Fallout 3 flying off shelves

[jakncoke]

ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Bethesda Softworks(R), a ZeniMax Media company, announced that its hit title, Fallout(R) 3 has enjoyed record sales at launch, reflecting the huge consumer demand for the game. Approximately 4.7 million units of Fallout 3 were shipped worldwide last week for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system, and Games for Windows(R) representing retail sales in excess of $300 million.

Released on October 28 in North America at midnight store openings in over 2,000 retail outlets nationwide jammed with fans eager to get the game, Fallout 3 quickly became one of the industry's top sellers around the world. For example, in the United Kingdom where it was not released until Friday, October 31 the rapid sales of Fallout 3 have led the game to be ranked number one among all video games, as well as being the number one game on each of its three platforms.

Hailed as one of the most anticipated games of 2008, Fallout 3 received a 10 out of 10 review score from Official Xbox Magazine, a result then repeated around the world with perfect scores by some of the industry's most influential and respected critics including: Gamespy, GamePro, UGO, the Associated Press, MSN, The Washington Post, Guardian, FHM, Scripps Howard, G4- TV, The Toronto Star, MSN, and Eurogamer. MSNBC's review offered the observation that it viewed "Fallout as a no-brainer for game of the year." The Daily Star in the UK echoed that conclusion, saying "You can hold all bets on game of the year -- I think we have a winner."

Bethesda Softworks Announces Successful Launch of Fallout 3

congrats, too bad I don't have the money atm or i'd be apart of the millions enjoying the game.

[Samus-Fan]

Bethesda really did out-do themselves on this game, it is way better then Oblivion so far from what I have experienced.
The Side-Quests are actually somewhat of a challange, which some might not like, but I was really happy, you don't fly by them like in Oblivion with your 100% cloak Bound Armour Glitch stuff.

[sunrise FoE]

can't wait untill i have money for it gonna buy gears 2 first then fallout. the game looks awsome i liked oblivion and people say fallout 3 is better than that:P gonna be aswome

[rukisuto]

I just won a giftcard to best buy, so I'll be joining the millions C:

[Trunks]

I didn't think it was going to be that great. It just looked kind of bland. I'm saving my money for Fable 2, Gears of War 2, Call of Duty WaW ( Which I already pre ordered ) and GH World Tour.

[Scott]

This article states it shipped 4.7 million, not sold to the public. The article also states that it "represents" $300 million. i wonder how many actually got sold at retail?

[jakncoke]

This article states it shipped 4.7 million, not sold to the public. The article also states that it "represents" $300 million. i wonder how many actually got sold at retail?

We'll know how many in USA soon, October NPD releases on November 13th IIRC