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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is a fantasy role-playing video game developed by Bethesda Softworks. It is the fourth in the Elder Scrolls video game series.

Fast Facts

1. Latest Version: 1.2.0416 (04-30-07)
2. Platforms: Xbox 360, PC, Playstation 3
3. Mode: 1st Person, 3rd Person Single Player
4. ESRB Rating: M
5. Expansion Packs: Knights Of The Nine, Shivering Isles
6. PC System Requirements:
   1. 512 MB RAM
   2. 2.0 Ghz Processor
   3. 128 MB Video Card
   4. 8x DVD-ROM Drive
   5. 4.6 GB Hard Drive Space

Oblivion is a continuation of the previous open-ended Elder Scrolls game. It focuses on a former prisoner drawn into Daedric Lord's plan to invade the mortal realm of Tamriel. While exploring the game world, the story line may be ignored, delayed or completely turned off.

Oblivion begins with Emperor Uriel Septim VII, who is fleeing a group of assassins. The Emperor releases a prisoner he believes he met in a dream. Eventually this prisoner is left to defend and protect the Emperor. The Emperor breaks a covenant, allowing for multiple doors to the Oblivion to open. Having multiple doors opened causes a Daedric invasion. In order to close the multiple doors, a person of the Septim bloodline must retake the throne and re-light the Dragonfires in the Imperial City.

One expansion pack has been released for the PC and Xbox 360 versions. The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles, was released on March 27, 2007. It included over 30 hours of additional game-play with new quests and monsters.