Pandemic-enforced delays to several big games have led to a quieter pre- Christmas period than usual… and a much busier February. By March, there’s a good chance we’ll already have our game of the year, and the smart money is on FromSoftware’s fantasy RPG: a mouthwatering collaboration between Game Of Thrones author George R.R. Martin and Dark Souls creator Hidetaka Miyazaki. Elden Ring is essentially an openworld Souls game, with the addition of horseback battles, and deeper, more strategic combat. Unmissable.