Let's be honest - the 360 has some very average games. Pretty, yes, but there's nothing, other than some of PGR's online bits, that really feels "next-gen". That may well change on March 24th when The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is released. Today's confirmation of the release date means the gorgeous free-flowing RPG is only a few weeks away. This will please more than just RPG die-hards. Microsoft must be chuffed/relieved and 360 owners generally have been crying out for something new since launch - Full Auto, clearly wasn't it - and Oblivion's graphics (the grass, the GRASS) will be appealing. And the delay - this was supposed to be a launch day title - will only increase anticipation.
I've got high hopes based on a brief play last year, with the combat a lot more interesting than its predecessor Morrowind. The thought of wandering around the stunning environments, bashing trolls and admiring the view makes me all tingly. Is that just me? And then there is the World of Warcraft effect. While obviously an offline game, Oblivion shares many of WoW's characteristics - exploration, questing, fantasy-chic - and could appeal to WoW players looking for an offline adventure. Anyone else excited by Oblivion?
