Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast Report: Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Releases Next Week - Kinda Funny Games Daily 04.15.25
Apr 15, 2025
Exciting leaks hint at a remaster for Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, sparking heated discussions about expected upgrades and marketing strategies. The hosts reflect on reactions to the recent Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, mixing humor and insights. There's also buzz surrounding the impressive sales of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Plus, the podcast dives into the growing trend of video game adaptations in film and TV, highlighted by the success of The Last of Us Season 2, keeping fans engaged with thoughtful commentary and community outreach.
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Oblivion Remaster or Remake?
- The Oblivion remaster likely involves extensive visual overhauls using Unreal Engine 5 while keeping original gameplay engines modified. - This makes it more a remake in quality but a remaster in naming and marketing terms.
Use Remaster as Engine Test
- The Oblivion remaster might serve as a testbed for Bethesda adapting to Unreal Engine 5. - Developers can use this as a learning step before future Elder Scrolls releases.
Yoshida on Nintendo's Safe Switch 2
- Shuhei Yoshida believes Nintendo is losing its identity by playing it safe with Switch 2's iterative upgrades. - He misses Nintendo's tradition of innovative hardware-game experiences beyond just better specs.