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[DarkUnderlord]

Tags: Fallout 3

Just in case everything you've read so far hasn't made you certain about Bethesda's upcoming Fallout 3, here's another 11 previews... <a href="http://www.atomicgamer.com/article.php?id=594">First up, AtomicGamer</a>:
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<blockquote>Even though Fallout 3 has more action than the turn-based originals or even modern entries in the genre, the RPG elements are still a crucial factor in how encounters in it play out. Those with persuasive skills and perks can gain an edge in some cases by receiving better gear, can avoid difficult fights entirely, and will see a significantly different game than a fully combat-oriented character would. It won't be as entirely different as the vastly unique playstyles that could be employed in the turn-based originals, but it's not that far off, either.</blockquote>
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<a href="http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2008/07/16/our-time-with-fallout-3-this-is-going-to-be-big">Arse Technica:</a> All in all, I put about fifty minutes into the game, and it's safe to say that gamers are going to be happy with the newest entry in this classic series.
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<a href="http://www.psu.com/Fallout-3-Hands-on--a0004277-p0.php">PSU</a>: I was immediately blown away by how realistic concrete looked, with cracks snaking through the roughly textured surface.</a>
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<a href="http://www.rpgfan.com/previews/Fallout3/index.html">RPGfan</a>: When I killed the sheriff of Megaton and stole his cowboy hat, the citizens of the city were none too happy with me and began to mob me. I had to flee the city and I lost access to the quests in the city. On the up side, however, I had a cowboy hat.
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<a href="http://gamernode.com/previews/7123-e3-fallout-3-hands-on/index.html">GamerNode</a>: Judging from what I saw, if you're satisfied with first- or third-person real-time shooting and melee combat, then Fallout 3 has you covered.
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<a href="http://news.filefront.com/e3-2008-fallout-3-impression/">FileFront</a>: Fallout 3 makes the transition well but only if you're a fan of the Oblivion style of gaming (which I most definitely am)
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<a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200807/N08.0716.0015.44513.htm">GameInformer</a>: Mini nukes and tons of explosions are a fun way to show off the game engine's impressive particle and smoke effects, but they’re understandably off-putting for people who didn't think the first two games were quite so bombastic.
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<a href="http://www.the-nextlevel.com/preview/xb2/fallout-3/">the NextLevel</a>: The feel of the weaponry was solid and the ability to loot every corpse sweetened the deal.
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<a href="http://vault.ign.com/View.php?view=editorials.detail&id=74">IGNVault</a>: After I had killed the lady I was prompted with an on-screen message telling me that I had lost karma.
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<a href="http://2opgaming.com/2008/07/16/e3-08-fallout-3-hands-on-impressions/">20p Gaming</a>: The draw distance in the game is once again incredible however in this build there was some texture pop in. However, much like Oblivion there’s only so much one console can handle.
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<a href="http://gaming.freedomblogging.com/2008/07/15/hands-on-with-fallout-3-and-a-new-kind-of-controller/">Some Blog. I got confused. It might be the OC Register going by the big orange banner</a>: After watching the promo for “Fallout 3&#8243; on G4 yesterday, I was less than enthused. It looked a little clunky, to be honest, and it certainly didn’t seem that appealing. I was wrong. So very, very wrong.
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<a href="http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/20175">There's also 1UP's Fallout 3 Gameplay Video and Interview</a>.
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Remember, it's not news unless you're drowning in it.
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Spotted @ <a href="http://www.nma-fallout.com">Where else do you think I'd get 11 articles about Fallout?</a>

 

[Araanor]

So, will we get a day when the gaming media isn't filled with Oblivion fanboys?

 

[Darth Roxor]

When I killed the sheriff of Megaton and stole his cowboy hat, the citizens of the city were none too happy with me and began to mob me. I had to flee the city and I lost access to the quests in the city. On the up side, however, I had a cowboy hat.

I think this has easily persuaded everyone to play a badguy. Cowboy hats > further quests.

 

[Jasede]

So, will we get a day when the gaming media isn't filled with Oblivion fanboys?

According to Cleve, pretty soon.

 

[Suchy]

This:

When I killed the sheriff of Megaton and stole his cowboy hat, the citizens of the city were none too happy with me and began to mob me. I had to flee the city and I lost access to the quests in the city. On the up side, however, I had a cowboy hat.

and:

RPG elements are still a crucial factor in how encounters in it play out. Those with persuasive skills and perks can gain an edge in some cases by receiving better gear, can avoid difficult fights entirely, and will see a significantly different game than a fully combat-oriented character would. It won't be as entirely different as the vastly unique playstyles that could be employed in the turn-based originals, but it's not that far off, either.

sound good.

The rest is meh/wtfisthisshit!

 

[Deleted member 7219]

The E3 demo made me pre-order the game. *shrugs* Sometimes you've got to stop whining and just judge the game on its own merit. From the videos, it looks pretty cool.

