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Oblivion Remastered PC: Best Graphics Settings for Improving Performance

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Oblivion Remastered PC: Best Graphics Settings for Improving Performance

Bethesda has taken the world of video games by storm with the release of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered on April 22nd. The remastered title of the fan-favorite action RPG stays true to the core elements of the original 2006 title while giving it a complete visual overhaul, making it an instant hit among Elder Scrolls fans and critics alike.

However, the remastered version of Oblivion hasn’t been free from criticism either. While reviews of the game have been generally extremely positive, a lot of players have had complaints regarding the lack of optimization in the game.

A good portion of the players have admitted to facing FPS drops and stutters, especially when they face the vast open world after exiting the interior portions of the game. Players on low-end PCs have claimed to be constantly suffering from low FPS, making the game borderline unplayable for many.

While the lack of optimization has always been a cause of concern in Unreal Engine 5 games, there are certain settings that you can use to get the best experience when playing Oblivion Remastered on PC.

Best Graphics Settings for Oblivion Remastered PC

Oblivion Remastered PC

To fix the FPS drops and stutters when playing the newest Bethesda title, you will have to know the best graphics settings for Oblivion Remastered PC.

While it’s difficult to objectively state the best graphics settings for every PC out there, we’ll focus on fixing your lags and stutters without sacrificing much of the graphical fidelity.

Without further ado, let’s check out the best graphics settings for Oblivion Remastered:

Window ModeFullscreen
Display ResolutionNative (Lowering it will improve FPS but make your game look much worse)
Resolution Scale100%
V-SyncOff
Frame Rate Limited(Set to your monitor’s Refresh Rate)
FOV First/Third PersonPersonal Preference
Motion BlurOff
Screen Space Reflections (SSR)On
Quality LevelCustom
View Distance QualityHigh
Effects QualityHigh/Ultra
Foliage QualityMedium
Shadow QualityMedium (Set to low to get a noticeable performance boost)
Global Illumination QualityHigh
Texture QualityMedium
Reflection QualityMedium
Hair QualityHigh
Cloth QualityHigh
Lumen Hardware RTOff
Lumen Hardware RT Lighting ModeHigh
Lumen Software RT QualityLow
Upscaling TechniqueAMD FSR (DLSS only if you have an RTX-series GPU)
DLSS/FSR ModeQuality (Lowering it will drastically reduce visual quality, but improve performance)
SharpeningPersonal Preference
Frame Generation (FSR/DLSS)On (only if your GPU has sufficient headroom)
Nvidia ReflexOn

Feel free to tweak around these settings to find what works for you, but these settings should be the sweet spot that will give you a decent FPS count while also maintaining the game’s visual quality.

For more such guides, keep following TalkEsport.

Counter-Strike 2 Skins Market Surpasses $4.5 Billion

Aritra Patra
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Counter-Strike 2 Skins Market Surpasses $4.5 Billion

If you have ever played Counter-Strike, you know how the skins market works in the game and how expensive it is. Day by day, the market is getting bigger, and the virtual economy has set a record recently. On April 22, 2025, the total value of in-game cosmetics such as skins, cases, stickers, and agents is over $4.5 billion, a report by Dexerto reveals. The amount not only speaks to the longevity of the game’s popularity but also points to the huge financial ecosystem surrounding virtual items.

If you take a look at the history, the CS2 cosmetics industry has seen steady growth year after year. In 2023 alone, around $1 billion was raked in through case openings. This kind of enormous volume of transactions creates a vibrant supply and demand cycle where rare skins can fetch phenomenal prices.

Counter-Strike 2 Skins Market Surpasses $4.5 Billion

A major milestone in this market was set in June 2024, when a StatTrak Factory New AK-47 featuring the Blue Gem pattern 661 was sold for more than $1 million. The transaction was facilitated by established skin traders Oliver “zipeL” Behrensdorff and Sam “roflm0nster” Alexander, who have verified that several $1 million bids had been turned down before the ultimate trade was made.

The switch from Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) to CS2 in September 2023 initially led to confusion in the community, especially regarding the worth of existing in-game items. Nevertheless, the market adjusted rapidly, with improved graphics and new item models in CS2 rekindling interest and investment in the game’s economy.​

Though most players play CS2’s cosmetics for their appearance and prestige value, an increasingly large group treats these items as investments. Limited edition skins, particularly those with good floats or with unusual patterns, have appreciated substantially over time. This phenomenon has caught the attention of collectors and investors who believe that there is future potential in the long-term value of digital items.

