As of two minutes ago Bethesda are only willing to offer downloadable content for the PC and Xbox 360 versions of Fallout 3. While not the traditional sort of exclusivity, consumers are more than aware that “exclusive” doesn’t carry the same weight that it used to. According to Pete Hines in an MTVMultiplayer interview, PlayStation 3 fans need not worry about the lack of support. He contends that there is plenty of Fallout 3 to go around without DLC.
From the interview:
For us, with a game that offers 100 hours of gameplay, we don’t feel like we’re sort of short changing you [PS3 owners] up front. You’re gonna get your $60 worth out of this game, no matter what platform you buy it for, because there is so much content and so much stuff to do. And you can replay it and have it play out differently. So I think we feel pretty confident in terms of, no matter which platform you choose, you’re getting a good experience that will hopefully be one of the best, if not the best game you play this year on that platform.
While releasing a game that is actually worth the price tag is a noble concept, Hines conceded that if consumers were hard pressed for the optional content then negotiating between the PC and Xbox 360 versions was certainly a better option. That is, if you have that option.
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6:27 PM on 10.01.2008
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YOu're going to miss out because of DLC? I'm guessing you missed out on GTA IV as well?
Also, PC is the way to go people, the DLC will be free and mods :]
What DLC for GTA?
Also,
I will be buying this for 360 like I do with all my games.
The episodic DLC for the 360? x.X
Also, I wouldn't be 100% certain that they are going to release mod tools for the PC version, because the interviews are kind of showing Bethesda backburner'ing(sic) that idea.
i am strapped for cash. i bought a ps3 because i knew it wouldn't break down... if i knew i would get shafted time after time with dlc i might have bit the bullet with a potential rrod
I'll be getting it on 360 but most likely will not be downloading anything short of free or mind-blowing. So this really is a non-issue for me.
but then again i dont buy games for DLC. most of the time i dont even bother getting it. i will most likely never finish fallout 3 with so many games coming out.
http://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Johnny+Justice/mr-j-justice-s-take-on-exclusive-dlc-105924.phtml
Ha, that's rich! Exactly what Oblivion DLC added functionality and fixed design shortcomings? I sure hope you don't mean horse armor. In fact, with the exception of spell tomes, there was no DLC that provided anything other than more quests.