Oblivion flies in Japan

After Blue Dragon and Eternal Sonata, it seems another 360 RPG, Oblivion, is causing a bit of a stir in Japan.

Spike, who had secured the Japanese publishing rights to Bethesda's RPG epic, has announced that some 35,000 copies of Oblivion were sold when it went on sale yesterday – which considering how roundly unpopular the 360 is over there, isn't too shabby.

[Caxtus750]

and well deserved too! :D

[sticky doja]

I just hope they enjoy the game is much as I did.

[Phantom_Lee]

I have to agree...consider its Japan and on Xbox360...35,000 copies is not bad...but one question..sold or ship?

[cookiemonster]

1.) Selling to a retailer is considered sold, by the publishers perspective.

2.)It's hard to get retailers to stock the item unless there is demand for it. (Especially for the xbox360 in Japan). So it's pretty safe to assume that those numbers are pretty high for a 360 title in Japan.

3.)Most of these 360 games are selling through online retailers (i.e. Amazon.co.jp) which are more accurate estimates of shipped:sale ratios.

[Effects Guardian]

Oblivion is a fantastic game. I'm glad that they get to experience what we've been experiencing as well. I'm also glad that the Japanese audience embrace it as much as we do.

[cloud360]

The western rpg is not a fantastic game. western rpg like oblivion suck co*k. oh, masterchief sir are you listening to me.

Jaopanese rpgs like Final Fantasy X (best game i played in my life) is more like it. now that kick asss.

[Robotz Rule]

Oblivion is by far one of the greatest game ever!

My 360 version got busted:(

But then I got it again but this time for my PS3:)

Good to hear the 360 doing good.

[mikeslemonade]

Impressive sales, yes, but MS isn't making any money in Japan much less they aren't even making money anywhere else, so in Japan they're losing probably a lot more. They might as well pull out. The only way 360 will sell is if they get all the major RPGS exclusively which isn't happening.

[uxo22]

The story wasn't about Microsoft making any money. It's about oblivion, you guys never pass up an opportunity to flame MS.

[DG]

Honestly who cares if Sony or Microsoft make money give me the games. Do you fanboys have money invested in their stocks or some $#!T.

[Shaka2K6]

Poor japanese people they got stuck with the worst version of Oblivion, hope they release the PS3 version there im sure its gonna fly even more.

[i Shank u]

dont worry shaka, when there's a sony gayfanboy parade, im sure theyll call you to be leader

[progx]

So I guess getting all the extra content and shivering isles expansion is part of the "worst version". Get a f*ckin life tard. Go play in the ps3 news.

EDIT: Exactly elines. Playing as my khajit assassin is fun as f*ck, and getting achievements for it is even better.

[eLiNeS]

with the Xbox 360 version. There are many achievements to be had that help get the most out of the game. You gotta LOVE them achievements, you get your moneys worth!

http://www.xbox360achieveme...

[DaEnforcer]

That's probably because the Japanese who bought the 360 are hungry for RPG's, they wanna make some use of the console. Let's be honest here, 360 doesn't offer many games for the Japanese market and from western games Oblivion is the best of the crop.

[sticky doja]

The 360 has more RPG's than the PS3 currently does.

[Marceles]

They're still playing more DS, PSP, and PS2 RPGs than next gen ones. I think Oblivion was ranked #4 on Amazon Japan yesterday, and the Hot Shots golf PS3 bundle was close to the bottom of the top 50...I couldn't believe it lol, but good for Oblivion

[i Shank u]

While you were thinking how to make fun of 360, you forgot to see that all PS3 RPGS are ports of 360 RPGS, and you also missed that the 360 has more upcoming RPGS then PS3. misinformation sucks

[Double-Edged]

I have not even played oblivion.

I feel like I'm the last person to ever play it.

But now that Two-Worlds is comming out.....
Which one should I get????

[Dr Pepper]

Oblivion

Two Worlds is trying to copy Oblivion, the devs basically said so themselves. Oblivion is legendary.

