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News Elden Ring IP to Expand 'Beyond the Realm of Games'
FromSoftware suggests a multimedia future for Elden Ring
You'll probably have heard the news by now, but Elden Ring has sold more than 12 million copies to date, which is a pretty astonishing figure for a game of its ilk. Publisher Bandai Namco and developer FromSoftware will be ecstatic with both the sales figures and the game's general reception...
News Elden Ring Has Sold a Staggering 12 Million Copies Worldwide Since Launch
Ahh, beautiful...
Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have announced the sales figures so far for Elden Ring, and we can probably now officially call it a hit. The open world action RPG has sold in excess of 12 million copies worldwide since launch, as of 14th March. The sales figure is made public in a new press release. The document also states that 1...
News Speedrunner Beats Elden Ring in Less Than 30 Minutes
Elden Ring, therefore no sleep
The speedrunning community works fast, which we suppose is to be expected. Elden Ring has been out for just over two weeks, and its large open world presented a stern challenge for those who aim to beat the game in the shortest time possible. We recall that the record for reaching the credits in FromSoftware's latest...
News Gundam Evolution Brings Mech FPS Carnage to PS5, PS4 This Year
Putting the gun in Gundam
Gundam Evolution is Bandai Namco's latest attempt at making a multiplayer Gundam game that might catch on in the West. It's a six-on-six first-person shooter with three different competitive modes and varied match objectives. If it plays well enough, we dare say that it could find a bit of traction. It's currently set to...
News JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R Remasters Stylish PS3 Fighter for PS5, PS4
Ora ora ora ora ora
Okay, who remembers JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle on PlayStation 3? It's fine if you don't — it came out almost a decade ago, back in 2013! — but it was a pretty cool fighting game. More than a bit unbalanced, sure, but it captured the style and atmosphere of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure incredibly well — as you'd...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Elden Ring?
Ohhhh, Elden Ring
Bloody hell, it feels like Elden Ring's the biggest thing in gaming since, well, we're not even sure what. The buzz that's surrounded this game's launch has been ridiculous. We always thought that it was going to be a hit, but we didn't think that it would be this popular. For what is still essentially a Souls-like title, it's...
News This Dramatic Thai Ad for Elden Ring Has to Be Seen to Be Believed
Family Thais
We probably don't need to tell you that there's a big difference between eastern and western marketing. You think any UK advertising agencies could come up with something as bafflingly brilliant as Long Long Man? Of course not. While we're apparently quite content to be shown a product relatively directly, it's a different story...
News Elden Ring Enjoys Staggeringly Successful UK Launch, One of the Biggest Games in Years
Souls goes mainstream
We knew that Elden Ring was going to be big, but not this big. The action RPG raced straight to the top of the UK physical charts earlier this week, but according to both physical and digital data compiled by GSD, Elden Ring is actually enjoying the biggest launch of any non-FIFA or Call of Duty title since Red Dead
News Elden Ring Easy Mode Isn't Happening on PS5, PS4
Director feels apologetic to those who can't finish
Elden Ring, the latest game from famed FromSoftware developer Hidetaka Miyazaki, is said to be the most accessible game in the Souls series so far. And yet, if you’re playing it, you’ll already know: brutal, punishing death abounds around every corner. It’s true that the release’s sandbox...
Poll How Far Into Elden Ring Are You?
Never give up
Alright everyone, it's time to talk about Elden Ring again. Or, more specifically, how we're all doing inside of FromSoftware's latest dark fantasy RPG. Surprise, surprise, the game's pretty bloody hard. It's also pretty bloody huge, sporting a surprisingly massive open world that's absolutely stuffed with secrets. Elden Ring's been...
News New Digimon Story Game Still in Development
Di-Di-Di-Digimon
First mentioned a few years ago, Bandai Namco has confirmed that a new Digimon Story game is still in development. It should be something to keep an eye on, since previous Digimon Story titles — namely Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth — have been really good creature-taming RPGs. This new game hasn't been officially revealed yet,...
News George R. R. Martin Feeling Bouncy Following Elden Ring's Glowing Reception
"Music to the ears"
Update: Here's a very important development in this story. The following image is now iconic: Original Story: A big part of the early excitement surrounding Elden Ring was the involvement of famed author George R. R. Martin. His book series A Song of Ice and Fire — along with the HBO adaptation, Game of Thrones — cemented...
News Digimon Survive Is Surviving, But Still No Sign of a Release Date
Just '2022'
How many more Digimon Survive stories do we have to write? The long awaited role-playing game has been scuppered by delays and development troubles for getting on four years now, and there's still no confirmed release date in sight — just a vague '2022' window. We do, however, have a new trailer, and some additional information from...
