While I think many of the things listed are valid opinions, there are still just opinions. I don't think any of the criticisms listed would have made the game any more immersive or improved what I loved about that game. I enjoy playing Oblivion becasue the game allows me to play though it the way I want, it doesn't force me to play though it the developer's way like most Japanese RPGs with their linear story and gameplay.

Any game, no matter how great can ge picked appart. Zero Punctuation's Reviews are proof enough of that.

I still think Oblivion is one of the greatest RPGs of all time.

There isn't a single person out there that likes paying for LIVE, but you get what you pay for. Just becasue someone is content paying for a service doesn't make tham a fanboy. I don't mind paying $30 a month for an internet connection, that doesn't make me a Charter Communications fan boy.