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04-06-2008, 08:58 PM
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PCGames.de has kicked up a batch of screenshots from Bethesda's Fallout sequel, most of which look new to me. |
04-06-2008, 09:07 PM
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| | | Somehow I'm feeling that it will take more from FoT than the previous two games...
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04-06-2008, 09:32 PM
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| | I get the feeling that this game is a STALKER copycat, based on the screenshots, that is. Won't know for sure until a gameplay video is released. 
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04-06-2008, 09:47 PM
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| | | The ghoul shot somehow reminded me of Oblivion.
I really have doubts. The graphics are good, but as we know, that's not everything.
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04-06-2008, 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Crenshinibon  I really have doubts. The graphics are good, but as we know, that's not everything. | Agreed. All flash, no substance.  Frankly, I won't be surprised if it turns out to be a resource hog just like Bethseda's previous game, Oblivion.
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04-06-2008, 11:49 PM
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| | Indeed. You have to wonder if they have some secret deal with the hardware manufacturers.  Although it is not uncommon for games to advertise video cards.
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04-06-2008, 11:52 PM
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| | | Looks more like a shooter then anything else from those screens, but alas, can't judge anything based on screen shots.
Would be nice to see some more of the interfaces and character development etc. |
04-07-2008, 02:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Crenshinibon Indeed. You have to wonder if they have some secret deal with the hardware manufacturers. Although it is not uncommon for games to advertise video cards. | I kind of wondered that even with Morrowind.... 
Seriously, the system demands significantly exceeded those written on the box.. It really made me wonder just what kind of a machine they were testing the game on...
As far as the whole graphics thing goes.. sure graphics can be really nice, and they can indeed contribute to the immersive experience... BUT, only, and only, if the rest of the game has real substance.
It's kind of like carrot cake... Well made cream cheese icing on the top adds to the entire indulgence, but it doesn't do a thing if the cake underneath still has the flavour and texture of cardboard...
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04-07-2008, 06:37 AM
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| | | Interesting analogy. xD Can't stand the linger taste of the box.
But as far as system requirements go, I was forced to get a new machine for IWD II and upgrade my video card for Thief III. Oblivion just got lucky in that my college hands out laptops.
I've yet to see a game with good graphics please our little circle at GB. I haven't played The Witcher yet, I tried to, but it by performance alone, it seems to be more of a system hog than the aforementioned game.
As for Fallout 3, I can't say that I'd mind if it still used the Infinity Engine, unfortunately that's not the case.
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04-07-2008, 05:45 PM
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| | At the very least, this game won't be worse than Oblivion. 
We have to give Bethesda some credit, don't you think? I don't think all of their games have been wonderful but none of them have been bad, in my opinion.
So given that it is being made by Bethesda, how bad could Fallout 3 turn out to be?
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04-07-2008, 06:08 PM
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| | | Well, compared to other games I've played, while Oblivion was free roam and had a big world, it was never believable, mostly action focused where as both Fallout games were done in such a way, that you could play in any style you wanted, even without shedding a single drop of blood and solving all your problems a diplomatic way.
Our worry here is that Bethseda's Fallout 3 will sort of "defile" the memory of Fallout and Fallout 2.
Also, I bet most people that will be getting the game will be unfamiliar with the series.
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04-08-2008, 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by darkpark So given that it is being made by Bethesda, how bad could Fallout 3 turn out to be? | The problem is that Bethseda did not even consult the members of the developer who created the original Fallout series, according to an article I read somewhere. Normally, most developers would do just that if they want to create a sequel to a hit title but Bethseda didn't. Instead, they wanted to create a Fallout sequel their own way rather than following the vision of the original developers. Doesn't sound like they want to remain faithful to the series, does it?
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04-08-2008, 02:59 AM
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| | | It's also been repeatedly questioned why Bethsoft would go through the length of purchasing the license for Fallout if it's A. not going to target customers that remember the original (Bethsoft actually stated that Fallout fans don't really understand what Fallout is about), B. seems to not be making anything that resembles the original to begin with. You really have to wonder why they didn't just make their own original title. The license seems misplaced.
You'll notice after a while that most people here will continue to call this game 'Bethsoft's Fallout' rather than 'Fallout 3'. It seems like the honest thing to do.
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04-08-2008, 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by darkpark
So given that it is being made by Bethesda, how bad could Fallout 3 turn out to be?
| Given what Bethesda have made over the last couple of years and the directions they have taken, I'm very dissapointed in them as a development house.
Fluff and no substance. |
04-08-2008, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by DesR85 The problem is that Bethseda did not even consult the members of the developer who created the original Fallout series, according to an article I read somewhere. | In fact, one of the original developers I'm still in contact with was turned away "at the gate" so to speak. He tried contacting them, several times, and was ignored.
Even I sometimes forget what a bunch of backstabbers Bethesda can be. The way they approach PR is pretty abusive, but hey, the media lets it all happen.
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