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Fallout 3 remaster is reportedly still happening as Bethesda aims for Oblivion Remastered-level polish, but personally I think it should aim a little higher
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Dustin Bailey
2026-02-05
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fakePenguin
Feb 05, 11:01 PM
Terrible soundtrack. 🫡 whatever floats your boat
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unplugged_bob
Feb 05, 10:31 PM
unlikely I'd give it a 3/10. Really fun. cool as ice
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