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The gaming world was taken by surprise when The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered [https://www.bethesda.net/en/game/elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion] made an unexpected stealth entry, leaving both fans thrilled and some indie games overshadowed. This surprise was a delight for players who’ve been itching for a new experience without the usual anticipation stress, but indie titles suffered under the weight of this big-name launch.
One such indie game is Post Trauma [https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/post-trauma/], designed as a nostalgic nod to PS2 horror classics, complete with fixed camera angles and challenging puzzles. Unfortunately, it reached the market on the same fateful day as Oblivion Remastered, and it has struggled to find its footing ever since.
In a humorous twist, indie publisher Raw Fury [https://rawfury.com/] is planning a cheeky re-launch of the game two months later. On June 23, gamers can prepare for the whimsically named ‘Post Trauma: The Re-Release – Except We’re Not Un-Releasing It First, and It’s Pretty Much the Same’ edition. Their playful tweet promised, “Good things come to those who wait, so we’ll be patient,” cleverly asking fans to spread the word with the hashtag #PleaseNoShadowDropThisTime.
The comedic announcement even pokes fun at the timing, explaining, “Due to unforeseen circumstances, we’re going to be spiritually re-releasing Post Trauma in about 8.5 weeks, a completely random number we just chose.” Fans are encouraged to participate in the celebration day filled with giveaways and live streams, scheduled once they finish their journey through Oblivion.
While anticipation builds for this quirky re-release, Raw Fury has another success story that’s turning heads in 2025: Blue Prince. Touted as one of the year’s top games, it’s faring significantly better than its horror counterpart.
Adding excitement to this bustling week, the JRPG fan-favorite Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 [https://www.clairobscurgame.com/] captivated players, selling over 500,000 copies within a single day, solidifying its place amidst the chaos.
Meanwhile, Xbox and Bethesda [https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/04/19/oblivion-remastered-launch/] celebrate the impressive milestone of 4 million Oblivion Remastered players in just three days, exclaiming “That’s a lot of cheese wheels in pockets.” As the gaming community buzzes with these remarkable achievements, players eagerly await the next slew of surprises from their favorite developers.