No Fallout 3 Patch For 360/PC Says Bethesda

Torrence Davis of The Bitbag writes, "There's been a huge misunderstanding about Fallout 3 and the ability to go back and play unfinished quests after the DLC has been applied to your 360 or PC. Apparently, gaming blog Next Gen News credited MTV Multiplayer with the info, but made it sound like there's actually a patch coming to the 360 or PC. There is no patch at all, it's just a part of the DLC functionality."

[DavidMacDougall]

I've said it once but i'll say it again sense i own the version there are not supporting anymore im going to download the PC version free of charge being that i've already paid my money for a game they don't want anything to do with (im talking about the ps3 version)

[rroded]

Tho my pc doesnt run as well as the ps3...
still at least i get the dlc n whatever mods have been made for it.

Sad to see em sell out like this after they did such a fine job w/Oblivion on the ps3.

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

I don't know.

I'll probably buy the PC version too. They didn't abandon us. They were just offered money. We all need money, right?

[tda-danny]

Doesn't matter is they were or were not offered money. They put out an adiquate PS3 game and called it a day, while they continue to support the other 2 versions.

After I bought Oblivion for the PS3 (goty ed.) and say that they would not add any of the Xbox's dlc, and that they would not patch the glitch which made the vampire quest undo-able (you are stuck as a vamp if you turn into one), I decided not to support Bethesda with fallout. I'm playing the superior PC version... if ya know what I mean.

Meaning I borrowed it from a friend who didn't like it... /sheeesh

[dragunrising]

Poor reasoning and shame on you 1.0 & 1.1 for downloading the game illegally. Sorry your butt hurts but you should have known. This is old news presented as new. I'm not here to say I told you so, but rather it is bad on your part to claim naivety and then justify a trip to pirate bay.

[DavidMacDougall]

I had my PS3 a year before this game was out its BS that they should just turn there back on after releasing a broken unfinished game on it there no better than EA and that whole Orange Box BS!

Im not paying again for this game

[TruthBTold]

LOL, yeah I think I should get the PC version too. I heard it can be very inexpensive *wink wink*. That way I can make sure I can get the DLC. I think I will be getting PC versions *wink wink* of Bethesda games in the future since I know it will be supported with any DLC they might decide to make. And PC versions are always cheaper *wink wink* than console versions.

[tda-danny]

Now your seeing what I'm sayin'

[Neurotoxin]

I hate piracy, but you have a good point there mate. You`ve already paid for it so why not download it, If you buy the game on the PS3 you are basically subsidizing the DlC on 360 and PC.... Its disgraceful, Plus the game is STILL full of bugs and critical System breaking problems, well at least the PS3 version.

Enjoy your Pirated copy, **** Bethesda.

[yanikins111]

this is one instance that i support piracy. If your gonna try and ar$3rape the consumer, then dont be suprised when they knee you in the groin.

[dredgewalker]

Ive already said i will not buy the Fallout 3 game..........therefore i will go the *wink wink* route....i wanted a legit way of playing this but since theyre just gonna screw me then to hell to with purchasing copies of their games. Im going to save my money and buy the games of deserving developers.

[Pandemic]

LOL
It's funny because it got all the Xbox 360 and PC gamers excited... Then BAM, it's shattered in there face.

[panasonic23]

it's funny the ps3 owners still b!tching because Bethesda said fvck you..... Bam in you're face ahahahhahahhhhaahh

[Kyur4ThePain]

Bethesda need gamers more than gamers need Bethesda.

[pwnsause]

"lol
it's funny the ps3 owners still b!tching because Bethesda said fvck you..... Bam in you're face ahahahhahahhhhaahh"

or because they accepted the money that microsoft offered to keep the DLC under their platforms you dumb, just as how R* accepted $50 million from them for Exclusive DLC which made them close down 2 studios already.

[CaptainKratos]

i was sooo thinking i was going to be able to play my side missions after the main story...i was so piss wrong. :(

[Unicron]

Once again, I think exclusive DLC on a multiplatform release is a kick to the nuts of fans of any franchise in question. You're basically saying "you're money isn't good enough even though you were kind enough to support us, get lost."

Sad, sad trend here.

[Megaton]

Completely agreed. I'm against all exclusive DLC, aside from pointless crap like skins. It's a huge slap in the face to those who own the platform that gets shafted. It essentially puts a value on your fanbase, making one group appear more important than the other.

[dragunrising]

@ 4 & 4.1- I am not for exclusive downloadable content yet I knew the PC and 360 versions would have DLC exclusive. Don't you think its a bit naive to say that you didn't know? This article is new however it was known a lot time ago this would be the case.u

Edit: I am getting Mirror's Edge for the PS3 on account it has an exclusive downloadable map. Exclusive DLC motivates multiconsole owners to get the version that has it; not in every case yet it is compelling.

[Unicron]

It's not a matter of not knowing. I purchased my PS3 long before any exclusive DLC was announced. Again, I'm a Fallout fan who purchased a PS3 because it suited my gaming needs. The 360 did not. So why should I be DENIED the DLC available to other Fallout fans?

