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Bethesda Softworks, developer of the Elder Scrolls series as well as the forthcoming post-apocalyptic RPG Fallout 3, will partner with Geek Monthly magazine and the American Cinematheque to sponsor 'A Post-Apocalyptic Film Festival Presented by Fallout 3'.

"We are very excited to sponsor this film festival with the American Cinematheque and Geek Monthly magazine as this event brings together fans of film and video games like never before," said Vlatko Andonov, president of Bethesda Softworks. "This is an exciting time for us and this film festival gives us a fun platform to give people further insight into Fallout 3."

"Co-sponsoring this film festival just made perfect sense for us here at GEEK Monthly magazine," said Michael Eisenberg, group publisher at Fusion Publishing. "The showing of post-apocalyptic films that have captivated movie goers' imaginations over the last 40 years and showcasing the definitive post-apocalyptic video game will make for a truly enjoyable festival for fans of the genre."

The festival takes place in Santa Monica, California's Aero Theater and begins at 7:00 p.m. on August 27. Tickets priced at $10 each will be available on Fandango.com beginning July 25.

As recent rumors have indicated, GamesIndustry.biz brings word that Bethesda Softworks' Fallout 3 will not be released in Australia. "An RC rating by the Office of Film and Literature Classification effectively means the game is banned from sale in the region," explains GamesIndustry.biz writer Matt Martin. "Many publishers have fallen foul of the strict classification system in Australia which does not grant games a rating above 15+, but allows movies to receive 18+ ratings."

Fallout 3 has been refused classification, effectively preventing it from being released in the region.

Depending on certain concessions Bethesda may or may not be willing to make, the title could see a future Australian release. Martin notes that D3P's Dark Sector was finally released in the land down under after the development team agreed to cut certain content from the title.