Best of E3 2005 Awards

The results are in! Oblivion has snagged a number of “Best of E3” awards, including Best RPG from Gamespot, Best PC RPG from IGN, RPG Game of Show from GameSpy, and 10 Best of E3 from Xbox Evolved. Yay!

TES4: Oblivion

Yes, that's right, “Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion” is in production! This page is my small part in helping to spread the word. If you have an Oblivion site you'd like to see listed here, please send me a PM (you'll need a forum account) over at the Official Elder Scrolls forums. If you have a Morrowind site and would also like to spread the word, there's an excellent fan site kit available for download from the official Elder Scrolls site. And if you're desperate, feel free to take my lame animated button ^_^

Links

Oblivion Interviews

Game Chronicels interview with Todd Howard
Team Xbox interview with Gavin Carter
Telefragged interview with Todd Howard
Waiting for Oblivion interview with Gavin Carter and Ashley Cheng

Oblivion Previews

Action Trip
Boomtown
GameSpot
GameZone
IGN
RPGFan
RPG Vault
UGO

General Oblivion Sites

Official Elder Scrolls Oblivion Site
Official Screenshots – duh-rool!
Official Oblivion Trailer – absolutely awesome!
Official Oblivion Swag – Swag review here
Oblivion Portal
Oblivion Legacy
Oblivion Source
TES4 Total Oblivion
The Ends of Oblivion
Waiting for Oblivion

Oblivion Forums

Official Elder Scrolls Oblivion Forum
Waiting for Oblivion Board
Voblivion

Oblivion Plugins

The Library of Tes F’Ruum – yes, already!

Oblivion FAQ

(courtesy of the official fan site kit)

What’s the release date?

Holidays 2005.

How long has it been in development?

Since Mid 2002.

What does the name “Oblivion” mean?

Tamriel is the world of The Elder Scrolls and Oblivion is the equivalent of Hell in Tamriel.

Where does Oblivion take place?

In Cyrodiil, which is the capital province of Tamriel, as well as parts of Oblivion itself.

What does “future generation consoles” mean?

It refers to video game consoles that aren't yet available, or even announced.

What are the PC system requirements?

We don't know at this time, but it will certainly look the best on the latest hardware available when the game is released.

Can I be a beta tester?

When we reach the stage where we need external beta testers, we'll put out an announcement and information on how to apply. Until then, we don't keep names or lists, so you'll have to wait for the announcement.

Will Oblivion include multiplayer?

No, Oblivion is a single-player game only. Rather than split our focus between two different types of gameplay, we'd rather focus on one and make it the best single-player experience possible.

What perspective do I play the game in, first or third-person?

Both. The game is meant to be played first person. However, you can toggle the view with the press of a button/key. Both views are available throughout the entire game.

Will the TES Construction Set be included again?

Yes, the TES Construction Set will be included with the PC version. It will not be available on a console.

Does the story in Oblivion pick up where Morrowind ended?

No, each chapter of the Elder Scrolls series is a different story unto itself and isn't directly connected to any of the other storylines. All of it adds to the lore and history of The Elder Scrolls, but you don't have to play previous games to know what's going on in this one.

I have lots of ideas and questions, where do I send them?

We encourage you to register on our official forums and post your ideas and questions in the Oblivion section, where our fans and developers share and discuss ideas and answer questions about the game and what they'd like to see.

Are those real screenshots or are they renders?

All the screenshots are 100% authentic screenshots taken while playing the game.

Where can I get more information on the game?

Continually visit our website and look for many previews that are coming across all gaming publications. Information will slowly be revealed on the game until it is released.