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Hidetaka Miyazaki & George R.R. Martin Bring Home the Nebula Award for Best Game Writing with Elden Ring

By Xueyang
May. 17, 2023 updated 11:55

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The world of gaming is abuzz with excitement as Elden Ring continues to dominate the awards circuit. After securing multiple Game of the Year accolades in 2022, the highly anticipated RPG has now clinched another prestigious prize - the Nebula Award for best game writing, presented by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association.

It's no surprise that Elden Ring has garnered much critical acclaim, given that it was penned by two of the most celebrated writers of our time - George R.R. Martin and Hidetaka Miyazaki. Martin, the mastermind behind the Game of Thrones franchise, and Miyazaki, the visionary creator of the Dark Souls series, joined forces to craft a captivating narrative that has captured the hearts of gamers worldwide.

George R.R. Martin and Hidetaka MiyazakiGeorge R.R. Martin and Hidetaka Miyazaki

The competition for the Nebula award was fierce, with Elden Ring facing off against some of the biggest names in the industry. However, the game's exceptional storytelling and immersive gameplay proved too irresistible for the judges, who ultimately crowned it the winner over contenders such as Stray, Vampire: The Masquerade - Sins of the Sires, Horizon Forbidden West, Journeys through the Radiant Citadel, and Pentiment.

FromSoftware and Bandai Namco can now add another feather to their cap, as Elden Ring continues to cement its status as one of the greatest games of all time. With such a stellar pedigree behind it, it's no wonder that the RPG has captured the hearts and minds of gamers everywhere.

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