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Elden Ring's 'Let Me Solo Her' Gifted Actual Sword By Devs, Because He's A Legend
7.7.2022
Elden Ring took the world by storm earlier this year, but of the millions of players, one rose above the rest: Klein Tsuboi, AKA “Let Me Solo Her.” Weidling nothing but dual katanas and a pot on his head, he helped other players kill one of the game’s toughest bosses thousands of times....
FromSoftware’s Next Game Almost Done, Staffing Up For ‘Several’ New Projects
24.6.2022
Elden Ring finally released just a few months ago, topping the charts ever since, but FromSoftware doesn’t appear to be slowing down. The Dark Souls studio is already hiring for “multiple” new games, and director Hidetaka Miyazaki reports in a new interview that one of them is already close...
A Random Elden Ring Wall Is Mysteriously Poisoning Players
27.4.2022
We all know Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki loves poisoning players, but apparently there exists an inconspicuous wall in FromSoftware’s latest game that can inflict a toxic status effect just as well as any swamp.Read more
Elden Ring Players Are Trying To Create The ‘Ultimate’ Berserk Mod
26.4.2022
It’s no secret that many aspects of FromSoftware’s Soulsborne games are inspired by Kentaro Miura’s popular manga Berserk. In fact, Elden Ring already pays homage in many ways, right down to Blaidd the Half-Wolf’s uncanny likeness to Berserk protagonist Guts. Now, Elden Ring’s cycle of manga refs...
Steam’s Top Guide For Elden Ring Is A Foot Fetishist’s Dream
8.4.2022
Elden Ring is full of hard bosses, esoteric secrets, and weird exploits, but the current top guide on the game’s Steam page isn’t about any of that. It’s about feet. The fleshy pads come in all different shapes and sizes, and Elden Ring, like the Souls games before it, is full of them. So of course...
7 Possible Berserk References In Elden Ring
30.3.2022
FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki’s love for the late Kentaro Miura’s manga and anime series Berserk is the worst kept secret in the gaming industry. While he avoids explicitly discussing the connections between his games and Berserk, it’s clear that every Miyazaki-helmed project since...
Elden Ring, One Month Later
30.3.2022
It feels like just yesterday FromSoftware fans were worried they were going to die before Elden Ring arrived, and now we’re an entire month removed from its launch. In that time, dedicated players have eagerly explored every inch of this massive game, resulting in a lot of great coverage here...
I Wish Kirby Still Kissed His Homies In Forgotten Land
28.3.2022
I’ve been having a great time with Kirby and the Forgotten Land. The pink puffball’s saccharine-sweet, post-apocalyptic journey is the perfect palate cleanser after exploring the massive Elden Ring. But one thing in Forgotten Land bothers me more than any horror that could spring from the minds...
Elden Ring: The Kotaku Review
24.3.2022
I spend too much time, at least for someone with only 33 years on his odometer, thinking about legacy. I find myself overly concerned with what I’ve accomplished and what I’ll leave behind, especially in comparison to other people—both successful and otherwise. As such, while playing FromSoftware’s...
Elden Ring Shatters Dark Souls Records On Twitch And Steam
25.2.2022
FromSoftware’s Elden Ring has been out for less than a day, and it’s already taken over Twitch and Steam. The open world action-RPG is posting unprecedented numbers for a Souls-like.Read more
FromSoftware's Notorious Poison Zones Appear 90 Seconds Into Elden Ring
23.2.2022
Last week, I said FromSoftware was “back on its bullshit” in response to the moody Elden Ring cinematic that introduces the game’s world and major characters. I wish I’d saved that particularly evocative phrase for today’s story instead because, if finding a way to poison the player in less than...
One Annoying NPC Connects Elden Ring To Dark Souls, Bloodborne, And Armored Core
23.2.2022
Elden Ring may look a lot like Dark Souls but, as far as we know right now, it’s entirely its own thing in terms of narrative and lore. That doesn’t mean, however, there aren’t legitimate links between From Software’s latest action RPG and previous games like Demon’s Souls, Bloodborne, and even...
Elden Ring Director On Game's Difficulty: 'More Players Will Finish It'
28.1.2022
We are less than a month out from the release of Elden Ring. Some are already planning to take off from work to play it. Others are planning to take off from the internet to avoid what will likely be another round of game difficulty discourse. Director Hidetaka Miyazaki has broached the subject...
Japanese Firefighter Gets In Trouble For YouTube Gaming Side Hustle
12.1.2022
These days, side hustles are more common than ever. But one firefighter in Wakayama, Japan is being punishing for his double life as a gaming YouTuber. According to Mainichi and AFP, the 33-year-old firefighter uploading 314 videos between December 2020 to October 2021. The fire-fighting YouTuber...
Elden Ring Character Creator Leaks And Fans Are Totally Loving It
10.1.2022
As we get closer to Elden Ring’s February 25 launch, footage of its character creator has leaked, and fans of the upcoming action-RPG think it looks dope. In fact, folks are saying it looks better than the character creators in FromSoftware’s previous games, like Bloodborne and Dark Souls III.Read...
Congratulations To George R.R. Martin On Completing A Blog Post About Elden Ring
20.12.2021
Having begun his work on From Software’s Elden Ring years ago, around 2017-18, A Song Of Ice And Fire author George R.R. Martin has now completed what may be his last piece of writing on the game, publishing a post on his personal blog.Read more
Here's 15 Minutes Of Elden Ring Gameplay
4.11.2021
At this point—and you’re well within your rights to still have reservations—it’s becoming pretty difficult to refute that Elden Ring...is real? Today, during a digital showcase, publisher Bandai Namco shows off 15 minutes of the next action-adventure game from FromSoftware. Have a look:Read more
Here's All The New Elden Ring News Worth Knowing
27.8.2021
It’s the third day of Gamescon 2021, and multiple outlets have gotten an in-depth preview of FromSoftware’s eagerly anticipated open-world RPG, Elden Ring. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most interesting bits of information coming out of today’s articles.Read more
The 15 Best Games For The PlayStation 4
2.8.2021
The PlayStation 5 is here, but that doesn’t mean you should count out the PlayStation 4. In fact, given how hard it is to get your hands on a PS4, Sony’s last-gen console is probably your best bet for playing PlayStation games. And, oh man, are there a ton of all-timers. From tight puzzle games...
Oh Hey, George R. R. Martin Is Talking About Elden Ring
18.6.2021
While in town to receive an honorary doctorate from Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism, Game of Thrones creator George R. R. Martin spoke with local news station WWTW about his life, TV shows and, hey, the upcoming video game Elden Ring.Read more