weird problem.. is this a corrupted save?

[Eliz]

I've done the "hold-down-A-while-resetting-to-clear-the-cache" thing for my Xbox 360, and deleted all but five old save files down from about 500, but still having a problem: In the Allies for Bruma quest, I'm unable to access the area where the Anvil Oblivion gate is, as it always freezes when it says "Loading area". The longest I've waited for it to load is about 15+ minutes. I've reloaded from other saved files and tried getting as close as possible to the gate (the Oblivion gate symbol shows up clearly on my compass and I think it's just right over the next hill), then I hit Save, but it still freezes right there and won't go on to the Save screen. It seems I can only get so close & Save, no matter what direction I approach from. I've heard of corrupted save files-- is that what this is? Also I can't get to Hrota Cave in the fighters guild quest either for the same reason, and that original save file has long since been deleted. I'm new to the Xbox and this is my first time playing an RPG, so not sure if it's a problem with the game (my disc isn't scratched), or what. Thanks for any help..

[Belthan]

Weird. A classic "corrupted save" wouldn't load at all, so this feels different. Sounds like a bug - some set of conditions within the region you are about to enter must be in a state that the game engine doesn't expect and can't handle. About all I can suggest is to fast-travel to another location and then back to Anvil or another nearby location and approach the gate marker again. Maybe even stop off at one of your houses (if you one one) or an inn (if you don't) and sleep a few hours before returning. Whatever is going on in the area near the gate might sort itself out with the passage of game time.

[Eliz]

Will try it... thank you.