PC

Oblivion, Fallout Get Combined Release In March — But Not On PS3

For those whose first foray into Tamriel came this year with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, the series’ maker is now offering the preceding entry, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion combined with another outstanding role-playing game, Fallout 3. The combo is $US29.99 on Xbox 360, $US19.99 on PC.


February 9, 2012
PC

Middle Earth Is Being Recreated, Tower By Tower, In The Elder Scrolls

Ever since EA binned The White Council, I’ve been dying for an open-world RPG set in the world of The Lord of the Rings. I am also far from the only one, as a team of modders has been working on building themselves just that, using Bethesda’s Elder Scrolls games as a base.


News

You Can Hire These People To Write Term-Papers About Anything, Even Video Games

If you want, you can buy your university term papers. This has been true for as long as there have been academic institutions — some students just don’t want to deal with the agony and all-nighters required to pull together a massive paper. They’d rather be socializing than sitting in front of a computer, bleary-eyed, cranking out half-coherent paragraphs about a topic they barely understand.


November 26, 2011
News

“Fans Say ‘I Want Something New,’ But Clearly They Want The Same Thing With Less Suck.”

The lead designer behind The Elder Scrolls III and IV, the creator of Morrowind and Oblivion wants nothing to do with the latest entry in the storied franchise.


November 23, 2011
In Real Life

Like Rich Wine And Sharp Cheese, Some Games Just Go Well Together

I’ve noticed over the years that I enjoy playing games in pairs, coupling them like a fine wine and a dry, aged cheese. (Or a hoppy beer and a slice of spicy pizza, if you prefer.) I’ve got professional obligations now that I didn’t have in the past, but all the same, I find that I tend to experience my gaming two games at a time.


September 24, 2011
PC

Every Virtual Book In The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Is Now One Epic Leather-Bound Reality

Reddit user notadoctoreither shall henceforth be known as king of the Oblivion fans, having spent a month’s time and $US130 collecting the countless books scattered across the game’s cities and towns into one gorgeous tome, and you can too.


August 2, 2011
PC

Oblivion Is Made Better When Burger King Punches Men With A Fish

If you’ve ever wondered why PC gamers are so passionate about mods, or why people love/hate/love the Elder Scrolls series so much, watch this.


July 6, 2011
PC

And Just Like That, Oblivion Looks Amazing All Over Again

It’s aged a little now, but when Oblivion was first released, it was breath-taking. This new mod, Andoran, restores a lot of the game’s swagger.


June 29, 2011
In Real Life

Yes, Female Armour Is Somewhat Inadequate

While this clip was minted with fantasy clichés in general in mind, seeing as video games draw from them (and are as guilty of perpetuating them) as anything else, this is still highly relevant.


May 23, 2011
PC

Oblivion Is Getting A Limited Re-Release

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, one of the most expansive and successful role-playing games of all time, seems set for a limited re-release, as retail listings for a 5th anniversary edition appear online.