Fallout 3 (PC, PS3, Xbox 360) - Screenshots & Gallery

[Hammer]

I was having a hunt through the forum and I was amazed that the newest thread I could find dedicated to Fallout 3 was from 2004. I'm sure there have been threads about it since then, if anyone can point me in the right direction, I'd be very grateful.

Anyway, to the point. Bethesda's take on the post-apocalyptic RPG franchise is due out in a matter of months (although I would not be at all surprised if it get's delayed).
Like it's two predecessors, Fallout 3 takes place in the near future following a devastating nuclear war. The world's population has been confined to underground cities, called Vaults, waiting for the radiation to die to a level where they can begin to rebuild their shattered society. Of course, in world of RPGs it's never that simple.

The main character is a resident of Vault 101, one of the main American Vaults on the site of Washington D.C. As the story begins, you father has defied the laws of Vault and left it. You must follow him braving a variety of nuclear mutants, slavers and others in an effort to discover the truth about the vaults.

The main features of the game include a massive open world for you to explore, complex character customisation (the UI of which can be seen here), 1st and 3rd person views, open moral choices and an upgraded version of the Radient AI engine (as used in Oblivion).

The semi-turn based combat system is probably best left to Bethesda to explain:

Even the odds in combat with the Vault-Tec® Assisted Targeting System for your Pip-Boy Model 3000! V.A.T.S. allows you to pause time in combat, target specific body parts on your target, queue up attacks, and let Vault-Tec take out your aggression for you. Rain death and destruction in an all-new cinematic presentation featuring gory dismemberments and spectacular explosions.

I've uploaded a heap of high res images to AN's Gallery. You can find them here.

Some highlights (click for larger versions):

[Ghostsuit]

This is the one game I can't wait for at the moment.

[karbon14]

it still turn based?

i could go look up such things myself but i think someone could explain it better okay yes im just fucking lazy

[Ghostsuit]

Originally Posted by karbon14

it still turn based?

i could go look up such things myself but i think someone could explain it better okay yes im just fucking lazy

Yes and No. It's a full FPS but your able to drop into a kind of turn based action part. According to the dev he fights most battles in FPS mode but goes to the action point option for the tough ones.

[Hammer]

That's the PR stuff added into the OP. I've also added in a shot of the targeting system which makes it much clearer the text does.

[GoddamnElectric]

Fallout was something truly special.
I think the best this title can hope for is to transplant the feel and atmosphere of Fallout into a modern engine, and not mess around with it too much. Bethesda are probably a good choice for this, however the geek in me looks at all the wonderful richness and variety that this same company dropped from Morrowind to bring us Oblivion and wonders just how 'free' Fallout 3 is going to feel.
I'll be waiting with baited breath mind you...

[karbon14]

Originally Posted by Hammer

That's the PR stuff added into the OP. I've also added in a shot of the targeting system which makes it much clearer the text does.

cheers for that (you too forbes)

makes alot more sense now actually. sounds interesting to say the least.

[katinacooker]

Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax Media company, officially announced today that it will release a special Fallout® 3 collector’s edition worldwide for Xbox 360®video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Games for Windows, and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. The limited collector’s edition is available for pre-order through participating retailers.

This premium Fallout 3 package, presented in a customized, metal Vault-Tec lunch box, includes the highly-anticipated game, a collectible 5” Vault-Tec Vault Boy Bobblehead, ‘The Art of Fallout 3’ hardcover book, featuring never-before-seen concept art and commentary from Bethesda Game Studios artists, and ‘The Making of Fallout 3’ DVD that includes an inside look at Bethesda Game Studios and the team behind the game.

“We’re very excited about this collector’s edition and believe it truly offers gamers an amazing mix of unique items from the Fallout universe, combined with a great behind-the-scenes look at what goes into developing such an immense title,” said Vlatko Andonov, president of Bethesda Softworks.

Fallout 3 features one of the most realized game worlds ever created. Create any kind of character you want and explore the open wastes of post-apocalyptic Washington, D.C. Every minute is a fight for survival as you encounter Super Mutants, Ghouls, Raiders, and other dangers of the Wasteland.

still no word on who the participating retailers are in the UK tho

[Hammer]

Bethesda have confirmed the Dogmeat, the player's canine companion will return. However, players will have two other companions as an alternative.

[katinacooker]

More news

Fallout® 3 To Feature Original Soundtrack By Award-Winning Composer Inon Zur

A ZeniMax Media company, announced today that Inon Zur has created the original musical score for Bethesda Softworks’ highly anticipated post-apocalyptic video game, Fallout® 3. Zur, an award-winning composer, has created numerous scores for films, television, and new media.

“We’ve wanted to work with Inon for a long time,” said Todd Howard executive producer of Fallout 3. “He brings so much to the table, in terms of his talent, background, and the music that’s influenced him. He’s created a score that has epic sweep; from the lonely ambience of the wasteland to dramatic fights for survival.”

Fallout 3 features one of the most realized game worlds ever created. Create any kind of character you want and explore the open wastes of post-apocalyptic Washington, D.C. Every minute is a fight for survival as you encounter Super Mutants, Ghouls, Raiders, and other dangers of the Wasteland.

“Fallout 3 is one of the most engaging and demanding projects I've scored,” said Inon Zur. “It was very rewarding to put all my creative energy into supporting Bethesda's vision for the game. I’m very proud of the outcome, and look forward to sharing the music with the players."

In addition to scoring a number of best-selling video games, Zur’s music has been featured in many high-profile projects including Hollywood film trailers, network television productions, CGI movies, and symphony concerts. Most recently, Zur has composed music for CBS’ ‘Ghost Whisperer: The Other Side’ TV webisode series as well as the Marvel Kids webisodes for ‘IRON MAN’.

[Hammer]

Three new screenshots, one of the menu system, one of the physics and one of some awesome looking wreckage I think it's the Brotherhood's Citadel in Washington although the file title calls it 'Megaton'.

[Ghostsuit]

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