Not the good type of sold out, like Carnigie Hall - but sold out like Metallica when they cut off their hair and made "Load".

I know, I know. . . everyone is throwing so much money at you to get a "pre-order bonus" exclusive to their chain - you just couldn't help yourself. But I am REALLY pissed off about this crap.

You see, I am your target demographic. I'm a young male age 20-30 who spends way too much time and money on videogames. I especially love your Elder Scrolls series in addition to the stellar new Fallout franchise. I've been playing games for over 27 years now, and your games since you started making them. I love the game so much, that I feel a little cheated when I dont get THE ENTIRE GOD DAMNED GAME when I spend my $50. Recently, I've noticed it's become a lame trend to have all this exclusive pre-order [censored]. Now, exactly how many times do you think I'm going to pre-order the same videogame? That's right, once. So how do I get all the preorder bonus content so that I actually have THE ENTIRE GOD DAMNED GAME? That's right, I can't. Congratulations, you've just discovered another reason people pirate software!

Do you know what would make this all better? Make the COLLECTOR'S EDITION of the game come with ALL of the assorted pre-order [censored]. Then the collectors of these fine digital works of art could get the complete package for an extra $10. Then I wouldn't be so pissed off about being squeezed for more money to get the complete game. You can keep your fake poker chips.

Again? You're really considering not getting some of the pre-order promos an incomplete game? C'mon.

Also, the Fallout franchise is not new. Your talk of piracy (which is against the forum rules, BTW) makes me think you're playing on the PC. The community created stuff will be 1,000 times better than the pre-order swag anyway. Relax.

Don't be so angry. My guess is that each of those items may be included in the game somewhere. If not, it's not the end of the world. At least not for me.

I understand where you're coming from, but don't look at this as a personal affront to your wishes. You can still thoroughly enjoy this game without a few pieces of content.

Choices and consequences mate. Spend a little more to get it all or save some and get the best you can. Either way you'll get the "complete" game, couple of armorsets don't mean squat in that context.

1. You're upset you don't get a special armor or weapon that may very well be useless after a few levels? You do realize the binoculars and the like are in the regular game, right? It's just the armor and weapons. And even those may just be unique versions of a similar armor or weapon.
2. How is a pirate going to get any of the pre-order bonuses?

Started gaming at age 3?

I hardly consider missing out on a Pre-Order bonus a major catastrophe.

Your opinion is invalid.

Please use the already open thread for discussion of the pre-order stuff.