Fallout 3 to be at least half the size of Oblivion

Posted Feb 16, 2008 at 6:11AM by QJ Staff Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360, PC Gaming Tags: Bethesda, Pete Hines
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Fallout 3 concept art - Image 1 


Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
(PC, Xbox 360, PS3) was made famous by its massive scope, coupled with a huge game world for people. With Fallout 3 (PS3, PC, Xbox 360) on the horizon, it becomes obvious that comparisons will be made, especially in terms of the size of the game world. Luckily, we've just been assured that, while the game world for Fallout 3 won't be as big as Oblivion's, it'll still be huge, with a ton of stuff to do in the game world.

Pete Hines, Bethesda Studios' VP of Marketing, explains it best:

WeÂ’ve never bothered to walk across the world, but itÂ’s between 50 to 80 percent of the size of Oblivion. ItÂ’s designed to feel like what the capitalÂ’s wasteland should feel like - a post-apocalyptic world where people scratch out an existence in these settlements - as opposed to Oblivion where it was the capital province at the height of the reign of this empire, with big bustling cities. ItÂ’s a change in scope and focus in whatÂ’s going on in this world.


With interesting locales such as the aptly named Vault 69, a living space comprised of 999 women and one man, and Vault 101, a vault that was never meant to be opened, you can be sure that the game will have its fair share of adventure and exploration. Let's all just hope we see a demo for the game, shall we?

For the full interview and additional tidbits of info on the game, feel free to check out the source link for more.

Via Gameplayer Australia

 
 
 

Comments

by Vistrix - 2008-02-16 06:55:05
Cities

Oblivion had "big bustling cities"? Was I playing a different game? lol
by mupet0000 - 2008-02-16 07:23:09
Destination is critical to the demonic soul of dave

Oblivion wasn't exactly big lool. I know fallout 3 is about 2 metres big,
by platon - 2008-02-16 12:06:49
I hope so

I mean, oblivion was big yes... but empty! I hope this one will be full of stock if it's not as big, this would mean more stuff to see and do (instead of seeing LOTS of trees and grass...).
by RommelTJ - 2008-02-17 00:18:10
Don't

Do not report Bethesda's hype. This game will blow. Do not buy.

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