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Bethesda says 'thanks' to Fallout 3 fans with LIVE theme photo

Bethesda is acknowledging Xbox 360 Fallout 3 fans this afternoon. Those with an IV drip bag with the word “Wastelands” printed on the side are receiving downloadable vouchers -- via e-mail -- from the developer as a way of thanks for purchasing all five pieces of the post-apocalyptic RPG’s DLC.

The voucher (pictured above) is good for one free download of a premium Fallout 3 theme. We’re still trying to figure out if the premium theme is fresh or a golden oldie, but it really doesn’t matter -- we can’t imagine anyone wanting to download every shred of DLC for a premium theme. Then again, people are purchasing RC cars and masks for their Avatars. Talk about nutty.

[image, A big thanks goes to tipster 'Modern Robot'!]

[Update: The theme -- I believe -- is fresh, but was announced by Microsoft and Bethesda several days ago. Game Informer is reporting that the DLC will be purchasable with a price set at 240 Microsoft Banana Dollars.]

 


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psycho terror2's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2009 21:21
psycho terror2
you'd think the biggest F3 fan would already have all the F3 themes. if the free one isn't new then this is kind of silly.
Modern Robot's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2009 21:24
Modern Robot
Yeah it's pretty much the exact premium theme already out, only free.
Jesus H Christ's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2009 21:30
Jesus H Christ
Thanks, Bethesda. Although you're not replacing my Braid theme.
Modern Robot's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2009 21:33
Modern Robot
On further inspection, this theme is NOT on the marketplace, so that's pretty exclusive. It's a nice theme, but I've got my Dtoid lagann wallpaper on right now personally.
TheDarkWayne's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2009 21:42
TheDarkWayne
how do you get it? I cant find anywhere to do it, im admittedly new here but i cant find a source link anywhere, and all the pictures says is go to xbox.com
Modern Robot's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2009 21:52
Modern Robot
@TheDarkWayne

It's one of those "redeem code" things they do for unlocking content for free.
de BLOO's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2009 21:53
de BLOO
You get it by having purchased all the DLC for Fallout 3 currently available.
DaedHead8's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2009 21:58
DaedHead8
I've purchased all 5 bits of DLC for Fallout, how do I get the code to download my theme? Do I have to be on some mailing list or something?
Trevor McGee's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2009 22:03
Trevor McGee
They should have just mailed it to the email your XBox Live account is registered to. That's what they did for me, just sent it to my email address.
HeadWoundCity's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2009 22:04
HeadWoundCity
I got one of the DLCs off of Live and got the rest from the retail discs. How's that work? Probably had to DL them all...damn.
Antwhan's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2009 22:13
Antwhan
It seems that it defiantly was through downloading them all HeadWoundCity, sorry for your lack of a new animated wallpaper.

I wish we were able to make our own themes like PS3 users however, even if it is kind of cool to have these things, paying for them is rather dumb personally.
Ubersuntzu's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2009 22:17
Ubersuntzu
I think the reward sounds less lame if you're the kind of extreme fan they're hoping we all are. A unique theme is still pretty cool if you care about themes at all. Assuming it is unique, I'm sure some hardcore fans would think being the only kid on their block with that theme is an okay thank you from Bethesda.
flamecondor's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2009 22:35
flamecondor
I got this email this morning, I was very plesently pleased, thank you Bethesda
gabapenteado's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2009 22:37
gabapenteado
I think this is a pretty valid move, they never sold these DLCs marketing these free prizes, it's just a nice bonus that no one was counting on, i don't think that lameness of free content really can be applied
Modern Robot's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2009 22:42
Modern Robot
@Ubersuntzu
Personally, I'd have preferred a vault 101 shirt.
DeadPlasmaCell's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2009 22:54
DeadPlasmaCell
Wow. I trashed mine thinking it was just more Xbox spam.. Luckily I didn't empty my Gmail trash before realizing it. I got mine at 7:08pm this evening. I'm in Houston, Texas.
CloneTrooper's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/01/2009 23:42
CloneTrooper
I got mine :D

Dont think i'll be changing the theme anytime soon, love that Wasteland Vista.

Hell I bought the DLCs cos I adore the game, the franchise and want to do my part to ensure there is more Fallout...so this theme is just an added bonus :D
CypherVR's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2009 00:37
CypherVR
i've bought each DLC expansion, day one - and there is no voucher in my xbox marketplace or in my homtail account
CypherVR's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2009 00:38
CypherVR
hotmail** (it's 1:38 am EST here)
ZeeJayTL's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2009 01:27
ZeeJayTL
I think I bought a retail code...not the disk, but an actual code(GS had it before the dlc went on the marketplace)....does that DQ me? :-(
TheJesusNinja26's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2009 01:52
TheJesusNinja26
Got my email w/ the code and got out of bed to download it. It shall be my theme for many moons to come. .
stalydan's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2009 01:56
stalydan
So Bethesda... gonna make a theme for your Sony fans who buy all the DLCs?
andycadaver's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2009 03:47
andycadaver
I really wish Microsoft would hurry up and send me that email. And no, I'm not up waiting for an email. I was watching videos on FailBlog.
Takeshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2009 04:40
Takeshi
A dynamic PS3 theme would be nice. Thanks in advance.
Xtian's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2009 05:52
Xtian
Awesome, I got two of them on a retail disc and downloaded rest. I still get the theme right? WRONG. Cheers Bethesda.
MCChampaignMillionaire's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2009 06:27
MCChampaignMillionaire
Will it be available, if you purchase the GOTY-Edition of the game?
Cr0ssbow's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2009 06:47
Cr0ssbow
I'm going to assume that buying this DLC for GFWL does not get you the free theme? Any confirmation on this?
Pic0o's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2009 07:45
Pic0o
Yay to free theme for buying the DLC content (only game expansions). I checked the email my live account is registered to and got my code, via Trevor's post.
Everyday Legend's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2009 08:24
Everyday Legend
For spending massive amounts of banana dollars, you get something that's worth about 3 banana dollars.

The math sucks no matter how you slice it.
andycadaver's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2009 10:54
andycadaver
Still no email.
IV Backstab MC's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2009 10:54
IV Backstab MC
Fuck yea I got mine
IV Backstab MC's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2009 10:55
IV Backstab MC
Fuck yea I got mine I'm a level 30 v ault rapist
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2009 11:43
Holyetheline
Yeah my L4D theme is here to stay.
akathatoneguy's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2009 13:47
akathatoneguy
@Everyday Legend- STFU...it's free. It's not as if anyone is buying all that DLC just for the theme.
Space Moose's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2009 15:11
Space Moose
nothing in life is free
Magic Whiskey's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/03/2009 22:30
Magic Whiskey
Got mine DL'd and up! I love everything Fallout 3, and I'm a proud F3 geek.
andycadaver's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/04/2009 11:02
andycadaver
Just wanted to throw this out there that I still haven't gotten a code, I am absolutely positive I am eligible, and did cave and contact CS. They told me to wait longer. WTF, MS?!
David Geary's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/05/2009 13:57
David Geary
Got my code, but i got an error saying its already been used! sucks i wanted the theme! anyone know how to get any help with it? tried calling microsoft and they didnt have a clue just said contact bethesda, so contacted them and they just say contact microsoft :S
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