Elden Ring
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Best Controllers for Big Hands in 2026: 7 Comfortable Picks
This guide identifies seven comfortable controller options for gamers with large hands in 2026, addressing issues like handle length, button reach, and overall width. It highlights the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 as the best overall, with the Sony DualSense as a surprising pick, and the GameSir G7 SE as the best budget option. The article emphasizes the importance of controller ergonomics for long gaming sessions and discusses features like Hall Effect sticks and back paddles.
Elden Ring Movie Set With A Familiar Statue Spotted – Rumor
Footage from the Elden Ring movie adaptation set has surfaced on TikTok, showing a Church of Marika statue and a trap. The film, produced by A24 with Alex Garland directing and writing, is reportedly being shot in England. Director Alex Garland also shared his thoughts on Malenia being the hardest boss fight in Elden Ring.
Elden Ring Dataminer Discovers an Explosive Cutscene Involving the Haligtree
Dataminer Lance McDonald has uncovered an unused cutscene for Elden Ring that depicts Miquella planting the Haligtree. The cutscene provides insight into the game's lore and Miquella's original intentions before the events of The Shattering. Elden Ring is available on multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Elden Ring Cut Content Reportedly Includes A Cutscene Featuring Miquella Planting The Haligtree
A report details cut content from Elden Ring, revealing a cutscene where Miquella plants the Haligtree. This plot element was ultimately excluded from the final release of the game.
Elden Ring Cut Content Reportedly Includes A Cutscene Featuring Miquella Planting The Haligtree
Reports indicate that Elden Ring's cut content includes a scene with Miquella planting the Haligtree. A demo of Elden Ring for the Nintendo Switch 2, initially shown with technical issues, has reportedly seen significant performance improvements after months of adjustment.
Wyldheart co-op RPG: Fable meets D&D vibes!... | TAG
This article rounds up several gaming news items, including a preview of the co-op RPG Wyldheart inspired by Fable and D&D, an analysis of why Halo broke PC gaming's FPS dominance, a Call of Duty pro player's dismissal after leaked sexts, and a patch update for Crimson Desert. It also briefly mentions Elden Ring cutscenes, the CRPG Esoteric Ebb, a Fortnite skin, and Take-Two Interactive's AI team being axed.
Game History and Preservation
The Hiryu no Ken Collection has been announced for PC, with Gematsu reporting on the news. Additionally, Eurogamer.net has revealed the discovery of an astonishing, never-before-seen deleted cutscene from Elden Ring, highlighting ongoing interest in game history and preservation.
'Marathon Is Gonna Be Game of the Year': Actor Ben Starr Jokes It'll Beat GTA 6 Due to Jennifer English
Actor Ben Starr jokingly suggested that Bungie's upcoming shooter Marathon could win Game of the Year, attributing its potential success to co-star Jennifer English. English has a notable track record, having voiced characters in multiple recent Game of the Year winners like Elden Ring and Baldur's Gate 3. Starr believes this 'Jennifer English Effect' will propel Marathon to victory, despite its current sales performance.
Leaked Elden Ring Movie Set Reveals Stunning Real-Life Limgrave
Leaked footage appears to reveal the film set for the upcoming Elden Ring movie, showcasing a real-life rendition of Limgrave and the Church of Marika. Director Alex Garland, a known fan of the FromSoftware RPG, is helming the project, which is reportedly filming in the UK. While no release date has been announced, the construction of sets suggests active production is underway.
Have a gander at this cut Elden Ring scene showing a smidge of DLC boss Miquella's past
Dataminer Lance McDonald has uncovered a cutscene for Elden Ring's upcoming DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, which appears to show a flashback of Miquella planting the Haligtree sapling. The scene, which was likely cut from the final game, includes dialogue and shows the sapling growing and bleeding. This discovery offers new insights into the game's lore and the development process.
Beautiful unused Elden Ring cutscene discovered four years after release: ‘Two-hour lore videos on YouTube based on this one scene are going to be incredible’
A previously undiscovered, unused cutscene from Elden Ring has been found four years after its release, featuring Miquella planting the Haligtree. Data miner Lance McDonald extracted the scene, which offers new insights into Miquella's character and the origins of the Haligtree, sparking excitement among players for potential lore analysis.