Update - Sure, but what of single console owners? Why should they be denied if they have access to the game? It makes it feel "incomplete" and is, I feel, a snub to fans.

[Megaton]

Where did I say I didn't know? I heard it at Microsoft's E3 presentation like everyone else, but I'm not gonna go out and spend $300 on a new console so I can play the extended version of one game, no matter how much I like it.

I hate it when a multiplat title is fragmented for the sake of corporate competition. A large chunk of fans always lose.

[Jaces]

You forget that M$ payed for the DLC, as Sony did not.

It's just business.

[IdleLeeSiuLung]

I must agree with Jaces and Unicron above. Unfortunately, it is a side effect of the way the business works.

Multiplatform games should have multiplatform DLC, but that practically won't happen....

[jkhan]

Ok so now they are selling patch along side the DLC. Cool what next? they are gonna sell crash fixes too?

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

Please don't be angry with Bethesda for taking the money. They need money just as badly as we do. You'd do the same in their situation. They're protecting their futures.

Be mad at Microsoft.

EDIT: You're not listening to what I'm saying though. Don't be selfish.

[Unicron]

I'm not "mad" at anyone, just disappointed. Like I said, I can understand exclusive titles, as that makes systems worth owning. But if everyone, regardless of the console they bought it on, is a fan of GTA or Fallout, why should they be denied bonus content? It's spitting in the face of fans and frankly I hope this trend ends here and now.

[Bloodwar]

Sony will get exclusive content for the games it chooses to pay for exclusive content. And so will Microsoft. Its business as usual. I would rather there be this type of competition than for there to be only computers to play on or only one console to choose from. Live with the loss and move on. And if you do pirate your games, I hope you get caught and spend a good chunk of your life in prison or pay a hefty fine or both. Pirates suck azz.

[dredgewalker]

@Leon
Blame not the devil for corruption, blame the sinner for having a weak will giving in to temptation.

[Qdog]

The way things are going, they're burning their bridges behind them. Consumers will only take so much before there is a class action suit against gimping one version of the game, and then releasing DLC to further improve the other versions. Microsoft is a firm and standing example, with the Microsoft Corporation being sued in three different countries, for unethical software and hardware practices, and anti-consumer/anti-competition tactics.

[BLUR111]

telling it like it is.

[DavidMacDougall]

The complete opposite of you

[air1]

damn, all you sony fanatics knew that the 360 was going to get exclusive dlc, shoulda got a 360 for 200 bucks along with fall out 3 and you would of saved a few tears for the next exclusive dlc:) lol

bu bubu it's just not fair.. lol

"bu bubu micro had to pay for it".. thanks micro!!!! got my points ready

lmfao..

class action suit?! cause the 360 and pc has exclusive dlc? fall out 3 wasnt gimped, you just got it for the wrong console..

[Unicron]

You're clearly a fanboy, but let me try to explain this. Most people buy the system that suites them best. For me, it was a PS3. Why? Because it has the titles I wanted as exclusives, such as MGS4 and Uncharted, but also has titles that all console owners can enjoy such as Fallout 3.

Why should I buy a 360 for a multiplatform title available to me, spending an EXTRA $200, when the game is already on the PS3? As I said, this is not like exclusive titles, which DO factor in to console purchasing choices. No, this is snubbing half of your fanbase that already has access to the game. Try to understand, then grow up little child.

[Qdog]

If DLC was planned for only the PC/360 version of the game to add functionality and increase the level cap, then there should never have been a level 20 cap for the PS3 version. It is anti-consumer to do this. Maybe we should just lay down and take it huh? I bet if this issue was on the 360/PC and the DLC was for the PS3, you would NOT have that tone.

[ultimolu]

Dude, get over yourself okay?

That's a really selfish thing to say. So the people who want the DLC should go out and buy another system because it's not on the system they preferred?

Didn't it occur to you that maybe people just prefer one system and don't feel like owning two?

I respect 360 fans, not fanboys such as yourself.

[ASSASSYN 36o]

And if anyone is wondering which 3 downloadable contents for the 360/pc is going to allow you access to gameplay after finishing fallout 3 it is the third. So we (360 and pc owners) have a while to wait.

And all you sony kids that are mad at bethesda for MS securing the content for the 360 should be mad at sony for dropping the ball. The content is going to be well worth the wait.

[Timesplitter14]

Download the mod, guys

[air1]

i have a 360 and a ps3, it's not my fault you think that the 360 is a waste of money. thats why you are the one in this article crying over dlc.

grow up? coming from the guy that is crying, like you cant just save the game before you beat it..

maybe you should get a 360 cause it has great games too and at 200 bucks with games like gears 2, fable 2, l4d, exclusive dlc such as this etc.. how can you go wrong? but i know nothing the 360 has is for you and it rrod's, but im the fanboy? their is no excuse not to have a 360 by now the sh!t is cheaper than the wii.

[r2kcipher]

i sent them this very sarcastic, and angry message and got the same response.

