The Lands Between have never been a place for the meek, challenging would-be adventurers to claim mastery over both blade and spell, though Twitch streamer Perrikaryal known to her legion of fans simply as Perri has turned the rules on their heads. Perri herself has covered the challenging Shadow of the Erdtree expansion for Elden Ring with nothing but her mind in an incredible feat of cutting edge technology.
No, I mean literally unlike anything seen before as far as Perri’s controller goes. These have long since been replaced by the old buttons and joysticks. No, she uses the most state-of-the-art system you can imagine after all, it is telepathy by any other name that simply reads her like an open book. Motion sensors track her head and eye movements, while an EEG (electroencephalogram) device goes one level further, reading her mind and turning brainwaves into in-game commands. This is a bleeding edge version of gaming to be sure, and though there are hiccups from time to time, Perri’s skill level utilizing their system is truly something to behold.
Twitch streamer @perrikaryal beat the first boss in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree with her mind
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) JUNE 23, 2024
Players have been transported to the mysterious Realm of Shadow in The Shadow of the Erdtree. Fearsome new bosses lie in wait, safeguarded by secrets to uncover. Boasting some of the most potent weapons and intricate armor sets to date as well as fascinating lore about Miquella’s comeback, there is much to look forward to in the expansion. Over 70 new weapons can be brandished, 30 new armor sets donned, and come over a deluge of sorceries, miracles, and hexes with which to unleash devastation upon your foes.
Despite how cumbersome the expansion is, Perri has all but leap down into the Realm of Shadow with its mind as her only weapon. Both her determination and the efficacy of her new technique are more than evident in her wins. And yet she pushed past it, and for Renalla downed the second invincible boss with what felt like single-digit health left.
But like a magnet, Perri’s Twitch channel has attracted viewers from around the world intrigued with the psychedelic gameplay. The fans come out in droves and as admiration spreads across the community, building off her unique style of play. Perri has a huge fan base because she relishes her duel with the deadly rivals.
Perri does this with flair, and he’s undeniably incredible at it – but your trusty controllers are still going to be the weapon of choice for most adventurers stepping into the Realm of Shadow. But have no doubts, her accomplishment will go a long way. This calls for mastering the expansion’s new combat mechanics, and thorough exploration to uncover hidden loot.
Perri’s innovative work is perhaps the most lasting in all of gaming. The league has her as a vanguard, showing what’s possible with mind-controlled gaming. Perri’s Twitch VODs should be required viewing for anyone who likes to watch interactive entertainment surmount its limitations of today and become the medium of the future. More broadly, her Lands Between conquest is as much about a vision of the future where victory in gaming is granted not by legerdemain but the mind itself, over and above anything else.
