Bethesda Softworks today announced that Fallout 3 has reached Gold status and will be available on store shelves and online in North America on October 28, in Europe and Australia on October 30, and in the UK on October 31. In Fallout 3, you will create any kind of character you want and explore the open wastes of post-apocalyptic Washington, D.C. Every minute will be a fight for survival as you encounter Super Mutants, Ghouls, Raiders, and other dangers of the Wasteland. Press 'read more' for details.