Awesome game you guys made... At least that's what i thought until i got to the end. or lack there of. and i swear i could hear my ps3 begging for mercy as it froze constantly on the last mission. But i am glad you guys are releasing a patch to resolve this issue... oh.. oh wait what was that, only for the 360 and pc. that's bullshit no way that wouldn't be fair. right? i mean i payed the same price. $60 day one. oh well ill just wait for the dlc operation anchorage to play the game some more. hold up that's exclusive too. wow that's messed up. i wish i knew all this before buying the damn game. you just lost a loyal customer (purchased: Morrowind, Oblivion, and the Shivering Isles). crap like that is unacceptable to me. you can not support just one platform. especially without a valid reason for it. that is discrimination.

so thanks for not supporting the ps3. i will make sure everyone knows this. one question though, how much did microsoft pay you?

[r2kcipher]

this is the reply email i got.

There is no patch or update, nor will there be, that removes the ending of
the game. Not on Xbox 360, PS3, nor PC. The update that raises the level cap
and allows you to play Fallout 3 after the main quest is a part of the Broken
Steel downloadable content...it's not a separate update. As previously
announced, DLC is exclusive to Games for Windows LIVE and Xbox LIVE.

Thank you for playing Fallout 3.

[rockleex]

Their reply had a small typo. They actually meant to say:

"Thank you for PAYING for Fallout 3." ^_^

[tda-danny]

lol, well done sir. +bubbles

[Jaces]

"their is no excuse not to have a 360 by now the sh!t is cheaper than the wii."

One word "rrod". I'll wait rather than taking my chances with a console thrown together with some duct tape and super glue.

I love some of the games on the 360, don't get me wrong, but I'd rather not have to deal with worrying about the console crapping out on me.

[air1]

lol..

duct tape and super glue?! lmfao... that was funny, but maybe you shouldnt buy electronics on ebay..

now as for the rrod.. hey if thats how you feel cool, not everyone is capable of putting a console in a box and sending it away. lets just hope sony never goes through something like this in the future, you so called gamers jump ship quick...

i wonder, did you hesitate on getting a ps3 knowing that when the ps2 shipped it had dre? and sony did nothing about it, as far as$ it's customers go..

[HDgamer]

You're full of hot air

[OSIRUSSS]

Wait I know I'm slow but does this mean even with the DLC on The 360 you can't do side mission after the ending? If true Who develops games in than manner?

[Jaces]

Never had a problem with my PS2 nor PS3.

And no I didn't hesitate, which is how you shouldn't feel when purchasing a console (360).

Perhaps I'm must not be capable of putting a system in a box and shipping it off to some repair facility. Maybe it's better to just buy it then ship it straight off to M$ so they can fix it and be done with it.

Not only will it save me the hassle, but I wont have to worry about my HDD getting completely erased, or my warranty running out, or having them blame me on my incompetence to keep my console in good running order in which they refuse to compensate me. <---(I know someone that had that problem)

Anyways, back on topic...OMG M$ gets DLC and we don't, aggh it's the end of the world. Give me a break.

[gnothe1]

i wish i could sell digital napkins just so these sony guys can wipe the tears from their eyes. I'd be a millionaire in no time!!

[tigertom53]

well it is strange to end the story and not be able to continue on your side quest but there all the auto saves and manual save to back up before finishing the last quest and playing on. well for now ps3 will have to suck up that U are not going to get your dlc for now maybe latter and that the way it is being a ps3 owner this generation.

[Pleth]

All this garbelty gook over Fallout 3? Seriously? It had some decent moments but come on....Oblivion was waaaaaaaaay better. With all the exclusives getting ready to hit the street this year, I could care frigging less about F3 DLC. It was not THAT good. KZ2? Uncharted2?GoW3? And you fret over DLC for a "ok RPG why can't I get out of this stupid sewer where are the rest of the creatures yes I will get this for you then go there for that for them SAVE SAVE SAVE"????

[kvg88]

that people that bought the PS3 version paid the same price as people paid for the 360 version - if we were going to get a gimped version, I think we should have gotten a cheaper one.

Edit: LOL, I just read the post about the guy that fired off that email and got a response - if there excuse is that the DLC makes this possible and not a patch... My God that's lame lol Seriously, I'm pretty sure it'd be easier to make a patch then whole new content... geez, how stupid do they think people are. Why can't they face it - They flipped the finger to everyone that owns a copy of this game on PS3, and their "excuses" just won't do.

[Droid Control]

Why won't they patch the PS3 version?

Its like kicking sony fans in the balls, then rubbing hot sause on them, and getting a lion to lick it off!

[anubis12]

if anyone needs a shoulder to cry on david mcdiggle can help you out

[Dorwrath]

Microsoft got in first, that's all. Sony would have done the same if they had the chance.

I don't hear all the the whiners here whining about the fact that Bioshock got exclusive content for PS3 users. It's perfectly fine when the exclusives go your way, but when it doesn't you all get upset over it.

Hypocrites.

That's life, that's business. Get over it and move on.

[anubis12]

why whine about bioshock evry 360 owner....already played beat and traded it in like a year ago no one cares about bioshock lol