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Episode 97: Oblivion Is HERE & Clair Obscur Is NEAR!

• Grant Roland & Ed Phillips • Season 1 • Episode 97

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🔥 Two RPG juggernauts—one classic and one on the horizon. In Episode 97 of the Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers Podcast, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips dig into the resurgence of Oblivion and the rising hype for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33—a game that’s already being called the next big thing in turn-based RPGs.

We explore why Oblivion still holds up in 2025, how Clair Obscur is turning heads with its art style and combat, and whether RPG fans are entering a new golden age.

🎙️ In This Episode:

  • 🏰 Oblivion in 2025 – Why fans are returning to Tamriel
  • 🎨 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hype – What we know so far
  • ⚔️ Are turn-based RPGs making a comeback?
  • đź”® Predictions for both titles and where they stand in modern RPG history

🔥 Highlights:

  • How Oblivion still outshines modern open-world design
  • Clair Obscur’s visuals, battle system, and narrative promise
  • Why the JRPG vs WRPG debate is heating up again
  • The DMG verdict: nostalgia vs innovation in 2025 RPGs

📢 Join the discussion! Whether you’re casting spells in Cyrodiil or prepping for Expedition 33, this episode is for you. Like, comment, and subscribe to stay caught up with the realest takes in gaming.