Game of Thrones creator says there's "some talk" about Elden Ring film, but his involvement could be limited"I'm a few years behind with my latest book."Image credit: FromSoftware News by Ed Nightingale Deputy News Editor Published on Feb. 21, 2025 Game of Thrones creator George RR Martin has reiterated there's "some talk" about an Elden Ring film, though his involvement will likely be limited due to being "a few years behind" on his latest book.The author provided lore and worldbuilding for FromSoftware's epic, and was asked by IGN whether he'd return for a possible Elden Ring sequel.Instead, he once again suggested a film could be on the way. "Well, I can't say too much about it, but there is some talk about making a movie out of Elden Ring," he said.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Elden Ring Nightreign PreviewWatch on YouTubeThe problem is the small matter of Martin's next book, the long-awaited sixth entry in the A Song of Ice and Fire series - The Winds of Winter - on which the Game of Thrones TV show is based. Infamously, the TV show finished the story before Martin was able to put the ending of his own story on page."Unfortunately, I am 13 years late," he told The Hollywood Reporter last year. "Every time I say that, I'm [like], 'How could I be 13 years late?' I don't know, it happens a day at a time."Until the novel is complete, it seems his possible involvement in an Elden Ring film will be limited."We'll see if [the Elden Ring film] comes to pass and what the extent of my involvement was, I don't know," he told IGN. "I'm a few years behind with my latest book, so that also limits the amount of things that I can do."This is by no means the first time Martin has suggested an Elden Ring film was in the works."Oh, and about those rumours you may have heard about a feature film or television series based on Elden Ring" Martin wrote in a blog post last year. "I have nothing to say. Not a word, nope, not a thing, I know nothing, you never heard a peep from me, mum mum mum. What rumour?"Even FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki has suggested he'd be up for a film adaptation - just not from himself."I don't see any reason to deny another interpretation or adaptation of Elden Ring, a movie for example," he told The Guardian last year. "But I don't think myself, or FromSoftware, have the knowledge or ability to produce something in a different medium. So that's where a very strong partner would come into play. We'd have to build a lot of trust and agreement on whatever it is we're trying to achieve, but there's interest, for sure."Martin also told IGN there's more worldbuilding material that could be used in a future instalment. "Yeah, I think especially when you're world building, there's always more that you actually see on the screen," he said."And that's true of any of these big epic fantasies. I mean, you look at Tolkien and there are hundreds of pages of past history before you get to even the era of the Hobbit and dozens of kings and wars and things like that."FromSoftware is providing more Elden Ring, though, in the form of surprise spin-off Nightreign revealed at last year's The Game Awards."Nightreign provides a delectable hit of Elden Ring in a repeatable microcosm," I wrote in our Elden Ring Nightreign hands-on preview. "It's got the difficulty, the levelling, the boss battles, and the sense of discovery, but all at high speed for a new type of challenge, while its grim enemy selection is like a best-of Souls mixtape I'm itching to replay."The spin-off will also receive DLC adding new playable characters and bosses, though these are yet to be confirmed.

