Skip to main content
Join The Community
- Join our community
11
Premium Benefits
24/7
Access Available
21K+
Active Members
Commenting
Join the discussion
Exclusive Articles Coming Soon
Member-only articles
Weekly Newsletters
Weekly gaming & entertainment news
Member Badges
Earn badges as you go
Exclusive Competitions
Members-only prize draws
Curated Deals Coming Soon
Tech and gaming deals worth grabbing
GET COMMUNITY ACCESS QUICK
For the quickest way to join, simply enter your email below and get access. We will send a confirmation and sign you up to our newsletter to keep you updated on all your gaming news.
By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.
FIND OUT ABOUT OUR MAGAZINE
Want to subscribe to the magazine? Click the button below to find out more information.
Find out more
GET Community ACCESS QUICK

Join the GamesRadar community for quick access. Enter your email below and we'll send confirmation, and sign you up to our newsletter.

By submitting your information, you confirm you are aged 16 or over, have read our Privacy Policy and agree to the Terms & Conditions. Geographical rules apply.

Background
Welcome to GamesRADAR+ Community !
Hi ,

Your membership journey starts here.

Keep exploring and earning more as a member.

MY ACCOUNT

Badge picture
Earn your first badge
Read 1 article to unlock your first badge.
Keep earning badges
Explore ways to get more involved as a member.
Latest Games News

Latest Games News

Breaking gaming news and updates

Read Now
Latest Games Reviews

Latest Games Reviews

Expert verdicts on the newest releases

Read Now

See what you’ve unlocked.

Explore your membership benefits.

Explore
Member Exclusives

Stay Ahead with GamesRadar+

Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.

Explore

Sign Out
GamesRadar+ GamesRadar+
US EditionUS CA EditionCanada UK EditionUK AU EditionAustralia
Sign in
  • View Profile
  • Sign out
  • Games
    • Game Insights
      • Games News
      • Games Features
      • Games Reviews
      • Games Guides
      • Big in 2026
      • Big Preview
      • Future Games Show
      • Golden Joystick Awards
    • Genres
      • Action Games
      • RPGs
      • Action RPGs
      • Adventure Games
      • Third Person Shooters
      • FPS Games
    • Platforms
      • PS5
      • Xbox Series X
      • PC
      • Nintendo Switch
      • Nintendo Switch 2
      • Tabletop Gaming
    • Franchises
      • Grand Theft Auto
      • Pokemon
      • Assassin's Creed
      • Monster Hunter
      • Fortnite
      • Cyberpunk
      • Red Dead
      • The Elder Scrolls
      • The Sims
  • Entertainment
    • TV Shows
      • TV News
      • TV Reviews
      • Anime Shows
      • Sci-Fi Shows
      • Superhero Shows
      • Animated Shows
      • Marvel TV Shows
      • Star Wars TV Shows
      • DC TV Shows
    • Movies
      • Movie News
      • Movie Reviews
      • Big Screen Spotlight
      • Superhero Movies
      • Action Movies
      • Anime Movies
      • Sci-Fi Movies
      • Horror Movies
      • Marvel Movies
      • DC Movies
    • Streaming
      • Apple TV Plus
      • Disney Plus
      • Netflix
      • HBO
      • Amazon Prime Video
      • Hulu
    • Comics
      • Marvel Comics
      • DC Comics
  • Hardware
    • Insights
      • Hardware News
      • Hardware Reviews
      • Hardware Features
      • Buying Guides
    • Computing
      • Desktop PCs
      • Laptops
      • Handhelds
    • Peripherals
      • Headsets & Headphones
      • TVs & Monitors
      • Gaming Mice
      • Gaming Keyboards
      • Gaming Chairs
      • Speakers & Audio
    • Accessories & Tech
      • Gaming Controllers
      • Tech
      • SSDs & Hard Drives
      • VR
      • Accessories
      • Retro
  • Deals
    • Toys & Collectibles
    • Lego
    • Dungeons and Dragons
    • Merch
  • Video
    • Video
    • GR+ Replay - Submit Your Clips
  • Newsletters
    • Quizzes
    • About Us
    • How to pitch to us
    • How we score
    • Newsarama
    • Retro Gamer
  • Home
  • Games
    • View Games
      • Games News
      • Games Features
      • Games Reviews
      • Games Guides
      • Big in 2026
      • Big Preview
      • Future Games Show
      • Golden Joystick Awards
      • Action Games
      • RPGs
      • Action RPGs
      • Adventure Games
      • Third Person Shooters
      • FPS Games
    • Platforms
      • View Platforms
      • PS5
      • Xbox Series X
      • PC
      • Nintendo Switch
      • Nintendo Switch 2
      • Tabletop Gaming
      • Grand Theft Auto
      • Pokemon
      • Assassin's Creed
      • Monster Hunter
      • Fortnite
      • Cyberpunk
      • Red Dead
      • The Elder Scrolls
      • The Sims
  • Entertainment
    • View Entertainment
    • TV Shows
      • View TV Shows
      • TV News
      • TV Reviews
      • Anime Shows
      • Sci-Fi Shows
      • Superhero Shows
      • Animated Shows
      • Marvel TV Shows
      • Star Wars TV Shows
      • DC TV Shows
    • Movies
      • View Movies
      • Movie News
      • Movie Reviews
      • Big Screen Spotlight
      • Superhero Movies
      • Action Movies
      • Anime Movies
      • Sci-Fi Movies
      • Horror Movies
      • Marvel Movies
      • DC Movies
    • Streaming
      • View Streaming
      • Apple TV Plus
      • Disney Plus
      • Netflix
      • HBO
      • Amazon Prime Video
      • Hulu
    • Comics
      • View Comics
      • Marvel Comics
      • DC Comics
  • Hardware
    • View Hardware
      • Hardware News
      • Hardware Reviews
      • Hardware Features
      • Buying Guides
      • Desktop PCs
      • Laptops
      • Handhelds
    • Peripherals
      • View Peripherals
      • Headsets & Headphones
      • TVs & Monitors
      • Gaming Mice
      • Gaming Keyboards
      • Gaming Chairs
      • Speakers & Audio
      • Gaming Controllers
      • Tech
      • SSDs & Hard Drives
      • VR
      • Accessories
      • Retro
  • Deals
    • Toys & Collectibles
    • Lego
    • Dungeons and Dragons
    • Merch
  • Video
    • View Video
    • Video
    • GR+ Replay - Submit Your Clips
  • Newsletters
    • Quizzes
    • About Us
    • How to pitch to us
    • How we score
    • Newsarama
    • Retro Gamer
Trending
  • Summer Game Fest 2026
  • Xbox Games Showcase
  • Future Games Show
  • God of War Laufey
  • New Games 2026
  • SGF 2026 schedule
  • Summer Game Fest
  • Best gaming tech
  • Submit your clips. Win prizes
Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter

Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more


By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

You are now subscribed

Your newsletter sign-up was successful


Want to add more newsletters?

GamesRadar+

Every Friday

GamesRadar+

Your weekly update on everything you could ever want to know about the games you already love, games we know you're going to love in the near future, and tales from the communities that surround them.

GTA 6 O'clock

Every Thursday

GTA 6 O'clock

Our special GTA 6 newsletter, with breaking news, insider info, and rumor analysis from the award-winning GTA 6 O'clock experts.

Knowledge

Every Friday

Knowledge

From the creators of Edge: A weekly videogame industry newsletter with analysis from expert writers, guidance from professionals, and insight into what's on the horizon.

The Setup

Every Thursday

The Setup

Hardware nerds unite, sign up to our free tech newsletter for a weekly digest of the hottest new tech, the latest gadgets on the test bench, and much more.

Switch 2 Spotlight

Every Wednesday

Switch 2 Spotlight

Sign up to our new Switch 2 newsletter, where we bring you the latest talking points on Nintendo's new console each week, bring you up to date on the news, and recommend what games to play.

The Watchlist

Every Saturday

The Watchlist

Subscribe for a weekly digest of the movie and TV news that matters, direct to your inbox. From first-look trailers, interviews, reviews and explainers, we've got you covered.

SFX

Once a month

SFX

Get sneak previews, exclusive competitions and details of special events each month!


Join the club

Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.


An account already exists for this email address, please log in.
  1. Entertainment
  2. TV
  3. Fantasy Shows
  4. Game of Thrones TV show

Here's why Game of Thrones fans are going crazy about zig-zagging (SPOILERS)

Features
By Lauren O'Callaghan published 21 June 2016

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

(Image credit: HBO)
  • Facebook
  • X
  • Pinterest
  • Flipboard
  • Email
Share this article
Join the conversation
Follow us
Add us as a preferred source on Google
Subscribe to our newsletter

Warning: This feature contains major spoilers for Game of Thrones S6.09.

If you haven't seen the latest episode of Game of Thrones yet, first of all, what are you doing here? Go away and watch it. Battle of the Bastards really is as good as it gets when it comes to TV. Secondly, you're probably wondering why everyone on social media is going crazy about zig-zagging. If you have seen it, you're probably one of the people going crazy about zig-zagging. 

I know that's what I was screaming at the TV as I watched Rickon run in a straight line toward his brother Jon, while Ramsay shot arrows at him. Everyone knows if you want to avoid being hit you ZIG ZAG RUN towards your goal. Everyone except for Rickon Stark apparently...

Latest Videos From
Watch full video here:

Hey Rickon Stark, take note! #Gameofthrones pic.twitter.com/y8WA5UpoPxJune 20, 2016

i found a great app for rickon stark! pic.twitter.com/kK00owPQNBJune 20, 2016

does rickon stark not understand the value of a serpentine pattern? #gameofthronesJune 20, 2016

My face when #RickonStark started running in a straight line. #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/PORxLHLUHDJune 20, 2016

Rickon Stark should have taken notes SMH.https://t.co/ASP9qtQ4loJune 20, 2016

I've been thinking about this all day. Rickon Stark would still be alive. pic.twitter.com/qRpZ9SqdOLJune 21, 2016

It's a shame Rickon Stark never learned the art of running like this. 😂 #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/VpeyIURiFkJune 20, 2016

In the end, Rickon got the message with actor Art Parkinson tweeting...

