Fallout 3 (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Fallout 3" in English language version.

Last modified: 20:16:06, 27 July 2026 (UTC)

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8355web.archive.org

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21destructoid.com

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21hardcoregaming101.net

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21pushsquare.com

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11telegraph.co.uk

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11engadget.com

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11gamesindustry.biz

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11gameinformer.com

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11obsidian.net

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11atomicgamer.com

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11giantbomb.com

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11escapistmagazine.com

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11usgamer.net

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11npr.org

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11gamepro.com

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11youtube.com

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11gq-magazine.co.uk

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11rpgfan.com

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11cracked.com

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1up.com (Global: 1,168^th place; English: 733^rd place)

Linn, Demian (October 27, 2008). "Fallout 3 Review". 1UP.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2012. Retrieved October 28, 2008.

archive.org (Global: 6^th place; English: 6^th place)

Guinness World Records 2011 – Gamer's Edition. Guinness World Records. 2010. p. 147. ISBN 978-1-4053-6546-8.

arstechnica.com (Global: 473^rd place; English: 338^th place)

Desanto, Mark (October 29, 2008). "Falling in and out of love with you: Ars reviews Fallout 3". Ars Technica. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
Webster, Andrew (November 11, 2008). "Fallout 3 censored in Japan, quest removed". Ars Technica. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
Thompson, Michael (May 6, 2009). "Third time's the charm: Fallout 3's Broken Steel reviewed". Ars Technica. Retrieved May 31, 2024.

atomicgamer.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

Buckland, Jeff (October 29, 2008). "Fallout 3 Review". AtomicGamer. Archived from the original on January 6, 2010. Retrieved November 11, 2009.

cracked.com (Global: 7,640^th place; English: 4,644^th place)

Svn, Tiago (September 11, 2022). "Revisiting 'Fallout 3's Ridiculous Ending". Cracked. Retrieved June 2, 2024.

destructoid.com (Global: 869^th place; English: 560^th place)

Sterling, Jim (February 20, 2010). "Videogame 'fans' need to shut up about everything". Destructoid. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 20, 2015.

dexerto.com (Global: 3,872^nd place; English: 2,425^th place)

Warby, Nathan (July 17, 2026). "Fallout 3 & New Vegas remasters finally confirmed by Bethesda with Fallout 5 in development". Dexerto. Retrieved July 17, 2026.

edge-online.com (Global: 3,599^th place; English: 2,418^th place)

Wiltshire, Alex (May 20, 2009). "Interview: Lev Chapelsky". Edge. Archived from the original on May 29, 2009. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
Keiser, Joe (September 9, 2008). "Censors Force Fallout 3 Changes". Edge. Archived from the original on June 29, 2012. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
Graft, Kris (July 21, 2008). "Bethesda Mum on Fallout 3 DLC Exclusivity Deal". Edge. Retrieved May 31, 2024.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
Anon. (November 28, 2008). "Fallout 3 Review". Edge. Archived from the original on August 3, 2012. Retrieved July 31, 2009.

engadget.com (Global: 613^th place; English: 442^nd place)

McElroy, Justin (February 18, 2008). "Fallout 3 to get simultaneous release on PS3, Xbox 360, PC". Joystiq. Retrieved June 4, 2024.

escapistmagazine.com (Global: 2,427^th place; English: 1,473^rd place)

Blancato, Joe (June 19, 2007). "Gaming's Fringe Cults". The Escapist. Archived from the original on January 7, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2015.

eurogamer.net (Global: 264^th place; English: 185^th place)

Reed, Kristan (October 28, 2008). "Fallout 3". Eurogamer. pp. 1–2. Archived from the original on February 9, 2012. Retrieved October 28, 2008.
Walker, John (July 4, 2007). "Fallout 3". Eurogamer. pp. 1–3. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
Reed, Kristan (March 26, 2009). "Fallout 3: The Pitt". Eurogamer. pp. 1–2. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
MacDonald, Keza (October 25, 2011). "Fallout Retrospective". Eurogamer. p. 1. Archived from the original on February 16, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
Porter, Will (October 28, 2013). "Games of the Generation: Fallout 3". Eurogamer. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
Cobbett, Richard (June 5, 2015). "A brief history of Fallout". Eurogamer. Retrieved May 28, 2024.

