Waypoint Weekend Episode 22: It’s All ‘Oblivion’, Isn’t It?

vice.comPublished: 4/26/2025

Summary

This weekend was a mix of nostalgia and modern gaming greatness as the author debated whether to dive into *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered* or *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33*. While the remastered version held special sentimental value, the author leaned toward the new RPG for its fresh experiences. However, they also expressed frustration at how quickly multiple massive games were released, leading to a productive but stressful Waypoint Weekend where they took breaks from Oblivion to play classic titles like *Super Mario All-Stars* and *Die by the Sword*, which impressed them with its unique motion controls.