"Oblivion Remastered Retains Iconic Line Flub"

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered brings a fresh take on one of Bethesda's landmark titles, enhancing visuals, gameplay mechanics, and more. Yet, the team at Virtuos made sure to preserve one of the original game's most cherished quirks: a memorable voice acting blooper.

Long-time fans of The Elder Scrolls series are well-acquainted with Master Speechcraft trainer Tandilwe, a High Elf located in the Temple of the One within the Imperial City. When Oblivion first hit the shelves for PC and Xbox 360 over 19 years ago, it became evident that Tandilwe's speech could use some refinement. Her voice line, famously thought to be a mistake, features actress Linda Kenyon attempting to perfect her delivery.

Begging Bethesda to keep this voice acting flub in Oblivion Remastered pic.twitter.com/rzGymRMchw

— TheNCSmaster (@TheNCSmaster) April 21, 2025

As players embarked on their journey through a revitalized Cyrodiil yesterday, many were eager to see how faithful the ground-up remaster would be. While numerous environments, character models, and items have been beautifully updated, fans have been delighted to discover that many of the original game's charming imperfections remain. Tandilwe’s iconic blooper, in particular, has been a source of joy for many, preserved just as it was nearly two decades ago, complete with its lack of subtitles.

THEY KEPT THE BLOOPER IN OBLIVION REMASTERED YESSSS#OblivionRemastered pic.twitter.com/SiwfbnF5cK

— samwise (@kojimahead) April 23, 2025

In a 2019 interview with YouTube channel Jake 'The Voice' Parr, Linda Kenyon, upon learning about the blooper's internet fame, humorously defended herself, stating, "It wasn't my fault!"

While thousands of players dive into Oblivion Remastered, debates swirl around whether the Bethesda re-release leans more towards a remake than a remaster. However, many are simply thrilled to see that much of the original game's quirky charm has been preserved. This dedication to maintaining the essence of the original release by Bethesda and Virtuos has been well-received by both new and veteran players alike.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion surprise launched for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S yesterday. For more insights, explore how the modding community rallied to release dozens of mods shortly after the remaster's announcement. Additionally, click here to read why one of the original designers views the remaster as akin to “Oblivion 2.0.”

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