[i Shank u]

Oblivion was amazing, i dont like most RPGS(like final fantasy and co.), Oblivion got me cracked out tho, definitely try it out. Two Worlds sounds really good, im not sure what else the Dev has made so can't say what their track record is, but it looks to have more options then oblivion and it you can play Two Worlds online

[Dr Pepper]

@ i Shank u

Unless I'm mistaken, I'm pretty sure this is the dev teams first game (for Two Worlds).

[gogators]

Two Worlds has the multiplayer going for it. I can't say anything bad about Two Worlds; but if you do buy Oblivion, go a head and kiss 250 hours of your life good bye.

[XENOCIDE]

I feel a little left out here. 'Bout the only RPG I've ever played (and I did enjoy it) was Fable.

[Tempo]

i've been telling my self over and over get that game now i've procrastinated the hell out of the year and more intense ones are on the way. Arrg i'm goin' broke both for time and money.

[StateofMind]

Why are they acting like Oblivion belongs to Microsoft? Is it not PC, PS3, and 360...where the 360 version is actually the worst of the three?

[Marceles]

only on the 360 and PC in japan

[StateofMind]

I see. That seems odd to me.

[WaggleLOL]

My god, someone needs to get some decent RPGs out in Japan quick if people are being forced to pick up copies of that turd of a game.

[Dr Pepper]

You can't be serious...

[DG]

I wouldnt call it a turd but I didnt like that game that much but then again its not my style.

[Ignorant Fanboy]

Yeah, thats another term for garbage.

[power of Green]

I was just going to post that when reading dudes post the 360 has more RPG's in all sub genre's.

[power of Green]

I'm thinking Mass Effect will do much better with its graphics, Epic story and customization than Oblivion. and Lost Odyessy will only help on the same level if not more with its graphics, Epic story etc. I'm thinking even Halo 3 will do well considering the Japanese are starting to be open minded with more complex western games. PGR4 anybody!. MS is going to take off.

[Dr Pepper]

While I see what your saying, Oblivion will always be one of those truly amazing games that many other games are compared to. It started the next-gen of gaming off in a huge way.

[HaKeRsCanRotINHEL]

recognize a great game when presented, good for them & Bethesda. :)

[DaEnforcer]

Why do you xbots always wanna turn it into a war? I did't say PS3 has more RPG's. It hasn't and if this game would be released on PS3 it would sell as good if not better. It's really strange that they didn't release it on PS3 in Japan, does MS play a part in it? It looks like, otherwise it doesn't make sense.

[Lightning Mr Bubbles]

35k for the 500k total XBOX 360 owners in Japan? Sounds a bit too high to me. Hot Shots golf already has like 300k pre orders for PS3.

One thing I don't get, this game is on PS3 now also. Why didn't they release the PS3 version in Japan already also? Sold more copies obviously. That's just stupid.

[Bnet343]

Japanese Xbox 360 players demanded it to be translated in Japanese when Oblivion first came out. Japanese PS3 owners never really cared about Oblivion. As for the guy saying Xbox 360 version is the worst, that's not 100% true. You can get Shivering Isles on Xbox 360, but not on PS3. PS3 version has it's advantages like sharper but not noticeable graphics, faster loading times, and the included quest of Knights of The Nine.

[power of Green]

I didn't know this was a PS3 thread leave it alone.

[Naruto]

PS3 versioon comes out in japan in september

[Eagle Eye]

Well its not bad just keep plugging at it.

[nomad117]

spent 90 hours of my life into it. It's better then great it's a fantastic game

[360Crusader]

Well I will admit it 360 isn't booming in Japan but it has its moments and it seems its convince too sell a thousand or 2 a week which is alot better then the old Xbox. But way da go MS getting them Japanese developers making us some pretty sweet games.

[XENOCIDE]

M$ n' Japan...just kinda reminds me of oil n' water. They've tried 'most every tactic in their books but can't seem to make any significant moves. It's good the game is selling well over there. Keeps their heads just above the water in the Japan market. But as for the article.."the 360 should have a few more strong performances to come." I don't think so, I don't consider this performance a "strong performance". Not when all it does is keep you floating out there, nothing more.

