These days, this sort of hype prior to a game's release is largely a rare occurrence for a variety of reasons. So, after glancing at this topic, I started to wonder what game in recent years has had the most hype. And, after thinking about it, Elden Ring surely is the most noteworthy example. Not only were FromSoftware fans ecstatic, but George R. R. Martin fans and just players in general were too. For a long time, it seems like all sorts of people were anxiously awaiting it, and then for a few months, it seemed like everyone was playing it.
Nowadays, it's uncommon for one singular entity to command the general public's attention like before. Too many games release and there are all sorts of niche communities for a person's specific interests, and the same can be said for all types of entertainment too: film, television, music, and so forth. Simplified game creator tools and better access to them marked the end of the end of this regular occurrence for games, whereas streaming marked the end for film, television, and music. Anyone with the right skillset can create a project and upload it to some service. AAA publishers, Hollywood studios, and major record labels can be entirely avoided now.