g4tv.com (Global: 4,159^th place; English: 2,726^th place)

Anon. (June 12, 2012). "Top 100 Video Games of All Time #75 - Fallout 3". G4. Archived from the original on November 7, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2024.

gale.com (Global: 914^th place; English: 441^st place)

go.gale.com

Ault, Susanne (August 18, 2008). "Retailers look to boost game biz". Video Business. Archived from the original on December 16, 2024. Retrieved June 16, 2025 – via Gale Research.

gamechoiceawards.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

Anon. (n.d.). "Game Developers Choice Awards: Nominees and Awards Recipients". Game Developers Choice Awards. Archived from the original on February 10, 2012. Retrieved December 20, 2009.

gamedeveloper.com (Global: 1,552^nd place; English: 783^rd place)

Remo, Chris (September 4, 2008). "Revitalizing a Heritage: The Writing of Fallout 3". Game Developer. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
Anon. (December 23, 2008). "Gamasutra's Best Of 2008: Top 10 Games Of The Year". Game Developer. Archived from the original on February 19, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2024.

gameinformer.com (Global: 523^rd place; English: 349^th place)

Bertz, Matt (September 22, 2009). "Fallout 3 Review". Game Informer. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved April 21, 2012.

gamepro.com (Global: 2,335^th place; English: 1,374^th place)

Anon. (December 17, 2008). "The Best (and Worst) of 08: The GamePro Awards". GamePro. Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved August 18, 2011.

gamesindustry.biz (Global: 1,133^rd place; English: 707^th place)

Martin, Matt (November 4, 2008). "Fallout 3 outsells all previous titles in the series combined". Gameindustry.biz. Retrieved May 26, 2024.

gamespot.com (Global: 115^th place; English: 92^nd place)

VanOrd, Kevin (October 28, 2008). "Fallout 3 Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on February 19, 2012. Retrieved November 11, 2009.
Thorsen, Tor (May 7, 2007). "Fallout 3 360-bound?". GameSpot. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
Sinclair, Brendan (November 10, 2008). "Fallout 3 ships 4.7 million in first week". GameSpot. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
Anon. (n.d.). "Best PC Game". GameSpot. Archived from the original on February 22, 2009. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Watts, Steve (April 10, 2024). "Best Fallout Games, Ranked". GameSpot. Archived from the original on May 5, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.

gamespy.com (Global: 1,101^st place; English: 694^th place)

goty.gamespy.com

Anon. (n.d.). "GameSpy's Game of the Year". GameSpy. Archived from the original on February 22, 2012. Retrieved December 27, 2009.
Anon. (n.d.). "Xbox 360 Top 10". GameSpy. p. 11. Archived from the original on April 14, 2009. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
Anon. (n.d.). "PC Awards Recap". GameSpy. Archived from the original on February 7, 2012. Retrieved August 18, 2011.

xbox360.gamespy.com

Nguyen, Thierry (July 1, 2007). "Previews: Fallout 3". GameSpy. pp. 1–4. Retrieved May 15, 2024.

au.xbox360.gamespy.com

Tuttle, Will (October 27, 2008). "Fallout 3 Review". GameSpy. Archived from the original on April 1, 2012. Retrieved October 28, 2008.

pc.gamespy.com

Rausch, Allen (June 5, 2007). "Fallout 3 Trailer Released". GameSpy. Archived from the original on January 5, 2012. Retrieved July 11, 2007.

uk.xbox360.gamespy.com

"Fallout 3". GameSpy. October 27, 2008. Archived from the original on January 5, 2012. Retrieved September 4, 2011.