CS2 is currently having a strong player base with 1 to 1.3 million daily active players. About 30 to 40 million unique players play CS2 per month. Around 70% of players have at least one skin worth more than $1, which suggests extensive involvement in the skin economy. How much worth of skins do you have in your inventory? Let us know in the comments below.

Genshin Impact 5.6 Livestream Date, Time & Speculations

Sonu Banerjee
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Genshin Impact 5.6 Livestream Date, Time & Speculations

With the highly anticipated Genshin Impact 5.6 update being just around the corner, HoYoverse is organizing a special livestream to showcase its contents ahead of the official patch.

The Genshin Impact 5.6 livestream will allow fans to take a sneak peek at the upcoming update and reveal new characters, weapons, events, and more.

Planning to catch the Genshin Impact 5.6 preview stream live? Here’s everything you need to know about when it’s happening and what exciting content it might reveal.

Genshin Impact 5.6 Livestream Date & Time

As already confirmed by HoYoverse, the Genshin Impact 5.6 livestream is scheduled to take place on April 25, 2025, at 08:00 AM (UTC-4).

To make it easier for you, we have converted the livestream times for various time zones globally:

  • Pacific Standard Time (PST): April 25, 2025, at 5 AM
  • Central Standard Time (CST): April 25, 2025, at 7 AM
  • Eastern Standard Time (EST): April 25, 2025, at 8 AM
  • Central European Time (CET): April 25, 2025, at 1 PM
  • Indian Standard Time (IST): April 25, 2025, at 5:30 PM
  • China Standard Time (CST): April 25, 2025, at 8 PM
  • Korea Standard Time (KST): April 25, 2025, at 9 PM
  • Japanese Standard Time (JST): April 25, 2025, at 9 PM

How To Watch Genshin Impact 5.6 Livestream

Fans will be able to watch the Genshin Impact 5.6 livestream by tuning into the game’s official Twitch and YouTube channels at the aforementioned times.

Genshin Impact 5.6 Livestream: New Characters, Weapons & Events

As usual, the Genshin Impact 5.6 livestream will shed light on the new character banners, weapon banners, and events that the update will bring to the game.

According to prominent Genshin Impact leaker ‘Homdgcat’, the Genshin Impact 5.6 update will feature the following characters in the new banners:

  • Escoffier (5-star Cryo)
  • Kinich (5-star Dendro)
  • Navia (5-star Geo)
  • Raiden Shogun (5-star Electro)
  • Ifa (4-star Anemo)
  • Lynette (4-star Anemo)
  • Layla (4-star Cryo)
  • Sara Kujou (4-star Electro)
  • Thoma (4-star Pyro)

The leaker has also mentioned that the following new weapons will be added to the action RPG in the 5.6 update:

  • Symphonist of Scents (5-star Polearm)
  • Sequence of Solitude (4-star Bow)

Fans can also expect these events to be showcased in the Genshin Impact 5.6 livestream:

  • Chevalmarin Film Fantasyland event
  • Humans vs. Saurians event
  • Battle event with assigned characters
  • Mob vs. Mob battle event

That’s everything you need to know about the Genshin Impact 5.6 livestream. Fans can dive into all the exciting new content showcased during the preview livestream once the Genshin Impact 5.6 update hits the live servers around May 7, 2025.

Vitality Beats Falcons to Reach IEM Melbourne 2025 Semi-finals

Sarjyo Mukherjee
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Vitality Beats Falcons to Reach IEM Melbourne 2025 Semi-finals

Vitality is in the semi-finals of IEM Melbourne, beating Falcons in a remarkable 2-0 fashion. A comeback from a huge deficit on Mirage and a dominating performance on Inferno saw them secure a spot in the semi-finals on Saturday.

VETO

  • Falcons removed Anubis
  • Vitality removed Ancient
  • Falcons picked Mirage
  • Vitality picked Inferno
  • Falcons removed Nuke
  • Vitality removed Dust2
  • Train was left over

Map 1: Mirage; Pick: Falcons; Winner: Vitality

Starting off poorly, Vitality barely managed to get 4 rounds in the defense as the Falcons had complete control of the game. Switching sides, the Falcons further extended their lead to 11-7 before Vitality started mounting their comeback. Winning round after round, the Falcons could not stop them from pushing the game to overtime. The Falcons’ defense managed no more than one round, and moving to the T side, they failed to get a single round as Vitality went flawless on their defense to take home Mirage.

