Fallout 3 "Operation Anchorage" Now on Xbox Live and PC

In one of the most anticipated pieces of downloadable content (DLC) ever created, Bethesda has released "Operation Anchorage" for Fallout 3 exclusively to the Xbox Live Marketplace (360 and PC); the multi-hour add-on comes at a bargain price of 800 MS points or $10. Stay tuned to PlanetXbox360.com later this week for a full "To Buy or Not Buy" review of the "Operation Anchorage" DLC, if you can't wait til then to find out if it's worth the price of admission go ahead and logon to Xbox Live right now, it's available for download.

Fallout 3: Operation Anchorage takes place in the post-apocalyptic setting of Alaska, which, in the game's lore prior to the nuclear armageddon, had been invaded and occupied by communist China. In a Gamespy interview with Jeff Gardiner, DLC producer for Bethsoft, it was revealed that the expansion should take between 4 and 6 hours to complete and will consist of a mostly linear story, however will allow for free exploration by players similar to the original campaign.

[hoplo]

omg omg omg, yes! new content for my game of '08.

[UltimaEnder]

It was my game of 2008 as well, only gripe was unable to continue story after completion and not enough environment variance; both which are fixed with this DLC......amazing stuff Bethesda!

[Valkyrie83]

Took less than 10 minutes to download, go grab it now while it's not busy...

[barom]

Ahh man, I want this. GTA IV DLC I can live without but this I want. Tell me if it's any good folks.

[js_mac]

Man, look at the disagrees you guys are getting. This site is the pits.

[JustinSaneV2]

@js_mac:

It's probably someone from the Sony Defense Force as the PS3 isn't receiving the DLC. They should really open up a new sister site called "News 4 Fanboys".

[Pika-pie]

Where do I download this? I go to the download section of the game launch screen.. All I see is videos ?!?!

[tatotiburon]

sorry droids

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

To be honest with you, if somebody wants the DLC bad enough, they'll just buy it for the PC.

That's what I'm doing.

Don't be a deuchebag about it though. I'm not shoving Killzone 2 in your face.

[xlx-russ_92]

no problem xbot.

[tatotiburon]

..and you kids believes that any standard PC can run this game, lmao

Oh i have a PS3, i'm going to buy this game and play it on my dual core laptop with only 256mb of video and 1.5GB ram...yeah right good luck with that, try to play this game in the maximum settings

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

Most computers/laptops can play it on at least medium, dude.

Mine's a dual-core, 2.5 GB's RAM, nVidia 8800 GT (overclocked), and XP 32-bit.

I'm running it on full.

That PC cost me a total of 700 dollars...

[Valkyrie83]

YAY, it is finally here, going to download now.....be back later with impressions, thanks!!!!!

[Valkyrie83]

it does suck that its not coming to the PS3, really lame for the fans who only own it on that system.....everyone should get to experience this amazing DLC

[gambare]

no prob, got it on PC for free

[shawnsl65]

it hit the torrents already? that was fast.

[Bob Dole]

Bob Dole wants to play this.

[labwarrior]

Can't wait, i did not expect it so soon

[ASSASSYN 36o]

2 more dlc in the coming months.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

Yes! Downloading right now! For anyone who isn't by there 360 hit this link to queue it up for the next time you turn on your 360.

http://marketplace.xbox.com...

[Marquis_de_Sade]

Why the disagrees? He hasn't stated anything you can disagree with, just jealous fanboys. I only have a PS3 so I'm envious of you 360 owners, but resorting to disagreeing with fact is ridiculous.

[Marquis_de_Sade]

Honestly, people on this site need to grow up a bit. There's far too much infantile squabbling over consoles, extremely sad.

[RebornSpy]

Yet they don't actually post their reason for disagreeing.... Very mature...

[Fat Bastard]

I'm just disagreeing cause he's a bot. That's reason enough for me and apparently for everyone else as well

[Marquis_de_Sade]

Fat Bastard, rate the comment, not the user.

[ASSASSYN 36o]

Downloading right now! Thx Bethesda and MS for this wonderful content!

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

How are we supposed to take you seriously?

[ASSASSYN 36o]

I can honesly say I could care less what you take seriously. You perception about me doesn't affect my social, economic, or private standing in life in any way. I am still going to wake up tommorrow and still going to play my games a happy man. Have fun turbo.

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

You seem like an intelligent human being.

Why would you act like such a tool in your first comment and then come back with a half-decent reprise? I just don't believe you'd actually say those things in a normal conversation. That would be socially awkward for all parties involved.

