The Fallout 3 reviews are in, but we're not done playing, talking, and thinking. Truth is, the majority of our staff is still caught in its grips. When you consider just how many games worth playing have been released in the past weeks, that says something about Fallout 3.

Notes from the Wasteland is a series of stories from our editors in which they touch on various topics that Fallout 3 has stoked in their minds. As you'll see, it's engaged us in many unexpected ways. Look to the index below for the individual stories, and leave a comment if you're so inclined!




Article Index

The Economy of Junk, by Miguel Lopez
When the effects of virtual pack-ratting start to bleed into reality.

Fallout 3 and the Spectrum of Success, by Gabe Graziani
Two games serve as yardsticks for the success of reviving beloved franchises; where does Fallout 3 fall?

Doing It All Wrong (And Loving It): An Outsider's View of Fallout 3, by Sterling McGarvey
Fallout 3 isn't just a game for RPG fans. Its appeal extends to gamers who'd never sweat the XP.

The Ethics of Wasteland Survival, by Gerald Villoria
In Fallout 3, players can choose to be good, evil, or somewhere in between. Gerald examines how these choices are presented and why players may act the way they do.

Fallout 3 and the Face of War, by Allen 'Delsyn' Rausch
If war is indeed Hell, Fallout 3 can take you on a guided tour.