Patrick Klepek of MTV Multiplayer writes:
"I always wondered why Bethesda chose to place a three in the title. If they had just named it "Fallout," wouldn't people's expectations have been altered? Fans would be happy with a new "Fallout" game and newcomers wouldn't have a barrier to entry.
...as "Fallout 3? ships to gamers this week, the question is still relevant. So, Pete, why call it "Fallout 3?""