Man, everyone in here is too critical. Fallout 3 was a good game, was it everything that Fallout fans wanted? Only a fool would think that, especially on Beth's first crack at the thing, but it is enjoyable in the extreme and does follow the lore accurately which is why it was one of the best games of the year. New Vegas will be more in line with the lore due to Black Isle workers on it and it will probably be better.