How ‘Elden Ring’ Multiplayer Gave Rise to a New, Distinct Subculture - The Ringer

The fantasy epic’s unique multiplayer system has facilitated the creation of community tales, legends, and lingo—giving rise to a distinct subculture that has bled into the real world

Playing Elden Ring is a gaming experience unlike any other. The fantasy RPG shows a middle finger to the modern standardization of open-world titles, refusing to dumb down its gameplay for an unpract… [+13369 chars]

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