gamesradar.com (Global: 378^th place; English: 265^th place)

Kelly, Andy (October 28, 2008). "Fallout 3 review". GamesRadar+. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
Wood, Austin (October 24, 2022). "Bethesda blew up the White House in Fallout 3 because it didn't have time to finish it". GamesRadar+. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
Anon. (December 19, 2008). "GamesRadar's Officially Annual Platinum Chalice Awards 2008". GamesRadar+. p. 6. Archived from the original on September 17, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2009.
Wald, Heather (July 22, 2021). "The best Fallout games, ranked from worst to best". GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on August 8, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
McGee, Maxwell (July 15, 2015). "I've never played Fallout, where's the best place to start?". GamesRadar+. Retrieved May 28, 2024.

giantbomb.com (Global: 3,185^th place; English: 2,451^st place)

Gerstmann, Jeff (November 27, 2008). "Fallout 3 Review". Giant Bomb. Archived from the original on February 8, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2009.

gq-magazine.co.uk (Global: 2,241^st place; English: 1,342^nd place)

Leedham, Robert; White, Sam (May 10, 2023). "The 100 greatest video games of all time, ranked by experts". GQ. Retrieved June 3, 2024.

hardcoregaming101.net (Global: 2,881^st place; English: 1,536^th place)

Miszczyk, Maciej (November 8, 2016). "Fallout 3". Hardcore Gaming 101. Retrieved May 31, 2024.

ign.com (Global: 48^th place; English: 38^th place)

ign.com

Brudvig, Erik (October 27, 2008). "Fallout 3 Review". IGN. Archived from the original on January 17, 2012. Retrieved June 23, 2009.
Burnes, Andrew (October 14, 2004). "Interplay In Trouble; Assets Sold & Optioned". IGN. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
D., Spence (November 8, 2008). "Inon Zur Talks Fallout 3". IGN. Archived from the original on October 31, 2016. Retrieved December 4, 2016.
Adams, David (July 12, 2004). "Bethesda Grabs Fallout 3". IGN. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
McLaughlin, Rus; Kaiser, Rowan (July 21, 2010). "IGN Presents the History of Fallout". IGN. Archived from the original on July 19, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
Goldstein, Hilary (April 18, 2007). "Fallout 3 Surfaces". IGN. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
Brudvig, Erik; Moriarty, Colin (October 5, 2009). "Fallout 3: Operation: Anchorage Review". IGN. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
Brudvig, Erik (May 19, 2009). "Aliens Invade Fallout 3". IGN. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
Anon. (n.d.). "Top 100 Games of a Generation". IGN. Archived from the original on July 20, 2014. Retrieved January 14, 2025.

bestof.ign.com

Anon. (n.d.). "Overall Game of the Year". IGN. Archived from the original on February 2, 2009. Retrieved June 19, 2024.

uk.bestof.ign.com

Anon. "Xbox 360 Game of the Year". IGN. Archived from the original on January 6, 2012. Retrieved August 18, 2011.

interactive.org (Global: 3,809^th place; English: 2,049^th place)

Anon. (n.d.). "Fallout 3". Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Archived from the original on August 12, 2020. Retrieved April 8, 2020.

kotaku.com (Global: 460^th place; English: 318^th place)