 

[fizzelopeguss]

Can someone nuke britain please, matt has just made me realise this island is full of gormless twats.

 

[Shoelip]

No! The DM for my PbP game lives there! Also, what about OpFlash 2?

And without Peter Molyneux who will we gag at the insanity of?

 

[SimpleComplexity]

The E3 demo made me pre-order the game. *shrugs*

I think we have an intruder. It was only a matter of time before you showed us your real intentions.

Ok, who else?

 

[aron searle]

Can someone nuke britain please, matt has just made me realise this island is full of gormless twats.

Don't worry, as in all things there is balance.

I shall surf the seven seas for the first time in my innocent life, just cus it's bethsoda.

If i like it, i will buy it.

So yea, i probably won't be buying it.

 

[Deleted member 7219]

Can someone nuke britain please, matt has just made me realise this island is full of gormless twats.

Don't worry, as in all things there is balance.

I shall surf the seven seas for the first time in my innocent life, just cus it's bethsoda.

If i like it, i will buy it.

So yea, i probably won't be buying it.

Actually I suppose that's a better idea. I'll pi-, uh, 'YARRRR' it too. If I like it (which I hope I will, but I'm guessing I won't considering how Oblivion turned out), I'll buy it.

 

[SilasMalkav]

"It's hard to think of how Fallout 3 could have been tied closer to what has gone before" - PCZone

 

[Chefe]

Why do all these "journalists" want to kill women and policemen? There is something seriously wrong here.

 

[aron searle]

It's because real jurnolists go out into the field and report on such events in papers and TV.

It's about as close as they will ever get to real jurnolism

 

[Shannow]

GameInformer: Mini nukes and tons of explosions are a fun way to show off the game engine's impressive particle and smoke effects, but they’re understandably off-putting for people who think.

Fixed

 

[Balor]

Can someone nuke britain please, matt has just made me realise this island is full of gormless twats.

Don't worry, as in all things there is balance.

I shall surf the seven seas for the first time in my innocent life, just cus it's bethsoda.

If i like it, i will buy it.

So yea, i probably won't be buying it.

Actually I suppose that's a better idea. I'll pi-, uh, 'YARRRR' it too. If I like it (which I hope I will, but I'm guessing I won't considering how Oblivion turned out), I'll buy it.

Same here. Only I'll play it not less then in a month. After all, Oblivion engine is moddable - I bet modder will tame rampant idiocy and make game better to the point of being playable.
If I'll really like it, I'll buy Russian localization and put it on the shelf w/o even unpacked.

 

[FalloutBR]

I was immediately blown away by how realistic concrete looked, with cracks snaking through the roughly textured surface.

That's what we need in RPGs: CONCRETE!!! To hell with dialog trees and character development...

 

[Amasius]

I was immediately blown away by how realistic concrete looked

Yipppeeeeee!!!1 Best RPG evar!!!11
Edit: fuck you!

 

[aron searle]

Realistic concrete, FUCK YEA!

I wonder, if you dangle a shiny ball in front of the average game journalist, will he chase it like a cat?

 

[Gragt]

Realistic concrete, FUCK YEA!

I wonder, if you dangle a shiny ball in front of the average game journalist, will he chase it like a cat?

Reminds me of the Shining Cube posters in the game development building from Apocalypse Week-end.

 

[suleo]

Yes, but is there concrete erosion? Or will that be in the DLC?

 

[Gragt]

And is the game setting mature enough?

 

[Jaesun]

All this scavenging comes at a price. When exploring, you'll find certain items or doors marked in red, and if you take those items or pick those locks, your Karma will drop, and you'll end up ticking off a lot of people.

I N N O V A T I O N

 

[JarlFrank]

Arse Technica: All in all, I put about fifty minutes into the game, and it's safe to say that gamers are going to be happy with the newest entry in this classic series.

Okay, what the fuck kind of retarded name for a gaming site is that? Technical Anus? Wut?
Well, actually quite fitting with the reviewer being quite an arse, too.

 

[shihonage]

Arse Technica: All in all, I put about fifty minutes into the game, and it's safe to say that gamers are going to be happy with the newest entry in this classic series.

Okay, what the fuck kind of retarded name for a gaming site is that? Technical Anus? Wut?
Well, actually quite fitting with the reviewer being quite an arse, too.

I believe the real name is Ars Technica.

 

[Hory]

When exploring, you'll find certain items or doors marked in red, and if you take those items or pick those locks, your Karma will drop, and you'll end up ticking off a lot of people.

marked in red = "We're incapable of alternatively illustrating realistic property relationships between objects and their owners and/or our target market is incapable of deriving an understanding of such relationships based solely on real-life elements of level design, such as the location of objects and their proximity to non-player character-claimed space."