For those of you who aren’t as up-to-date as others, allow me to give you some history on the game before you dive into the trailer. 

Originally released in 1997, Fallout places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence. The game has been widely hailed as one of the outstanding role-playing games and video games of all time with its unique gameplay, style, and setting.

“We’re extremely excited about this opportunity and what it means both for Bethesda and for Fallout fans around the world,” said Vlatko Andonov, president of Bethesda Softworks. “Fallout is one the great RPG franchises. Millions of Fallout games have been sold worldwide, and fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of a Fallout 3 title. Bethesda’s proven expertise in this genre, building on our experience and the tremendous success we have enjoyed with our cutting-edge Elder Scrolls® series, will enable us to create the next chapter of Fallout that is worthy of the franchise.”

With the quote and history out of the way, let me just inform you all that Fallout 3 isn’t coming until Fall 2008.  Yes that same Fall 2008 that’s over a year away.  So why all the media and tease?  Who cares.  The game is looking amazing!  Watch the trailer.

Before you ask though let me point out a few things that Bethesda was kind enough to answer.  1) Yes, that’s done in-engine. 2) Yes, that’s The Ink Spots (singing “I Don’t Want to Set the World On Fire”) and 3) Yes, that’s Ron Perlman.