How to Get Ready for Fallout 3

Fallout 3 is one of the most anticipated titles in gaming. Ten years after Fallout 2 was released, Fallout 3 is finally making its way to consoles and PCs on October 7, 2008. Apart from ordering the game, there are a few things you can do to get in the mood and prepare for the arrival of one of the hottest role playing games of 2008.

Instructions

1. Play Fallout and Fallout 2. The most obvious thing you can do to further your appreciation of Fallout 3 is to replay its predecessors. They can be found at most used software stores or online for very little. They provide hours of entertainment, can be run on old computers and will cost you next to nothing. What've you got to lose?

2. Play Bioshock. Though Bioshock is not a part of the Fallout universe, it has a similar atmosphere and aesthetic that runs along the lines of the neo-1950's look. If there is a game that is close to Fallout 3 but doesn't have "fallout" in the title, Bioshock is it.

3. Break out the vinyl. The intro cinematics to the Fallout games have been characterized by music from the era the game emulates. If music helps you get in the mood for gaming, you might considering listening to some Louie Anderson or The Ink Spots. "I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire", by The Ink Spots is slated to be the intro song to Fallout 3. "A Kiss to Build a Dream On" is the classic Louie Anderson song played during the Fallout 2 intro.

4. Visit the official site. What better place is there to get development news and the latest buzz on Fallout 3 than the official site? Since the game is designed for a mature audience, you will need to input your birth date to gain admission.
   http://fallout.bethsoft.com/eng/home/home.php?fbid=V0ZDc

5. Visit a ghost town. Much of the Fallout series is built upon the idea of people barely hanging onto life. Many of the places you visit are veritable ghost towns that have been ruined by war and strife. Visiting a real ghost town is not only a rewarding historical and cultural experience, but can put you into the reality of a desolate world like nothing else. Many ghost towns have been made into state and national parks by the government. Visit www.nps.gov to find a national ghost town near you.