Elden Ring
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Bite By Night Update Log
The latest update log for Bite By Night details new content including skins, emotes, and daily rewards. The update also introduces a new HUD, a photosensitive warning, and a codes function. Significant balance changes have been made to various classes, killers, and mechanics, alongside price adjustments for some in-game items.
Games Inbox: What was the best ZX Spectrum game?
Readers discuss their favorite ZX Spectrum games, with titles like Elite, Knight Lore, and The Great Escape being highlighted. Other topics include the story pacing of Resident Evil Requiem, the potential of an Elden Ring movie, rising amiibo prices, console storage solutions, and the pricing of new racing games.
A24's Elden Ring movie seems to be in production with an elaborate set discovered in a random field
A24's film adaptation of Elden Ring appears to be in production, with a TikTok video revealing a detailed set featuring a statue of Queen Marika in England. Director Alex Garland, known for his work on Ex Machina and Annihilation, is helming the project and has developed a 160-page script. George R. R. Martin is also involved as a producer, suggesting a faithful adaptation of the game's lore.
4 years later, new Elden Ring cutscene uncovered with massive lore implications for DLC star Miquella
A dataminer has uncovered a cutscene from Elden Ring that reveals demigod Miquella created the Haligtree with the intention of helping his sister Malenia. This discovery offers new insights into the game's lore and Miquella's motivations, potentially impacting future interpretations of the game and its upcoming DLC.
People of Note's hook-y approach to designing a turn-based musical RPG
Iridium Studios founder Jason Wishnov discusses the design of People of Note, a turn-based musical RPG. He explains how the game integrates musical numbers as payoffs for challenges and how its customizable gameplay options aim to attract players to the genre. The game features a "battle-strategic" combat system and allows players to adjust difficulty and skip sections they find less engaging.
Baldur's Gate 3 Shadowheart actor says Hades has become a comfort game, though she's "too bad" to…
Jennifer English, the voice actor for Shadowheart in Baldur's Gate 3, shared that Hades has become a comfort game for her, though she admits to struggling with its difficulty and wishes for an easy mode. She also mentioned her past gaming habits, including being banned from the PlayStation for playing Soul Blade and her tendency to hyperfocus on games like The Sims.
Leaked Elden Ring movie set looks even more authentic than Super Mario Galaxy
Leaked footage from the Elden Ring movie set, directed by Alex Garland, showcases authentic recreations of in-game locations like the Fourth Church of Marika. Garland, a self-proclaimed fan who has played Elden Ring multiple times, is reportedly aiming for a faithful adaptation, a rarity in video game movies. The article also briefly mentions other game adaptations and potential Nintendo Switch releases.
Analysis Paralysis: How to Pick a Game When You Have 2 Hours
This article analyzes the phenomenon of 'analysis paralysis' in gaming, where having too many options leads to indecision and playing less. It explores psychological concepts like the paradox of choice and decision fatigue, offering practical strategies such as limiting installed games to three, matching energy levels to game demands, and using simple decision-making tricks to overcome backlog overwhelm. The piece also touches on recognizing when gaming paralysis might signal burnout or deeper issues.
Board Games for Video Gamers: Tabletop That Feels Like Your Favorite Games
This guide matches board games to popular video game genres, suggesting titles like Slay the Spire: The Board Game for roguelike fans and Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion for action RPG players. It emphasizes that many board games offer similar strategic depth and satisfying loops to video games, often with a lower time commitment and a unique social element.
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 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 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 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.