If there is one thing that is a constant in the world of video games, it’s the argument of console vs. PC.  In the past, the PC has usually won on terms of image quality and the sheer number of polygons that can be smoothly processed, but times are changing.  With the introduction of the Xbox 360, and the eventual release of the PS3, the lines are more blurred than ever.  So if visuals can no longer pick an easy winner, then certainly game availability is a deciding factor.  A good argument if there ever was one, and one that remains credible as progress marches forward.  However, what happens when a game is released for both platforms, at the same time?  Now, it comes down to not only visuals, but gameplay differences, hardware capabilities, and so forth.

A game that has recently been released to the salivating hordes of RPG fans, on both the PC and Xbox 360, is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.  Ars Technica has done a review of the game on both pieces of hardware, and while I don’t totally agree with the way the review was done (separate reviewers were used for each platform), it still provides some interesting insight into areas where one system is “better” than the other.  One platform did score higher than the other, and . . . well, you’ll just have to read the review to find out.

Regardless of the outcome, the game has great visuals and overall gameplay, and looks to be a hit for RPG fans everywhere, no matter what it’s played on.

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