Good, Owen (November 9, 2008). "All the Songs of Fallout 3". Kotaku. Archived from the original on December 28, 2011. Retrieved August 14, 2011.
Good, Owen (May 23, 2009). "Bethesda: Whoa, Uh, We Said Nothing About Bill Clinton". Kotaku. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
Fahey, Mike (July 11, 2008). "A Post-Apocalytic Film Festival From Fallout 3". Kotaku. Archived from the original on September 24, 2019. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
Plunkett, Luke (July 10, 2008). "Here's Why Fallout 3 Was 'Banned' In Australia". Kotaku. Archived from the original on January 23, 2019. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
Good, Owen (October 25, 2008). "Is This Why Fallout 3 Won't Be Released in India?". Kotaku. Archived from the original on November 22, 2019. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
Totilo, Stephen (August 17, 2009). "Howard: Five Was Enough For Fallout 3 DLC". Kotaku. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
Fahey, Mike (October 29, 2008). "Fallout 3 Review: Wasting Away Again In Radiationville". Kotaku. Archived from the original on January 1, 2012. Retrieved August 14, 2011.
Winkie, Luke (September 29, 2015). "The Relentless Champions Of Classic Fallout". Kotaku. Archived from the original on December 13, 2015. Retrieved December 20, 2015.
Fahey, Mike (October 30, 2009). "Fallout 3 Wins The Golden Joysticks". Kotaku. Archived from the original on September 15, 2011. Retrieved November 11, 2009.
Burford, G. B. (August 21, 2015). "Fallout 3 Isn't Really An RPG". Kotaku. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
Burford, G. B. (July 31, 2015). "Three Things That Make Fallout 3 Special". Kotaku. Retrieved May 31, 2024.

metacritic.com (Global: 51^st place; English: 44^th place)

"PC Critic Reviews". Metacritic. n.d. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
"PlayStation 3 Critic Reviews". Metacritic. n.d. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
"Xbox 360 Critic Reviews". Metacritic. n.d. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
"Best Games". Metacritic. Retrieved June 20, 2024.

next-gen.biz (Global: 6,904^th place; English: 4,539^th place)

"100 Best Games to Play Today". Edge Online. September 3, 2009. Archived from the original on March 25, 2012. Retrieved May 9, 2009.

npr.org (Global: 114^th place; English: 75^th place)

McDonald, Glenn (January 21, 2009). "'Fallout 3': The Art Of The Game". NPR. Retrieved June 3, 2024.

obsidian.net (Global: low place; English: low place)

forums.obsidian.net

"Fallout Fan Question". obsidian.net. February 19, 2010. Archived from the original on October 31, 2016. Retrieved December 4, 2016.

oxmonline.com (Global: low place; English: 7,328^th place)

Curthoys, Paul (October 28, 2008). "Fallout 3". Official Xbox Magazine US. pp. 1–4. Archived from the original on January 26, 2009. Retrieved October 28, 2008.

pcgamer.com (Global: 406^th place; English: 284^th place)

Fenlon, Wes (April 14, 2024). "If you're excited to dive back into Fallout after the TV show, maybe hold off on Fallout 3 for now". PC Gamer. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
"Fallout 1 and 2 dev on storytelling and Fallout 3 vs New Vegas". PCGamer. September 5, 2012. Archived from the original on February 21, 2015. Retrieved December 4, 2012.
Sullivan, Lucas (April 14, 2012). "A tour through the Smithsonian's The Art of Video Games exhibit". PC Gamer. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
Kelly, Andy (November 23, 2015). "Fallout 3: does the old wasteland still hold up?". PC Gamer. Retrieved June 2, 2024.

pcgamesn.com (Global: 1,845^th place; English: 1,151^st place)

Kelly, Paul (April 24, 2024). "The best Fallout games ranked". PCGamesN. Archived from the original on May 7, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
Peel, Jeremy (October 3, 2017). "How Fallout 3's Washington, D.C. reinvented the dungeon". PCGamesN. Retrieved June 2, 2024.

polygon.com (Global: 215^th place; English: 150^th place)

Kollar, Philip (November 10, 2015). "Fallout 4 could be a bigger hit than Skyrim". Polygon. Archived from the original on November 13, 2015. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
Anon. (November 30, 2017). "The 500 best games of all time: 200-101". Polygon. Retrieved June 3, 2024.

pushsquare.com (Global: 2,531^st place; English: 1,504^th place)

Ramsey, Robert (June 5, 2015). "Retrospective: Returning to the Wastelands of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas". Push Square. Retrieved May 24, 2024.

rockpapershotgun.com (Global: 1,189^th place; English: 738^th place)

