Elder Scrolls IV missing Xbox 360 launch

Iria · Nov 1, 2005, 06:05 PM

Although the Xbox 360 goes on sale in just over three weeks, Microsoft still hasn't announced the final day-of launch game lineup for the console. However, gamers can now scratch one of the next-platform's most anticipated titles off their holiday shopping lists.

In a conference call with analysts today, Take-Two Interactive announced that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is being delayed until the second quarter of its next fiscal year, which runs from February to April 2006. While this is still technically within Microsoft's 14-week "launch window" for the Xbox 360, it means that the game will not be on sale when the console arrives in stores on November 22.

Paul Eibeler, Take-Two's President and CEO, said that quality assurance was the reason for the delay. "We are moving the launch of Elder Scrolls IV to our 2nd quarter, based on the Bethesda Softworks requiring additional development time to ensure the title meets gamers' high expectations for this popular franchise," he said. The date change will also affect the PC version of the game, which was slated to ship simultaneously.
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Vikingod · Nov 1, 2005, 06:20 PM

More power to them, at least they aren't going to release an unfinished game (which i spopular now) As long as it doesn't got the road of the STALKER, I don't care.

Iria · Nov 1, 2005, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Vikingod

More power to them, at least they aren't going to release an unfinished game (which i spopular now) As long as it doesn't got the road of the STALKER, I don't care.

Yes, I've grown weary of the "game x ships and is patched 2 times before boxes reach the stores" routine.

Pluvious · Nov 1, 2005, 07:29 PM

Good to hear.. last thing I want is a rushed buggy game. Get it done right and take your time guys. F M$ and their stupid deadline.. make a good game.

Nov 1, 2005, 06:05 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Elder Scrolls IV missing Xbox 360 launch Although the Xbox 360 goes on sale in just over three weeks, Microsoft still hasn't announced the final day-of launch game lineup for the console. However, gamers can now scratch one of the next-platform's most anticipated titles off their holiday shopping lists. In a conference call with analysts today, Take-Two Interactive announced that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is being delayed until the second quarter of its next fiscal year, which runs from February to April 2006. While this is still technically within Microsoft's 14-week "launch window" for the Xbox 360, it means that the game will not be on sale when the console arrives in stores on November 22. Paul Eibeler, Take-Two's President and CEO, said that quality assurance was the reason for the delay. "We are moving the launch of Elder Scrolls IV to our 2nd quarter, based on the Bethesda Softworks requiring additional development time to ensure the title meets gamers' high expectations for this popular franchise," he said. The date change will also affect the PC version of the game, which was slated to ship simultaneously. __________ Read More / Source: GameSpot

Nov 1, 2005, 07:29 PM	#4
Pluvious Elisha = hottie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: USA CA. SF Bay Area Posts: 1,318 Rep Power: 0	Good to hear.. last thing I want is a rushed buggy game. Get it done right and take your time guys. F M$ and their stupid deadline.. make a good game. __________________

Nov 1, 2005, 06:20 PM	#2
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	More power to them, at least they aren't going to release an unfinished game (which i spopular now) As long as it doesn't got the road of the STALKER, I don't care.