A small window into what it feels like to enjoy playing Elden Ring as it was intended the way I like playing it. [ED: I shouldn’t assume.] (1698 words.)

Elden Ring is good enough, but we’re still waiting for a successor to Dark Souls 3. (1418 words.)

I actually did finish Demon’s Souls before Elden Ring launched. (602 words.)

With some 8 days remaining until Elden Ring launches, it seems unlikely that I’ll finish Demon’s Souls before then, which puts me in a bit of a sticky situation. (519 words.)

Only two indie games played this week because one of them was so good I actually played it more than a half hour. (213 words.)

I played seven indie games this past week. “Played” might be a strong word. More like “tried.” (671 words.)

I didn’t set out to get a Playstation 5 to play Demon’s Souls, it just kind of happened. (736 words.)

Over on the Blaugust Discord, there’s been a flurry of discussion about a new #JustOnePercent challenge of playing indie games, and it occurred to me to wonder what exactly is an indie game? (1072 words.)

Some thoughts on Bloodborne, Dark Souls 3, and the upcoming Elden Ring. (755 words.)

I have to write a post about this don’t I. It would be like not mentioning 9/11. (448 words.)