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What’s not to love?

It’s a clever trick, one I’ve seen emerge countless times in recent years.

A screenshot of the Adoring Fan seen in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered.

A blessing, because it is a game everyone wanted.

Out with the new

Distraction and placation have become necessary evils if studios are to grow.

Nostalgia sells in 2025, that much is clear.

Oblivion Remastered

For the most part, though, remakes and remasters like Oblivion can feel more like consolation prizes.

Sound familiar, Elder Scrolls fans?

Distraction and placation have become necessary evils if studios are to grow.

Oblivion Remastered

But despite understanding why, every time I think about Resident Evil 9, the truth still smarts.

Metal Gear Solid 3 remake Snake aiming a pistol

Johnny Silverhand in Cyberpunk 2077

Oblivion Remastered screenshot of NPC preaching with eyes shut

The Elder Scrolls� Oblivion�s most annoying fan holds a torch

An Argonian character looking over the Imperial City in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered

Oblivion Remastered

Oblivion Remastered "Sir Vancealot"

Skyblivion

Todd Howard

Oblivion Remastered at night

GTA 6 trailer screenshots

Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

A screenshot from Super Mario Odyssey showing Mario throwing Cappy in New Donk City.

Mavix M7�s Elemax massage and heating backrest

Ritual Remnants appear in various rooms in The Horror at Highrook

Wyatt Russell, Sebastian Stan, Hannah John-Kamen and David Harbour in Thunderbolts

Articulate box, cards, board, and tokens on a wooden table

The cast of Thunderbolts standing in an elevator during the trailer for the upcoming Marvel Phase 5 movie.

Jonah Hauer-King as Conrad in Doctor Who: ‘Lucky Day’.