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You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide With players now jumping into The Gloom to fight super-powered Terminids following the horrific events of Angels Venture, Helldivers 2 is more frantic than ever before. With new, more powerful bug enemies still in the works, it seems that the Terminid army is still evolving to kick us back to the curb.Exploring the planet of Fori Prime, one Helldivers 2 player has made a shocking discovery: a massive skeleton that teases the most powerful Terminid enemy yet.Massive Terminid skeleton in Helldivers 2Discovered by a player on Reddit, the planet of Fori Prime hides a massive Terminid skeleton much bigger than anything weve seen in Arrowheads multiplayer game. Buried in the sand, the skeleton has individual invertebrate bigger than a Diver, with bones jutting far out of the ground. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. While obviously not confirmed, the general theory is that this skeleton belongs to a Terminid Hive Lord. In the past, players have discovered other huge skeletons that appear to belong to Hive Lord enemies, but none anywhere near as big as this one.Anyone else more concerned about finding a skeleton of something thats larger than the previously largest skeleton, one player commented on the post. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now With the Teminid army ramping up, Automatons working on new bodies to fight back against the Helldivers, and the Illuminate cultists getting ready to join the fray, theres a metric heck-tonne of new enemies getting ready to murderize us.Furthermore, as the Meridian Singularity continues its slow journey towards Super Earth, players are now being torn between all three fronts. Even with democracy on our side, can we keep fighting as the enemy forces get stronger? Of course we can, were the Helldivers!For more HD2 coverage on VideoGamer, read about the games next crossover thats in the very early stages of development. Additionally, read about the one restriction future crossovers all need to abide by.About the AuthorHelldivers 2Platform(s):PC, PlayStation 5Genre(s):Action, Shooter, Third Person8VideoGamerSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Destiny 2 Episode Heresy has been a lot of fun so far. Recently, Bungie confirmed huge buffs that were not part of the patch notes, meanwhile, players have also been getting unreleased weapons. Now D2 fans have discovered an unintended feature, and Bungie have avoided being the fun police by deciding not to fix the popular Destiny 2 bug.Bungie confirms they are not fixing popular Destiny 2 bugOn the official Destiny subreddit, Bungie have confirmed they are aware of a bug that resulted in class lockouts for the Exotic Glaives and a handful of Swords [being] mistakenly removed.While aware that it is a bug, Bungie has seen some great celebrations with the removal of these constraints. Bungie initially intended to fix the bug as they want to retain strong class-based fantasies, and its a bit weird to see a Warlock or a Hunter spawning a mini-bubble or seeing a Titan running like a ninja. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. However, after seeing the community reaction, they have decided to not fix the bug, and Bungies outlook now is that its a fun example of a bug becoming a feature.Below are highlighted observations from Bungie for the bug: Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now Animations may look a bit weird given that the class-based Swords are a bit older, and this can create fun opportunities for players to create videos, art, or other based on classes in different stances.Class-based Glaives open up some interesting new buildcrafting opportunities. In the future, we will be keeping a close eye on how these Glaives are performing across all three classes. Our goal is to ensure that they feel most powerful on the class they were originally designed for.The core of the feedback for the Quickfang and Goldtusk Swords revolves around player fantasies of being a ninja or sword master, so were going to use this feedback to inspire future animations. No promises on timelines or anything like that, but this gives us some fun creative spaces to work with for Titans and Warlocks.In response to Bungie not fixing the bug, a lot of players have showered praise on the developer. There are many comments echoing the sentiment that this is a huge win.For more Destiny 2, leaks have revealed a weapon thats so good it feels like youre cheating, and Sony has responded to a $200 million dollar lawsuit from former D2 director.Destiny 2Platform(s):Google Stadia, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Web, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Adventure, First Person, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter8VideoGamerRelated TopicsDestiny 2 Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

Every summer, my feed becomes oversaturated with the most charming coastal interiors. While the sea remains the ultimate vessel of inspiration, this season all eyes are on the quintessential fisherman aesthetic. (Coastal grandma can be found at the nearest retirement home!) The uniform calls for cable-knit sweaters, barn coats, denim or overalls paired with a rotation of signature boots, boat shoes, and sandals. I was reminded of the fugue state I experienced several months ago when my friends and I decided to cool off from the sweltering summer heat inside a streetwear brands pop-up storethe theme was fishing and hunting. (Apparently, this is the new identity for all hypebeasts pushing 40.)Fisherman aesthetic was listed in the official Pinterest Predicts Trend Report for 2025, noted as an expression of a laid-back maritime attitude. Ill admit that at the time of its release, I dismissed the trend as a serious contender but by mid-January I was humbly changing my tune. Sydney Stanback, global trends and insights lead at Pinterest, thinks that the appeal of microtrends like this corresponds directly with us entering a fully post-pandemic era where were all trying to figure out how to navigate our lives online and offline.I started in 2020 and we have seen a pretty significant shift in the sentiment driving these trends forward, Stanback says. Escapism is not necessarily new, but its evolved over the past few years as weve dealt with the effects of being isolated for quite some timethats not normal behavior. While were five years out from the pandemic, I think were still dealing with the effects of it [now].This mudroom is drenched in Farrow & BallsCooks Blue. The space also features a 1930s Art Deco enameled glass pendant, an antique bench in anAlexander Girard fabric, and plaid rag rugs fromEl Ocotal Weavers.Photo: Laure JolietThe foundation of this annual report, which Stanbacks team usually starts compiling in August, is built on consumer behavior in real time from searches on Pinterests platform across a global audience of Gen Z, millennials, boomers, and Gen X. From there, the list is narrowed down to help people identify 20 different ways of authentically expressing themselves. She claims that theres been a noticeable change in how people are engaging with trends today. Upon further review, I wonder if were more nostalgic for the past now because were so uncertain about the future.Weve had a few trends over the past few years that are a bit traditional like eclectic grandpa, Stanback explains. Fisherman aesthetic is very nautical, but you can make it your own and make it as bold as you want to. When I have a vision of this trend, specifically in a home space, its about having fish nets, muddy earth tones, and fishing collectibles. You can tap into it in a lot of different ways.