News Pac-Man Museum+ Is an All You Can Eat Buffet of Arcade Classics Coming to PS4 in May
It's packed, man
Pac-Man has been munching his way through little yellow dots and big blue ghosts since the 80s, which you'd think would put him into an early retirement. However, the ever-hungry hero keeps bouncing back, and Bandai Namco is preparing his latest game, Pac-Man Museum+, for release on PlayStation 4. It's a collection that bundles...
News Elden Ring PS5 Patch Solves Save Data Issues
Unexpected game closures plugged
Late last week we reported that FromSoftware had cautioned against leaving Elden Ring in Rest Mode, as unexpected game closures were causing lost progress. The advice, coming courtesy of publisher Bandai Namco, was to, at the very least, quit to the main menu screen to ensure that your save data got properly stored...
Review Elden Ring (PS5) - By Far FromSoftware's Best Ever Game
A song of life and death
Elden Ring is a special, once in a generation type of game. You can feel it the moment you push open the set of double doors looking out onto the opening area of Limgrave and begin exploring the vast open world at your feet. It’s an astonishing feat, as Japanese developer FromSoftware adapts its wide but ultimately linear...
Random Elden Ring PS1 Demake Looks Sharp Enough to Take Someone's Eye Out
All those angles
Sure, modern gaming is all well and good with high definition graphics, motion-captured animation, and astronomical production values, but we'd scrap all that in an instant if we could have those very same games on the original PlayStation's hardware. Alright, that's a lie, to be honest, but there is something about PS1-era visuals...
Truly Tarnished
Elden Ring is finally here, folks. FromSoftware's long awaited open world Souls game has been getting incredibly positive reviews from critics — the scores are so high that it's currently one of the highest rated video games of all time — and our own Elden Ring PS5 review in progress is also packed with praise. Looks like we've...
News Elden Ring PS5 Patch Planned to Resolve Save Data Issues
No mention of console framerate woes, though
Elden Ring is out on PlayStation 5 and PS4 today, but despite being crowned as one of best games ever made, it’s not without its issues. Some have recommended playing the last-gen version of the game on Sony’s new-gen console, as that’s the only way to ensure a consistent framerate. There are als
News Elden Ring Ray Tracing Will Give Graphics a Shine in Future Updates
Time to reflect
Elden Ring is now out, and it's being billed as the best thing since sliced bread everywhere you turn. It's hard not to be a little excited, even if some of the game's spotty performance means it's not always a silky smooth adventure. Even with the latest patch (1.02), framerates are somewhat inconsistent; the current recommendation...
Guide Where to Buy Elden Ring on PS5, PS4
Update: Out now!
The time has finally come: Elden Ring is now available on PlayStation 5 and PS4. This new action RPG looks to be another big hit for the creators of Dark Souls, expanding the scope to an open world while keeping that tight, challenging gameplay we know and love. You can check out our early impressions in our review-in-progress if...
News Playing Elden Ring's PS4 Version on PS5 Might Be Your Best Bet for a Stable Framerate
Current-last-gen
As noted in our Elden Ring PS5 review in progress, the otherwise superb RPG suffers from an uneven frame-rate and some visual blemishes on Sony's current-gen console. Perhaps expected, given that the closed network test was a bit wonky as well, but still disappointing. Anyway, those eggheads over at Digital Foundry have been...
Round Up Elden Ring PS5, PS4 Reviews Crown One of the Best Games of All Time
Game of thrones
Elden Ring reviews are in, and perhaps crucially, scored Elden Ring reviews are in. Media had roughly a week to play through this 100-hour opus, so we’ve pumped the brakes on our score for the time being; it’s unlikely many review outlets have reached the credits of this release. That’s not stopping sites from declaring it one...
News Elden Ring Pre-Load Is Available Now on PS5, PS4
Prepare yourself, Tarnished
Ohhh, Elden Ring! The latest action RPG from FromSoftware is very nearly here, and hype couldn't be much higher. After an incredible debut trailer, we were all left clamouring for more information about this open world take on the Souls formula. Years later, it finally showed us what it's all about, and now the game's...
News Elden Ring's PS5, PS4 Launch Trailer Is Mesmerising
Believe the hype
Here we go, then – a stunning month for new PlayStation 5 and PS4 games continues with the arrival of Elden Ring this week, arguably one of the most anticipated titles in recent years. Following the weekend’s overview trailer, which highlighted everything you can expect from the open world RPG, we’re now into sombre, cinematic...