Map 2: Inferno; Pick: Vitality; Winner: Vitality

Starting off strong, Vitality went 2-0 up before Falcons converted a force buy. A bit of back and forth between the two teams saw Vitality edge out a narrow lead by the end of the first half. As the Falcons started strong on the T side, Vitality quickly caught up and put a stop to any attempts at a comeback. Winning the map 13-8, Vitality booked their spot in the semi-finals, inspired by a stunning performance from ZyWoo and ropz.

This win extends Vitality’s unbeaten streak to 19 while booking their spot in the semi-finals, which brings them closer to the grand slam. Falcons, on the other hand, will find themselves in the quarter-finals against GamerLegion for a spot against MOUZ in the semi-finals.

Marvel Rivals Season 3 Leak: Jean Grey (Phoenix) & Elixir Abilities Revealed!

Aathityaa Swaminathan
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Marvel Rivals Season 3 Leak: Jean Grey (Phoenix) & Elixir Abilities Revealed!

The Marvel Rivals Season 2 Cerebro Database event page just hinted at the arrival of two omega-level mutants, Jean Grey (Phoenix) and Elixir!

This leak suggests that they might be making their debut as new heroes in Marvel Rivals Season 3. This has been further backed up by various data miners and informants who have shared their detailed insights about each of these heroes’ abilities and roles. Both characters come from the X-Men comics and have unique powers that are expected to shake up the gameplay and meta significantly. In this article, we’ll dive into the latest hints and leaks on Jean Grey, also known as Phoenix, and her rumored abilities as she gears up to join Marvel Rivals Season 3.

Marvel Rivals is teasing some exciting new hero lineups for Season 3!

Recently, a new set of challenges has been unlocked on the Marvel Rivals Cerebro Database event page, featuring a tile called “Black Panther”. 

A Reddit user named Sypher04 made a keen observation about the mentions of “Jean Grey…Marvel” and “Joshua Foley….Elixir” listed under the challenges. He even shared a screenshot on Reddit, which sparked a lot of buzz about the potential release of Jean Grey and Elixir in Marvel Rivals Season 3. 

Here’s what he had to say: 

“In every event page available so far, Jean Grey (Marvel Girl) and Joshua Foley (Elixir) are mentioned alongside the challenges. Initially, it was thought that Jean Grey would appear in Season 3 alongside Captain Marvel, but it seems to actually be Elixir.” 

This strongly suggests that Jean Grey, known as Phoenix, and Joshua Foley, referred to as Elixir, are set to be the new heroes featured in Marvel Rivals Season 3.

Get ready for some exciting news about Jean Grey in Marvel Rivals! 

Along with some official teasers, the well-known data miner X0XLEAK has shared a bunch of leaked voice lines featuring Phoenix (Jean Grey). These interactions with characters like Storm, Rocket Raccoon, Namor, and Magik hint that Jean Grey might just be making her debut in Season 3 of Marvel Rivals.

Here’s the scoop on the leaked voice lines:

  • Storm: My Longest Friend; Yes, Jean, we need all your strength.
  • Rocket: Hey, I’m searching for a giant tree and some humanoid buddies. Have you seen them? They’re pretty much my only friends.; Whoa! When?
  • Namor: Then maybe it’s time for me to rise and turn those foes who can’t swim into ashes.
  • Magik: The Phoenix won’t be gone for long. That’s exactly what we need, Phoenix.

Here are Jean Grey’s leaked abilities in Marvel Rivals

Jean Grey (Phoenix) is an omega-level mutant from the X-Men comics, boasting incredible telepathic and telekinetic powers. She’s set to be the new fighter in Season 3 of Marvel Rivals. Her abilities will feature two distinct forms that she can switch between, much like Emma Frost. Jean Grey’s skill set will focus on manipulating matter, controlling minds, and she might even have the power to resurrect herself. Here’s what we’ve uncovered so far about Jean Grey’s leaked abilities in Marvel Rivals!

FormTypeAbility NameDescription
Base FormPassivePsychic BlockMutes enemies and prevents them from using abilities for 3 seconds.
Phoenix FormPassiveResurrection FlameUpon defeat, burns the surrounding area for 5 seconds before respawning.

Meet the new strategist hero, Elixir, making his debut in Marvel Rivals Season 3! 

Joshua Foley, better known as Elixir, is an omega-level mutant from the X-Men universe, celebrated for his incredible biokinetic powers. Based on what we’ve seen in the X-Men comics, it seems Elixir is set to take on a strategic role in Marvel Rivals. We’re expecting him to come in with a unique set of skills that will offer healing and revival abilities, although he might without pack a punch when it comes to offense.