Hannibal LectureYou may soon be able to try a "dating app that matches you with games", rather than serving stilted conversations with potential serial killersActually, to be fair, I've never met any of these experts in real life, so I can't promise you they don't lounge around the house in human skin suits.Image credit: The Ludocene team. News by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer Published on Feb. 21, 2025 Do you struggle to find reccommendations of games you might tolerate for 10 hours, before inevitably slipping back into the thousandth playthrough of some comfortable old s**t? Well, there's a new app that'll be aiming to be, among other taglines, a "dating app that matches you with games rather than people", provided it hits its Kickstarter goal.It's called Ludocene, and is the work of a team led by freelance game journalist Andy Robertson, who writes that the app is also a "deck-builder that discerns your next favourite game" and a "recommendation engine powered by experts you know and trust".To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Basically, it deals you cards with some info about a game on them, and you swipe up or down to say whether or not you'd like to add them to a deck of reccomemndations that you'll definitely play when you get the time, for realsies, they're not just going in your endless backlog, you swear.Think Tinder, but the only pictures of people you get to judge are selfies of a team of "experts" - which for transparency's sake includes VG247's own Alex Donaldson, wearing his other hat as Director of RPG Site - who you can summon to spice up your deck with their shitty opinions of what you should play. In Donaldson's case, I assume that guaruntees you at least one Final Fantasy game per summoning, regardless of what else you've told the app you like.As of writing, Ludocene's raised 6,331 of its 26,280 goal, with 20 days left to go in its fundraiser. I'll be honest, I'm not sure it's something I'd use, given I've long preferred to choose which games I play by clicking on a random genre's tab on various storefronts, and licking the screen to see which game listing offers what I can only describe as the best 'vibe mouthfeel'.Do not try that at home please, it only works for me because I once made a deal with a troll under a bridge found in a dodgy backwater of the Steam store.

