The Biggest Gaming News For July 17, 2022

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I don’t know about you, but whenever I get a spare moment, I can almost always be found gaming. The upshot is that it’s far too easy to get behind on the news which of course makes these roundups a little bit of a lifesaver. Today, we heard about a modding contest for Elden Ring, a new game from the developer behind Warframe, and some story details about the upcoming God of War Ragnarok. These are just our top items and so read on for the rest.

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We don’t know much about the story in God of War Ragnarok for the moment, but a few details recently came to light. The news comes directly from the developer, Sony Santa Monica. “Fimbulwinter is well underway,” the company posted on the official website. “Kratos and Atreus must journey to each of the Nine Realms in search of answers as Asgardian forces prepare for a prophesied battle that will end the world. Along the way, they will explore stunning, mythical landscapes and face fearsome enemies in the form of Norse gods and monsters. The threat of Ragnarok grows ever closer. Kratos and Atreus must choose between their own safety and the safety of the realms." Sounds exciting.

You know those huge swords in Monster Hunter Rise that nobody could possibly make let alone use? Well, somebody has now gone and made one of them, Kakaru Kumo Naki. Some expert craftsmen from the city of Sakai in fact. "The artists have done a good job in reproducing the sword that appears in the game," Director and Producer at Capcom Ryozo Tsuijimoto remarked. The sword itself can currently be found in a museum.

Microsoft agreed to buy Activision Blizzard earlier this year for a staggering amount of money, but the deal could have