In Fallout 3, the loading screens show snippets of the general information that is found in the stats section under the general tab on the player characters Pip-Boy 3000, along with information regarding the various perks, creatures, factions, people and locations of the game. The backgrounds, like the game introduction sequence, are supposed to look like old projector slides. They show various articles and advertisements, most of which can be found as posters in the game, along with slides from the G.O.A.T. examination. A minimalistic clock face shows loading time with a simple, endless circle animation, as opposed to loading progress. It also displays helpful game hints.