Video Game Media
"So far Fallout 3 keeps the vision set out by the original, a role-playing game that keeps elements from the original Fallout."
Eurogamer
"... there's much to be excited about with Fallout 3."
VideoGamer.com
"There's no denying its potential to be a grittier, more action heavy RPG than Oblivion ..."
Nextgame.it
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bit-tech.net
"... we already love how Fallout 3 is shaping up."
Gameswelt
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Eurogamer
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videogaming247
"Fallout 3’s been stamped “game of the year” with good reason. The moniker’s subjective, obviously, but there’s no doubt that Bethesda’s RPG is up there with the likes of GTA IV and Gears of War 2 as one of the most anticipated of 2008."
Strategy Informer
"... it is clear that Fallout 3 is going to be a great RPG and an even better return for the much-loved series."
Gamepro
"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."
WorthPlaying
"It's a solid project with a good pedigree from a proven developer, though, so it's almost certainly a sure bet."
Gametap
"In a genre that has way too many dragons and dungeons, a game taking place in a postnuclear future was a fine breath of fresh air."
UGO
"It was precisely the game that Fallout fans were looking for, from the aesthetic to the gameplay to the PipBoy. It was proof enough that Bethesda knew what it was doing."
Crispy Gamer
"... what we saw gave us a great deal of confidence and optimism."
Team Xbox
"Bethesda appears to have the pedal to the metal in completing it, and with about half a year left in its development, showed that there’s a lot of nuance being crafted in on many levels of the design."
GameSpy
"Bethesda makes a great argument for nuclear propagation."
GamesRadar
"The atmosphere of the game is thick with character, and we're looking forward to experiencing it this fall."
Destructoid
"…Fallout 3 is still looking to be a pretty fantastic game, and according to Pete, a very good sequel to the series."
Kotaku
"Everything I saw about this game was impressive, but what really got my attention was its overall art style."
IGN
"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."
Joystiq
"…Fallout is full of depth"
GameShark
"Based on what we saw at E3 combined with this latest showing there is no question that Fallout 3 is one of the most anticipated titles of the year."
Gamespot
"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"
1Up.com
"So Dogmeat -- well the other Dogmeat -- fought for you in Fallout as well. Dogmeat 2 here is more versatile and better trained. And, yeah, I liked the fact that the canine will only find items that actually really exist in the game world -- items you yourself could find. Very cool."
Shacknews
"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."
Hooked Gamers
"The anticipation of the title as already built to feverish heights, especially after the release of the 2007 E3 demonstration."
CVG
"2008's game of the year? If Bethesda's genius Oblivion is anything to go by, it's looking that way.
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RPGFan
"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."
CVG
"2008's game of the year? If Bethesda's genius Oblivion is anything to go by, it's looking that way."
360Zine
"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."
Hooked Gamers
"Fallout 3 is the latest gem coming from Bethesda, developers of the mega hit Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion."
play
"Well, Fallout 3 is rich, ambitious and epic in scale. "
MSN
"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."
1Up Yours Podcast
"Podcast featuring impressions of the Fallout 3 demo."
TVG
"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."
Gameplayer
"... Fallout 3's been the biggest blip on our radar for about two years ..."
GameKult.com
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GamePro.com
"Fall 2008 is a long ways off...but we have a hunch that Fallout 3 is one game worth waiting for."
Gameswelt
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Ten Ton Hammer
"Fallout 3 is Oblivion on steroids. With nukes."
Electric Playground
"And speaking as a long time fan of the series, I am psyched."
CVG
"Bethesda appears to have nailed it."
G R R L G A M E R
"We will be patiently waiting for Fallout 3 when it comes out Fall 2008 for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC."
FiringSquad
"Some critics have already called this game "Elder Scrolls Apocalypse" but our E3 demo showed that this game retains a ton of elements from the original Interplay titles while adding a lot of Bethesda Softworks' games."
The Armchair Empire
"In short, Fallout 3 should be heaven for role-playing fans."
1Up
"It is [Fallout 3], by far, the game I most want to play coming out of this E3"
GameZone
"Fallout 3 should prove to be yet another hit for Bethesda."
Gaming Target
"…we left with the satisfying feeling that we saw a Game of the Year in the works."
The BBPS
"Even though the game isn’t set to launch until Fall ‘08, this one shot towards the top of my “hotly anticipated” list…Bethesda does it again!"
Gameworld Network
"In case it hasn’t been clear, I was blown away by the Fallout 3 presentation."
GamingTrend
"Will Fallout 3 set the world on fire? From what I’ve seen - absolutely."
GameShark
"It looks great, sounds great, and it at least appears that great care is being put into making it a game that both newcomers and die-hards will appreciate."
Silicon Era
"So with a hugely successful next-gen RPG already out and a lineage of great games to live up to, how is Bethesda doing with the game? Thankfully, very very well from what we've seen so far. "
Critical Hits
"Everything that is visual about this game looks stunning in motion ..."
GameRevolution (Xbox 360)
"It has all the makings of being the first solid bridge between the rapidly growing RPG genre and the immensely pop FPS category, with play options, paths, and ironic wit galore."
Destructoid
"... Fallout 3 from Bethesda Softworks looks like it's definitely going to be worth the wait."
