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Oblivion enjoying epic sales

Bethesda boasts of its next-generation role-playing game's record-breaking sales--1.7 million copies shipped to date.
By Tor Thorsen, GameSpot
Posted Apr 10, 2006 10:18 am PT

Last year, one of the most anticipated fourth-quarter releases was The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Besides the fact that it was the sequel to the popular and award-winning Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, it was also the sole role-playing game on the Xbox 360 launch roster--and a fixture for most PC gamers' holiday shopping lists. However, many of those lists were shredded--and Christmas vacation plans dashed--when 2K Games announced that Oblivion would be delayed until the spring.

As the swelling population of Tamriel, the game's fictional realm, shows, the lag in Oblivion's release hasn't dampened enthusiasm for the critically acclaimed game, which is currently the top-rated 360 and PC title on both Metacritic.com and GameRankings.com. Today, its developer, Bethesda Softworks, announced that it has shipped more than 1.7 million copies of Oblivion since its release on March 20. Citing figures from industry trade group NPD Funworld, Bethesda boasted that Oblivion has been the fastest-selling 360 game to date. On the PC side, it accounted for 13 percent of all Windows games sold during its first week of release.

For more on Oblivion, read GameSpot's full review of the game.

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NukeU

THE best RPG ever. By far.

Posted Sep 28, 2007 6:57 pm PT
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mesony

I LOVE YOU OBLIIVION WHENS THE NEXT ONE I SPENT OVER 90 HOURS PLAYING YOU

Posted Jan 23, 2007 2:14 pm PT
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Phantsy16

This might outbeat the sims.

Posted Apr 18, 2006 4:02 am PT
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BlackCanopus

Wow! Now a game that can -IT CAN- save PC RPGs, and hopefully, makes us hopefull. It is time for other companies to learn from Bethesda Softworks and start making quality RPGs for the PC. I just can't wait to get my hands on the expansion...
And one more word: If Fallout 3, NeverWinter Nights 2, HellGate: London and Dragon Age will be half-as good as Oblivion, WE WILL SEE THE RENEISANCE OF PC RPG. I can't wait for that...

Posted Apr 18, 2006 3:28 am PT
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irR4tiOn4L

actually im not finding it fun anymore

Posted Apr 17, 2006 6:19 am PT
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Syferonik

i just have been captured my soul by Umbra this game is awesom let say 9.7 on 10

Posted Apr 16, 2006 10:35 pm PT
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Guapsrocks

This is just a great game!! I have enjoyed every moment playing it.

Posted Apr 16, 2006 6:36 pm PT
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MazRX7TT

The intro of this game with a home theater set up is so sweet. Felt just like a movie. The opening score put a smile on my face and almost gave me chills.

Posted Apr 16, 2006 4:18 pm PT
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electro234

I wouldn't say it's game of the century or game of the year, we still got the rest of the PS3 and 360 games comin out this year. Great game though....

Posted Apr 16, 2006 3:35 pm PT
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diesil

game of the century

Posted Apr 16, 2006 9:04 am PT
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amycasey2

This game, from a console lover’s view, is absolutely one of the best games of the year. I know it’s still early, but just play and you will see!!

Posted Apr 15, 2006 10:03 pm PT
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hadi_f

I'm pretty sure Oblivion Will be the game of the year, at least for PC and XBOX 360. If there is any better game, then it is already doom day!

Considering the ratio of problems to content, it is easy to say that this game is flawless. Yes perfect.

Can't wait for the next installment. Now I am dreaming. ;-)

Posted Apr 15, 2006 10:03 pm PT
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yorevman

This is the best RPG game I ever saw!

Posted Apr 15, 2006 1:10 pm PT
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stanislavski86

I love the game eventhough its bugs and sometimes dodgy AI. Yet, I would really say this deserves to be the game of the year or at least to get some awards. Well done Bethesda, unlike some other popular companies you deserve the money you earn.

Posted Apr 15, 2006 7:50 am PT
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selbie

Proud owner of Oblivion.

Posted Apr 14, 2006 9:36 pm PT
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00Rambol00

Ain't got this game yet.... cos i know that i'll always be on it crap loads.... so am w8in to get it for summer

Posted Apr 14, 2006 10:25 am PT
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MASTERCHIEFUSMA

Great Game! Hands Down best RPG In a long time!

Posted Apr 13, 2006 5:27 pm PT
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xxscammersxx

i wish i had a good pc...or 360

Posted Apr 13, 2006 11:48 am PT
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xspinne

Is not perfect, but is the better for now

Posted Apr 13, 2006 9:33 am PT
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bboyart

Game developers which put that much effort in making of there games deserve to pick the fruits of their labor. Go Bethesda!!!

Posted Apr 13, 2006 6:01 am PT
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mitchy2003

Oblivion deserves to be number 1 because it is absolutely superb

Posted Apr 13, 2006 5:27 am PT
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erasmusr

Badly optimized. Poor sword fighting. Ugly people and other creatures.

Posted Apr 13, 2006 2:43 am PT
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AngelB1ack

I have never played an elder scrolls game until Oblivion...I am enjoying it greatly!

I think this game will go down in history and will only grow in interest with expansions, mods etc....

I am hooked on Oblivion.

