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Economic Times
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered release date, time, platforms: All you need to know
Bethesda has officially confirmed a livestream for "Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered", set for April 22. The highly anticipated remake, built in Unreal Engine 5 by Virtuos, is rumored to launch immediately after the stream. With major gameplay updates and a huge install size, fans are expecting a modern revival of the classic RPG. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Using Engine 5 Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Gameplay updates will bring fresh life FAQs: Disclaimer Statement: This content is authored by a 3rd party. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Please take all steps necessary to ascertain that any information and content provided is correct, updated, and verified. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein. The long-rumored return of " Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered " is no longer just a whisper in the wind. Bethesda has made a studio-approved announcement regarding the launch of Oblivion Remastered through their RPG, which has become a beloved game. True fans of the 2006 original Oblivion await a substantial revelation with the upcoming remake, combined with cutting-edge visuals and gameplay improvements, and possibly through Shadow Drop Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered live streaming detailsBethesda will hold a dedicated Oblivion Remastered live stream broadcast on Twitch and YouTube starting at 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT / 4 PM BST on April 22. Insider reports, together with the set stream schedule, indicate that the game may become available immediately following the event. The historical record of sudden Xbox releases indicate that this event will follow the same pattern. An extensive 120 GB install file released on Steam confirms the games are all set for an immediate launch after the upcoming live developers have completely rebuilt Oblivion Remastered using Unreal Engine 5 to deliver Cyrodiil in stunning visuals while improving system performance during the reconstruction process. The development studio Virtuos released leaked screenshots that demonstrate substantial environmental updates and modernized character representations, together with environmental modifications. The remake shows its ambition towards AAA standards through its new light engineering and broadened Remastered will introduce substantial Gameplay Updates, together with its graphic redesign. Game documents suggest developers will update blocking abilities and archery mechanics, alongside stamina management, in order to modernize Oblivion RPG gameplay without altering fundamental mechanics. The Horse Armor DLC, which used to be ridiculed, is set to return through the remake as a playful homage to Oblivion's history, instead of being a cause for can play "Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered" on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S platforms with immediate access provided through Xbox Game Pass release. This new version enables players from different generations to experience one of the most praised Elder Scrolls IV entries through an entirely refreshed remake is being developed by Virtuos, a studio known for working on high-profile remasters and support projects for major reports suggest that Oblivion Remastered will be a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass, alongside its launch on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Engine 5, Steuben County workhorse on 'Champagne Route', acquired by Rochester area museum
An historic 75-year-old diesel locomotive that served Steuben County for decades will have new life at the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum. "Engine 5," which currently sits on the Bath & Hammondsport Railroad in Cohocton, has been acquired from the Steuben County Industrial Development Agency and the Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad. The Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum will preserve Engine 5 and have it on display for visitors at its facility in Rush, about 20 minutes south of downtown Rochester. Jamie Johnson, executive director of the Steuben County IDA, said the train is an "important piece of local railroad history." "Engine 5 helped transport goods throughout the region, playing a vital role in supporting our economy and the efforts of the railroad museum will help educate the public on the role the railroad has and will continue to play in our business development activities," said Johnson. Engine 5, a 660-horsepower diesel switcher, was constructed in March 1950 by the American Locomotive Company in Schenectady. It was reassigned to a freight car manufacturing and repair facility in East Rochester in January 1965, according to the museum. When the shops closed five years later, the train was sold to Steuben County for operation on the Bath & Hammondsport Railroad. The B&H can be traced back to 1872 when it connected Hammondsport at the south end of Keuka Lake with the Erie Railroad and the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad at Bath. The B&H became known as "The Champagne Route" as the wine industry grew in the Finger Lakes, with many wineries serving as customers of the railroad. The B&H expanded in 1976 when it became the operator of IDA-owned track between Bath and Wayland. Twenty years later, the county named Livonia, Avon & Lakeville the new operator of the combined B&H lines, which included a 2001 expansion from Bath to a connection with Norfolk Southern at Painted Post. Engine 