So, at least since I've entered OWB with my newly created character, when I opened my pipboy to get my k9000 and put it on my hotkey menu, and every time I hit the RB, the game just freezes. I also noticed that my radio had automatically switched on as I entered the big mt. This was noticed as I exited to the big mt for the first time.

Loading a save from two hours prior has eliminated the issue, but I'd hate to slowly make my way back to OWB only to have this issue ruin another save. Any tips or suggestions other than to save more frequently?

Seriously? I imagined maybe one other person might have this issue, but none? Is there even a monitor who might lend a clue? Anyone?