Bethesda to censor use of in-game drugs in all versions of Fallout 3

by Nicholas Gasse - 2008/09/09 10:45pm

Earlier this summer, Fallout 3 was refused a rating by the OFLC(the Australian equivalent of the ESRB) due to the realistic portrayal and use of drugs in the game. This would have lead the game to be banned from shelves in Australia unless the game was altered and then resubmitted for classificatio... Read More

GC ’08: Fallout 3 Available 31 October

by Ashley Coomer - 2008/08/20 1:49pm

This just in – Fallout 3 will be on shelves across Europe on 31 October, with an 18+ rating. “We are very excited to let gamers get their hands on Fallout 3, the latest chapter in this beloved and highly acclaimed franchise,” said Vlatko Andonov, President of Bethesda Softworks. “To meet huge demand... Read More

Fallout 3 banned in Australia

by Andrew Jeffery - 2008/07/09 6:05am

Bethesda’s upcoming title Fallout 3 has been refused classification by the Australian OFLC. Any Video game in Australian which is given an RC rating cannot be sold or distributed in the country legally. This shouldn't come as a surprise given the strict ratings systems currently in place in Aust... Read More

Fallout 3 Survival Edition will not be released in Europe

by Andrew Jeffery - 2008/06/06 4:33pm

Bethesda have revealed that the Fallout 3 Survival Edition will not make its way to Europe. The Survival Edition contains a life-size replica of the wrist-mounted Pip-Boy 3000 worn by characters in-game, a Vault-Tech lunch box, a Vault Boy Bobblehead, an Art of Fallout 3 book and a making of DVD and... Read More

Bethesda show off Fallout 3 Collector’s Edition

by Andrew Jeffery - 2008/06/03 4:12pm

Bethesda recently annouced the contents of the collector's edition of there upcoming title Fallout 3 which will be releasing on Playstation 3 later this year. For those who missed this annoucement the collectors edition will include the following items: - 1 Vault Boy Bobblehead figure - 'The ... Read More

Fallout 3 image mistaken for terrorist propaganda

by Ryan Casey - 2008/05/30 5:54pm

Okay, so video games don't exactly have the most pleasant history. In fact, it's very hard not to spot some form of anti-game news article in a daily newspapers nowadays either. But to be linked with terrorism, surely that's crazy? Apparently not, according to the UK's Daily Mail. A screenshot, d... Read More

Fallout 3 Collector’s Edition detailed

by Ashley Coomer - 2008/04/14 10:52am

US retailer GameStop has posted the Fallout 3 Collector’s Edition as a game on its online store, and as you’d expect, we have details! The release will retail at $79.99 and it’s available for pre-order right now. What about the features? • Vault Boy Bobblehead – Enjoy your very own Vault Boy with... Read More

Bethesda denies September 9 Fallout release

by Ashley Coomer - 2008/03/07 10:33am

Hot on the heels of Capcom denying the October release date of Resident Evil 5, Bethesda Softworks has dismissed rumours that its upcoming post-apocalyptic RPG will be out on September 9. Bethesda Spokesperson Pete Hines told Computer And Videogames “September 9 isn’t the release date. The releas... Read More