Don't get it twisted n' start poppin' off, 360 is my favorite current gen console on the market, I've had 3 (no, none of them RROD'd on me, n' one I had over a year) but sold each one n' with Halo 3 n' GTA4 'round the corner I've gotta get another. I just don't think the Xbox brand will ever penetrate Japan.

[i Shank u]

xbox wont penetrate japan; they like weird sh!t, like final fantasy pretty girl boy characters with huge sword cause they have penis-envy of west. LOL
seriously, sometimes i ask "What the hell do asians buy that is american?" and i think the answer is ipod, windows, and Koreans have a serious Starcraft addiction, and thats the end. Where else are American cars popular besides America?(I have a honda, my chevy broke down too damn much) come on USA lets get some quality going!

By the way, Palm Beach county owns your a$$. you could probably shoot me, but my body's so full of money the bullets would bouncE

[XENOCIDE]

the bullets would bounce. Seein' as how it's hard to aim sittin' 24" in the air inna 'Burban. Or when your doin' a 100 in a '84 Monte C SS. But you wouldn't know nothin' 'bout that, I mean, seein' as how you push...Hond-A's n' all..

But you said what I was tryin' to. Jap's just have very funny taste n' likes. But I guess they're sittin' over there talkin' 'bout us n' our likes or dislikes the exact same way.

[Tempo]

at this point in the game i don't think they'll ever see black in Japan. However, albeit small, they have garnered somewhat of a cult following over there that like western-styled games. Rap was also formed underground as well now it internationally recognized genre--will it be the same for Xbox?,thats a diffent story.

[Mandangoof]

"Oblivion flies in Japan"

Flies straight into the bargain bin right?

360 games have no chance over there.

[Bloodmask]

some well deserved praise. It truly is a great game for all consoles.

Times like this remind me of the petitions to get all three Shining Force 3 episodes released in America. As only the first one was ever released in the US. R.I.P.....Sega Saturn:{

[bootsielon]

When the PS3 version is better, especially when in japan installed base is better. Retards.

[GameHero]

Were all these sales exculsive to the 360? or was it released for the PS3 also at the same time? and these sales are a combination of both formats? Just a thought...anyone know?

[progx]

The only retards are people like you. How the f*ck is the ps3 version better? Oh...I know...because its on PS3 right? Your pathetic. The 360 version is superior because it has extra content and the shivering isles expansion. Thats what the Japanese wanna play, so thats what they're getting.

EDIT: I call em like I see em, you definitely ARE a retard. I've played the PS3 version, its the SAME damn game, get over it.

[bootsielon]

PS3 version has better graphics, shaders tailored specifically for the PS3. Furthermore, that content will be available on PS3 too, at least on the anniversary edition. That's the version they could have released on PS3 in japan, and it makes more sense to release it, since it would have made a bigger splash had it been released on PS3; makes more business sense since it has a bigger installed base. I don't doubt they'll release the PS3 anniversary edition later.

Thanks for calling me a retard though, when I didn't call you one, or anyone else on this thread. I'll be sure to give you negative feedback since you deserve it.

[bootsielon]

"I call em like I see em, you definitely ARE a retard. I've played the PS3 version, its the SAME damn game, get over it."

It is the same game; it just has better graphics. Why? Because they took a full year to develop it after the 360 version was out. Just read the PS3 reviews and developer interviews. No need to defend your purchase like a fanboy; or, as you said, a retard.

Just because I want to make you a happy fanboy, i'll give you fanboy cookies: "Most multiplatform titles look better on 360 than on PS3". There, eat it fanboy.

[dale1]

shipped abit like dirt 500000 shipped

[cloud360]

ok the 360 has more rpg than ps3, BUT if Final Fantasy XIII (13) is released alll the 50 rpgs on 360 will not compare when put up agiasnnt the main series possibly FINAL game.

face it 360 rpgs are nothing compared to FFXIII

[cloud360]

oblivion shipped somewhere near 450,000 or so i heard to japan... but selling that much (35,000) is a bit to high. i was expecting 3000 copies sold in japan.

http://uk.videogames.games....

[HeavyweightInTheGame]

Another victory for the masterpiece that is oblivion.