For the latest scoops on Marvel Rivals and all other things esports, keep following Talkesport!

Marvel Rivals Loki & Hela Skins Revealed: Peach Momoko’s Demon Days

Aathityaa Swaminathan
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Marvel Rivals Loki & Hela Skins Revealed: Peach Momoko’s Demon Days

Marvel Rivals just recently announced their latest drop of outfits for Loki & Hela. It’s time to get ready for Loki’s Shin Sagi-Shi outfit and Hela’s Yami no Karasu outfit, both a part of the game’s Peach Momoko Demon Days series.

Mark your calendars for April 24, 2025, 7 PM PDT, when the big reveal will occur online. 

Ever since the game launched on December 6, 2025, NetEase Games has been consistently rolling out fresh skins every week. With 38 characters featured in Marvel Rivals Season 2, the developers have plenty of heroes to create costumes for, ensuring there’s something for everyone. This week, our favorites Loki and Hela are taking the spotlight.

Here, let’s take a closer look at all the details on the latest Loki and Hela skins making their debut in Marvel Rivals Season 2.

New Loki ‘Shin Sagi-Shi’ skin in Marvel Rivals

Get ready for the Loki Shin Sagi-Shi skin, launching on April 24 at 7 PM PDT! You’ll be able to snag it in the in-game store. This outfit comes in a bundle that includes an MVP animation, nameplate, emote, and spray. Being a part of the Peach Momoko’s Demon Days series, it will feature Loki in a striking green tribal attire, complete with a feathered overcoat and a wooden staff. 

We’re still waiting on details about the pricing, rarity, and the inspiration behind Loki’s Shin Sagi-Shi costume, but we’ll keep you posted as soon as we hear more!

New Hela ‘Yami no Karasu’ in Marvel Rivals

Hela’s Yami no Karasu skin is also set to drop on April 24 at 7 PM PDT, and you’ll find it available for purchase in the in-game store. This outfit will be part of the Hela Yami no Karasu bundle, which includes an MVP animation, nameplate, emote, and spray. Like Loki’s, it’s part of Peach Momoko’s Demon Days series, showcasing Hela with striking green hair and a costume accented with red and yellow. Her hairstyle seems to take a cue from Medusa in Greek mythology.

As with Loki’s skin, we’re still waiting for the specifics on pricing, rarity, and the inspiration behind Hela’s Yami no Karasu outfit. 

For more such latest updates, stay tuned to Talkesport!

Valorant Mobile China Playtest Will Feature 14 Agents: List Revealed

Sonu Banerjee
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Valorant Mobile China Playtest Will Feature 14 Agents: List Revealed

Riot Games has sent shockwaves throughout the world of mobile gaming with the announcement of Valorant Mobile.

The mobile port for the popular FPS title is expected to go live by the end of 2025, with pre-registrations for Valorant Mobile currently underway for the Chinese region.

Over the next few months, Valorant Mobile is expected to have a couple of playtests exclusive to China where fans can test out the game ahead of its final release.

According to a leak from X (formerly Twitter) user ‘Egehanss’, the first China playtest for Valorant Mobile is scheduled to kick off in May 2025.

Valorant Mobile China Playtest Agent List

The upcoming Valorant Mobile China playtest will feature 14 Agents, as per a leak from prominent dataminer ‘KLaboratories’.

Here’s a list of Agents that fans will be able to play in the May 2025 playtest for Valorant Mobile:

  • Breach
  • Jett
  • Raze
  • Brimstone
  • Phoenix
  • Sage
  • Sova
  • Viper
  • Sova
  • Reyna
  • Killjoy
  • Skye
  • Yoru
  • Astra
  • Neon

If you’re looking to try out the Valorant Mobile playtest yourself, be sure to keep an eye out on the official Riot Games social media handles for further updates on its closed beta.

When Will Valorant Mobile Launch Globally? Speculated Release Dates

Sonu Banerjee
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When Will Valorant Mobile Launch Globally? Speculated Release Dates

Following years of anticipation, Riot Games has officially unveiled Valorant Mobile, bringing the popular tactical shooter to mobile devices for the first time with the help of its partner LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS.

As we had already reported earlier, Valorant Mobile is currently open for pre-registrations in China, and it’s only a matter of time before players across the Chinese region can finally tune into the game.

If you wish to pre-register for the Chinese version of Valorant Mobile, all you need to do is head to the game’s official website and sign up with your account.

However, if you’re located outside China, you may have to wait a bit longer to get your hands on this highly anticipated FPS title.

