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What is the release date?
Fallout 3 will be available for PC, Xbox 360, and PLAYSTATION 3 in Fall 2008
How long has it been in development?
Since 2004.
Where does Fallout 3 take place?
In the Capitol Wasteland in and around Washington, DC.
When does Fallout 3 take place?
In 2277, 200 years after the bombs fell and 30 years after Fallout 2 took place.
What is Fallout 3 rated?
Fallout 3 has not yet been rated by the ESRB. However, it is intended to be a Mature game for Mature audiences only.
What are the PC system requirements?
We won’t know for sure until we are much closer to the game’s release. Until then we won’t speculate on what kind of processor or video card you might need.
Is Fallout 3 a Games for Windows games? Will it require Vista?
It will be a Games for Windows title. Fallout 3 will work on PCs running either Windows XP or Vista.
Will Fallout 3 include multiplayer?
No, Fallout 3 is a single-player game only.
What perspective do I play the game in, first or third-person?
Both. The game is meant to be played first person. However, you can toggle the view with the press of a button/key to an over-the-shoulder view that can be zoomed in/out on your character. Both views are available throughout the entire game.
Will an editor be available?
At this time we cannot confirm whether an editor will be available for the PC version.
Does the story in Fallout 3 pick up where Fallout 2 ended?
No, the story in Fallout 3 is a different story unto itself and isn't directly connected to any of the other storylines. Obviously it builds on the lore and history of Fallout, but you don't have to have played the previous Fallout games to know what's going on in this one.
I have lots of ideas and questions, where do I send them?
We encourage you to register on our official forums and post your ideas and questions in the Fallout 3 section, where our fans and developers share and discuss ideas and answer questions about the game and what they'd like to see.
Are those real screenshots or are they renders?
All the screenshots are 100% authentic screenshots taken while playing the game.
Where can I get more information on the game?
Continually visit our website and check our previews and interviews sections. Information will slowly be revealed on the game until it is released. You can also check our Blog which is regularly updated with insights and opinions from members of the development team.
How can I sign up to beta test Fallout 3?
We have no plans to do external beta testing.
Originally posted by JK Galgreefe:
this will almost certainly be a huge disappointment
If you expect it be a better gaming experience than the first two then sure. If you realise it'll likely be a good game for it's own thing then not so much.
Originally posted by JJK:
<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by JackPotter100:
Can I still get the original? What is the hype about this series before? I've never heard of it
I bought Fallout collection a few years ago. Now I have Fallout 1, 2, Fallout Tactics and bonus material. </BLOCKQUOTE>
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