The biggest issue in my view is the preservation of the story integrity no matter what game or company that made it. Because let's face it, two rival companies a doing different games of the same story that are in the same universe, country, and with the upcoming FO3:NV, neighbor states.

So what the powers-that-be are going to do about this? Frankly, as long as the story integrity is not affected I do not really care.

Little details that don't match for the betterment of the game are OK. But there better not be a "Harold Paradox". What I mean is, from the forum FAQ, FOO is supposed to be in a rebuilding phase, a phase with some kind of real prosperity. That said, it is safe to assume that FOO will take place after FO1, FO2 and FOT, so at least 160 to 190 years after the bombs fell. It could also be well after that period, perhaps 250 years. If the game is around 190 to 210 years after the bombs fell, Harold is supposed to be on the est coast encased in a tree. He better not be roaming around freely, with the tree on his head, like nothing happened.

The bottom line is, I hope gamesas will take into consideration all the added story from FO3 and FO3:NV and adjust there storyline so that it all match's up nicely.

Thank you. "War. War never changes."
- Ron Perlman

I agree. I don't want to see any of the story ignored or disregarded.

In terms of stuff from Fallout 3 and such, it depends on what usage rights exist. I'm sure this is something we will eventually hear more about.