The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is the next game in developer and publisher Bethsoft's esteemed series, which many consider the pinnacle of the open-ended style of RPGs, and even of the entire genre. Accordingly, it ranked very high on our must-see list and undoubtedly countless others as well. At the show, it was shown in the company's booth and in invitation-only demo sessions. Lasting almost a half hour, mine was conducted by Todd Howard.