In a treacherous world like Elden Ring, victory never comes easy. And for Twitch streamer DeadlyPG, who suffers from spinal muscular atrophy, it was a grueling test of perseverance. Over two weeks and 700 attempts, he defeated Malenia, one of the game’s most challenging bosses.
Using only his voice and one finger, the streamer showed the true spirit of gaming and proved that physical limitations are no barrier to achieving greatness in the virtual world.
DeadlyPG’s Journey in The Lands Between
Twitch streamer DeadlyPG shows Elden Ring‘s Malenia who the real boss is. | Image Credit: FromSoftware
DeadlyPG’s journey was anything but easy. In fact, it was an inspiring one. Overcoming 2,548 deaths in total, he refrained from using easier methods like magic or summons.
The accomplishment is even more impressive considering the nature of spinal muscular atrophy, a genetic condition that weakens muscles and causes movement difficulties.
Despite these challenges, the streamer made a system of voice commands, such as ‘juice’ for healing and ‘still’ for attack, to name a few, to navigate and fight within the game.
The community’s response to this accomplishment has been overwhelmingly positive, with fans and fellow streamers flooding social media with messages of admiration and support.
Comments ranged from calling him the true “Elden Lord” to celebrating his resilience and dedication. This collective support underscores how gaming can unite people from all walks of life, celebrating shared victories and remarkable accomplishments.
Such achievements go to show that gaming is a universal platform that welcomes players from all walks of life.
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Even after his monumental achievement, the streamer hasn’t even stopped to catch a sweat. He’s now diving into the new content of Shadow Of The Erdtree, where more challenges await.
The expansion has already been noted for its difficulty, leading to some backlash and a subsequent patch to ease the gameplay.
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The Shadow of The Erdtree DLC is out now. | FromSoftware
Elden Ring’s expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, has reignited the passion of many fans. It has drawn in both veteran players and newcomers eager to tackle its notoriously difficult bosses.
The first few days of the DLC’s release saw players complaining and saying that it was too hard.
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And in an unexpected, but also kind of expected, way, the DLC’s reviews on Steam went to ‘Mixed’. This has, however, stabilized back to a ‘Mostly Positive’ after a few more days as the initial ruckus has died down. It also helps in the sense that FromSoftware released a patch to tune the difficulty.
This story isn’t just about beating a tough boss in a game; it’s about breaking barriers and proving that gaming is truly for everyone.
DeadlyPG’s journey highlights the importance of inclusivity in the gaming industry, showing that with the right support and determination, gamers of all abilities can achieve greatness.
