What Could the Mysterious Game Awards Teaser Be Hiding?

The Cryptic Clue

So, Game Awards host Geoff Keighley recently dropped a mysterious image on social media that’s got the entire gaming community buzzing like a caffeinated squirrel. The picture features a spooky, hellish monument set in a desert and is paired with the bizarre phrase “regal.inspiring.thickness.” Sounds fancy, right? But what does it all mean? Well, if you plug those words into a website called What3Words, it leads you to a location in California’s Joshua Tree area. Fancy a road trip?

All the Buzz and Speculation

While some adventurous souls – including the YouTuber KingVision18 – have ventured out to check it out, it appears that the teaser isn’t fooling anyone. The portal in question looks like it’s been pulled straight from a horror movie, draped in skeletons and possibly some truly unfortunate wildlife. Plus, there’s this weird eyeball thing or maybe it’s a droopy flower. Who can say? Regardless, it’s definitely setting the mood for some intense gaming revelation!

Now, you might be wondering if this is hinting at the next epic saga of a legendary franchise. Let’s not get our hopes up just yet. Cory Barlog, the director behind God of War, has already put those rumors to rest. Journalist Jason Schreier chimed in too, stating it likely isn’t a Diablo 4 expansion. So, we’re left scratching our heads – could it be teasing something else?

With imagery so generic it could fit hundreds of horror games, it’s challenging to pinpoint what exactly Keighley is hinting at. However, the crocodile-like creature nestled into the photo is stirring up some particularly juicy speculation. Redditors suggest it’s not just another swamp monster but rather a Daedroth — a creepy croc-looking beast from the Elder Scrolls universe. And hey, the desert theme could vibe perfectly with locations from the series, like the Alik’r Desert.

The game awards are approaching on December 11, and the air is thick with intrigue. While many hope it’s related to Elder Scrolls Online, there’s a slim chance it could even connect to Elder Scrolls 6. But Todd Howard, the master of cryptic game teasers, has made it clear that we’re still quite a ways off from that gem.

Ultimately, this teaser could lead us to something that doesn’t even make our heart race, except maybe for the marketing team raking it in. Whatever it is, let’s keep our eyes peeled as the Game Awards date approaches!