This Game Awards Teaser Is Apparently Not For The Elder Scrolls 6, God Of War, Or Diablo 4--So What Is It?

Alright folks, buckle up, because Geoff Keighley is at it again. The master of hype for The Game Awards is teasing something big, and the internet is, predictably, losing its collective mind. This year's pre-show shenanigans involve cryptic clues and a real-world scavenger hunt that's got everyone from Reddit sleuths to industry veterans scratching their heads.

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It all started on November 28th, with Keighley dropping the phrase "regal.inspiring.thickness" alongside an image of a massive, ancient-looking carving. Think towering figures etched into a desert landscape. Intriguing, right? Then, the plot thickened (pun intended, I guess) when he tweeted a Google Maps location pinpointing a marketing monolith... somewhere in the California desert. Naturally, the internet mobilized. Turns out, it didn't take long for eager fans to locate the thing, snapping pics and videos like they'd just discovered the lost city of Atlantis.

Now, the speculation game is in full swing. Windows Central's Jez Corden, a guy who usually has his finger on the pulse, thinks it's tied to an upcoming Diablo 4 expansion. And honestly, that makes a lot of sense. Blizzard has confirmed a new expansion is coming in 2026, and The Game Awards is the perfect stage for a grand reveal. Plus, that monolith does have a certain hellish vibe to it. But Corden also hinted there might be "more" to the story. Ominous!

But here's where things get interesting. Just when you think you've cracked the code, the industry insiders start pouring cold water on the most popular theories. Some were convinced this was teasing the next God of War installment. Nope, says God of War veteran Cory Barlog. Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, another reliable source, has also shut down claims connecting the monolith to The Elder Scrolls 6. So, scratch those off the list. What's left? Honestly, your guess is as good as mine.

It’s all very deliberate, very "Keighley." He knows how to get people talking, how to manufacture anticipation. Whether this turns out to be a brand new IP, a smaller indie title getting a huge spotlight, or something completely unexpected, you can bet it's going to be a moment. The Game Awards are scheduled for December 11th, and I, for one, am ready for the chaos. Let's just hope whatever this is lives up to the hype. I'll be watching, popcorn in hand, ready to dissect every reveal and overreact accordingly.