Oblivion Delayed.
October 31, 2005 - A financial update from publisher Take-Two today confirms what many gamers feared: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion will not reach Xbox 360 and PC gamers this year.
According to the announcement, which offers lowered guidance for fiscal 2005 and 2006, Oblivion has been moved from the company's first quarter, which ends in January, to its second quarter -- February through April 2006.
For Q1 2006, the company now expects to post $300 to $350 million in net sales -- numbers which reflect the delay of Bethesda's ambitious RPG sequel.
So far, neither Take-Two nor Bethesda have offered reasons for pushing back Oblivion, though given the game's scope, many expected the title may not reach stores in time for holiday shopping.
Originally posted by SnakeEyes
I've never played any of the Elder Scrolls games. Anyone care to give me a synopsis of the plot/what type of game it is?
RPG.
After the mysterious and untimely death of the Emperor, the throne of Tamriel lies empty. With the Empire ready to crumble, the gates of Oblivion open and demons march upon the land - laying waste to everything in their path. To turn the tide of darkness, you must find the lost heir to the throne and unravel the sinister plot that threatens to destroy all of Tamriel.
Its a massive world, you pick your race, appearance and so forth, and go off to play the story. Or explore things and do side quests. You can do whatever you want really.
Yep, you can join Guilds as well, you have your Warrior's Guild, Mage's Guild, Rogue Guild...(I havent played Morrowind for a while, I forgot what theyre called) and so on.
You can wear whatever you want, use whatever weapons you want, buy whatever spells you want, its total freedom.
You can play in 3rd person or 1st person as well.
Does anyone know, with the new combat system, whether spells count as well? Do you always cast a spell now, or does it depend on your skill?
Sweet Friggin News Everyone!
There is gonna be a Special Collector's Edition for both PC and Xbox 360!