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Nostalgia vs. New Blood — Two Takes on the Oblivion Remaster
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Chat with us and other fans in our discord:
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What happens when a 2006 classic drops in 2025 with a fresh coat of Unreal Engine polish?
Michael (the battle-scarred Oblivion veteran) and Duane (the wide-eyed first-timer) fire up the shadow-dropped remaster and compare notes on:
Retro charm vs. modern shine – why the game still screams “2005” even while the forests look next-gen gorgeous.
Exploits, Umbra chases & lock-picking woes – Duane speed-levels like a gremlin while Michael tries (and fails) to play it straight.
What Bethesda tweaked (hello, sprint button!) and the little UI quality-of-life touches you’ll notice only after a few hours.
Sales shocker – 2 million copies in 12 hours; sorry, Mike Ybarra, nostalgia isn’t dead.
Will this open the floodgates? Fallout 3 remaster hype, layered-engine tricks, and why some remakes are worth the trouble.
⏩ Lightning-round news:
• Switch 2 supply-chain chaos
• Subnautica 2 heads to Early Access (with co-op!)
• RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business earns the side-eye
• Quick hits on Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Marvel Rivals, and more
Plus: legendary Patreon shout-outs, Discord antics, and the debut of the show’s new video format. Grab your lockpicks and meet us in Cyrodiil—whether you’re brand-new or rocking full Daedric nostalgia, this episode has a take for you.
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Nostalgia vs. New Blood — Two Takes on the Oblivion Remaster
Get the podcast ad-free and early by supporting our Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/NormalPeopleGaming
Chat with us and other fans in our discord:
https://discord.gg/3AX5nfqutd
What happens when a 2006 classic drops in 2025 with a fresh coat of Unreal Engine polish?
Michael (the battle-scarred Oblivion veteran) and Duane (the wide-eyed first-timer) fire up the shadow-dropped remaster and compare notes on:
Retro charm vs. modern shine – why the game still screams “2005” even while the forests look next-gen gorgeous.
Exploits, Umbra chases & lock-picking woes – Duane speed-levels like a gremlin while Michael tries (and fails) to play it straight.
What Bethesda tweaked (hello, sprint button!) and the little UI quality-of-life touches you’ll notice only after a few hours.
Sales shocker – 2 million copies in 12 hours; sorry, Mike Ybarra, nostalgia isn’t dead.
Will this open the floodgates? Fallout 3 remaster hype, layered-engine tricks, and why some remakes are worth the trouble.
⏩ Lightning-round news:
• Switch 2 supply-chain chaos
• Subnautica 2 heads to Early Access (with co-op!)
• RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business earns the side-eye
• Quick hits on Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Marvel Rivals, and more
Plus: legendary Patreon shout-outs, Discord antics, and the debut of the show’s new video format. Grab your lockpicks and meet us in Cyrodiil—whether you’re brand-new or rocking full Daedric nostalgia, this episode has a take for you.