We know that as the supposedly impartial game media we're supposed to give every game a fair shake, but can we be honest with you about
Fallout 3: We are helpless to resist it. Maybe it's the aesthetic, maybe it's the pedigree, but we just can't let an opportunity to post about it pass us by. Luckily though, we think a lot of you probably feel the same way, so you won't mind seeing a few new screens.
In addition to the above image, we've got a still that looks like it's from the stat management screen and a mutant firing a giant gun at the national mall. And that's it. That's all
Fallout 3 has to give us to get onto Joystiq. Isn't that sad?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
ViagraFiend @ Jun 25th 2008 10:37AM
Yes, I much prefer Fallout 3 info over CoD.
WRE (PSN: WorstReviewEver; Gamertag: HaloKissesBoys; Wii Friend Code: 4204-4590-6106-3583) @ Jun 25th 2008 10:41AM
Yeah, a dog is cool and all, but what about a pet elephant? Or a monkey? Or a tiger?
Boffo the Sock @ Jun 25th 2008 10:48AM
...or a bear? Oh my!
Boffo the Sock @ Jun 25th 2008 10:51AM
...or a bear? Oh my!
Soo-jin @ Jun 25th 2008 10:42AM
another overhyped game. just like too human. here we go.
Pennywise @ Jun 25th 2008 11:21AM
Guess you never played the first two then.
JerJerBinks @ Jun 25th 2008 12:59PM
This comment is blasphemy! Fallout delivers ... always.
michas_pi @ Jun 25th 2008 1:29PM
Dear God, please grant me the ability to stab people across standard TCP/IP. Amen.
Zsavior @ Jun 25th 2008 10:45AM
Awesome madmax
Chalito @ Jun 25th 2008 12:42PM
Absolutely, before I read the title I saw the pic and thought "wha... a MadMax game?? cool!"
can't believe this is the only post making that reference.. damn kids ;)
Zsavior @ Jun 25th 2008 4:18PM
Maybe they all liked Beyond thunderDome more I loved Road warrior myself. Except for the Homoerotic guy chained to car thing, because his boy toy was killed. Give me mutants any day over psychotic Sodomisers.
Bob @ Jun 25th 2008 10:47AM
Charisma: Who's awesome? You're awesome.
Titanium_Orchid @ Jun 25th 2008 3:32PM
I know, thanks
DEEZNUTZ @ Jun 25th 2008 10:47AM
Should I play Fallout 1 & 2 before buying this game?
ScottG13 @ Jun 25th 2008 11:12AM
You should play Fallout 1 & 2 because they're awesome and important games. VERY dated, obviously, but still awesome.
guidedbyvoip @ Jun 25th 2008 6:01PM
And if you are into old school (mid 80s) RPGs, hunt down a copy of Wasteland, the inspiration for all Fallout titles. Its really fucking dated, but the writing is as jaded, weird, and hilarious as the descendant games.
zuburi @ Jun 26th 2008 12:28AM
You killed my dog, you dirty rangers!
Rodrigo @ Jun 25th 2008 10:49AM
Is this game coming for the wii too? :p
arrrgh @ Jun 25th 2008 11:25AM
OH! I get it!!!! OH MAN!!!!! Funny guy right there. You guys see that? Funny.
StrangeBum @ Jun 25th 2008 12:07PM
AHAHAHAHAAHAHA
@arrrgh, I'm glad you pointed that out. I would have never realized his super humorous comment otherwise! *note my sarcasm is directed at his comment...not yours*
@Rodrigo, is your real name Dane Cook, because you're a silly bitch!
mr nimblewick @ Jun 25th 2008 10:50AM
I'm glad the guy has a buzz-cut. That's a really bold choice in the current game market.
Intentless @ Jun 25th 2008 10:57AM
Well really, when you are a fighter do you really want to have longer hair? For close combat it gives them something to grab... And when your are trying to sneak through woods longer hair is more likely to get snagged.. A military or fighting based game makes more sense to have close cropt hair...
mr nimblewick @ Jun 25th 2008 11:14AM
It doesn't have to be long, just different for once.
Intentless @ Jun 25th 2008 11:23AM
Also I think you get to create your own character so this is just the image they have used...
MasterInsan0 @ Jun 25th 2008 1:13PM
Well, would you rather a post-apocalyptic world be filled with long-haired androgynous emo kids who whine about their pathetic situation throughout the entire game?
I mean, in video games, those are pretty much your options: buzz-cut toughened military guy or androgynous emo kid. Well, that or over-enthusiastic and obsessive child bent on collecting something or another, but I don't think that's an option for Fallout.
Shortt Sirket @ Jun 25th 2008 10:51AM
I can't help but think of "A Boy and His Dog" when I see that first picture.
I am trying so hard not to get too over-hyped for this game.
Gstaff @ Jun 25th 2008 11:59AM
A Boy and his Dog was definitely an influence of the developers.
LaughingTarget @ Jun 25th 2008 2:56PM
With the whole radiation mutant theme, I wished they would have taken more influence from A Boy and his Blob.
Worsel @ Jun 25th 2008 10:59AM
Yeah, pictures are nice, but where is some freaking game play already?!
Mr.ESC @ Jun 25th 2008 11:05AM
Must...preorder...game.
jonathan @ Jun 25th 2008 11:07AM
This game looks beautiful. I just can't decide PC vs 360...