News Elden Ring's PS5, PS4 Overview Trailer Is the Extra Hype Your Weekend Needs
Ring of roses
Still undecided on Elden Ring? This trailer will probably do the trick. While it does go quite heavy on locations and enemies – definitely avoid it if you’re on a blackout – it basically digs into everything you can expect from the upcoming FromSoftware open world RPG, spanning traversal to combat and everything in between...
Poll What Elden Ring Starting Class Will You Choose?
Decision time
With Elden Ring now less than two weeks away, it's time to start making some important decisions. Firstly: what will be your starting class? Of course, you can spec in any direction you like whilst exploring The Lands Between, but choosing a specific class can help you achieve the build you like much faster. Maybe you want to stick...
News SD Gundam Battle Alliance Brings Chibi Mobile Suits to PS5, PS4 in 2022
Pshew! Pshew!
Hold on, our Newtype senses are tingling...is this a brand new Gundam game actually releasing in the West for PlayStation platforms? Why yes, it is! Although, it may not be the kind of Gundam game that you were expecting. SD Gundam Battle Alliance features the chibi mobile suits from the SD side of the franchise — but it looks...
News Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series Remasters the PlayStation Platformers for PS5, PS4
Klonoa way!
Hands up if you remember the Klonoa games! The original PlayStation and PS2 platformers were reasonably big back in the day, and now they're being remastered as part of a collection called Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series. It includes Klona: Door to Phantomile (PS1) and Klona 2: Lunatea's Veil (PS2), and it's coming to both PS5 and...
News Fighting Game Jump Force Being Delisted from PS Store Today
But no final sale
As announced back in November 2021, today is your final day to buy a digital copy of Jump Force from the PlayStation Store before it's gone forever. Bandai Namco is pulling the game from digital storefronts, meaning a physical copy will be your only option after today. For some reason, though, the fighting title is still full price...
News Tales of Arise Gets an Awesome Animated Trailer Months After Release
Arise again
It's been over four months since Tales of Arise launched on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, but for whatever reason, Bandai Namco's decided to release a brand new trailer. Brilliantly animated by the talented artists over at ufotable, it provides something of an overview for the highly rated RPG. Even if you've already played through...
News Eye-Popping Elden Ring Gameplay Explores Castle Mourne and Liurnia of the Lakes
Remember to ring the release date on your calendar
Update: A second Elden Ring gameplay clip, this time focusing on the Liurnia of the Lakes, has been published by Game Informer. This is a previously unseen area, therefore the spoiler shy among you may want to approach with caution. Are you on a blackout yet? We revealed
News Anticipated PS5, PS4 Action RPG Elden Ring Is Game Informer's Latest Cover Star
Dark souls
Game Informer is coming in clutch with all the big cover stories to start the New Year. Its previous issue featured an exclusive feature on Horizon Forbidden West, and now it’s following it up with fellow February favourite: Elden Ring. The content will include a preview based on a whopping 10-hours of gamepla
News Elden Ring Looks Utterly Essential in PS5, PS4 Gameplay Showcase
Breath of the wild
Elden Ring has gone gold, which means it’ll hit its 25th February release date, and there’ll be no further delays. But if you haven’t got the patience to wait another month, then you can satiate yourself with a bunch of new footage debuted as part of FromSoftware’s Taipei Game Show presentation. In addition to fresh...
News It's Happening! Anticipated PS5, PS4 Action RPG Elden Ring Goes Gold
Be one with the ring
Shelve your cynicism: Elden Ring will release on 25th February for PlayStation 5 and PS4. The game had originally been scheduled to launch last year, but was pushed back into 2022 to allow a little more time for polish. Now the hotly anticipated action RPG is locked in, as developer FromSoftware has confirmed that the game has...
News Elden Ring's Enormous Bear Will Kick Your Ass on PS5, PS4
If you go down to the woods today
This new Elden Ring screenshot is so simple and yet so exciting at the same time. Here is a bear, FromSoftware-style – and you just know it’s going to absolutely kick your ass. The mammal looks relatively realistic in its face, but its body is just absolutely enormous, towering over the lead character in the...
News My Hero Academia Is a Free-to-Play PS4 Battle Royale Now
Sure, why not?
The latest in terrible anime tie-ins is My Hero Academia: Ultra Rumble, a free-to-play PlayStation 4 battle royale from Bandai Namco. This ain’t the 100-player spectacle you may be expecting, however: just 24-players will duke it out in an ugly arena, where you’ll be able to use each hero’s ‘Quirk’ in combat. To be fair,...
News This Is Elden Ring's Character Creator, Apparently
Probably not the final version
FromSoftware has always let you go to town with its character creators. From the gorgeous to the ghastly, you've been able to create pretty much whatever your heart desires. However, with Elden Ring, it looks like the studio has stepped things up yet another gear. A YouTube video hit the internet over the weekend that...