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Image: Nintendo LifeThe Pokmon European International Championship has once again returned to London this year, bringing with it competition, events, hands-on opportunities and, of course, merch.Yes, London's pop-up Pokmon Center is back at the ExCel until 23rd February, and it is once again packed with enough exclusive goodies to make even the most well-stocked wallets wince. We at Nintendo Life were lucky enough to pop into the store this morning to get a look at all of the exclusive merchandise, and we have assembled the following gallery to give you the full rundown of everything on display.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube796kWatch on YouTube Psyduck, Ogerpon and Wooper take centre stage in the designs this year, with the range covering everything from clothing to card decks, playmats to pencil cases.Now, it should be noted that while we were able to get into the store bright and early this morning, the shopping experience is a notoriously busy one, so stock may well vary if you are heading to the pop-up this weekend.So, let's get this show on the road! We'll start off with all things TCG and the exclusive card sleeves, deck boxes, playmats and counter/dice sets:Images: Nintendo LifeImages: Nintendo LifeNaturally, there are lanyards and pins galore:Image: Nintendo LifeImages: Nintendo LifeNo surface can be left without some Pokmon merch, so here's the poster, keychain and fridge magnet:Images: Nintendo LifeStationery sets, stickers and postcards to brandish your Pok passion from your desk:Images: Nintendo LifeAnd mugs and bottles to stay hydrated... perfect for those Water Types:Images: Nintendo LifeYou'll probably want a bag to carry all that around in, and TPC has you covered:Image: Nintendo LifeOnto clothing now, and there's no such thing as a bad hair day for a Trainer. At least, not if you cover it with an event-exclusive cap:Images: Nintendo LifeImage: Nintendo LifeNo Pokmon fan's wardrobe is complete without some t-shirts and hoodies, and the pop-up has a bunch of exclusive designs:Images: Nintendo LifeImages: Nintendo LifeImages: Nintendo LifeAnd finally, let's not forget the star of the show: the yellow Psyduck jumper. This one was flying off the shelves while we were in the store, so don't expect it to stick around for long.Image: Nintendo LifeAs a reminder, London's pop-up Pokmon Center will be sticking around at the ExCel until 23rd February and access is only granted for those who were able to book a slot via The Pokmon Company's reservation system though we understand that some last-minute slots are available on the day. Update: All days now fully bookedQuick, act surprised!What's your favourite exclusive item this year? Will you be heading to the pop-up this weekend? Let us know in the comments.See AlsoShare:01 Jim came to Nintendo Life in 2022 and, despite his insistence that The Minish Cap is the best Zelda game and his unwavering love for the Star Wars prequels (yes, really), he has continued to write news and features on the site ever since. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesNintendo Is Discontinuing Gold Points, One Of The Switch's Best IncentivesNoooo, don't do it!Nintendo Power Artist "Hadn't Actually Played Any Zelda Games" Before Creating His Take On HyruleAnd he'd like to turn his talents to MetroidNintendo Has Renewed Some TrademarksIncluding its famous 'Seal of Quality'Switch 2 Units Are Reportedly Selling For $40,000 On The Chinese Black MarketOr $50 trade-in at GameStopFeature: "I Was Seeing Him In My Dreams" - Nintendo Veteran Just Can't Shake Shigeru Miyamoto"He got a good laugh out of that"

Crikey, it's never looked this good.An upcoming Pokmon anime short from CoMix Wave Films best known for its work on films such as Your Name, Suzume, and Weathering With You is looking absolutely stunning so far as evidenced by a brief trailer posted to YouTube.Dubbed 'Dragonite and the Postman', the short will be available to watch from 27th February, also known as Pokmon Day. It follows the story of a young Paldean girl who ventures out into an adventure to locate the source of a mysterious letter.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Brought to you by:Architect: hcmaLocation: New Westminster, British ColumbiaCompletion Date: 2024In New Westminster, British Columbia, a new aquatic center by hcma architecture + design has redefined notions of progressive design. Known as the tmsewtx Aquatic and Community Center, the building was planned in close collaboration with First Nations communities while also targeting ambitious sustainability goals. Through a tightly insulated envelope of standing-seam metal, minimal glazing, and precast concrete, the structure is the first to achieve the Canadian Green Building Councils (CAGBC) Zero-Carbon Building-Design-Standard, an impressive feat given the abnormally high energy demands of aquatic facilities. The new building was built between the ravine, and two existing structures, which were required to remain open for the duration of construction. (Courtesy hcma)Tasked with designing a replacement for the existing Canada Games Pool and Centennial Community Center, hcma began the project with a comprehensive study of the surrounding site. In precolonial times, the land surrounding the community center held the headwaters of the nearby Glenbrook Ravine, but the two had been disconnected by subsequent development. Working