Gillen, Kieron (February 1, 2008). "Against RPG Decadence: Vince D. Weller Interview". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
Gillen, Kieron (January 8, 2008). "Games for 2008: Fallout 3". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 20, 2015.
Chan, Khee Hoon (October 29, 2018). "Fallout 3 is ten years old, let's remember its best stories and quests". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved June 3, 2024.

rpgfan.com (Global: 3,141^st place; English: 1,746^th place)

Roddison, Mark (April 17, 2024). "Fallout 3". RPGFan. Retrieved June 2, 2024.

screenrant.com (Global: 160^th place; English: 112^th place)

Moore, Ewan (May 7, 2026). "Fallout 3 Officially Returns This August, Mark Your Calendars". ScreenRant. Retrieved May 10, 2026.

shacknews.com (Global: 1,969^th place; English: 1,198^th place)

Breckon, Nick (August 31, 2008). "Fallout 3 Interview: Bethesda Addresses DLC, World Design, and 'Oblivion with Guns' Comments". Shacknews. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
Ellison, Blake (September 9, 2008). "Fallout 3 Censorship Goes Global". Shacknews. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
Breckon, Nick (October 27, 2008). "Fallout 3 Review: An Old PC Game at Heart". Shacknews. Archived from the original on March 2, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2009.

techradar.com (Global: 1,513^th place; English: 964^th place)

Horti, Samuel (November 29, 2018). "Vaulting ambition: Fallout 3 and the making of an RPG classic". TechRadar. Retrieved May 7, 2024.

telegraph.co.uk (Global: 40^th place; English: 27^th place)

Hoggins, Tom (July 7, 2015). "Fallout 4 interview: Bethesda's Todd Howard on building the apocalypse". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on October 17, 2015. Retrieved May 29, 2024.

thegamer.com (Global: 1,573^rd place; English: 924^th place)

King, Jade (April 22, 2024). "It's Okay To Enjoy Fallout 3 More Than New Vegas". TheGamer. Retrieved May 31, 2024.

ugo.com (Global: 4,129^th place; English: 2,775^th place)

Plante, Chris (December 18, 2008). "UGO's Game of the Year Awards 2008". UGO Networks. Archived from the original on May 11, 2010. Retrieved August 18, 2011.

usgamer.net (Global: 2,795^th place; English: 1,761^st place)

Williams, Mike (June 3, 2015). "Vault-111 Opens in Boston: Fallout 4 is Coming to PC, PS4, and Xbox One". US Gamer. Archived from the original on September 5, 2017. Retrieved December 21, 2015.

vg247.com (Global: 1,238^th place; English: 898^th place)

Bailey, Kat (December 31, 2020). "The Making of Fallout: New Vegas: How Obsidian's Underrated Sequel Became a Beloved Classic". VG247. Archived from the original on April 14, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
Bailey, Kat (November 24, 2017). "The Last Days of Black Isle Studios". VG247. Archived from the original on April 21, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
Nunneley-Jackson, Stephany (February 16, 2016). "Fallout 3 ban lift in Germany leads to speculation of possible HD re-release". VG247. Retrieved May 26, 2024.

washingtonpost.com (Global: 35^th place; English: 24^th place)

Studholme, Billy (January 31, 2023). "'Fallout 4' has aged beautifully. You should play it again". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 28, 2024.

web.archive.org (Global: 1^st place; English: 1^st place)

