Bethesda was right – Elder Scrolls fans wanted Oblivion Remastered, but I'm less sure about the 2,006 units of its $155 lamp: "Beware its inviting flame"

Regarding the current concerns about game prices, I’m not sure if this trend will affect Bethesda and their recently released $155 remastered edition of Oblivion, as it’s now up for sale.

Some Elder Scrolls enthusiasts have expressed concerns about the game’s enhanced RPG version costing $50, but I believe that the $155 price tag for the 8.26-inch Oblivion Gate lamp made of resin by Bethesda will be seen as incredibly reasonable in retrospect due to its exceptional quality and unique design.

Bethesda appears to hold this in high regard, as seen on their website where they describe the intriguing LED lamp. It showcases a piece of brown plastic and a hint of yellow residue surrounding its transparent, acrylic heart. In a more poetic sense, one might say it’s the dancing flames that caress the enigma concealed within.

According to the ominous explanation of the statue from the Oblivion Gate, the emperor has been killed. The Dragonfires have ceased burning, meaning the Daedra can now wreak havoc on the mortal realm. And remarkably, you’ve discovered a gateway to Oblivion!

Um, actually, Bethesda, I bought it online and requested expedited shipping. But carry on.

“Beware its inviting flame,” the description continues. “Beware the Daedra within.”

Eventually, Bethesda clarifies that the exclusive edition lamp (produced in a run of just 2,006 pieces, symbolizing Oblivion’s initial launch year) will offer you an opportunity to feel the enigmatic aura of the peculiar portal in your actual surroundings.

Instead of serving as an amusing addition to brighten up a usual office desk, these gates in the Oblivion game are actually flaming circles that allow players to traverse different realms within the universe.

In simpler terms, the Bethesda store description suggests that by switching it on, you can see the flame dance and brighten up the stone around it, giving the impression of infernal fire directly hailing from the domain of Mehrunes Dagon.

Alright, Bethesda, you’ve persuaded me. I’ll go ahead and open the gate to the underworld next to my computer screen, if you will.

2025-04-23 00:09

Bethesda was right – Elder Scrolls fans wanted Oblivion Remastered, but I’m less sure about the 2,006 units of its $155 lamp: “Beware its inviting flame”

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