Every world record Elden Ring speedrun is exhilarating. Each unfolds at breakneck speed. They are fast, and often frantic. In fact, the optimal Elden Ring speedrun route has to be meticulously mapped out, as even one single millisecond can be the difference between topping the leaderboard and hitting the slush …
Read More »Elden Ring speedrunner beats game in under 25 minutes using “the Zip”
An Elden Ring player has set a new world record for beating the game in under 25 minutes, utilizing a bizarre glitch referred to as “the Zip.” This is significant as last week, FromSoftware released a patch that nerfed a number of moves that were key to top-performing speedrunners, including …
Read More »Unhinged Elden Ring mod pits Homer Simpson against Shrek
Elden Ring is already full of bizarre creatures with strange behaviors. Now, it can also include the likes of Homer Simpson and Shrek. New Blood Interactive CEO Dave Oshry shared a clip of Elden Ring gameplay that occurs when the game is absolutely riddled with mods. In the clip, you …
Read More »Drawing from Valheim and Stardew Valley, Core Keeper could be Steams next hit
Core Keeper is well on its way to being Steam’s next unexpected breakout hit. Drawing clear inspiration from a suite of indie darlings that have come before – like Valheim, Terraria, and Stardew Valley – Core Keeper is already racking up sales numbers that belie its humble origins, potentially paving …
Read More »How to watch the Hogwarts Legacy State of Play
Sony’s State of Play presentation focusing on Hogwarts Legacy is set to kick off today, and you can tune in to watch right here. The 20-minute stream is set to kick off at 2pm PT/5pm ET/10pm CET, and you can tune in via either the official PlayStation YouTube (opens in …
Read More »Hidetaka Miyazaki says he was nervous about releasing Elden Ring
Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki reveals he felt anxiety surrounding the release of the highly anticipated FromSoftware game saying: “I never get used to it.” In an interview with Famitsu (via VGC (opens in new tab)), Miyazaki said: “It’s the same for all past titles, not just this one, but …
Read More »Watch a Thai family squabble over grandma’s Elden Ring in official ad
A Thai advert has turned George R.R. Martin’s Elden Ring backstory into domestic drama. Commissioned by Bandai Namco’s Southeast Asia office, the trailer runs to almost four minutes and situates the lore of The Lands Between in a suburban home. This is a magical realist short story in which a …
Read More »Little-known Elden Ring horse mechanics will turn your Tarnished into a master equestrian
If there’s one thing From Software loves, aside from testing your resolve, it’s obscurity. As such, their games rarely explain the many mechanics that you’ve got available. And Elden Ring, the developer’s newest offering, is no different. But to help you conquer The Lands Between, YouTube channel Iron Pineapple has put …
Read More »Xbox Game Pass March 2022 games include Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy and more
Xbox has confirmed the Xbox Game Pass line-up for March 2022, including the addition of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. As announced earlier today on the official Xbox website (opens in new tab), Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Kentucky Route Zero, Lawn Mowing Simulator, and Young Souls are heading to …
Read More »Watch real-life Aloy play Horizon Forbidden West for the first time
PlayStation has released a new video featuring Horizon Forbidden West star Ashly Burch play through the newly released sequel’s first main quest, and unsurprisingly, she slays. Burch was admittedly nervous going into the session as it was her first time playing the game and witnessing her own performance in the …
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