Bethesda Softworks Newsletter
  Issue 12.12.08
Welcome
Happy Holidays from all of us here at Bethesda Softworks! This week we released the G.E.C.K., the official editor of Fallout 3 for PC. We can’t wait to see what PC fans create within the Capital Wasteland. Also, be on the lookout for the first DLC, Operation: Anchorage, coming next month for Xbox 360 and Games for Windows. For more details, check out our new interview with IGN. Until then, have a happy and safe holiday season!
In This Issue
Fallout® 3
New! G.E.C.K. Released
New! DLC Announced
Reviews
Awards
 
Bethesda Blog
 
Fallout 3
GECK Released
Fallout 3 On Store Shelves Tomorrow

The G.E.C.K. provides the community with tools that will allow players to expand the game any way they wish. Users can create, modify, and edit any data for use with Fallout 3, from building landscapes, towns, and locations to writing dialogue, creating characters, weapons, creatures, and more.

Visit the G.E.C.K. Wiki for help and tutorials.

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Downloadable Content Announced

IGN has more info on the first of three DLCs for Fallout 3, Operation: Anchorage.

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Reviews
ABC News ABC News
"The bleak and amazingly detailed post-apocalyptic world of Fallout 3 is possibly the biggest and most dynamic yet to appear on a next-generation video game console."
Computer Active Computer Active
5/5

"Whether you're looking for a thinking person's shooter or a more visceral, action-based role player, Fallout 3 is a must."
The Times The Times
9.5/10
"With a massive game world to explore, multiple options for levelling up your character, advanced gunplay and an absorbing storyline driven by player choices, “Fallout 3” is easily one of the most impressive games of the year."
Gamecouch

Game Couch
5/5

PALGN PALGN
9/10

"Fallout 3 makes the end of the world something to look forward to, indeed."
GamingTrend GamingTrend
94%

"It is no surprise to anyone that has played a Bethesda game that they have come through on a beloved franchise, well worth several hundred hours of your life!"
GameZone GameZone
9.2/10 (PC)
Editor's Choice Award

"Fallout 3 is a must-have for gamers who are looking for the next bona-fide RPG on any console."
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Reviews
New York Times

The New York Times
Tops in 2008

Xplay

X-Play
RPG of the Year

GameFocus

Game Focus
Game of the Year
Best RPG
Best Soundtrack

"There has been no better reason to be an RPG fan than this instant classic epic game from Bethesda."

Hooked Gamers

Hooked Gamers
Game of the Year

"Fallout 3 has got us completely hooked and we are certain most of you as well."

IGN

IGN Australia
Best Games of 2008

"Fallout 3 remains one of the defining moments of this gaming generation."

CNBC

CNBC
Best Games for 2008

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Rating Pending
Bethesda Blog
Latest Posts

Meet Splash Damage’s New Creative Director

Splash Damage sent out a press release this week announcing Richard “Rahdo” Ham as their new Creative Director.

Tamriel Rebuilt update

It’s been a while since we posted something about Tamriel Rebuilt — an extensive Elder Scrolls mod project that has community members rebuilding the whole continent of Tamriel one province at a time.

Fallout 3 tribute video

Thought I’d share this video from Fallout fan Jacob Talkington.

Hall of Fame Mods at Planet Elder Scrolls

Yesterday Planet Elder Scrolls announced its November Hall of Fame mods for both Oblivion and Morrowind.

PLAY! concert offers a chance to meet Jeremy Soule!

Jason Paul, producer of PLAY! A Video Game Symphony, gave me a head’s up this week about a an upcoming concert on January 9 in Edmonton.

Boom!

Caught this video while going through my Google Alerts and thought it was worth sharing.

Around the web: Fallout 3 vs. Reality edition

GamesRadar has a new feature on their site comparing the real world sites of Washington, DC to screenshots taken within the game.

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Order Now!
Click here to pre-order Fallout 3 today!
Order Fallout®3 at the Bethsoft Store.
Click here to pre-order Fallout 3 Collector's Edition today!
Order Fallout®3 Collector's Edition at the Bethsoft Store.
Click here to pre-order Fallout 3 Survival Edition today!
Order Fallout®3 Survival Edition at Amazon.com.
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Download Now!
Official Oblivion Plug-Ins: Download for the PC at OblivionDownloads.com and for the Xbox 360 on Xbox Live
Download Official Oblivion PC Plug-ins at OblivionDownloads.com
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