Gaming News
Latest headlines from the gaming world
Topics
Platforms
UK Charts: Switch 2 Sales Lead Oblivion Remastered To The Top Spot
Sweet (roll). We are back with the latest look at the UK physical gaming chart, and Oblivion has done rather well on Switch 2. Nintendo's latest pulled in the lion's share of the game's physical sales this week (a whopping 98%, no less), guiding it all the way to the top spot. This pushed it past...
UK software sales chart for the week ending August 15, 2026 – Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered shoots to the top for Nintendo Switch 2 launch
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending August 15, 2026 is now available. The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered seems to be off to a good start on Nintendo Switch 2. In its first week, the game is already at #1, showing there’s a lot of interest in the port as well as the physical...
Xbox Series S Compared To Nintendo Switch 2 In Oblivion Remastered Analysis
An impressive feat, but not without its downsides. Xbox first-party title The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has finally made its way on the Nintendo Switch 2, and we've been very curious to see how it would fare on the system compared to the Xbox Series S. Good news - the folks over at...
Video: Digital Foundry Breaks Down Oblivion's "Frustrating Performance" On Switch 2
Hitches galore. Digital Foundry has posted its tech review for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on the Switch 2, detailing how Bethesda and Virtuos' work holds up on Nintendo's console a little over a year after its initial release. In a nutshell, Oblivion looks pretty good on the Switch...
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (Nintendo Switch 2) Performance Review
Ever since I reviewed the Nintendo Switch version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, two of the games I wanted most on Nintendo’s hybrid handheld have been Fallout: New Vegas and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. It’s always been my opinion that Oblivion has been the best entry in the series, taking the...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – August 16, 2026 – The Elder Scrolls 4 dethrones Splatoon Raiders
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 16, 2026 are now available. Splatoon Raiders has been on a hot streak at #1 for a bit now. However, that honor now goes to The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered. The make game is on top with its Deluxe Edition also in the top five....
Bethesda finally "looking into" patching Oblivion Remastered on PC, PS5 and Xbox amid praise for Switch 2 release
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered arrived on Switch 2 earlier this week, immediately drawing praise for its well-optimised state. This is actually a bit of a problem - not because of how it runs on Switch 2, but rather because of how it continues to run on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Read...
Nintendo Download – August 13, 2026 (Europe)
The latest European Nintendo Downloads for the week of August 13, 2026 are as follows: Switch 2 Retail The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Switch 2 Download BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition CloverPit Duskfade Everspace 2: Galactic Edition Madden NFL 27 Old Coin Pusher...
Round Up: The Reviews For The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered On Switch 2 Are In
Here's what the critics think. Bethesda has this week launched its epic fantasy RPG The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on the Switch 2 this week, and the reviews are now rolling in. If you still aren't sure about this version of the game, or just want to find out more, our review is now...
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on Switch 2 is a competent handheld experience all things considered
Ahead of our full comparison, we have some thoughts about The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on Switch 2 handheld and how it feels compared to Steam Deck and ROG Ally.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered review for Nintendo Switch 2
System: Switch 2 Release date: August 11, 2026 Developer: Bethesda / Virtuos Publisher: Bethesda Back in the year 2006, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion released. Without a gaming PC to my name at the time, I ended up picking up the game on the Xbox 360. After spending actual in-life years playing...
Oblivion Remastered Switch 2 Reviews Just Put More Pressure on Elden Ring
Oblivion Remastered's Switch 2 reviews raises some big questions about whether Elden Ring can avoid the same fate.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on Switch 2 is a competent handheld experience all things considered
Ahead of our full comparison, we have some thoughts about The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on Switch 2 handheld and how it feels compared to Steam Deck and ROG Ally.
Oblivion Remastered Switch 2 Fixes May Come To Other Platforms
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered has been plagued by performance issues, but the smooth Switch 2 port may fix the problem once and for all
Hit PlayStation 5 Open-World Game Is Making Major Fan-Requested Changes
A hit PlayStation 5 game is set to receive a long-awaited patch update. This news comes after the developers of the massive open-world game acknowledged major changes requested by fans. These optimizations could eventually be included in a future patch. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is...
Video: How Does Oblivion Remastered On Switch 2 Compare To The Steam Deck?
Let's find out. Now that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is out on the Switch 2, you might be wondering just how it compares to another handheld competitor: the Steam Deck. Our lovely video producer Alex has provided some footage – including handheld – to demonstrate how the two hold up...
Bethesda Hints At Plans To Improve Xbox Version Of Oblivion Remastered
That will hopefully bring Switch 2 optimisations to Xbox. An optimised version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered launched on Nintendo Switch 2 this week, and despite suffering performance issues for over a year now, Xbox users were disappointed by the lack of an Xbox Series X|S update....
Oblivion Remastered on Switch 2 is a miracle port – and a reminder the RPG still isn't fixed
Bethesda and Virtuos have successfully brought the Unreal Engine 5 remaster of The Elder Scrolls 4 to Switch 2, but root-level issues hurt the experience
Oblivion Remastered Could Finally Be Fixed on PS5 as Bethesda Promises 'Optimisations' Patch
Take your time. It's been roughly 16 months since The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered launched on PS5, and the open world revival still runs poorly on Sony's system. Although a couple of post-release updates did smooth performance to some extent, it remains a noticeably choppy game, plagued by...
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered to Get Optimizations Based on Nintendo Switch 2 Release
The studio took to social media to acknowledge that players have been asking for more updates to fix issues with Oblivion Remastered.
After giving it 2 patches and dropping it like a stone, Bethesda promises to bring Switch 2 optimisations to Oblivion Remastered on other platforms
Oblivion Remastered has led a rather odd post-release life. The closest we've got to a new Elder Scrolls since 2011 released in April last year, received a fair amount of acclaim, then essentially went silent. It twitched into activity a couple of times in the months following its release for...
After giving it 2 patches and dropping it like a stone, Bethesda promises to bring Switch 2 optimisations to Oblivion Remastered on other platforms
I'll take it.
Bethesda Aware Of Feedback Asking For Additional Oblivion Remastered Patch
The Switch 2 version could also benefit from some post-launch updates. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is now available on the Switch 2. While it's in a playable state, the game's performance and some other things could potentially benefit from a patch or two. While there's no specific...
Bethesda Just Hosted A Live Playthrough Of The Elder Scrolls VI
The Xbox boss gets a sneak peek behind closed doors. Bethesda is celebrating the release of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on the Switch 2 this week, but in some surprising news, it's also found time to showcase The Elder Scrolls VI. Yes, you read that correctly, this week it's actually...
Games in the news
Player counts, listings, and headlines per game
