The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion: Game of the Year Edition

On the heels of the amazing success of the original game, which has earned countless awards from publications around the world and won numerous Game of the Year and RPG of the Year awards, comes the enriched and expanded Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Game of the Year Edition. This new product will allow players who have never played the 2006 Game of the Year to experience Oblivion for the first time with additional content. Included with the original game is the official expansion, The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles, and the downloadable content, Knights of the Nine. In addition, gamers can continue their existing games of Oblivion and experience the new quests and areas offered by the expansion and downloadable content. ESRB rated RP for Rating Pending
Customer Review: Fantastic!
I can't believe how much depth and realism there is in this game! Stunning graphics, immersive game play, and huge replay factor make this a fantastic bargain. This game was far ahead of its time which accounts for the wonderful reviews it gets even now (2009). If you like exploring huge worlds with a wide variety of friends and foes this game is for you. If you like having the ability to play different play styles; i.e. hack and slash, stealth and strategy, in-depth professions, this game is for you. If you want the best bang for your buck, this game is for you. This is a must have for the PS3.
Customer Review: Not another bug!
This is a very beautiful game, but it's boring and full of bugs! The leveling system forces you to adjust your gameplay and really takes the enjoyment out of it. Also, there is a very serious bug that corrupts your save game data. It has cause me to restart my character 3 times already; that's 60 hours of gameplay down the drain. Apparently this bug has been in the series since Morrowind. If you are going to get this game, get it for the PC where there is hope for patches and mods.

Does your teen spend the majority of his free time indoors on the computer, only taking breaks for snacks and the bathroom? Does he ignore friends, family, even showers, while his grades plummet and belligerence soars? He might have a video game addiction.

When time spent playing video games reaches a point that it harms a child's or adult's family and social relationships, or disrupts school or work life, that person may be caught in a cycle of addiction. The Mothers Against Videogame Addiction and Violence say video game addiction is becoming this country's most increasingly worrisome epidemic, comparable even to drug and alcohol abuse. It isn't just affecting teenagers. In older addicts, compulsive gaming can jeopardize jobs or relationships.

Signs of Addiction

According to the Center for On-Line Addiction, warning signs for video game addiction include:

• Playing for increasing amounts of time
• Thinking about gaming during other activities
• Gaming to escape from real-life problems, anxiety, or depression
• Lying to friends and family to conceal gaming
• Feeling irritable when trying to cut down on gaming

Physical signs of addiction include:

• Carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Sleep disturbances
• Back, neck aches
• Headaches
• Dry eyes
• Failure to eat regularly or neglect personal hygiene

Addiction Dangers

As many as one in 30 computer game players have symptoms and withdrawal similar to those of gambling and drug addicts, psychologists say. Even the most casual teen gamers are affected by video games and suffer from low self esteem issues compared to their more athletic and social peers. The studies also revealed, younger gamers were more likely to become lifetime addicts and social outcasts.

Getting help

A support group called On-Line Gamers Anonymous is twelve-step, self-help organization and web site dedicated to helping those addicted to computer/ video/console/on-line games. They also welcome the gamer's friends and family.

You can call the OLGA Hot Line at 612-245-1115.

http://www.myaddiction.com/video-game-addiction.html

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