Posted Apr 12, 2006 1:58 pm PT
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RhythmMan

There are few companies tha I am actually excited to support with my hard earned money. Bethesda is one of them, and I hope they can use this financial success to create more great games in the future...incredible job guys!

Posted Apr 12, 2006 1:35 pm PT
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mishima69

If games won Oscars, the rest would not even turn up to the ceremony

Posted Apr 12, 2006 8:25 am PT
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RustyBolt

A decent RPG for xbox360 at last. LOL

But I bought the PC version.

Posted Apr 11, 2006 10:37 pm PT
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EliteMercenary

And it DESERVES to sell a million more. Bethesda is one of the few groups of developers who design games so very painstakingly. It deserves warrant and reward.

Posted Apr 11, 2006 8:09 pm PT
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Reaper_of_Soulz

oblivion owns my soul

Posted Apr 11, 2006 7:25 pm PT
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seanbiggy

best game ever

Posted Apr 11, 2006 6:45 pm PT
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Binpo

wait.. is the online play free? and like a mmo?

Posted Apr 11, 2006 3:19 pm PT
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MMORE2001

I love this game.This is a nice boost for Bethesda,now i cant wait for fallout 3 .

Posted Apr 11, 2006 3:03 pm PT
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F1sTDaCuffS

my friend just got that new samsung DLP omg the colors are nuts

Posted Apr 11, 2006 1:07 pm PT
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reece590

Im 1 in 1.7 million, I wounder what Oblivion sold more for the 360 or for the PC? Oblivion is a great game....

Posted Apr 11, 2006 12:48 pm PT
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R1k0_88

oblivion shouldn't be a X360 Exclusive.. PC gamers want top-of-the-bill quality gaming too.. btw microsoft sucks.. windows is the most unstable system to date, but it's about the only OS on which you can game.. i guess. Game On!

Posted Apr 11, 2006 10:58 am PT
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Fallout_red

It must become GOTY. Oblivion RULEZ (Ishaa...)

Posted Apr 11, 2006 9:20 am PT
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belimedvedxd

excelent game for playing if you love rpg.

Posted Apr 11, 2006 8:39 am PT
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PazUSA

Note to Bill Gates....you should have bought Bethesda not Lionhead! Oblivion is the greatest game I've ever played - it's truly a masterpiece and should be a 360 exclusive - it is to Xbox 360 what FF is to PS.

Posted Apr 11, 2006 7:22 am PT
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YukoAsho

I would agree with Soul Knight. Bethesda Softworks and UbiSoft (GRAW) can teach this industry a thing or three about the makings of a fantastic next-generation video game. I'm definately stoked to see this game getting such fantastic sales. For a western RPG not tied to a franchise, this is a humongus accomplishement. Long live Bethesda!

Posted Apr 11, 2006 6:16 am PT
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Drachman

I can't stop playing this.....it's my anti-drug...wait if it's addicting it IS a drug! Yay!

Posted Apr 11, 2006 5:22 am PT
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chrisdojo

epic sales for an epic game.

Posted Apr 11, 2006 4:51 am PT
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Carpe_Noctum

I really didn't care for Morrowind but Oblivion is flat-out killer. Glad it's doing well as everyone should enjoy a game that's as good as Oblivion.

Posted Apr 11, 2006 3:32 am PT
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soulknight63133

Bethesda and Ubi need have a class with all the other developers in "How to make True next-gen games". EA definately needs to sitting at the VERY front of the classroom....lol

Posted Apr 11, 2006 3:23 am PT
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soulknight63133

Great! Hey guyz and gals, any chance we can get Bethesda to make ALL the X360 games?!...lol

Posted Apr 11, 2006 3:02 am PT
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AdityaN

though stuck with playing on a crappy 5900 ultra, which means i get to see none of the fancy graphics (the game is only marginally better looking than morrowind in my comp), oblivion is one thing for sure...highly addicting. Thr redesigned quest system is especially good, with clear cut golas and map markers that make it so so much better than morrowind's. And despite the levelling up strangeness (why does everyone roam around in high level stuff, kostly higher than u, its improbable that a poor guy or bandit has on him daedric stuff...), morrowind' level of challenge is great, and the new battle system, especially with the bow and arrow stuff (thief 3, anyone?) combined with sneak...is a great option!

Posted Apr 11, 2006 2:58 am PT
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ele975

This game deserves to be one of the greatest RPG games ever made

Posted Apr 11, 2006 1:56 am PT
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fynne

Awesome to hear a publisher actually making money on a game....especially a critically acclaimed game. I have it myself and it's worth every cent.

Posted Apr 11, 2006 12:56 am PT
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punisher86

I wouldn't expect less from an awesome game like this too bad i don't have a 360 and my comp doesn't meet the minimum system requierments

Posted Apr 10, 2006 11:19 pm PT
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Jazic

Gratz, very much diserved and earned.

Posted Apr 10, 2006 10:56 pm PT
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Sonicgod

It's not worth the price they are asking $69. I might consider the PC version at $49.

Posted Apr 10, 2006 10:44 pm PT
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AuxorNemesis

Downloading Oblivion now in D2D. I just cant wait to play this masterpiece.

Posted Apr 10, 2006 10:14 pm PT
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