Titanium_Orchid @ Jun 25th 2008 3:36PM
I would go PC if your computer can display at high detail. I'm sure people will develop some incredible mods for this game.
jonathan @ Jun 25th 2008 6:06PM
that's a good point. I have twin 8800GTX's on 3 monitors, one of which is a 1920x1200... so I'm good to go there.
ScottG13 @ Jun 25th 2008 11:10AM
Mr. McElroy, you have my permission to hook a permanent IV that transmits nothing but Fallout 3 information into my body.
Desco @ Jun 25th 2008 11:33AM
Anyone else think that first screen looks like a scene from I Am Legend?
Kyattsuai @ Jun 25th 2008 12:13PM
Dammit, Desco, I was saving that baco... er... observation.
Mr.ESC @ Jun 25th 2008 12:52PM
The hell are you doing out here Kyattsuai?
If you are real you better tell me RIGHT NOW!
Damn it Fran..Kyattsuai Damn it.
Suade @ Jun 25th 2008 11:59AM
ha that pic reminds me of the movie a boy and his dog. Now we just have to find some females???
Herr Demian @ Jun 25th 2008 12:25PM
I tried playing Fallout 2 yesterday in my PC.
It starts slow =/ at least the combat, but that's because of the isometric view so everything must be allright in this next game
I'm so eager to play it!
TomCo @ Jun 25th 2008 12:32PM
Pretty sure I've seen these screens before.
MrXBob @ Jun 25th 2008 12:40PM
Is it just the hype behind the series that is blinding people to this game, or what? Every screenshot they've released has looked utter trash. Lower the resolution slightly and they wouldnt look out of place on the original Xbox.
The character models have that horrible overly-contrasted-bump-mapped look and everything is about as jaggy as it can get.
I know the landscape is supposed to be baron, but I'm sure they can do better than 2D grass an rocks made up of about 20 polygons.
This game is far from 'beautiful' or 'gorgeous' as people keep saying. Look at something like Bioshock, or Fable 2, or hell, even Killzone 2. They all make Fallout 3 look like it was from the early 90s.
Hot$auce_Magik @ Jun 25th 2008 3:43PM
First of all, lets establish the fact that screen shots often don't relay the actual game footage very well. Seeing as you have an infinite amount of time to look at one split second in game time, you are bound to pick out the glaring flaws of the picture.
Now I would argue that there really aren't any from what I've seen. i assume the picture you were/are referring to is the one on top of the post. First off, I'd much rather have 2d grass that sways realistically than 3d grass that doesn't. I would imagine that it is much easier to code, thus will look much better WHEN YOU ARE ACTUALLY PLAYING THE GAME.
Also, those "20 polygon rocks" you are looking at are parts of a building that has been destroyed. You know parts of a building...that are shaped...like polygons ? That being the case, i wouldn't see why they wouldn't be shaped as they are.
Much as the hype wagon makes people blindly neglect to talk about bad parts of a game, it also brings out the assholes such as yourself who try and find every little detail they can to damn the game to an eternity of playing Castlevania 2 with the powerglove...
Dick.
MrXBob @ Jun 25th 2008 4:06PM
I'm sorry but no matter how you try and twist it, Fallout 3 is one of the most bog-standard-looking games this generation.
How is it that even in screenshots, most games look better? I know what you're saying about videos being better indicators, but thats not a factor when other games look superb in stills yet this doesnt.
doc j @ Jun 25th 2008 10:36PM
I'm sorry, but your post is so laden with hyperbole that I cannot take your complaints seriously. As such, I have to assume that you just want to dislike this game. Did you forget what the original Xbox could do? If you did, here's an example from a flagship title.
http://www.armchairempire.com/images/Reviews/XBox/ninja-gaiden/ninja-gaiden-1.jpg
"They all make Fallout 3 look like it was from the early 90s." Yeah, it looks like they took the textures straight from Heretic. (1994) http://takegame.com/shooter/pictures/heretic.gif
Or maybe even Catacomb Abyss (1991)
http://www.fpsteam.it/old/pc-pratico/fps/old/fps/catacomb_003.jpg
Personally I like the aesthetic of the screen shots so far, particularly the character models. I wouldn't say it's the best looking environment in video games, but its engaging in its own way. And I needn't even say that the appeal of the Fallout series has never been in the graphics.
StephenB @ Jun 25th 2008 12:42PM
I Am Legend!!! Oh Wait...
squeevi @ Jun 25th 2008 1:08PM
I've never played a Fallout game before. But everything I've seen about this game looks pretty cool. I do have a couple questions though for anyone who might know:
It's being made by the studio that did Oblivion, right?
And if so, is it going to be similar in gameplay?
Also, is it a problem that I have not played the previous games if I want to start with this installment?
Pimliconite @ Jun 25th 2008 1:39PM
Yes.
Yes.
No, it's nothing like them gameplay-wise, and it doesn't follow their story or have the same locations or characters. It's basically a really big Oblivion mod set in the Fallout universe.
Jamie @ Jun 25th 2008 1:52PM
I really want to think this game will be great, but the more I play Oblivion the less I like it. From the sounds of it they'll be doing things differently--more developed NPCs and quests and all that--and I hope it's enough.