with PFS Studio, the projects landscape architect, hcma reestablished the original course of the waterway and decided to position the new building along this path, bucking the east-west orientation of New Westminsters urban grid. The restored waterway creates the basis for a new rain garden and park space which hugs the buildings southern elevation. New Westminster also required that the existing pool and community center remain open for the public during construction, further constraining the floor plate of the new building. Accordingly, the new structure fills much of the space between the ravine and its predecessors.Scalloped precast concrete panels adorn the aquatic centers sawtooth window bays. (Nic Lehoux)While the plan of the building was shaped by natural and logistical constraints, the structures height was modulated to accommodate different internal programs. Our desire was to break down the overall scale of a very long, large building by giving each program component its own roof shape, said Paul Fast, principal at hcma. These roof shapes respond directly to the volumetric and natural daylighting requirements of each unique program. They were then united with a continuous corner facade line that only breaks at the lobby, signifying the entry space, he added.This variation in ceiling height was achieved through the use of folded-plate roof systems constructed using mass timber and steel girders. A special roof system was devised above the lap pool, which is the buildings largest program in terms of volume. Here, a sawtooth configuration was engineered to create skylights, bringing indirect northern light into the space.A sawtooth roof was engineered above the lap pool to filter natural light into the space. (Nic Lehoux)As previously mentioned, indoor pools consume high amounts of operational energy. To maintain consistent temperature within a large volume of water, the pools are constantly heated, and energy is also expended to ventilate and dehumidify the space. In an effort to limit energy waste, hcma separated tmsewtxs aquatic facilities into two natatoriums: a leisure pool with higher water and air temperatures and a cooler lap pool for competitive swimmers. The inclusion of a leisure pool was a result of community engagement sessions held during the design process. As the project team learned, many community members were discouraged from using the old Canada Games Pool because of its focus on competitive athletic use.Energy usage within the natatoriums was further reduced through the use of the InBlue filtration system, a state-of-the-art filter that continuously extracts bio-solids from the water. A conventional filtration system retains bio solids until the filter system is cleaned out, which normally occurs every 2 to 3 years. The use of the InBlue system requires less overall chlorine usage. Unlike conventional systems, it also leverages gravity, limiting the energy required to pump water through the filter.The building features a leisure pool to cater to non-competitive swimmers. (Nic Lehoux)According to the architects, the new tmsewtx facility represents a 92 percent overall reduction in energy usage compared to its predecessors. This feat was accomplished through the cutting edge systems including heat recovery ventilators, the aforementioned pool filtrations system, all-electric mechanical systems, and a rooftop photovoltaic array, which is expected to produce 5 percent of the facilitys yearly operational energy. Envelope design was also central to these sustainability achievements. Low carbon materials such as standing seam metal, precast concrete, and mass timber were specified for the exterior, while a robust secondary layer of insulation contributed to the reduction in operational energy use. In addition, the building was detailed to maximize air-tightness and eliminate thermal bridging.The tmsewtx Aquatic and Community Center is targeting LEED Gold certification, and has already become the first project in Canada to meet CAGBCs Zero Carbon Building Design Standard, which takes into account operational energy efficiency, airtightness, and embodied carbon. Because of the projects success, hcma hopes that it will serve as a model for the design of future aquatic centers, demonstrating how this building typology can effectively reduce energy use.The massing of the tmsewtx Aquatic and Community Center was optimized to improve energy performance. (Nic Lehoux)The inclusive aims of the new building are perhaps best summarized by its name, tmsewtx, which translates to Sea Otter House in hnqminm, a local First Nations language. Selected by a naming advisory panel of Indigenous representatives, the name was chosen because of the playfulness, joyfulness, and family-oriented nature of the sea otter, according to a press release from hcma.tmsewtx Aquatic and Community Center won the civic category in ANs 2024 Best of Design Awards and was a finalist for project of the year.Project SpecificationsArchitect: hcmaStructural Engineer: Fast + EppMechanical Engineer: AMEElectrical Engineer: AES EngineeringLandscape Architect: PFS StudioCost Estimation: Ross TempletonCivil Engineer: Aplin & MartinAcoustic Engineer: RWDIWayfinding & Signage: hcmaPublic Art: James HarryProject Manager: Turnbull ConstructionContractor: Heatherbrae BuildersStanding Seam Metal Panels: Parker JohnstonPrecast Concrete: API PrecastExterior Glazing: Columbia GlazingGlass: Garibaldi Glass