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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.

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.

149 Comments

  • f00dking

    Posted Sep 24, 2008 10:26 am GMT

    Oblivion is just simply amazazing

  • NukeU

    Posted Sep 28, 2007 6:57 pm GMT

    THE best RPG ever. By far.

  • mesony

    Posted Jan 23, 2007 2:14 pm GMT

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

  • Phantsy16

    Posted Apr 18, 2006 4:02 am GMT

    This might outbeat the sims.

  • BlackCanopus

    Posted Apr 18, 2006 3:28 am GMT

    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...

  • irR4tiOn4L

    Posted Apr 17, 2006 6:19 am GMT

    actually im not finding it fun anymore

  • Syferonik

    Posted Apr 16, 2006 10:35 pm GMT

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

  • Guapsrocks

    Posted Apr 16, 2006 6:36 pm GMT

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

  • MazRX7TT

    Posted Apr 16, 2006 4:18 pm GMT

    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.

  • electro234

    Posted Apr 16, 2006 3:35 pm GMT

    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....

  • diesil

    Posted Apr 16, 2006 9:04 am GMT

    game of the century

  • amycasey2

    Posted Apr 15, 2006 10:03 pm GMT

    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!!

  • hadi_f

    Posted Apr 15, 2006 10:03 pm GMT

    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. ;-)

  • yorevman

    Posted Apr 15, 2006 1:10 pm GMT

    This is the best RPG game I ever saw!

  • stanislavski86

    Posted Apr 15, 2006 7:50 am GMT

    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.

  • selbie

    Posted Apr 14, 2006 9:36 pm GMT

    Proud owner of Oblivion.

  • 00Rambol00

    Posted Apr 14, 2006 10:25 am GMT

    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

  • MASTERCHIEFUSMA

    Posted Apr 13, 2006 5:27 pm GMT

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

  • xxscammersxx

    Posted Apr 13, 2006 11:48 am GMT

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

  • xspinne

    Posted Apr 13, 2006 9:33 am GMT

    Is not perfect, but is the better for now

  • bboyart

    Posted Apr 13, 2006 6:01 am GMT

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

  • mitchy2003

    Posted Apr 13, 2006 5:27 am GMT

    Oblivion deserves to be number 1 because it is absolutely superb

  • erasmusr

    Posted Apr 13, 2006 2:43 am GMT

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

  • AngelB1ack

    Posted Apr 12, 2006 1:58 pm GMT

    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.

  • RhythmMan

    Posted Apr 12, 2006 1:35 pm GMT

    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!

  • mishima69

    Posted Apr 12, 2006 8:25 am GMT

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

  • RustyBolt

    Posted Apr 11, 2006 10:37 pm GMT

    A decent RPG for xbox360 at last. LOL

    But I bought the PC version.

  • EliteMercenary

    Posted Apr 11, 2006 8:09 pm GMT

    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.

  • Reaper_of_Soulz

    Posted Apr 11, 2006 7:25 pm GMT

    oblivion owns my soul

  • seanbiggy

    Posted Apr 11, 2006 6:45 pm GMT

    best game ever

  • Binpo

    Posted Apr 11, 2006 3:19 pm GMT

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

  • MMORE2001

    Posted Apr 11, 2006 3:03 pm GMT

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

  • F1sTDaCuffS

    Posted Apr 11, 2006 1:07 pm GMT

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

  • reece590

    Posted Apr 11, 2006 12:48 pm GMT

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

  • R1k0_88

    Posted Apr 11, 2006 10:58 am GMT

    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!

  • Fallout_red

    Posted Apr 11, 2006 9:20 am GMT

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

  • belimedvedxd

    Posted Apr 11, 2006 8:39 am GMT

    excelent game for playing if you love rpg.

  • PazUSA

    Posted Apr 11, 2006 7:22 am GMT

    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.

  • YukoAsho

    Posted Apr 11, 2006 6:16 am GMT

    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!

  • Drachman

    Posted Apr 11, 2006 5:22 am GMT

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

  • chrisdojo

    Posted Apr 11, 2006 4:51 am GMT

    epic sales for an epic game.

  • Carpe_Noctum

    Posted Apr 11, 2006 3:32 am GMT

    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.

  • soulknight63133

    Posted Apr 11, 2006 3:23 am GMT

    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

  • soulknight63133

    Posted Apr 11, 2006 3:02 am GMT

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

  • AdityaN

    Posted Apr 11, 2006 2:58 am GMT

    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!

  • ele975

    Posted Apr 11, 2006 1:56 am GMT

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

  • fynne

    Posted Apr 11, 2006 12:56 am GMT

    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.

  • punisher86

    Posted Apr 10, 2006 11:19 pm GMT

    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

  • Jazic

    Posted Apr 10, 2006 10:56 pm GMT

    Gratz, very much diserved and earned.

  • Sonicgod

    Posted Apr 10, 2006 10:44 pm GMT

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

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