The making of: Oblivion

Manager
Wednesday, January 25, 2006 | 2:24 PM
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PC Xbox 360

Bethesda finally released something new from their mastodontus title, The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion. Bethesda aren't really spoiling us with videos, and there's only around 10 secs of ingame material in this one. But you take what you get with Oblivion.

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The making of

Nixlax

Commented on 2006-01-25 14:40:53

Cool

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bishop76

Commented on 2006-01-25 14:41:16

can't wait for this game, hope it plays as good as morrowind

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Shinamano

Commented on 2006-01-25 14:43:20

Can't wait to try out an ES game...this one looks like it will welcome me into the series with open arms ;)

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Ferretwave333

Commented on 2006-01-25 15:04:42

I really wanna try out the new combat system. And of course, the graphics look awesome. this game looks like more of a fantasy life-simulator than a game. Amazing how far videogames have come.

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Optimusv2

Commented on 2006-01-25 15:12:56

http://pc.ign.com/articles/683/683157p1.html <-- new info on this game and a really long interview done fan interview #3.

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skyform

Commented on 2006-01-25 15:14:21

Here are some new scans of the game

*Links removed*

looks awesome !

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roxwell

Commented on 2006-01-25 15:27:02

Now we know why the delay happened! They don't want us to play it.
It's obvious that these people love their game, but you've got to let your baby go at some stage.

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Manager

Commented on 2006-01-25 15:33:16

skyform:
Sorry, no scans allowed.

Optimusv2:
We have something called "forums". Use it for that kind of stuff.

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Optimusv2

Commented on 2006-01-25 15:45:02

My fault :)

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GriftGFX

Commented on 2006-01-25 15:48:56

Thanks, I lub seeing behind the scenes stuff.

<3 Bethesda, take your time, but hurry up :)

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Ferretwave333

Commented on 2006-01-25 15:50:22

I want this game already. I just wish I had my 360, which still hasn't come in yet, even though I preoredered in August. Stupid shortage.

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Goat

Commented on 2006-01-25 15:52:42

SWEET!!

I am so hyped about this game it's not even funny. Huge Morrowind fan, I can't wait.

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Panzer83

Commented on 2006-01-25 16:40:48

This game will keep many of us busy for a while! I'm hoping this also has a lot of hidden achievements.

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Optimusv2

Commented on 2006-01-25 16:49:07

I think its more likely that people will grow and die of old age before getting all the achievements in this game :)

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FireWire

Commented on 2006-01-25 17:26:25

"Go back to the chess club" :D lmao

but anyway i'm not coming out of my house in 2006:

GRAW
OBLIVION
GEARS OF WAR
FIGHT NIGHT
SAINT'S ROW

and i can keep this up a looooooonnnnnggg time :D
damn i'm happy to be a 360 owner :D

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GriftGFX

Commented on 2006-01-25 17:38:23 In reply to Optimusv2

Posted by Optimusv2

I think its more likely that people will grow and die of old age before getting all the achievements in this game :)

I actually prefer it this way--I don't care much for the games that make it a cakewalk to get all of it's gamerpoints...I look at a lot of people on my friends list with 1000 points for playing Kong--it seems everyone who has played it and finished it earned 1000 points--what's the reward in that?

Seems a lot of people are making an effort to complete the acheievements for any given game they play--basically just another way of saying, "I achieved 100%".

I like a challenge--make some of them damn near impossible. "#1 in the leaderboards" is a great achievement, for example...sure, 99% of players may not get it--but it actually means something if you did.

This game doesn't even need achievements to get people to play it for loooong periods of time...I expect there will be quite a lot of content to explore.

Sure, you can beat the main quest in Morrowind in what, ~8 minutes? And yet...I put so many hours into that game..crazy.

Firewire: I just can't wait until March...Oblivion + GRAW = one happy gamer...they may be my only two 360 purchases for a while, but they should also both keep me occupied for quite some time. I hope I can get into GRAW the way I'd like to..I'm getting it regardless..Oblivion I know will suck probably hundreds of hours away from me.

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[quote=Optimusv2]I think its more likely that people will grow and die of old age before getting all the achievements in this game :)[/quote]

Seems a lot of people are making an effort to complete the acheievements for any given game they play--basically just another way of saying, "I achieved 100%".

I like a challenge--make some of them damn near impossible.  "#1 in the leaderboards" is a great achievement, for example...sure, 99% of players may not get it--but it actually means something if you did.

This game doesn't even need achievements to get people to play it for loooong periods of time...I expect there will be quite a lot of content to explore.

Sure, you can beat the main quest in Morrowind in what, ~8 minutes?  And yet...I put so many hours into that game..crazy.

Firewire: I just can't wait until March...Oblivion + GRAW = one happy gamer...they may be my only two 360 purchases for a while, but they should also both keep me occupied for quite some time.  I hope I can get into GRAW the way I'd like to..I'm getting it regardless..Oblivion I know will suck probably hundreds of hours away from me.

Optimusv2

Commented on 2006-01-25 18:00:22

Yea I like it to grift i was just making a joke considering how long I know this game will be you are going to have to be EXTREMELY hardcore to get all the achievements.

Which isn't necessarily a bad thing :)

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FireWire

Commented on 2006-01-25 18:04:08

Well i'm intending to get this and GRAW, i know i'm gonna be spending allot of hours in oblivion (i always like to play a rpg with different types of characters and see everything there is in the game world) and as far as GRAW goes i'm gonna be playing that with my clan and i can't wait to have some of the good ol' nights with it like i had with rainbow six on the xbox

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Nossy

Commented on 2006-01-25 18:05:11

I'm glad Bethesda and Redstorm delayed Oblivion and GRAW. Looks like the wait is paying off. GR and Elder Scroll are two very well know franchises should focus on the game and not on making the 360 launch, they made very good decisions. I'll be there when GRAW comes out. Not sure about Oblivion, I am not into 50+ hours RPGs...LOL.

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Optimusv2

Commented on 2006-01-25 18:16:41

Yep development teams are making alot of good decisions by waiting to release their games.

Its very good news when you constantly hear peter moore saying it doesn't matter how long bungie will have and be developing halo 3 for as long as they want even if it takes 2 years. So as the product they release is one they feel is the best it can be.

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PlumbDrumb

Commented on 2006-01-25 18:28:58

Yeah, Microsoft went ahead and took advantage of the holiday season, and that's done and over with.
No need to rush anymore titles.

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Drunkenshaolin

Commented on 2006-01-25 18:45:30

me wants....

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Ryan

Commented on 2006-01-25 19:25:50

"But you take what you get with Oblivion."

So very true. :(

Ryan
http://www.openxbox360.com

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school

Commented on 2006-01-25 22:19:43

this game is a rent for me, the making of the game looks cool.

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Terra

Commented on 2006-01-25 22:42:45 In reply to school

If you're ready for a 6-month rental... Go for it!

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