Ted Litchfield
Ted has been thinking about PC games and bothering anyone who would listen with his thoughts on them ever since he booted up his sister's copy of Neverwinter Nights on the family computer. He is obsessed with all things CRPG and CRPG-adjacent, but has also covered esports, modding, and rare game collecting. When he's not playing or writing about games, you can find Ted lifting weights on his back porch.
Latest articles by Ted Litchfield
![Yennefer with the Better Hair mod](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PBU8Kfb7gLFXLSCb2jwJkk-320-80.jpg)
Modders have uncovered an extended version of The Witcher 3's ending where Yennefer pulls off a shocking betrayal of her sorceress friends
By Ted Litchfield published
news It's certainly interesting, but I'm pretty happy with what we got.
![Two Tarnished chilling by the fire near Melina](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QPUmejvUYexha7zmG9HcjY-320-80.jpg)
After a Shadow of the Erdtree-induced hiatus, Elden Ring's Seamless Co-op mod is already back with support for the expansion
By Ted Litchfield published
news You can't keep a good modder down.
![naked man with pot on head sitting on cliff](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aaREire87g8UPC7ntWFPSe-320-80.jpg)
After three hours of attempts, Elden Ring folk hero Let Me Solo Her has beaten Shadow of the Erdtree's final boss: 'Holy crap, I am shaking'
By Ted Litchfield published
news You Defeated.
![Ninja character holding the Spear of the Impaler in the Gravesite Plain lit by purple light under grey sky](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dhze4PZznWDNogG2WTLLsY-320-80.jpg)
I already thought Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's new throwing weapons were sick, but at least one of them also seems to have near-infinite range
By Ted Litchfield published
news It's not just throwing daggers: Erdtree lets you chuck spears, hammers, and boomerang-looking swords too.
![Two Steam-branded Hori controllers on a desk by a keyboard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2czw7q3JBNYYrMWdP2bQGo-320-80.jpg)
Hori's new 'Steam Controller' might be the first third party Steam hardware we've seen in years, but where are its trackpads, its adorable owl-like face?
By Ted Litchfield published
news Remember Steam Machines?
![Fallout Power Armor helmet looking to right with darkened red city in background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bsje6xd2VoLUVFacQEDqNW-320-80.jpg)
It would take a lot to get OG Fallout lead Tim Cain to return to the series: 'The very first question out of my mouth is 'What's new about it?''
By Ted Litchfield published
news "I'm not even interested unless there's something new and different there."
![JC Denton is surprised](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MJJETFQqg3R3MKwupDsN4N-320-80.jpg)
24 years later, you can finally pet the dog in Deus Ex thanks to its all-encompassing Randomizer mod
By Ted Litchfield published
news The Deus Ex Randomizer also features some bafflingly good quality of life features, including ones that make the classic game a better fit on Steam Deck.
![A panda watches video on a smartphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vkyC4JE2MH2tWKXyPpc77H-320-80.jpg)
The best deals in the 2024 Steam Summer Sale
By Wes Fenlon published
🏖️ Our top picks for 2024 and 2023 games on sale, plus old favorites on sale up to 95% off.
![Let Me Solo Her](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yvbC7hqxL87tpctgHYbCRg-320-80.png)
Elden Ring folk hero Let Me Solo Her has been reborn in Shadow of the Erdtree as Let Me Solo Him
By Ted Litchfield published
news Let Me Solo Her is back with a new name, a new build, and a slightly new look.
![Elden Ring's Sellen thinking](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uJZ9o95THwPxaMk6ZAh74A-320-80.jpg)
Hidetaka Miyazaki says Elden Ring might be as big a game as he ever wants to make: 'Where FromSoftware is right now, in terms of scale, I would say Elden Ring is really the limit'
By Ted Litchfield published
news The company president suggested they may focus on multiple, smaller projects at the same time in the future.
![Elden Ring Varre looking pensive in front of the Scadutree](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WRonfBMWapPAcKEYovmMvW-320-80.jpg)
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is peak FromSoftware, with everything players complained about in the base game dialed up to 11 in the funniest way possible
By Ted Litchfield published
Sickos Yes You don't have the right, O you don't have the right.
![Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree gameplay showing off the stats and location of Rakshasa's Great Katana, the best Great Katana in the DLC](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fbVPiEbcZmWn5oGVUWzbk9-320-80.jpg)
There is an early power up in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree that basically turns the game into Sekiro, but the description is so vague I didn't realize how good it was until 40 hours later
By Ted Litchfield published
news What does "Enhances spontaneous guard" mean?
![Elden Ring's early boss, the Divine Beast Dancing Lion, in his ancient and strange boss room](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4FHN2xs7sTin9EnffoRdCH-320-80.jpg)
Model viewer forensics reveal that Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's Dancing Lion boss is actually two little guys piloting it around
By Ted Litchfield published
news Just like a real life Lion dance.
![Knight performing the Miquella's Ring gesture such that a little worm guy's face is in the hole](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YuhXE4QgcocMvRdsnX8ZWF-320-80.jpg)
The PC Gamer team has collectively spent hundreds of hours playing Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, and we still have no idea what the deal is with the glowing blue wormy guy
By Ted Litchfield published
worm sign If you figure it out, please tell us.
![Elden Ring character in Drake Knight armor gesturing in front of Gravesite Plain in Shadow of the Erdtree](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xFfYy2ExivTezqHvhiH6zd-320-80.jpg)
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree currently has a 'Mixed' status on Steam, with many of the negative reviews complaining that the bosses are too hard
By Ted Litchfield published
news Some of them are also down on the game's PC performance, which is fair.
![Shadow of the Erdtree Sword of Darkness](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HZUKKALaskpUMKsZdsRb9f-320-80.jpg)
The best builds for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
By Wes Fenlon published
Built Right Our favorite builds for the expansion are all based around new weapons, spells, and talismans.
![Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree gameplay showing off the stats and location of Rakshasa's Great Katana, the best Great Katana in the DLC](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fbVPiEbcZmWn5oGVUWzbk9-320-80.jpg)
Where to find the best Great Katana in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
By Ted Litchfield published
Edge, Lord Let's find new and thrilling ways of being toxic with unique katanas.
![Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree gameplay showing stats, moveset, and location of the Starr Lined Sword, my favorite new weapon in the DLC](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CugjUTBzVofEE4C6gYwvgh-320-80.jpg)
Where to find the best katana in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
By Ted Litchfield published
Blade Master There's a real treat in this expansion for fans of Moonveil.
![Elden Ring's early boss, the Divine Beast Dancing Lion, in his ancient and strange boss room](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4FHN2xs7sTin9EnffoRdCH-320-80.jpg)
How to beat the Divine Beast Dancing Lion in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
By Ted Litchfield published
first boss The early boss can be a bit of a doozy.
![Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Hornsent Grandam](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vbjWGXQSCLrE8mkWWzQKCm-320-80.jpg)
How to complete the Hornsent Grandam's quest in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
By Ted Litchfield published
Grandma? Manipulate a bitter old lady's emotions for free soup.
![Elden Ring ninja character exploring Belurat Tower Settlement showing location of Well Depths Key and the well to use it in](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J5g9YT3xCipF5YbHpEuiKc-320-80.jpg)
Where to find the Well Depths Key in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
By Ted Litchfield published
Well well well You're not gonna like what you find on the other side of that gate unless you're a certified sicko.
![Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TZ894fTiuuiZQhbYUbdPqg-320-80.png)
10 Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree tips to help you survive in the Land of Shadow
By Fraser Brown published
Die less Welcome back, Tarnished.
![Elden Ring character in crow cloak stroking chin and thinking in grave field](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rWVEMeefctEoCaE7yB7JHX-320-80.jpg)
Shadow of the Erdtree is bigger than most full games: Hidetaka Miyazaki must've been pulling our legs when he said its map was 'comparable' to the size of Limgrave
By Ted Litchfield published
monster map The Realm of Shadow is the size of Limgrave in the same way that Elden Ring is a 30-hour game.