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The Fallout from Fallout 3's Piracy

Ripten writes:

"Vault 101 just got plundered.

The eagerly anticipated Fallout 3 is nearly upon us, yet a full three weeks before its release rapacious pig-fuckers cracked the game and offered it via various torrent sites.

This is the third AAA title that has been hacked and cracked in as many months, leaving publishers frothing at the mouth as they consider even more draconian digital rights management.

To the casual observer this may seem like an overzealous response to retain the vast sea of greenbacks the industry seems to float upon. And that certainly is a concern, after all Electronic Arts is not motivated from a position of altruism. This is about control of their product, control of their intellectual property, and control of the consumer." ...

sushipoop6418d ago (Edited 6418d ago )

Next time think twice before you focus so much on the 360 platform, Bethesda. You're already losing money and the game hasn't even been officially released yet. Sony is here to wipe away those tears.

Nostradavis6418d ago

I am guessing this is more in line with the open zone area...

SSCOOLCHEA6418d ago

I know these game companies makes millions and millions of dollars . If you like the work why not support it . Its the same with Music for me . If I like the the artist I will support it . But who doesn't like free at this day and age .

DNAgent6418d ago

A game that alienates previous fans to cater to the casual gamer isn't a AAA game at all. I also think it's funny how Bethesda is crying about the piracy for this game. I think it's hilarious and more people should pirate this garbage. I won't be playing the game regardless as this game pretty much ruins the series but the less sales they get from this game, the better.

That's what the idiots get for not making it a PS3 exclusive (so they wouldn't be crying about people pirating their game right now) and then they also decide not to give the PS3 exclusive DLC or trophies.

I'm perfectly happy watching people pirate this game and I hope a lot more people do the same.

Xi6418d ago

there tends to be a finger-trap effect with regards to DRM, the tougher it is, the less friendly people are with it, and the more they are to pirate. However At the same time you see things such as IRC, which is free recieve much more support. Maybe the option isn't more DRM, but more in the line of steam.

Not to mention that the xkcd makes a very valid point.

cjg236418d ago

I have made a promise to myself that I will never purchase any pc game that comes with DRM. And this is my main platform mind you, I don't care how good a game is I will not buy it. I don't mind paying for games and supporting the developers for their work, they have to eat too. I'm not a "pirater" by any means, DRM is a crock plain and simple and you know what I'll just do what everyone else does and just dl'd it without the DRM nonsense. These companies are only hurting themselves with this DRM crap lets face the facts. There are also ways to ghost your IP while you download so GG EA and other companys take DRM and shove it you know where.

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Fallout 3 Remaster Is Allegedly Planned For Release At Some Point In The Future

A remaster of Bethesda Game Studios' 2008 action role-playing game, Fallout 3, is planned for release at some point in the future.

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LucasRuinedChildhood123d ago

Would be nice if they had New Vegas ready as well, especially because of the show.

Hopefully this doesn't have the same performance issues as Oblivion Remastered.

cloganart122d ago

I haven't seen anything on these performance issues? What's been going on?

walken7122d ago

Probably the Unreal Engine issues, I skipped it for that reason.

Snookies12123d ago (Edited 123d ago )

Throw in all the DLC as well, like Oblivion and I'll definitely bite. I recall having one trophy left to unlock on the PS3 version with 100+ hours in my save. When my save file got corrupted, lol. Very sad day.

To be fair though, Bethesda was trash at Playstation ports anyway.

Michiel1989122d ago

all devs sucked at porting to ps3 for the first like 3 years because no one had experience with the cell architecture. Even 1st party took a long while to get proficient with it, the difference between uncharted 1 and 3 is massive for example.

Extermin8or3_122d ago

Oh oh oh I can do this too. GTA 7 will be made at some point in the future. Fallout 5 will enter development in the future too

jznrpg122d ago

Everyone there should know most gamers want New Vegas and Morrowind more than anything.

Christopher122d ago

Which is why we won't get them. Gotta keep floating "support this one and it might happen".

BlaqMagiq1122d ago

Can't wait. Won't have to go back to my PS3 to play this when it comes out.

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Fallout 3 remastered on the Nintendo Switch 2 is what we deserve, not the worst Fallout game

Fallout Day's disappointing news that Fallout 4 is coming to Switch 2 is a shame, as this 17-year-old entry is more deserving of a new port.

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jambola194d ago

Why exactly do you think you deserve it??

Phoenix76194d ago

Fallout 4 isn't the worst game in the franchise. It's either Fallout 76 or Fallout BOS that's the worst.

gigoran8194d ago

PC and all other modern consoles never got a remaster of 3, but obviously the switch 2 was the tipping point to make it a reality... ahuh

1nsomniac194d ago

Meh, I thought 3 was garbage. I'm not a great fan of the franchise to be fair. They're like B-Movie films, really shallow and janky. 4 was definitely one of the better ones though.

UltimateOwnage194d ago

So the article makes a snippy entitled statement and acts like that is going to encourage a publisher to give them what they want. Okay.

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Fallout 3 designer expects remaster to revise gunplay to make it closer to Fallout 4

Fallout 3 game designer Bruce Nesmith explains that the upcoming remaster should revise the game's gunplay to be more modern.

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neutralgamer1992382d ago

Give us FO3 with all the dlc remastered like ESO. Load times faster, quality of life improvements, gun play improvements

I believe it shouldn't just be graphical they should make improvements where they can to make the game better. A simple face lift isn't what's needed

ZeekQuattro382d ago

Still my favorite one. I remember getting a digital copy of FO3 when I got FO4(XBO). It was nice to finally play a stable version of the game. Then when I got a Series S it was an even better expierence. Quick resume and FPS boost made it feel like a whole new game. Updated gunplay would be very welcome though. One of the few things FO4 did better.