Nostalgia vs. New Blood — Two Takes on the Oblivion Remaster

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Normal People Gaming

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Normal People play games and Michael and Duane are the normalest of all. Get the latest news, jokes and discussion surrounding all the weird stuff happening with our favorite hobby.

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Normal People play games and Michael and Duane are the normalest of all. Get the latest news, jokes and discussion surrounding all the weird stuff happening with our favorite hobby.

Video Games

Leisure

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Nostalgia vs. New Blood — Two Takes on the Oblivion Remaster

Normal People Gaming

1 hour 7 minutes 18 seconds

6 months ago

Nostalgia vs. New Blood — Two Takes on the Oblivion Remaster

Nostalgia vs. New Blood — Two Takes on the Oblivion Remaster

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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.