Tuttle, Will (October 27, 2008). "Fallout 3 Review". GameSpy. Archived from the original on April 1, 2012. Retrieved October 28, 2008.
Brudvig, Erik (October 27, 2008). "Fallout 3 Review". IGN. Archived from the original on January 17, 2012. Retrieved June 23, 2009.
Reed, Kristan (October 28, 2008). "Fallout 3". Eurogamer. pp. 1–2. Archived from the original on February 9, 2012. Retrieved October 28, 2008.
VanOrd, Kevin (October 28, 2008). "Fallout 3 Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on February 19, 2012. Retrieved November 11, 2009.
Bailey, Kat (December 31, 2020). "The Making of Fallout: New Vegas: How Obsidian's Underrated Sequel Became a Beloved Classic". VG247. Archived from the original on April 14, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
Bailey, Kat (November 24, 2017). "The Last Days of Black Isle Studios". VG247. Archived from the original on April 21, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
Hoggins, Tom (July 7, 2015). "Fallout 4 interview: Bethesda's Todd Howard on building the apocalypse". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on October 17, 2015. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
D., Spence (November 8, 2008). "Inon Zur Talks Fallout 3". IGN. Archived from the original on October 31, 2016. Retrieved December 4, 2016.
Good, Owen (November 9, 2008). "All the Songs of Fallout 3". Kotaku. Archived from the original on December 28, 2011. Retrieved August 14, 2011.
Wiltshire, Alex (May 20, 2009). "Interview: Lev Chapelsky". Edge. Archived from the original on May 29, 2009. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
McLaughlin, Rus; Kaiser, Rowan (July 21, 2010). "IGN Presents the History of Fallout". IGN. Archived from the original on July 19, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
Rausch, Allen (June 5, 2007). "Fallout 3 Trailer Released". GameSpy. Archived from the original on January 5, 2012. Retrieved July 11, 2007.
Fahey, Mike (July 11, 2008). "A Post-Apocalytic Film Festival From Fallout 3". Kotaku. Archived from the original on September 24, 2019. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
Ault, Susanne (August 18, 2008). "Retailers look to boost game biz". Video Business. Archived from the original on December 16, 2024. Retrieved June 16, 2025 – via Gale Research.
Kollar, Philip (November 10, 2015). "Fallout 4 could be a bigger hit than Skyrim". Polygon. Archived from the original on November 13, 2015. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
Plunkett, Luke (July 10, 2008). "Here's Why Fallout 3 Was 'Banned' In Australia". Kotaku. Archived from the original on January 23, 2019. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
Keiser, Joe (September 9, 2008). "Censors Force Fallout 3 Changes". Edge. Archived from the original on June 29, 2012. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
Good, Owen (October 25, 2008). "Is This Why Fallout 3 Won't Be Released in India?". Kotaku. Archived from the original on November 22, 2019. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
Anon. (November 28, 2008). "Fallout 3 Review". Edge. Archived from the original on August 3, 2012. Retrieved July 31, 2009.
Bertz, Matt (September 22, 2009). "Fallout 3 Review". Game Informer. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
Curthoys, Paul (October 28, 2008). "Fallout 3". Official Xbox Magazine US. pp. 1–4. Archived from the original on January 26, 2009. Retrieved October 28, 2008.
Linn, Demian (October 27, 2008). "Fallout 3 Review". 1UP.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2012. Retrieved October 28, 2008.
Fahey, Mike (October 29, 2008). "Fallout 3 Review: Wasting Away Again In Radiationville". Kotaku. Archived from the original on January 1, 2012. Retrieved August 14, 2011.
"Fallout 1 and 2 dev on storytelling and Fallout 3 vs New Vegas". PCGamer. September 5, 2012. Archived from the original on February 21, 2015. Retrieved December 4, 2012.
"Fallout Fan Question". obsidian.net. February 19, 2010. Archived from the original on October 31, 2016. Retrieved December 4, 2016.
"Fallout 3". GameSpy. October 27, 2008. Archived from the original on January 5, 2012. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
"100 Best Games to Play Today". Edge Online. September 3, 2009. Archived from the original on March 25, 2012. Retrieved May 9, 2009.
Breckon, Nick (October 27, 2008). "Fallout 3 Review: An Old PC Game at Heart". Shacknews. Archived from the original on March 2, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2009.
Buckland, Jeff (October 29, 2008). "Fallout 3 Review". AtomicGamer. Archived from the original on January 6, 2010. Retrieved November 11, 2009.
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