{"id":54230,"date":"2024-07-02T16:48:47","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T14:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=2066138"},"modified":"2024-07-02T19:01:24","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T17:01:24","slug":"george-rr-martin-and-elden-ring-what-has-the-game-of-thrones-creator-teased","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/george-rr-martin-and-elden-ring-what-has-the-game-of-thrones-creator-teased\/","title":{"rendered":"George RR Martin and Elden Ring: What has the Game of Thrones creator teased?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> What&#8217;s he gone and said now? <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Toby Saunders\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 at 14:48 PM<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>Everyone knows George RR Martin was involved in the creation and writing of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/elden-ring-release-date\/\">Elden Ring<\/a> \u2013 but what has the Game of Thrones author teased about the game now?<\/p>\n<p>Before we dive into what Martin has teased about Elden Ring, we thought it\u2019d be best to detail his involvement in the game.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re in the right place if you want to know how George RR Martin was involved in Elden Ring and what he actually did during the game\u2019s development.<\/p>\n<p>Turns out, it was quite a fruitful collaboration, as the game is often considered FromSoftware\u2019s masterpiece \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/elden-ring-review-comment\/\">our review<\/a> will let you know why.<\/p>\n<p>Read on to find out what George RR Martin has teased about Elden Ring and discover how he was involved in its creation.<\/p> <h2><b>How was George RR Martin involved in Elden Ring?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><strong>George RR Martin was involved in the writing of Elden Ring. The Game of Thrones author provided worldbuilding for the game.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Back in 2021, George RR Martin spoke to local US news station WWTW about his career (thanks, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/george-r-r-martin-talks-about-his-work-on-elden-ring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eurogamer<\/a>!) and Elden Ring came up (as something that was upcoming for the famous author).<\/p>\n<p>During the interview, he explained that his \u201cwork on it was actually done years ago\u201d. He worked on Elden Ring\u2019s worldbuilding long before we got to play it.<\/p>\n<p>He continued: \u201cBasically they wanted a world created to set the game in, they wanted worldbuilding.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He said how he \u201cworked up a fairly detailed background\u201d for the development team and Elden Ring\u2019s director Hidetaka Miyazaki, who \u201ctook it from there\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>You can watch George RR Martin\u2019s WWTW interview from back in 2021 below:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">George R. R. Martin talks Elden Ring in new interview:<br\/>-His work on the game was done many years ago<br\/>-He wrote the worldbuilding &amp; characters<br\/>-From would periodically show him enemy &amp; graphic designs<br\/>-He is excited for the final game \ud83d\ude42 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/y5gUDvo2Hd\">pic.twitter.com\/y5gUDvo2Hd<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Mordecai (@EldenRingUpdate) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EldenRingUpdate\/status\/1405624549564112899?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 17, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"\/>\n<p>During an interview with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/2019\/06\/21\/elden-ring-is-an-evolution-of-dark-souls-says-creator-a-e3-2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IGN<\/a> in 2019, Miyazaki explained: \u201cBy having [George RR Martin] write about a time the player isn\u2019t directly involved in, he is free to unleash his creativity in the way he likes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFurthermore, as FromSoftware we didn\u2019t want to create a more linear and story-driven experience for Elden Ring. Both issues could be solved by having Martin write about the world\u2019s history instead.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In a later interview with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/elden-ring-in-game-text-miyazaki-george-martin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IGN<\/a>, Miyazaki added that Martin \u201cbrought things to the table that we couldn\u2019t have done by ourselves, in terms of that rich storytelling and that sense of character and drama\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>[squirrel-affiliate-playlist squirrel_playlist_id=\u201d653\u2033 \/]<\/p>\n<h2><b>What has George RR Martin teased now about Elden Ring?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>George RR Martin has <strong>teased an Elden Ring feature film or TV show<\/strong>. That\u2019s right, the Game of Thrones author and worldbuilder of FromSoftware\u2019s open-world masterpiece is now teasing that a film or TV show based on Elden Ring is in the works.