[FantasyStar]

Ahhh take a chill-pill Leon.

[Vecta]

People on this site are so easy to wind up...

[bababrooks]

people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones!

[Maxned]

Wow Leon whats your problem? Is it because this isnt on ps3?

[evrfighter]

Wow Leon, rage much?

[The Dude]

Hey Leon sorry to hear gamestop let you go because all those people you talked into the ps3 version complained they bought the wrong version. Relax man trade in your ps3 version for the 360 version and you got this awesome content.

[dustgavin]

Why would he want to trade in his Ps3? Lets see......awesome exclusives on a system with amazing graphics, or a DLC machine with maxed out visuals in it's 4th year. Tough choice....

[The Dude]

@dustgavin

I said the ps3 version not the console. But since you want to talk maxed out consoles the ps3 has been maxed out since launch day not delivering the promises that sony made then and now. The ps3 is three now and its only claim to fame is 3rd place and being king of console shovelware this gen.

[dustgavin]

1. I did misread your first comment and I apologize for that.

2. Maxed out? Sure. At the very least, the Ps3 currently has visuals equal to the 360. Considering that the Xbox has been out a full year before Ps3, that is pretty sad. As for shovelware on the Ps3, sure! I would love for you to tell me all the games on Ps3 that are shovelware.

You are nowhere near as laid back as your character implies in the movie.

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

What are you guys talking about?

Did that sound like I had hostility? I really didn't mean it to. I was just confused. He said something so fanboyish and ignorant...it was hard to believe a human being would actually say it. Why are you guys mad at me for that?

I'm not angry about the PS3 not getting it. I have the PC version too, people. Look at my other comments!

If anything, you guys are making me out to be a fanboy...which I'm not. I defend all good games.

[Gantrfaxx]

Too bad i won't be playing it.

[Chris_GTR1]

i dunno if i should get this. i guess ill just wait till tommorow when the reviews come in lol if its worth the 10$

[Halochampian]

Cool.

Downloading now. Will play tomorrow.

3:11 is too late for me right now.

[PureGamer]

if i buy the pal version of the DLC for my NTSC game will it work?

[Droid Control]

Yay!

Been waiting for this EXCLUSIVE DLC for months!

2 more EXCLUSIVE packs to come!

Glad i brought Fallout and GTA for my 360 and not my ps3.

PS3=000DLC...

[Horny Melon]

operation anchorage was suppose to be the "Tranquility Lane" mission in Fallout 3. Tranquility lane for what it is , is filled with nothing special and a rather simple story line. It would seem that the mission that would send you into a virtual world to find your father would be more epic than taking pointless orders from a little girl.

[edhe]

Um, no.

tranquility lane was about communicating with Braun [or what was left of his work] so that your dad can learn if the GECK can do what's required.

Nothing to do with the Chinese invasion.

[Horny Melon]

you out of the hologram is by turning on the Chinese Invasion Scenario.

[marichuu]

1000/1100 Achievement points doesn't look too good on my list ;(
I'll dfntly be getting this as soon as I get home. I just hope that the new "world" isn't too massive ;<

[mariusmal]

nice. gonna get this for the pc :D

[Canvas Of Flesh]

I played the game...I beat the game. I'm done with it and not spending any more money on something that doesn't affect the story. Stupid DLC.

[Evil Gamer]

Wow..I didn't know it was coming this soon..I beat the original storyline...still trying to get all of the side missions completed..game is ridiculously huge..can't wait for the new content...LIFE IS GOOD!! Lol..at Planet Xbox asking people to really care about their 'to buy or not to buy' review of the DLC..like anything is keeping us from purchasing this

[miasma]

If they will release this on a disc to buy like they did with Oblivion's expansions? I am not on XBox Live, and unfortunately this would be the first DLC that I am interested in. Loved Fallout 3.

[marichuu]

You can still download without gold membership... but I'm guessing it's internet connection you're missing for your xbox? :>

[miasma]

I never hooked up my Xbox to the internet, never interested in doing so.

[marichuu]

You should. Most games have been patched even shortly after release.

[demolitionX]

" one of the most anticipated pieces of downloadable content (DLC) ever created"!!! That made me laugh! that shows the difference between ps3 and x360, Games vs DLCs!!! enjoy your DLCs bots! hahahahaha

[Mr402]

Is this a extra mission that is seperate from the complete game? Or is this integrated into storyline so that when I do a play through I can access this during normal gameplay? I left the game because my save files became corrupted and so I decided to wait to play it again after the first dlc came out. Just wondering.

