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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion |OT|
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What's so great about the Collectors Edition?
You guys gonna give these publishers the excuse of charging us 70 bucks a game the generation following next-generation?
Just say no to drugs...err Collectors Editions.
Depends. If the soundtrack is dynamic and changes during whats going on, adding ambience to the game, then no custom soundtracks for me.
Rush, They Might Be Giants, Led Zeppelin, The Police,... probably won't fit very well anyhow.
You guys gonna give these publishers the excuse of charging us 70 bucks a game the generation following next-generation?
Just say no to drugs...err Collectors Editions.
Speevy said:
Depends. If the soundtrack is dynamic and changes during whats going on, adding ambience to the game, then no custom soundtracks for me.
Rush, They Might Be Giants, Led Zeppelin, The Police,... probably won't fit very well anyhow.
Robobandit
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Dr_Cogent said:
well, I want the CE for the pocket guide, making of dvd and the coin.. I shudder at the prospect of paying $60 for a PC game, but considering how much I'll get out of this one.. I think it might actually be worth it
$70 for the 360 one, however.. is too pricy.
Sexy box + Septim + Making of DVD + 112 (!) page Guide to Oblivion booklet = far from some bullshit hack of a CE. This is no BLACK Special Edition. Worth it, maybe not for some, but this is about the last game I'd choose to attack for being a "bullshit 10 dollar more copout" by greedy publishers.
SnakeXs said:
Cmon, the box doesn't cost them any more to make. It's just different.
The guide, small potatoes. Pennies on the dollar I am confident.
The coin? Pennies on the dollar or even less.
Making of DVD? Cheap as hell as well.
No way in hell does any of that stuff warrant 10 extra dollars. You guys are getting taken for a ride IMO.
Suikoguy
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Dr_Cogent said:
I'm with Dr_Cogent on this one, I buy Special Editions most of the time, but this sucks for an extra $10, throw in a cloth map and soundtrack I might consider it, as it stands.. no thanks
Meanwhile, i'm still looking for a website with free next day, Gamestop might run it so i'm keeping an eye out. If anybody knows any websites with a similar deal (I'll take 2nd day) post it or PM me.
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SteveMeister said:Not really, it was a pretty major production, done by thinkfilm. It's all about us getting ready for E3. It's not just one of the guys walking around with a video camera
Does Todd come out a lot on the DVD? That man is quite hilarious.
By the way, I got my issue of OXM today. The Unicorn looks AMAZING.
SteveMeister said:Not really, it was a pretty major production, done by thinkfilm. It's all about us getting ready for E3. It's not just one of the guys walking around with a video camera
Well, Steve, I still can't agree that it justifies 10 bucks extra. With that, I'm not going to argue the point any further.
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Dr_Cogent said:
Oh that's fine, I'm just sayin' that making the documentary wasn't a small thing
GhaleonEB said:
PM me if you want to discuss it between ourselves. I don't want to derail this thread into a CE vs. non CE debate.
Anyhow, I am still planning on getting this for my 360. I hope the framerate is better than what some people were letting on in some of the previews. Even if it's not, I will still get it most likely. I need a good time sucker on my 360. I'm in the Sahara Desert of gaming right now. It's a drought!
GotchaForce
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I think the LOTR soundtrack would do well for a custom soundtrack.
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Fallofmart said:Check my post above yours
I'm paying just over £40 thanks to some online code that gave me £10 off a spend of £49.99 at GAME's website. I couldn't say no to the collectors edition, not at that price.
Speevy said:
I have a ton of my favourite classical and orchestrated music ready for when the Oblivion game soundtrack starts to get repetative
Speaking of which, does anybody know how much music has been recorded for Oblivion?Willy Wanka
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Mejilan said:
Me too but as I said I'm prepared for the worst
Has there been any word on how limited of a print run the Collector's Edition will receive (360, specifically)? SteveMeister, do you know? Or better yet, can you say?
I guess I just want to know: Will I need to pre-order to ensure I get a copy, or will I be able to pick a copy up a week or two after release, when I could more readily afford it?
I guess I just want to know: Will I need to pre-order to ensure I get a copy, or will I be able to pick a copy up a week or two after release, when I could more readily afford it?
Scott said:Has there been any word on how limited of a print run the Collector's Edition will receive (360, specifically)? SteveMeister, do you know? Or better yet, can you say?
I guess I just want to know: Will I need to pre-order to ensure I get a copy, or will I be able to pick a copy up a week or two after release, when I could more readily afford it?
Has there ever been a limited or collectors edition of a game that was actually limited or collectable?
Dr_Cogent said:
What's wrong with supporting your most anticipated game of the year?
If Bethesda wanted to retail the regular version of the game for $100, I would still buy it.
Dr_Cogent said:
$10 is how much I typically spend for lunch. You can't seriously be putting that much value into $10.
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Only one I can think of is UT2004. There were about 20,000 copies or so and it virtually sold out everywhere day one. As for console games, though, I can't think of any.Yusaku said:
TerryLee81
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Is this 112 page guide some crappy booklet inside the dvd box or a "real" book?
Kabuki Waq
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A 112 pg book with art and backstory is no joke. If this was bundled in with some wacky jappy game like final fantasy no one here would be complaining about the price.
TemplaerDude
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What are you guys gonna use the 10 bucks on? Just buy the LE.
So we move away from the whole 10 dollar debate...What view will everyone be using? I mainly used the third person view. I've got no doubt there will be a lot of pre-played copies of this game at a bunch of different stores the first few days. I have a feeling a lot of people who buy this game on the 360 just won't get into it and send it right back to the store or pop it on ebay.
UltraMagnanimous
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I was going to get the regular edition, but now that I know the booklet is actually full of backstory and information about the world I'm a lot more interested than when I thought it was a strategy guide.
Pity it's an extra £10 here in the UK. (£10=$17!!)
Pity it's an extra £10 here in the UK. (£10=$17!!)
Project Midway
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Whats the EU release date?? I need new Xdude 360 games, I still have only CoD2 and PGR3. Well, this, GRAW and maybe Outfit are going to be mine.
Well, this, GRAW and maybe Outfit are going to be mine. 
eso76
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Project Midway said:Whats the EU release date?? I need new Xdude 360 games, I still have only CoD2 and PGR3.
The official press release states it will be available the same week (20-25 march) both in us and europe.
Now i'd like 2k games to clarify things about localization..
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Steve,
What is the map interface like in the game? Is it a fullscreen map that allows you to make notes on it?
What is the map interface like in the game? Is it a fullscreen map that allows you to make notes on it?
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VALIS said:
I got the collectors ed as well.
When I pick up GRAW next week I'm going to put money down on this. Was kinda leaning towards the regular edition but I think you guys may have sold me on the LE. What's another $10, right?
I feel kind of bad that I never finished Morrowind. Really loved the game and spent dozens of hours playing it. But I've had two kids since Morrowind came out and had to put it down for too long. Tried to pick it back up many months later but was just lost. Plus by then I had an even larger backlog of games to play.
Morrowind is my Rushmore.
That said, I'm really looking forward to Obilivion!
I feel kind of bad that I never finished Morrowind. Really loved the game and spent dozens of hours playing it. But I've had two kids since Morrowind came out and had to put it down for too long. Tried to pick it back up many months later but was just lost. Plus by then I had an even larger backlog of games to play.
Morrowind is my Rushmore.
That said, I'm really looking forward to Obilivion!
Pudding Tame
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SteveMeister, do you know if the 360 version is region coded? I'm living in Japan right now, and would love to pick this up at a import shop next time I'm in Tokyo.