I read your thread and tried everything and still doesn't work. I installed the game to my hard drive and the disc has no scratches or anything so idk what to do and I rented the game and I only got until tomorrow then I have to return i.t
there is no solution to corrupted saved game bug... just load a older savegame and do not do the bugged quest.
you are lucky, you have just rented it, I have bought the collector edition for 125 $ (89,90 €) And I cannot play it too.
before you return the game please correct the cover, change the title from FALLOUT NEW VEGAS to BUGGOUT NEW VEGAS. thanks.