When is Valorant Mobile Releasing for Other Regions?

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Riot Games has confirmed that Valorant Mobile will be limited to the Chinese region at the time of its launch, and players outside China won’t be able to access it for the time being.

“We’re excited to bring VALORANT Mobile to as many players as possible, but we’re starting in China and taking it from there,” Riot Games said in an X (formerly Twitter) post. “We will, of course, update you as our plans develop further.”

Unfortunately, no specific release date or window has been given by the devs regarding the global launch of Valorant Mobile.

According to multiple reports, Valorant Mobile is expected to launch in China by the end of 2025, with a global release likely to happen around mid-2026.

Be sure to keep following TalkEsport for further updates on the topic.

How to Get Free White Widow Skin From Fortnite Thunderbolts Cup?

Aritra Patra
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How to Get Free White Widow Skin From Fortnite Thunderbolts Cup?

Fortnite is teaming up with Marvel once again, this time featuring the upcoming Thunderbolts film. The developers have revealed a new batch of Marvel-themed cosmetics. These new additions consist of themed wraps, back blings, emotes, and pickaxes, giving players a chance to dive into the world of Marvel.

Furthermore, players can get their hands on some of these items for free before they are available in the Item Shop through the upcoming Thunderbolts Cup.

How to Obtain Free White Widow Skin From Fortnite Thunderbolts Cup?

Planned for April 25, 2025, the Thunderbolts Cup provides gamers with an opportunity to participate in a Duos Battle Royale game mode. Contestants will be allowed to play a maximum of 10 matches within a three-hour time frame, earning points according to performance. The tournament shall take place in build mode.​

Scoring System:

  • Victory Royale: 65 points
  • 2nd Place: 56 points
  • 3rd Place: 52 points
  • 4th Place: 48 points
  • 5th Place: 44 points
  • 6th Place: 40 points
  • 7th Place: 38 points
  • 8th Place: 36 points
  • 9th Place: 34 points
  • 10th Place: 32 points
  • 11th-25th Place: Reducing by 2 points per ranking
  • Each Elimination: 2 points

Players should check the in-game “Compete” page for regional start times. Pay attention to the fact that teaming up with other pairs is prohibited and will lead to disqualification.​

How to Get Free White Widow Skin From Fortnite Thunderbolts Cup

You will receive the following rewards from The Thunderbolts Cup:​

  • White Widow Costume: Granted to the best-performing teams in every region:
    • Europe: Best 1,000 teams
    • North America Central: Best 900 teams
    • Oceania, Asia, Middle East, Brazil, North America West: Best 100 teams​
  • White Widow Wrap: Achieved through a score of at least 40 points.​
  • Winter Soldier Wrap: Achieved through a score of at least 8 points.​

These rewards allow players to highlight their abilities and unlock unique cosmetics before they appear in the Item Shop.​

In order to play the Thunderbolts Cup, players should confirm their Epic account is level 30 or above and that Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is active. This guarantees a safe and equal competitive platform for everyone.​

Are you going to grind for White Widow Skin in Fortnite? Let us know in the comments below.

Hoby Darling Joins Riot Games As New President

Sonu Banerjee
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Hoby Darling Joins Riot Games As New President

Hoby Darling has joined Riot Games as the company’s next president. The developers behind Valorant and League of Legends confirmed the news in a recent blog post on their official website.

Hoby Darling has spent the majority of his career in sports, tech, and creative culture, leading brands focusing on pushing creative and performance boundaries. Now, in his new position as the president of Riot Games, Hoby will partner with teams across the company to “help Rioters dream big, unlock creativity, and serve players around the world.”

“The first time I walked into Riot, I felt a scrappy, soulful, and courageous energy I knew I needed to be a part of,” Darling said in a statement. “I’ve worked with a lot of companies, and there’s something special about a place that takes risks, challenges convention, and stays fiercely committed to its mission.”

Hoby Darling Joins Riot Games As New President

Darling has previously held senior leadership positions at several renowned brands, including Logitech, Skullcandy/Astro Gaming, Nike, and Volcom.

“Hoby has spent his career at companies that serve the most passionate communities there are, from sports to gaming and beyond,” Dylan Jadeja, CEO of Riot Games, said. “He knows how to bring out the best in teams, and he’ll help Rioters tap into their creativity, sharpen their focus, and channel their competitive fire.”

Hoby Darling’s arrival marks an exciting new chapter for Riot Games. With years of prior experience leading creative and performance-driven brands, he should be well equipped to help guide Riot’s next phase of growth.

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