[montavious]

You receive a radio signal. Once you listen to the signal it will add a marker on your map where to go. This can be accessed at any experience level.

[air1]

that's probably why the dlc isnt on the ps3, you sony fanatics are all way's with that who cares attitude, i got this coming soon.

[Pootie Tang]

Eurogamer reviewed the DLC content and gives it a 5/10

http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

I'll prob wait to hear a few more opinions first, but was really looking forward to this

[Deadly Cyclone]

I don't trust any review score Eurogamer puts out, no matter what it is for. Its like opposite day over there everyday.

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

Fallout 3 fans wont be dissapointed, Playstation fans are :)

[poeo]

nice gloating.

EDIT: read the Eurogamer 5/10 review.. doesnt seem like we ps3 owners missed much. just a couple hours of shooting lol.

[dustgavin]

Most 360 fans have low expectations so a 5/10 is stellar for them!

[Deadly Cyclone]

@Dust Why come in here and just start flaming the 360? It is not necessary at all.

[Magic_The_Celt]

Ummm

No thanks, i wont be getting this

it got 5/10 from Eurogamer LMFAO

[Rampant]

Fallout 3 was my runner up GOTY of '08 and the ability to continue playing after the game ends is worth the 800 points alone to me =)

[XPC HARDonE]

research the consoles and pick the one that makes sense to you. As a 360 owner i know that MS has deep pockets deep enough to buy exclusivity on things like dlc. I also know that I will never play Killzone 2, Uncharted, and MGS4 (though I still have hope)
dont waste your time talking which console is better based on dlc.
dont waste your time talking about the financial state of any console and/or the company that makes them. No matter what stat, sales figure, or any other piece of info you give to prove your point it does not matter. Sony could shut down the PS3 tomorrow and it would not matter to the hardcore fanboy, they will instead say that sony is biased against the ps3. Same holds true for my fellow 360 owners. In fact the most interesting thing I see is that constructive and interesting conversations about the games these machines play has taken a backseat to fascism and blind religious devotion to console identity. I've decided to stop talking fanboy bullsh-t, and will from now speakout against fanboys no matter what console. For the sole reason they are taking all the fun out of visiting gamin websites.

Here is an idea:

let fanboys in the the comments section know they are not welcome. No matter what console you own lets have a united front here and drown out fanyboyism where ever we find it. We do this by appealing to the better natures of our co-commentators, support the positive and drown out the negative. I realize silencing speech is wrong and impracticable so just channel that fanboy energy we all have into letting fanboys know they are not welcome where rational people come to discuss our beloved gaming.

Peace

i hope sony comes out of the recession without too much damage and I hope the PS3 is sucessful, Killzone 2 looks amazing.
i hope MS comes out of this too, I love gaming on my 360. Cant wait for Alan Wake and Resident Evil 5.
If anyone would like to be schooled on the battlefield my gamertag is
XPC HARDonE.

Lets get back to whats good about gaming, we sound like religious and political nuts.

Gamers unite, lets regain our rational voice, and drown out Fanboys and thier mentality.

[DARK WITNESS]

who let this nut job out the bag ?

lol... ok , ok, just joking, good points though. it would be a dream come true, but hey anything can happen. just be a gamer !

[RebornSpy]

I'll be downloading soon...

[XDF]

http://www.destructoid.com/...

Here is another review. This one is pretty positive. For the price of a couple cups of Starbuck coffee, 4-6 extra hour of entertainment is worth it. If you have the x360 or PC version.

[jessupj]

It's a pity bethesda had to play favourites for no good reason at all. They're going the way of valve and rapidly losing sony fans respect. They might make great games but bethesda can go f*ck them selves

[Pleth]

Fayboy this fanboy that. SHUT UP! You drive me crazy! Each console is what it is. Deal with it! Is a Porche better than a Corvette? They are both great AND each have their own weaknesses. WHO CARES????

It is all about gaming and each holds its own. The PS3 does have Bluray and that is the new medium; just go in to Blockbuster and see how the wall is crawling. Gears rules. MGS4 rules. KZ2 will rule, XBK rules. SHUT UP AND GAME!

ARRRGGGGGGGG (grabs valium)

[wanderofys]

I enjoyed it (PC version, why would anyone buy anything first person on anything else???)

It seemed to concentrate on combat, which gave it a really different feel than the rest of the game. You never really starve for ammo or health, so it's just a quick, fun time. However, 4-6 hours is being awfully generous. You can beat it way faster than that.