Our first look at Alex Garland's Elden Ring movie might be in this leaked set footage from a lucky fan in the UK
Leaked set footage from the upcoming Elden Ring movie, directed by Alex Garland, has surfaced online, showing a recreation of a church from the game. While the footage's authenticity is unconfirmed, it strongly resembles iconic locations from The Lands Between. The film, based on the popular game by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, is highly anticipated, though details about its plot and cast remain scarce.
Datamined Elden Ring cutscene gives more clues about DLC villain Miquella's original story
Dataminer Lance McDonald has uncovered a cutscene from Elden Ring that provides further insight into the original story of Miquella, the antagonist of the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. The scene depicts Miquella planting the Haligtree with his own blood, suggesting an earlier, more benevolent characterization before his absorption by the tree and subsequent kidnapping by Mohg.
Crimson Desert: Spire of the Stars Puzzle Guide
This guide for Crimson Desert focuses on its puzzles, acknowledging that while the game may not prioritize story, its narrative is slowly and uniquely told. The author compares the exploration-based gameplay to titles like Elden Ring and Minecraft, suggesting that the core appeal lies in discovery rather than plot.
Astonishing never-before-seen Elden Ring deleted cutscene discovered
Dataminer Lance McDonald has discovered a never-before-seen map file in Elden Ring containing a deleted cutscene that depicts Miquella planting the Haligtree. The discovery also includes unused voice lines, offering insight into the game's development and story changes. FromSoftware's Elden Ring was previously reviewed and received an Essential 5/5 stars.
Playstack Unveils Official Gameplay Reveal Video for Mortal Shell II - GameHaunt
Mortal Shell II is set to launch in late 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with an open beta planned for Summer 2026 on Steam. Publisher Playstack and developer Cold Symmetry revealed the soulslike action RPG's first gameplay footage at the Summer Game Fest Live Showcase 2025, showcasing its signature shell-swapping combat and grim atmosphere. The standalone sequel promises a refined experience with smoother animations and new shells, and players can sign up for the beta on the official website.
Warren Spector’s Thick as Thieves Drops PvPvE for Co-op Focus
Warren Spector's upcoming stealth game, Thick as Thieves, has shifted its development focus from PvPvE multiplayer to a co-op and singleplayer experience. This pivot aims to recapture the essence of classic stealth games like Thief, with the development team at OtherSide Entertainment believing this direction better suits the genre and player expectations. While the original PvPvE concept was intriguing, the team is now prioritizing a more traditional stealth experience that can be enjoyed with a friend or alone.
Dead by Daylight Devs Talk Spinoff Hopes and Dreams: 'I Want Elden Ring in the World of Dead by Daylight'
Behaviour Interactive's creative director Dave Richard expressed a desire for a Dead by Daylight spinoff in the style of Elden Ring. He and head of partnerships Mathieu Cote discussed potential spinoff ideas, with Richard specifically envisioning a soulslike game set within the Dead by Daylight universe.
'There are times when you want to put GTA down and pick up something else,' Samson studio founder says:…
Liquid Swords co-founder Christofer Sundberg discussed how their upcoming game Samson draws comparisons to Grand Theft Auto, acknowledging the open-world crime genre similarities while highlighting their smaller scale. He also noted that Grand Theft Auto competes with all forms of entertainment. Samson is set to launch on April 8, following significant development changes including layoffs.
FromSoftware experts find evidence Hidetaka Miyazaki's breakout RPG Demon's Souls deleted the biggest middle finger in the series: giant birds that hurl you off cliffs
New findings reveal that FromSoftware's Demon's Souls originally planned to feature giant birds that would throw players off cliffs, a design element that was ultimately cut. This discovery sheds light on the developer's long-standing penchant for harsh, punishing mechanics, evident in later titles like Elden Ring. The article speculates on the impact of such an enemy on the game's difficulty and its place in the series' history.
