"File this under “sweeeeeet.” Mod tools for the PC version of Fallout 3 haven’t even been released yet and an enterprising fan has already created something for the entire community to enjoy. The newly released Fallout 3 HD Texture Pack is a hefty 400MB download which improves the look of many of the game’s already-excellent textures. The download is free - it is fan-made after all - and easy to set up. Simply copy the contents of the texture pack ZIP into your Fallout 3 and edit the INI fi..."

It is no surprise that when the name, Bethesda Softworks is mentioned that instantly the words, construction set, modding and platform envy come to mind. It is very well known knowledge that the company encourage gamers to modify the very game they are playing and even present gamers with their very own editing tool that comes with the game.

This time however, Beth Soft have taken a different method towards modding. Instead of releasing the editing tool with the game upon release like they...