'Fallout 4' release date: game to launch by May 2016?

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Game studio Bethesda will be making its very first appearance at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo this June 14. Fans have speculated that the conference would showcase several of the company's new titles including "The Elder Scrolls 6," "Dishonored 2" and "Fallout 4." With all the excitement, new rumors have emerged claiming that "Fallout 4" is scheduled for a May 2016 release date. 

Bethesda has not stated any official announcements regarding "Fallout 4" or any future title for that matter, but they have marketed their E3 appearance as something the fans should look out for. Fans unable to attend the Los Angeles conference can see the Bethesda panel via Twitch.TV. 

Rumors of "Fallout 4" have littered the Internet since 2013 when Erik Todd Dellums, the voice actor for DJ Three-Dog from "Fallout 3," posted via Twitter that fans could expect to see more of the character very soon. This was followed by rumors of the game taking place in Boston, Massachusetts. 

Dellum's tweets scale back two years, just about the same time that "Fallout 4" would be in the early stages of development. IGN points out that the last "Fallout" title was released in 2010. Given that "The Elder Scrolls," "Wolfenstein" and "Dishonored" have seen recent releases, IGN speculates that the only title that could be in development at that point would be a new "Fallout" game. 

A previous post by Tech Times also hints that Bethesda is following a recognizable pattern with their announcements and game releases. The site hints that "Fallout 4" may be out just in time for a holiday release.