News Elden Ring Dev Feels the Heat of Demon's Souls' Sumptuous PS5 Remake
But graphics not top priority
Internally, this author has been joking that it’s a shame FromSoftware couldn’t get Bluepoint Games to remake Elden Ring before it released in February. Obviously, the upcoming fantasy RPG has the extraordinary art direction we’ve become accustomed to from the Dark Souls developer, but in terms of pure technical...
News George R. R. Martin Thinks Elden Ring Looks 'Incredible'
Author comments on FromSoft's latest
It feels as though this element has been kinda forgotten about, but a portion of Elden Ring and its world can be attributed to George R. R. Martin. The author, famous for his book series A Song of Ice and Fire, collaborated with FromSoftware on the game, as revealed by the, er, reveal trailer. His contributions...
News Scarlet Nexus 1.05 Update Adds More DLC, New Modes and Costumes
Out now on PS Store
It's a big day for Bandai Namco RPG Scarlet Nexus as update 1.05 drops alongside a second DLC pack full of new Bond episodes and abilities. Both are available now on PlayStation 5 and PS4, with the general patch being free and the Bond Enhancement Pack 2 costing £6.49/$7.99. It's also part of the season pass if you've already...
News Tales of Arise Update Lets You Transfer Save Data from PS4 to PS5
Also removes DLC camping message
A new update for Tales of Arise is available to download now on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. It's only a small one, but it adds some welcome functionality to Bandai Namco's action RPG. Once you've got the patch installed, you'll be able to transfer save data from the PS4 version of the game to the PS5 version...
News Elden Ring Gets a Glorious CG Trailer
Ohhhhhhh Elden Ring
Elden Ring is just over a couple of months away, and nothing quite stirs hype like an amazing CG trailer. The open world action RPG's latest video is a sight to behold, packed with impressive imagery and foreboding atmosphere. Beautiful stuff, and we're sure that lore buffs will already be picking this footage apart to learn all...
News Tales of Arise Survey Sparks Hope for Tales Remasters
Xillia, please
A rather in-depth Tales of Arise survey from Bandai Namco is being passed around online (you can take it yourself by clicking through here). It asks some pretty interesting questions, about both the game and your own gaming habits. It covers all of the usual stuff, like how much you enjoy various features in Tales of Arise and whether...
News Dragon Ball: The Breakers Trailer Tells You Everything About This Weird Spinoff
A thorough Breakersdown
If you've been wondering what the heck the recently announced Dragon Ball: The Breakers actually is, you're in luck. Bandai Namco has released a very informative 11-minute trailer that explains the game in detail. The gist of it is that you either play as a lone 'raider' or as one of seven 'survivors' in this weird...
News Tekken 7's New Definitive Edition Is Hilariously Overpriced
KO
Listen, we love Tekken 7, but the newly released 'Definitive Edition' of the 3D fighter is a bad joke. Not because of the content — it includes the base game alongside all of the DLC — but because of the pricing. Fighting game re-releases usually sell at a discount, but Bandai Namco's decided to go all-in on Tekken 7 Definitive Edition. Head...
News Pac-Man Museum+ Chomps PS4 with 14 Games Next Year
Wakka-wakka
There’s a lot of Pac-Man about to (Pac-)Land on the PlayStation 4: a whopping 14 games, in fact. Pac-Man Museum+, which is due out next year, includes (almost) every Pac-Man game ever released, in one tidy bundle. As you progress through the games, you’ll unlock cosmetics and extras, making this a true celebration of the iconic pill...
News The Most Ridiculous Dragon Ball Game Yet Has Just Been Announced for PS4
Multiplayer survival?!
Well, we never saw this one coming. Bandai Namco has announced a brand new Dragon Ball game — but it isn't at all what you'd expect. Titled Dragon Ball: The Breakers, it's an eight-player survival game, where one player steps into the role of an overpowered villain (playable baddies include Cell, Frieza, and Kid Buu at...
Hands On FromSoftware Puts Its All into Elden Ring
Rise, Tarnished
Elden Ring feels like everything FromSoftware has been doing for the past 12 years all at once. Sure, you could probably describe its latest title as open world Dark Souls and be more than halfway there, but to do so would ignore the obvious undertones of Bloodborne and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice that help make this new title stand...
News Elden Ring's PS5 Framerate Is Seemingly Smoother When Running PS4 Version
Better in backwards compatibility
Elden Ring’s anticipated Closed Network Test is running this week, and you can find out more about access times and how to participate through here. Obviously, this is all based on unfinished code, and so FromSoftware will certainly optimise the RPG before its release in February. However, the framerate on the...
