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If long Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree load times are keeping you out of the RPG’s excellent expansion, there’s an easy fix for that. Reports of players staying on infinite loading screens started popping up the day FromSoftware launched Elden Ring’s DLC, alongside similar issues where players saw the load progress bar stuck at 25 percent or 75 percent for several minutes.
It turns out the fix for that is the equivalent of unplugging something and plugging it back in. Uninstall Elden Ring, and reinstall it. That should solve the issue.
It did for me, anyway. I was doing just fine during the game’s review period, and then come launch day, it took upwards of 10 minutes just to see any progress from the loading bar. The game originally lived on my external SSD, and I installed it on my onboard SSD the second time. It worked flawlessly afterwards, though folks on the Elden Ring subreddit say any SSD is fine. If you don’t have room on your PC’s main drive, an external one should work just fine.
I also tested it on my Steam Deck and Asus Rog Ally, and reinstalling solved the issue on both handhelds as well. It won’t fix the game’s other performance issues on PC, including the stubborn stutter and occasional framerate problems. But hey, at least you can play the game without spending all your free time just waiting for it to load.
If you're after more help, head over to our guides for every Nameless Mausoleum location and tips for the Bayle boss fight if you're struggling with the big boy.
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Bengals QB Joe Burrow has a worrying complication for surgery
The timeline for Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's return from a toe injury is murky, and the star has a complication that could delay his surgery, pushing back the time he can play again this season. Per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Burrow is set to have surgery on his toe on Friday, but that could be pushed back based on how much swelling the quarterback is experiencing. Joe Burrow's swelling is another complication for the Cincinnati Bengals A three-month recovery would put Burrow's return date around Week 16, when the Bengals are set to play the Miami Dolphins on Dec. 21. If the swelling doesn't go away soon, he could miss more time this season. Every game is precious for a Cincinnati team that entered the season believing it could contend for the playoffs. However, the Bengals will be fortunate to be in the chase for a wild-card spot without Burrow for the majority of the season. The Bengals started the season 2-0 with wins over the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars, but backup quarterback Jake Browning will have his hands full in the coming weeks, starting with the Minnesota Vikings and elite defensive coordinator Brian Flores on Sunday. Browning went 21-of-32 for 241 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions in the Bengals' 31-27 win over the Jaguars. The turnovers are an issue, and Cincinnati needs to consider pulling off a trade for a quarterback like Jameis Winston of the New York Giants or Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons if it hopes to make the postseason.
NFL Legend Terry Bradshaw Shares Big Personal News
There is no doubt about Terry Bradshaw being one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the NFL. The fact that he led the Pittsburgh Steelers to no less than four Super Bowl wins in the span of six years during the 1970s is an undeniable testament to this fact. Since his retirement in 1983, Bradshaw has been able to establish himself as a top NFL broadcaster. He’s been a staple for “Fox NFL Sunday,” providing his unique brand of commentary since 1994. Bradshaw has not limited himself to sportscasting in his post-NFL career. He’s starred in his own reality show, “The Bradshaw Bunch,” has gotten into horse racing and even has his own small-batch whisky brand, Bradshaw Bourbon. On Wednesday, the 77-year-old shared some big personal news. This comes in the form of his new cookbook, “The Bradshaw Family Cookbook,” which was released on Tuesday. Bradshaw announced it in collaboration with the official Instagram page of his reality show. “From our kitchen to yours The Bradshaw Family Cookbook is here, y’all! “Our new cookbook is packed with recipes full of heart, flavor, and a little Bradshaw fun. What are you most excited to try?” the post read. According to the publisher’s website, the cookbook aims to “celebrate the great American tradition of food, family, and football.” It is authored by Bradshaw himself, along with his wife, Tammy Bradshaw, their daughters, Lacey and Rachel Bradshaw, as well as his son-in-law, chef Noah Hester. The book contains nearly 100 recipes, which range from game-day classics to Southern-style dishes. This includes Terry “Bradshaw Beans,” spicy pork canoes with cilantro sour cream and buttermilk pecan pie, to name a few. As it turns out, Bradshaw is not only a legend on the field and a revered sportscaster. He’s also a whiz in the kitchen, and he’s now sharing his personal recipes with the rest of the world.
Chargers star Khalil Mack's outlook is better than expected
Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack will be out for a few weeks after dislocating his elbow during Monday night’s matchup with the Raiders, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Who will take Khalil Mack's place for the Los Angeles Chargers? The injury is not season-ending, but Los Angeles will need one of its depth outside linebackers to take Mack’s place for the time being. That will likely be veteran Bud Dupree, who replaced Mack on Monday and has significantly more experience than third-year UDFA Caleb Murphy or fourth-round rookie Kyle Kennard. At the moment, it seems unlikely that the Chargers will make a signing to bolster their OLB depth. Mack’s injury is not expected to be long-term, and the pool of free-agent edge-rushers has suddenly dried up after both Preston Smith and Jadeveon Clowney signed with new teams this week. The Chargers did host their rival's former draft bust on a visit. Instead, the Chargers’ plan will likely be as follows: Dupree will start, with Murphy receiving a bump in snaps as the No. 3 edge-rusher and Kennard making his NFL debut after two healthy scratches to start the year. The team was comfortable with only four active outside linebackers in Weeks 1 and 2, so it may not feel the need to make an elevation from the practice squad. Mack, 34, was quiet in Week 1 against the Chiefs but looked better on Monday with one sack and one tackle for loss in Las Vegas. He re-signed with the Chargers this offseason on a one-year, $18M deal after six sacks in 2024.
NHL Insider Links Kirill Kaprizov to New York Rangers
Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov has been in the headlines lately, reportedly turning down a massive extension with the team. This has opened the door for a potential trade of the star, and teams around the NHL have been paying close attention. Kaprizov remains one of the better players in the entire league, and he was extremely productive last season, despite some injuries limiting his ice time. In 41 games for the Wild, Kaprizov put up 25 goals and 31 assists. It remains to be seen if Minnesota will trade Kaprizov, but if the contract negotiations continue to stall out, their hands may be forced. Kirill Kaprizov to the New York Rangers? According to NHL insider Jeff Marek, one team to possibly watch in the Kaprizov sweepstakes is the New York Rangers. Due to the team potentially letting star Artemi Panarin's contract expire at the end of this coming season, New York could have a big opening on the roster. There have been plenty of rumors all offseason about the Rangers setting themselves up for a big move next offseason, with Panarin being involved. New York has been rumored to either desire to trade Panarin to clear up cap space or allow him to finish the year without retaining him. This could set them up to go after someone like Kaprizov, who could thrive playing in New York City. Kaprizov is the type of star that could help the Rangers get right back into Stanley Cup contention, and it's something that the team has likely been monitoring. There would need to be a few things to go down for this pairing to happen, but weirder things have happened before. Don't sleep on the Rangers as a true landing spot for the star if he is actually available.
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