Had a good run #shouldazigzaggedJune 20, 2016

Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter

Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more

By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.
Lauren O'Callaghan
Lauren O'Callaghan
Social Links Navigation

Lauren O'Callaghan is the former Entertainment Editor of GamesRadar+. You'd typically find Lauren writing features and reviews about the latest and greatest in pop culture and entertainment, and assisting the teams at Total Film and SFX to bring their excellent content onto GamesRadar+. Lauren is now the digital marketing manager at the National Trust.

Read more
Kit Harington as Jon Snow in Game of Thrones
Fantasy Shows Jon Snow actor says he feels "very protective" of Game of Thrones season 8 and "stands by" the universally hated finale
 
 
A-Train in The Boys season 5
Superhero Shows A-Train's The Boys redemption arc is the most satisfying since Game of Thrones’ Jaime Lannister
 
 
Kit Harington as Jon Snow in Game of Thrones
Fantasy Shows Jon Snow actor Kit Harington says his Game of Thrones spin-off is on the backburner "for the moment"
 
 
Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones.
Fantasy Shows Game of Thrones fans "don't really want to wait a couple years for every installment," Warner Bros. exec says
 
 
Antony Starr as Homelander in The Boys season 5
Superhero Shows Ahead of The Boys series finale, Homelander star seeimignly shades Stranger Things' low-stakes final episode
 
 
The Deep, Homelander, and Black Noir in The Boys season 5
Superhero Shows The Boys season 5 premiere features a full-circle moment with its big death and fans think it's a "perfect" ending
 
 
Latest in Fantasy Shows
Steven Toussaint as Lord Corlys in House of the Dragon season 3
Fantasy Shows House of the Dragon debuts new Battle of the Gullet footage, as showrunner Ryan Condal says season 3 is the biggest yet
 
 
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jaime Lannister in Game of Thrones
Fantasy Shows Game of Thrones play cast announcement confirms fan favorite characters will return in the new story
 
 
Matt Smith as Damon Targaryen in House of the Dragon season 3
Fantasy Shows Final House of the Dragon season 3 trailer sees dragons descend on King's Landing
 
 
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2
Lord of the Rings TV Shows The Rings of Power season 4 is in development with hopes to film in 2027, but there's no official greenlight yet
 
 
Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon season 3
Fantasy Shows House of the Dragon season 3 star Emma D'Arcy knows you want to see Rhaenyra in action
 
 
Harry Collet as Jacaerys Velaryon riding his dragon Vermax
Fantasy Shows House of the Dragon season 3 opening battle is "arguably the craziest episode of television ever made" says showrunner
 
 
Latest in Features
Spyro the dragon looking forwards in the sky in a screenshot from Spyro: A Realm Beyond's reveal trailer
Xbox 5 Xbox Games Showcase 2026 announcements I'll be talking about all week
 
 
Exodus screenshot of Jun zipping along in the air with Big Preview branding
RPGs Exodus narrative director dives into its inspirations from Interstellar to Star Wars to Mass Effect
 
 
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation screenshot from Summer Game Fest showing a close-up of Sephiroth
Games The 5 biggest surprises at Summer Game Fest 2026
 
 
Exodus screenshot of characters with Big Preview branding template
RPGs Exodus hands-on: "Carries the Mass Effect baton well into deep space with ambitious RPG mechanics that let me get tactical"
 
 
Key art for Control Resonant showing Dylan Faden wielding the Aberrant as a massive granite-like hammer in front of a warped Manhattan, with the orange GamesRadar+ Summer Preview 2026 frame
Action RPGs Control Resonant preview: This action-RPG has what it takes to stand out in the September from hell
 
 
ILL game trailer screenshot with Summer Preview frame
Horror Games ILL is the most violent horror game I've ever seen, making Resident Evil and Dying Light look kinda cute
 
 
LATEST ARTICLES
  1. Exodus screenshot of Jun zipping along in the air with Big Preview branding
    1
    Exodus narrative director dives into its inspirations from Interstellar to Star Wars to Mass Effect
  2. 2
    Call of Duty DMZ devs have been "paying attention" to other extraction shooters like Arc Raiders
  3. 3
    After over 5 years in early access, Valheim 1.0 launches in September with final biome Deep North
  4. 4
    Persona 4 Revival avoids Persona 3 Reload's biggest mistake and looks like a definitive remake
  5. 5
    Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's story changes based on your choices, but it'll have a "singular ending"

GamesRadar+ is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google
  • Terms and conditions
  • Contact Future's experts
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies policy
  • Accessibility statement
  • Careers
  • About us
  • Advertise with us
  • Review guidelines
  • Write for us

© Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.

Please login or signup to comment

Please wait...