Elder Scrolls Oblivion Gold

Gamespot has word that Bethesda's upcoming release Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has gone gold. It is due out on the 20th. They also have a rundown on some gameplay. From the article: "In true Elder Scrolls fashion, you start Oblivion rotting in a jail cell. Don't worry--Oblivion plunges you into the action and story faster than any Elder Scrolls game to date. We'll get into some minor spoilers here, though many of the following facts have already been revealed publicly. Once again you'll play as a character burdened by destiny to save the world, this time from a demonic invasion from the hellish plane known as Oblivion. Before you know it, you'll go from the dungeon cell to exploring a dank underground, killing rats and assassins while also getting some welcome introductory exposition from Emperor Uriel Septim VII, voiced by Patrick Stewart himself." I know I don't normally mention gold releases, but I'm really looking forward to this one. You know a guy is committed when he buys new RAM for a game.

RAM = commitment?

[Bradee-oh!]

You know a guy is committed when he buys new RAM for a game.
 
Heh - I'm saving up and planning my entire next computer for when Spore comes out later this year. A few dozen dollars worth of RAM aint a commitment ;)

Re:RAM = commitment?

[Conspiracy_Of_Doves]

He's Will Fucking Wright. He can damn well stammer if he wants to, especially if he's demoing a game like that. With a game like that, he can bloody well talk like Bullwinkle for the whole hour if he wants.

Re:Just New Ram?

[ivan256]

I hate it when people talk about PC gaming like it's cheaper than console

Good for you.

you could also use a much cheaper PC

My video card cost less than a 360, and is faster than the 360's video. It's the only difference between my machine and a machine I would use for work. Again, not saying it's cheaper...Just smarter unless you play a lot of games and don't do much work. (Personally, I buy the consoles too)

that you don't have to upgrade every year

I hate when console gamers talk about how PC games have to upgrade all the damned time. If you buy smart you don't have to upgrade more than once every 3 years or so. Maybe you won't get the latest graphical features enabled in the latest games after a little while, but you don't get 'em on your non upgraded console either. Not only that, but how long did that original Xbox last you before it was obsolete?

but don't try to pretend they aren't a lot more money.

They're not a lot more money. They're more money, sure. But they're not a *lot* more money.

Re:Just New Ram?

[Anonymous Coward]

I agree with this. I have a computer that's plenty fast for everything I've wanted to do, however play oblivion with all the bells and whistles turned off it won't do. I could buy a 400 dollar graphics card... and a new motherboard to support it -which would lead to a whole host of new components, but I would rather make use of my 52" HDTV. I COULD hook my computer to my TV, but honestly I really don't feel like moving it from the office upstairs. Building one for those purposes would end up costing me much more than my xbox 360 to get comparable performance. My computer is where it belongs. My TV is where it belongs -connected to my xbox 360.

I have morrowind for both PC and xbox. And you know what? I had my fun with the pc... but I ended up getting a platinum hits xbox version because I wanted to lounge down on my couch, and play on my big screen. The construction set is neat, but I personally just screwed around with it for a while, and set it down. Of the vast multitude of mods put up by fan sites, only a few were worth anyone's time. However, I did appreciate those few mods, and look forward to getting quality mods off of xbox live.

Bethesda has said they will have two staff members on hand whose main function is to create mods for oblivion, which will also be downloadable via xbox live. So I feel pretty safe in assuming I can get my mod fix. It's been said some will be free, and some may cost, but I am okay with that. A few bucks isn't going to kill me for extras that I'd want.

Whenever I do end up getting a new PC I just may pick up that version of the game, and tinker around with the construction set. For now, my computer does the work I want it to, and I have no reason to upgrade.

Re:Just New Ram?

[infiniter]

That's frequently true, but in a lot of cases it is more economical to buy a PC to suit your serious needs as well as your recreational needs. For example, my classes require that I use programs like MatLab, Cadence/OrCad, and Maple. In order to use these programs, a powerful computer is a virtual must, as the processing times on slower processors are unbearable.

So, the coincidental benefit of having a powerful PC to play games on is definitely there.

Also, were I to want the same picture experience on a console as I get from my PC, it would cost me an arm and a leg - I play games at 1600x1200 on a 21" monitor that cost me $75. Achieving even a similar experience with a television would be stupendously expensive. Adjusting for viewing distance, I'd need a much bigger TV, not to mention all the assorted hardware to get the HD signal to it.

Plus, the mouse-keyboard combo can't be beat for many of the games I play - UT2K4, Far Cry, etc... the experience is simply not the same with a clunky analog stick.