Joystiq
"From the first moment you lay eyes on Fallout 3, you can't help but start drawing similarities to Oblivion. Yet…it quickly becomes apparent that this is more than just the 'Oblivion with guns' some fans have been worried about. Graphically, the engine has come a long way since even the relatively recent Oblivion, with post-apocalyptic environments that show incredible wear and tear."
QJ Network
"Bethesda's new take Fallout 3 slated for release on the PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 seems to be serious eye-candy indeed."
Kotaku
"Bethesda is crafting a beautifully ugly world rife with the unique Fallout feel and flavor that the series is known for, while bringing into the next-generation with both boots firmly planted."
EuroGamer
"… it looks stunning—the beautiful Oblivion engine made glorious nuclear winter."
GameRevolution (PS3)
"It has all the makings of being the first solid bridge between the rapidly growing RPG genre and the immensely pop FPS category, with play options, paths, and ironic wit galore."
Games Radar
"Given Bethesda's class and the intriguing sounding target-system, we're sure Fallout 3 will be just as successful as the developer's last smash hit, Oblivion - with both fans and newcomers."
GGL
"Without a doubt Bethesda has a huge potential hit on their hands. It's practically the perfect follow-up to their successful Oblivion."
Game Industry News
"I would go so far as to say that look and feel of the Fallout world has been captured perfectly."
Worthplaying
"Based on what we've seen, the game has successfully managed to mix some of the old with some of the new, and it simply looks beautiful and amazing. Fans of RPGs and the Fallout series should not miss this title…."
Shacknews
"Visually, the game is a marked cut above Oblivion, and the focus on depth over sheer scale is a welcome attitude for Bethesda, fitting for a universe so well-remembered for its richness and depth."
1Up
"This RPG set new standards in depth, character development and visual style, with a striking, retro-futuristic theme and a black sense of humor that were unlike any game we'd seen before."
Next Generation
"Judging from the gameplay footage we saw at Bethesda, Fallout 3 is looking rather spectacular."
IGN
"Bethesda finally shows us what we've been wanting to see. And it's well worth the wait."
Team Xbox
"…we can't wait to spend time exploring the world of Fallout 3."
Gamespy
"Finally, Bethesda has not only premiered a teaser trailer that demonstrates that Fallout 3 still maintains the spirit and atmosphere of the Fallout franchise, but also showed the game to the press for the first time, and of course we were on hand to see it."
GameDaily
"... this could be Bethesda's greatest achievement."
Voodoo Extreme
"... don't be shocked if the game ends up being the best of the series."
GameSpot
"... based on what we saw and the company's track record, there's every reason to believe that Fallout 3 is going to big."
Ninja Crayon
"The demonstration Bethesda put on was impressive, with the game running smoothly and looking nearly feature complete."
Gay Gamer
"While the presentation wasn't much more than a narrated demo, essentially an extended trailer of live gameplay, it proved (to me, at least) that not only is Fallout 3 worth the years of waiting, but that Bethesda's focus on enormous worlds with exacting details makes an amazingly well-realized fit with the Fallout legacy."
myTELUS
"Fallout 3 promises to be the kind of game that will have gamers calling in sick because they've been up all night playing."
Twitch Guru
"In summary, Fallout 3 looks like it has the makings of both an RPG hit and a worthy addition to the Fallout series."
As the Gaming World Turns
"The Bethesda team had only one game to show but its been THE best game of E3 – 'Fallout 3.' I'm talking far and away the best, no one else is even close."
Morgris: Rants and Reviews
"Before today I hadn't even heard of Fallout 3, but after seeing and hearing what I heard, I want it very much."
Infuze Magazine
"Overall, Fallout 3 looks like a great, gritty character-driven game that should more than satisfy longtime fans and likely bring tons of newbies along for the ride."
Games Are Fun
"Fallout 3 is easily this year's Game of the Show."
Gaming Today
"We look forward to more Fallout 3 news in the near future and while this title is a year away from release even just this taste makes that wait feel eternal."
Gamer Node
"... Bethesda is treating this game very seriously, and is trying their hardest to please old fans, as well as bring in the new."
Gaming Nexus
"Fallout 3's a long time coming and it looks like fans of the first two will be happy at what Bethesda is doing for the third game."
The Escapist
"The degree to which the Bethesda team remained faithful to the word of Fallout is staggering, as is the level of detail and ... there's no other word for it ... "love" put into the game."
RPG Fan
"It may not be the hex-based combat that the ultra-hardcore are looking for, but Fallout 3 is on track to be one of the most fantastic games of 2008. Good Work, Bethesda. Good Work."
Gamers Info
"I've got to warn you - Fallout 3 isn't coming until fall 2008. So, you've got a lot of time to get excited about it."
Action Trip
"What I've seen of the game at the show here, it looked pretty complete and functional – certainly a sign that Bethesda knows what they're doing."
USA Today
"... the early version rolled out by Bethesda was by far the most attractive-looking game of the show."
Team Xbox
"There's a lot to like in Fallout 3, as it offers one of the most unique experiences we've seen in a video game."
Gamespy
"As expected, the production for Fallout 3 is top notch."
IGN
"The demo hadn't changed and neither has our high impressions of the work that Bethesda was putting into reviving the Fallout franchise."
