Sony’s pursuit of Kadokawa, the parent company of FromSoftware, is heating up. While initially focused on acquiring select IPs like Elden Ring and Dark Souls, the deal hinges on Sony purchasing the entire company, including its massive anime and manga holdings. This move reflects Sony’s strategic expansion into the booming anime market and could reshape the gaming and entertainment landscape.
Bandai Namco, the publisher behind popular titles like Elden Ring and Dragon Ball Sparking Zero, has reportedly cancelled several game projects. This decision comes amidst a broader industry slowdown, marked by layoffs and cost-cutting measures. The affected projects include a Nintendo partnership and titles featuring characters from franchises like Naruto and One Piece.
Elden Ring’s newest expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, has been a massive success for Bandai Namco, accounting for over half of the company’s Q1 game sales volume. The DLC sold an impressive 5 million copies in just three days, contributing significantly to the publisher’s overall performance.
Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC features a secret difficulty setting called DLC+, which increases enemy damage and health after completing the DLC once. While the DLC+ setting only applies once, it can make the already challenging DLC even more difficult. Despite the difficulty, the DLC has been a success, reaching 5 million sales in its first week.
FromSoftware has released a small patch for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, addressing player concerns about the game’s difficulty, particularly in the DLC area. The patch focuses on the Scadutree Blessing, a new leveling system that emphasizes attack power, and makes changes to its upgrade path for a smoother experience.
Discover the secrets of Hornsent Grandam’s hidden quest in Elden Ring’s DLC, a surly old woman with a surprisingly rewarding path to follow. Learn how to unlock her dialogue, unlock the Watchful Spirit spell, and earn the Scorpion Stew with this comprehensive guide.
Elden Ring’s Great Runes are powerful items obtained from defeating major bosses, offering significant buffs and access to the game’s final area. This guide explains how to Awaken Great Runes, utilize their power, and acquire the necessary Rune Arcs for their activation.
Elden Ring’s Poise system is a key mechanic that can turn the tide of battle, but understanding how it works can be tricky. This guide delves into the intricacies of staggering enemies, explaining how to break their Poise, the best weapons to use, and whether magic plays a role. Discover how to exploit this mechanic for a strategic advantage in your journey through the Lands Between.
Elden Ring’s expansion introduces Revered Spirit Ash, a powerful way to enhance your summoned spirits. Learn how to find and use Revered Spirit Ash to increase your Spirit Ashes’ damage and defense in the Land of Shadow.
Elden Ring on PC can be a visually stunning experience, but it can also be plagued by stuttering and limited frame rates. This article explores two powerful applications, Special K and Lossless Scaling, that can significantly enhance your Elden Ring gameplay on PC, providing smoother performance and unlocking hidden features.
