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Posted on: Nov 16, 2007
Fallout 3
WORDS BY: Ryan McCaffrey
For a man charged with following up the million-selling Elder Scrolls IV:
Oblivion, Todd Howard is impressively calm and confident. Dressed in a casual polo shirt and a pair of jeans, he looks loose — perhaps even excited — as he prepares to take the wraps off the long-awaited next chapter in a revered, decade-old PC role-playing franchise. In fact, his only perceptible weakness seems to be his voice, which is raspy and a bit hoarse as he addresses the question we all have: “Why the f*** are [we] making Fallout?”
Having spent the past decade on the cobblestone streets and castles of The Elder Scrolls, perhaps Howard and his team were simply ready for a change of virtual scenery. But Howard’s response is far more exciting for Fallout fans.
“It’s the kind of game we really love,” he tells us. “The world itself — the tone of the game — is what we fell in love with.” Indeed, Howard adds, everyone at Bethesda appreciates the franchise, and the studio has toyed with the idea of tackling the third installment since original developer Black Isle shipped Fallout 2 in 1998.
So when the rights became available in 2004 following the demise of both Black Isle and publisher Interplay, Bethesda got serious and purchased the IP. Howard and his team have been working on it in earnest ever since, and with Oblivion and its expansion pack now in the studio’s rearview mirror, they’re trading The Elder Scrolls’ thick forests for Fallout ’s desolate post-apocalyptic wastelands.
AGE OF IRONY
Never played the series before? The Fallout games’ role-playing setup rolls out in a post-nuclear version of the 1950s idea of the future — think silver robot men and flying saucers. Loaded with ironic humor (including a mascot of sorts named Vault Boy [shown at left], whose image is plastered on your personal computer and weapons, smiling and winking enthusiastically despite the ubiquitous death and desperation), the first two Fallouts were isometric 2D titles rife with comically over-the-top violence, brash profanity, and even prostitutes.
In Fallout 3, you’re a baby born in the late 21st century inside Vault 101, a sealed sarcophagus of a fallout shelter that no one ever enters or leaves. From this first-person starting point, you’ll spend the first few hours of gameplay fast-forwarding to age 10, 16, and finally 19. All is well until one day you wake up and your father, voiced by Liam Neeson, has vanished. Intent on finding him, you too sneak out of Vault 101, emerging on a hill above the decimated Washington, D.C., area marked by a pre-war “Scenic Overlook” sign (oh, the irony!).
Sun, 10/12/2008 - 07:13
Posted by PAPA-ALPHA
i agree with magnum338 but this should fill the gap quite neatly. is KOTOR 3 confirmed? heard something about a MMO
Fri, 09/19/2008 - 17:01
Posted by geek24
i loved the frist one and i loved obliven. what ever the's dude's make turen in to gold p.s:wil there be a half life3? plz
Tue, 08/19/2008 - 15:24
Posted by dart23
I love how this article starts out.
Tue, 08/05/2008 - 16:42
Posted by marineman20
When does this come out?
Wed, 07/30/2008 - 11:59
Posted by mysteryjman
omg this is gonna be the best since oblivion
Tue, 06/10/2008 - 09:02
Posted by vam95
how can u say that the graphics are ok!?! when i 1st went on oblivian i was amazed of that landscape graphics and i think fall 3 will be even better!!!
Thu, 03/20/2008 - 13:50
Posted by inurbutt
If you thought the graphics for Oblivion were nice then you'll really like the graphics on Fallout 3. Lets think about it, why would a developer downgrade when they know the last game they created sold over one million copies. Also, if you were a huge fan of a particular series of games and you had the opportunity to develop an addition to that series, honesty, how much would you change it. Bethesda is in that same position. have some faith. Bethesda's goal for Fallout 3 is the same goal that they had for Oblivion...it's to please all but the asshole's. Just wait and see.
Wed, 03/12/2008 - 05:21
Posted by Guitarslayer666
the game looks ok, i would rent it before i buy it. graphics need a little work.
Tue, 03/11/2008 - 09:15
Posted by MrHeartbreak
In the magazine review (April 08) for Fallout 3, you mentioned the 'Generalized Occupational Aptitude Test'. Let's hope there isn't a 'Generalized Occupational Aptitude Test (Special Edition)'.
Fri, 12/28/2007 - 04:14
Posted by magnum338
All we need now is Knights of the old Replublic 3 on 360.
Wed, 12/12/2007 - 04:32
Posted by Frankie B
I loved the first three or four games including the lose interpolation xbox version (I know, I know). The first two still have a major playability factor and I'm really excited to see what the makers of Oblivion can do. Sounds like there is some cool voice talent so far too. I am a super big fan of Bioware and Mass Effect, but I agree with the other dude. This one might be the game to throw Mass Effect out of the ring with an upper cut to the jaw!
Thu, 11/29/2007 - 06:15
Posted by bats_in_the_belfry
THIS GAME WILL SHIT ON MASS EFFECT FROM A GREAT HIEGHT!!!
long live Bethesda and thank you for Oblivion!
Thu, 11/22/2007 - 15:28
Posted by xAce of Sp4desx
Fallout 3 does seem pretty good. Never played the other 2, but with Bethsda making it, I'm sure it will make a must-have game.
Thu, 11/22/2007 - 15:28
Posted by xAce of Sp4desx
Fallout 3 does seem pretty good. Never played the other 2, but with Bethsda making it, I'm sure it will make a must-have game.
Mon, 11/19/2007 - 18:45
Posted by SechoDB
I am not a RPG fan (last one I played was FFVII) and I'm currently looking for something that might bring me back into the genre.
I've heard great things about Fallout and hopefully they'll put up a demo on marketplace so I can decide.
Same thing I wish they did with Mass Effect. No demo? $60 is quite a bet to leave it at that..
Sun, 11/18/2007 - 19:13
Posted by R3VOlV3R 08
Gamertag: R3VO1V3R 08
I've never played any of the previous titles but this one has me interested....and hooked. and knowing that it is in the hands of Bethesda (the makers of Oblivion) this is sure to me a must have title next year....
Sat, 11/17/2007 - 20:41
Posted by sHo76uNd3Wd
As a huge fan of the first two games, I am definately looking forward to this game. I am worried about the game because I am one of those old fans who don't want their game messed with, but I am happy Bethesda is handling the game.