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September 13th, 2007, 08:03 GMT · By Alexandru Stanescu

Fallout 3 and Oblivion Engine Available for Nintendo Wii

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Do you know why Oblivion and Fallout 3 are so popular? The reason is called "Gamebryo" and it's one of the best engines ever used in videogames, so good that it now surfaced in a Wii-based version. A gamer who's tried Xbox 360 and Wii titles should know that a port between these consoles would be a mess,
when it comes to graphics.

Also, many of us would love to play Oblivion on the Nintendo Wii, but I doubt that the little console can take the heat of such a title. The makers of Gamebryo have just announced a modified version of the engine that allows it to be used in Wii titles, bringing the top-notch graphics to the best-selling console. The first thing that comes to mind is an Oblivion port, or even a Fallout 3 title designed for Nintendo's blockbuster gaming device.

However, none of these titles were announced just yet, but if you ask me, I think that it's a matter of months till we see the games being revealed by their producers. Who wouldn't want his top-selling game to receive a port that brings it to the most acclaimed console of the year? Also, Oblivion's fanbase would surely consider taking the Wii title for a spin, in order to test the new control scheme and hoping for some extra content.

Personally, I'd be happy with a PSP Gamebryo or a similar engine, bringing some joy and semi-next-gen graphics to the portable console, especially now, that it's got a TV-out. Maybe we'll even be rewarded with a pleasant surprise, a "The Elder Scrolls V" title, surfacing as a Wii and PSP only game, spiting the other next-gen devices. Knowing that some people really care about the seemingly poorer consoles, when it comes to graphics, it generates a warm feeling inside for those lucky Wii owners.

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Comment #1 by: Lashan on 04 Jan 2009, 22:37 UTC reply to this comment

if they make elder scrolls V for PSP and Wii only, Bethesda better expect a developer-destroying backlash as soon as its announced.


Comment #2 by: Jacob Paget on 31 Jan 2009, 12:15 UTC reply to this comment

I think it should be on the Wii soon but the controls might be harder although
it would be much more fun and.. If you know when Fallout3 is coming out for Wii someone tell me Please ^_^

Comment #2.1 by: BOB SMITH on 07 Nov 2010, 14:58 GMT

I agree with the controls stuff but they also might make it more fun


Comment #3 by: kai on 15 Feb 2009, 13:14 UTC reply to this comment

I have played fallout 3 on the 360 and it was great, so i really hope they bring it out on the wii.


Comment #4 by: Jay on 22 Feb 2009, 00:23 UTC reply to this comment

I hope fallout 3 does come out on the wii because instead of shelling out $300+ on a 360, I could just spend $50-$60 on a wii version of Fallout 3.

Comment #4.1 by: Lochland on 01 Aug 2010, 06:57 GMT

just get fallout 3 on pc ive got it on a i5 processer and a cheapish ATI graphics card for free riped off a friend and it plays on the highest graphic settings (from automatic hardware detection).

but it is truthly a game worth paying $100 for and would be epic if it came out on wii and the tracking system was upgraded


Comment #5 by: Brian on 22 Apr 2009, 19:49 UTC reply to this comment

For the writer of this article how is it ever a pleasant surprise when consoles are left on the back burner. I would hope to see these titles find their way to the wii, however it is obvious the stronger systems were chosen. The wii would however add a great dynamic to the gameplay. I hope to see these and future titles using this game engine available for all the systems.


Comment #6 by: Steve on 26 Jun 2009, 11:12 UTC reply to this comment

I feel that this is a load of bs, the wii just can't technically handle the fallout 3 engine unless it is severely stripped down, in which case it wouldn't be the same engine!

And Oblivion for PSP with even semi-next gen graphics? Dream on.


Comment #7 by: ....... on 08 Jul 2009, 08:42 UTC reply to this comment

i just hope that fallout 3 comes out on Wii or PSP. I think the game are awesome. I just wish i was 17+.

Put it in small terms, Fallout 3 rocks the digital and the reality world.
By the way, my name is classified information...


Comment #8 by: BOB SMITH on 07 Nov 2010, 14:56 UTC reply to this comment

this is a horrible idea, xbox is better. Who thought of this! If you wants to play oblivion just do it on the xbox.


Comment #9 by: BOB SMITH on 07 Nov 2010, 15:01 UTC reply to this comment

is this even real

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