.07 - Inside the Vault on BethBlog

At Bethesda Blog, check out the Inside the Vault interview with Fallout 3 senior producer, Craig Lafferty. You can also check out previous "Inside the Vault" posts here.

10.15.07 - Fallout 3 Preview

Gameplayer has posted a preview of Fallout 3 saying, "...Fallout 3’s been the biggest blip on our radar for about two years..."

10.10.07 - New Fallout 3 Interview

Pete Hines chats with PlayStation Universe, giving them an inside look at the game's combat, art direction, music, and more.

10.01.07 - Fallout 10th Anniversary

10 years ago the original Fallout was released and forever changed role-playing games. Now is your chance to be a part of Fallout history. We're giving you, the fans, a chance to design one of the perks for Fallout 3!
Enter today for your chance to win.

09.14.07 - Fallout Fan Q&A

BethBlog has posted the Fallout Fan Q&A. Head over to the blog to get the answers to the questions YOU wanted to know about.

09.12.07 - Fallout 3 Interview

ActionTrip sat down with Fallout 3 Lead Producer Gavin Carter to discuss V.A.T.S., quests, and more.

08.31.07 - Fallout 3 Interview

Gamereactor has posted a video interview with Emil Pagliarulo. Emil talks about the Fallout setting, story, and more.

08.30.07 - Fallout 3 Interview

Eurogamer sat down with Pete Hines to talk about the Fallout franchise, player progression, and more.

08.28.07 - New Fallout 3 Screenshots

We've added four new Fallout 3 screenshots to the Art section.

08.24.07 - Previews and Interview

Ten Ton Hammer has posted a preview of Fallout 3 stating, "Fallout 3 is Oblivion on steroids. With nukes." gram.pl has also posted a preview. 1Up has posted an interview with Emil Pagliarulo, and Gamestar.de has posted a video interview with Pete Hines.

08.14.07 - Fallout RSS

If you want to keep up with the latest news from the official Fallout web site, check out the new RSS function we've added that allows you to get the latest headlines from iGoogle, Yahoo, or your favorite RSS reader. Click here to sign up.

08.14.07 - Open Q and A

If you have something you're dying to know, this is your chance. We're taking your questions, submitted via the forums or the blog, and handing them over to the Fallout 3 team. From your questions, we'll be pulling together a list of the things everyone wants to know.

08.10.07 - Fallout 3 Preview

Electric Playground has posted their preview of Fallout 3 stating, "And speaking as a long time fan of the series, I am psyched."

08.08.07 - Fallout Award

AT&T blue room blue room has award Fallout 3 Best Game that won't come out until next year stating, "Between the highly detailed levels, subtle sense of humor, and cool weapons the game looks amazing..."

08.06.07 - OXM Podcast Features Todd Howard

The latest Official Xbox Magazine podcast features an interview with Todd. During the podcast Todd discusses Fallout 3, Oblivion Game of the Year and more.

08.02.07 - Fallout Site Live

The official Fallout website is now live. Head over to Fallout.Bethsoft.com to check out screenshots, concept art, wallpapers, Todd's First Diary, and more.

07.26.07 - Fallout 3 Wins Game of Show Awards

Fallout 3 won Overall Game of Show, Best RPG, and Best Console Game from IGN. Additionally, Fallout 3 won Best of the Best award from UGO, Best RPG and Best PC Game from GameSpot, Best Overall RPG of E3 2007 from RPG Fan, Best Role Playing Game and Best Xbox 360 Game from Advanced Media Network, and more. See all the awards here.

07.23.07 - More E3 Coverage

Grrl Gamer and Firing Squad have posted previews of Fallout 3, while Xbox Evolved has posted a video interview with Emil.

07.17.07 - More E3 Coverage

GamingTrend and Silicon Era have posted previews of Fallout. GameTactics and Strategy Core have posted interviews with Emil.

07.16.07 - More E3 Previews

BBPS, GameZone, Game Shark, The Armchair Empire, Twitch Guru, and Gamer Node posted previews of Fallout 3.

07.15.07 - E3 Coverage Continues

The previews continue to roll in. GameSpy, USA Today, Games Are Fun, myTELUS, Gay Gamer, Aeropause, Gaming Today, Playfeed, Infuze Magazine, and Game Helper have posted previews. RPG Gamer posted an interview with Emil Pagliarulo.

07.13.07 - E3 Interviews and Previews

RPG Gamer, Gaming Nexus, Team Xbox, Slashdot, and The Escapist have posted previews of Fallout 3. IGN Insider interviews Lead Designer, Emil Pagliarulo.

07.11.07 - E3 Coverage Begins...

GamersInfo, ActionTrip, IGN, and RPG Fan have posted their impressions of Fallout 3 from E3.

07.09.07 - First-Look Coverage Continues

TotalPlaystation, Gamehelper, and the Washington Examiner share their first impressions of Fallout 3.

07.08.07 - Preview and Event Coverage

Kotaku's Mike Fahey shares his event impressions along with posting his preview of Fallout 3.

07.07.07 - More Impressions

The coverage continues with first-look articles posted by Team Xbox, Yahoo, and Worthplaying.

07.06.07 - Additional First-Look Coverage

Gamespot, GamesRadar, and UGO posted their Fallout 3 impressions with GameSpot saying Fallout 3 is, "an incredibly promising and beautiful RPG."

07.05.07 - Coverage Continues

GamePro, 1up, Next-Gen, and Voodoo Extreme have all posted their impressions of Fallout 3.

07.04.07 - Initial Impressions Continue

ShackNews and IGN have posted their Fallout 3 impressions. IGN states, "Bethesda finally shows us what we've been wanting to see. And it's well worth the wait."

07.03.07 - More First-Looks

Joystiq and GameDaily have posted their initial impressions with GameDaily stating, "this could be Bethesda's greatest achievement."

07.02.07 - Impressions and Interview

Game Industry News and Global Gaming League post their Fallout 3 impressions and Game Trailers released an interview with Senior Producer, Gavin Carter.

07.01.07 - First-Looks In

GameSpy, Game Revolution, and Destructoid post their thoughts after their first look at Fallout 3 with Destructoid saying, "Fallout 3 from Bethesda Softworks looks like it's definitely going to be worth the wait."

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