<\/p>\n<p>His tease isn\u2019t exactly subtle.<\/p>\n<p>Over on <a href=\"https:\/\/georgerrmartin.com\/notablog\/2024\/06\/29\/lose-one-win-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">his blog<\/a>, Martin wrote and published the following: \u201cOh, and about those rumours you may have heard about a feature film or television series based on ELDEN RING\u2026 I have nothing to say.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNot a word, nope, not a thing, I know nothing, you never heard a peep from me, mum mum mum.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat rumour?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Nothing has been confirmed, but that\u2019s a tease if we ever saw one right there.<\/p>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvideo.io\/players\/gv.js\" data-license-key=\"f0cf5e3e9068d9a4affa36d5c8962eaf1a0662ba\"\/> <div style=\"width:50%;min-height:100vh;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:16\/9;position:relative;\"> <style><![CDATA[ .gvtext1, .gvtext2 { animation-duration: 5s; animation-iteration-count: infinite; animation-direction: alternate; width:100%; } .gvtext1 { animation-name: gvtext1; } .gvtext2 { animation-name: gvtext2; } @keyframes gvtext1 { 0% { opacity: 1 } 47% { opacity: 1 } 50% { opacity: 0 } 100% { opacity: 0 } } @keyframes gvtext2 { 0% { opacity: 0 } 50% { opacity: 0 } 53% { opacity: 1 } 100% { opacity: 1 } } ]]><\/style> <div style=\"font-family:arial;font-size:smaller;position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;background:rgb(208, 208, 208);border-radius:30px;display:flex;text-align:center;align-items:center;\"> <div class=\"gvtext2\" style=\"position:absolute;\"> Green Video Post Element <br\/>Video ID: \"0c9d758d6afe43dc9ab437b75472185549dcb5d0\" <br\/>Mix ID: \"\" <br\/>Player ID: \"Tw3-XowQ\" <\/div> <div class=\"gvtext1\" style=\"padding: 10px;\"> If the player doesn't appear here within a few seconds, the Player ID or Licence Key (set via IM Green Video settings) might be invalid. <\/div> <\/div> <green-video embed-id=\"Tw3-XowQ\" content-id=\"0c9d758d6afe43dc9ab437b75472185549dcb5d0\" mix-id=\"\"\/>\n<\/div> <p>The rumours about an Elden Ring film have been picking up steam recently, with Hidetaka Miyazaki telling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/global\/2022\/sep\/20\/sign-up-for-the-pushing-buttons-newsletter-our-free-video-games-email\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Guardian<\/a> (thanks, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.videogameschronicle.com\/news\/from-software-says-theres-interest-in-an-elden-ring-adaptation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VGC<\/a>!):<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t see any reason to deny another interpretation or adaptation of Elden Ring, a movie for example\u2026 But I don\u2019t think myself, or From Software, have the knowledge or ability to produce something in a different medium. So that\u2019s where a very strong partner would come into play.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019d have to build a lot of trust and agreement on whatever it is we\u2019re trying to achieve, but there\u2019s interest, for sure.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Time will tell if anything comes from George RR Martin\u2019s Elden Ring TV show or film tease, of course, but for now, we\u2019ll have to make do with playing through the game and its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/elden-ring-dlc-reviews-round-up\/\">Shadow of the Erdtree DLC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more on Elden Ring:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/elden-ring-review-comment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Elden Ring review<\/a> \u2013 our final verdict<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/elden-ring-multiplayer-details-crossplay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Elden Ring multiplayer<\/a> \u2013 how does it work?<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/elden-ring-system-requirements-pc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Elden Ring PC requirements<\/a> \u2013 minimum &amp; recommended specs<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/elden-ring-classes-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Elden Ring classes<\/a> \u2013 what\u2019s the best starter?<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/elden-ring-demo-network-test-beta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Elden Ring demo<\/a> \u2013 network test recap<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/elden-ring-bosses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Elden Ring bosses<\/a> \u2013 top tips on facing them<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/elden-ring-difficulty-hard-easy-mode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Elden Ring difficulty<\/a> \u2013 how hard is it?<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/elden-ring-length-hours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Elden Ring length<\/a> \u2013 how many hours do you need?<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/elden-ring-trophies-achievements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Elden Ring trophies &amp; 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