5 was sidelined and designated as surplus by LA&L in recent years as freight traffic increased on the B&H and more powerful diesel locomotives were required on the railroad. The museum acquired Engine 5 in February after the idea was presented by the Flour-by-Rail Legacy Project. "We are excited to preserve this historic diesel locomotive and return it to Rochester," said R&GV Museum vice president Jackson Glozer. "Besides helping preserve the history of Bath & Hammondsport Railroad, this diesel also worked locally at Despatch Shops in East Rochester, replacing a steam locomotive of the same number which we also just added to our collection a few years ago." More: Corning Inc. named one of America's Best Large Employers in 2025. See where it ranked. The museum has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help offset the cost of transportation from Steuben County to Rush. The campaign had raised roughly a quarter of its $9,500 goal as of Thursday afternoon. This article originally appeared on The Leader: Railroad Museum buys Bath & Hammondsport train from Steuben County IDA
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Sterling Fire Department planning for new aerial ladder truck, vehicle repairs
Jan. 29—STERLING — The Sterling Fire Department is moving forward with plans to address the "severe operational issues" of its apparatus and vehicles. Sterling Fire Chief Forrest Reeder told the Sterling City Council in October that over the past four years, the department had spent over $400,000 trying to fix several of its vehicles with severe operational issues. To make matters worse, Reeder said, the vehicles experiencing the majority of these problems are arguably some of the most important in the fleet, Truck/Tower 4 and Engines 3 and 5. Reeder said the department had spent over $200,000, or just over two-thirds of the original purchase price, on repairs for Truck/Tower 4. Additionally, the department had also spent nearly two-thirds the original purchase price of Engines 3 and 5 trying to maintain and fix them. The city and fire department were faced at the time with making decisions on how to upgrade the fire equipment. Sterling Deputy Fire Chief David Northcutt recently spoke with Shaw Local about plans the department has since developed. 'The Twins' These two fire engines were aptly nicknamed by SFD for sharing many of the same repair issues. Engine 3 is currently in Wisconsin for several repairs, including a new motor, front intake and rear discharge. Northcutt said he expects to have it back sometime in February, hoping that the repairs will extend its use another eight years. Engine 3 was purchased in December 2021 for $150,000. Its first major repair followed almost a year later with a repair bill of almost $28,000. Since its purchase, it has cost the department more than $75,000 in repairs. Engine 5 was purchased just a few weeks later, in January 2022, for $150,000. It also needed its first significant repair a year after being purchased, at a cost of $28,000. The department has spent just more than $119,000 repairing the engine since its purchase. Engine 5 is currently in service but the SFD is considering selling it once Engine 3 is repaired, with plans to put that money toward the purchase of a new aerial ladder truck. Truck/Tower 4 Northcutt said the department's only truck with an aerial ladder has been back on the streets and is running as it should. He said he was recently given approval from city officials to start putting together specifications for a new aerial ladder truck. "That doesn't mean we're purchasing one yet," Northcutt said. "We're putting together some specifications and narrowing it down to a couple of different companies for manufacturing. Depending on the price and availability, we're still looking at approximately 18 to 24 months due to some EPA requirements on emissions." On Aug. 5, 2021, the EPA launched a three-year plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants from heavy-duty trucks through a progressive series of rules. The Clean Trucks Plan was completed in March, with the signing of the final two rules focusing on greenhouse gases for heavy-duty engines and emissions standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles. Supply chain issues during the COVID-19 pandemic also contributed to a backlog of apparatus orders that have increased wait times for these vehicles. On a positive note, Northcutt said that once it is completed, the new aerial ladder truck will have improved safety features, such as roll protection and electronic stabilization, that the current truck does not possess. Another feature Northcutt would like the truck to have is a jib — a small, adjustable arm attached to the main ladder boom allowing firefighters to extend their reach into narrow spaces or maneuver around obstacles. Depending on the final specifications and manufacturer, Northcutt anticipates the new truck could cost upward of $2 million. Truck/Tower 4 was purchased in May 2021 for $319,000. Its first significant repair occurred a little over a year later, in August 2022, at a cost of $9,200, with other substantial repairs following only a year later. The truck has cost the department more than $200,000 in repairs since its purchase. The SFD is also building a new water tender truck, which Northcutt expects to have sometime in April or May. Tender trucks transport large amounts of water to fire scenes, especially in rural areas without readily available access to fire hydrants. Once they have the new tender truck, he said both Sterling and Rock Falls fire departments plan to pool their money to make improvements on Sterling's current tender truck, which will then be used as a backup for both departments.
