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Wait, they actually liked the Mass Effect dialogue system? I guess actual sentences just aren't next-gen enough.

I'd imagine that depends on the quest, i.e. if the quest giver gives you the exact location, it'll be marked on your map and compass. If they give you vague directions, you'll need to figure out the way yourself. The previewer in this case explicitly mentions the lack of Oblivion-esque...

Yeah, the writer isn't really an RPG aficionado. He considers Mass Effect and Bioshock the best RPG's in ages, and thinks that isometric, turn-based gameplay is outdated.

Another bit from the Finnish preview: when you run out of ammo in VATS your character reloads automatically, and this takes AP. Not sure if that's new but I hadn't seen it before. Also, you can shoot bursts in VATS. Which isn't exactly surprising but hey, now it's officially confirmed... He...

I don't see what immersiveness has to do with imagining you're the person you're controlling in the game. That's called simulation. Immersion is when you aren't aware of your physical self, you become more than just an observer, you're invested in the experience. When you "snap out of it" you're...

I like his attitude, "everyone else is positive, so I'll just ignore all the negativity. It got awards and everything!". He just goes with the flow. Nothing new there, although the bit about third person camera is a bit more detailed than I've seen yet. Did he miss the percentage numbers on...

It could mean something if it was made by Bethesda. Since it seems like the PA guys have been given the freedom to do what they want with the concept, this comic series doesn't really indicate anything about FO3. To be honest, I don't think Bethesda cares about getting hype as fast as possible...

Penny Arcade humor has always been a bit hit and miss for me. Sometimes it's funny, but usually not. Great idea on Bethesda's part though, PR-wise. Can these new vaults be considered canon?

Ah yes, so it is, the Vault wiki confirms. It strikes me as a dangerous place for a large population hub with the downtown area being infested with muties and all, seems like they'd be cut off from caravans as well as being annoyed by supermutants. Nevertheless, interesting idea for a settlement.

I'm sure the areas outside of downtown DC will be compacted a bit to make the distances a bit less insane to travel, and fit certain elements (pre-war cities and such) inside the map. As far as I know they are trying to make the downtown area fairly accurate. Rivet city has looked intriguing...

NMA is a fansite and as such, reports Fallout-related news. The fans decide what they think of it and discuss. Some of the members like Fallout 3, some don't, there's no anti-Bethesda hivemind here. The membership is capable of independent thought. Now, why did you come here? You're not even...

I liked this video, the guys actually asked some decent questions and Todd wasn't showing off the gore and explosions so much. I like the idea of the power armor perk.. It wouldn't have worked in the previous games, but you get a perk every level in this one so it makes sense. It would feel...

I've been going through some classic sci-fi lately. Last book I finished was "The Caves of Steel" by Asimov. I also have a collection of his short stories, which are mostly excellent. I especially enjoyed "Nightfall". Dune is probably one of my favourite stories ever, but steer clear of the...

Per: :clap: The AI really looks quite bad, very much like Oblivion. With all the fuss about "virtual lives", it seems like they forgot some of the NPCs are supposed to be able to fight. And in grand Bethsoft tradition, it looks like this game will feature many, many varieties of random...

The point is, negativity does not imply honesty and positivity does not imply dishonesty. Obviously dishonesty and ignorance of the series' history is ever present in previews, but you can be dishonest in hating the game too. I'm not quite sure what to make of everyone attacking the player...

That gave me the most bizarre mental image of an NPC telling, no, demanding you to pick his pocket, prompting a difficult choice between going for the loot and doing the right thing. Very strange wording if that isn't the case. Using that as an example of choice/consequence and the world...

They are pretty strict controlling the flow of information, so I'm guessing they're only showing this specific set of features for the time being. PIPBoy, VATS, minigames and some main factions. It may be a while before they show any of the RPG elements. It seemed like Todd was the only one...

Looks like it's the same area again, and Todd is doing the same stuff as before. At least the hosts are less annoying than the G4 ones. I saw a scoped .44 magnum in the inventory. Weapon modding in perhaps? Hacking the turret this time. Yay minigames.

Hmm.. what? I don't think anyone wanted Fallout 3 to be ugly. I like the graphics myself, but I'm not seeing any schizophrenia here. It's not like isometric camera and good graphics are mutually exclusive features. Demo starting now.

Bobbleheads are the way forward. They're more immersive than lame books. Seriously though, I wonder how the hell Bethesda is gonna explain that one. "Bobblehead of +1 PE: this bobblehead was created by the mystical glowing ghouls. It's magical aura gives it's owner increased awareness". Oh...