Oblivion Remastered on the Nintendo Switch 2 Puts Cyrodiil in Your Hands
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered brings one of Bethesda’s most beloved RPGs to Nintendo Switch 2, offering a gorgeous and portable return to Cyrodiil that preserves the freedom, weirdness and wonder of the classic adventure, even with some performance issues.
Save State: Oblivion Remastered Reopens the Gates to 2006
Before his full Oblivion Remastered Switch 2 review, Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney looks back at the original RPG that helped make him a lifelong Elder Scrolls fan, from building his first PC to stepping out of the sewers into Cyrodiil for the very first time.
Save State Examines the Cute Charm Glitch in Generation IV Pokemon Titles
Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney returns to Pokemon Platinum to explore the Cute Charm glitch in Generation IV Pokemon titles, a strange bit of RNG manipulation that can dramatically raise shiny encounter rates and make old DS adventures feel fresh again.
Save State: Star Ocean The Second Story R Remains a Stellar Remake
Save State’s Vincent Mahoney returns to Star Ocean: The Second Story R and finds that its gorgeous HD-2D visuals, faster combat, improved Private Actions and smart quality-of-life upgrades still make it the best way to experience one of the greatest Star Ocean adventures.
Save State: Why Losing Physical Games Will Negatively Impact Players’ Wallets
Digital games may be convenient, but Save State’s Vincent Mahoney argues that physical media still gives players important advantages, from lower prices and resale options to ownership rights and long-term preservation.
Save State: 7 Days to Die 3.0 Makes the Sandbox Wilder
Save State’s Vincent Mahoney and his friends returned to 7 Days to Die for its 3.0 update and found a new version of the zombie survival staple that adds multiple endgame hooks, fresh customization options and a lot more room for crazy chaos.
Monster Crown: Sin Eater Breeds a Better Monster Adventure
With deep fusion and breeding systems, strong retro-inspired charm and nearly 200 monsters to collect, Monster Crown: Sin Eater delivers a creature-collecting adventure that is easy to get lost in even if its story leans a little too hard into darker territory.
Mina the Hollower Digs Deep Into Retro Adventure Greatness
In Mina the Hollower, developer Yacht Club Games trades Shovel Knight’s side-scrolling action for a tough-as-nails isometric adventure inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, classic Castlevania and some Bloodborne-esque risk.
Save State: Celeste Has More to Offer Than Tough Platforming
This week Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney writes about how Celeste combines tight controls, optional high-level challenges and a touching story into one of the most rewarding indie platformers of the past decade.
R-Type Dimensions III Gives a Tough Classic a Flashy Remaster
R-Type Dimensions III, the remastered version of R-Type III: The Third Lightning, captures the visual punch and old-school intensity of the SNES classic, but frustrating hitbox issues keep it from being the definitive version just yet.