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The Elden Ring player who played 800 hours… and barely progressed past the starting area

Ni por estas llegarás jamás a las 800 horas que ha metido un jugador obsesionado con probar cada posible combinación inicial para poder así hacerse su partida perfecta.

It’s estimated that to complete the Elden Ring main story, it takes approximately 60 hours, but if you want to be a completionist and have absolutely everything, it’s better to reserve 127 hours of your life to it, so that you can discover what’s hidden in every corner, in addition to the time for the DLC. However, even if you go this far, you’ll never reach the 800 hours that one obsessed player has invested to try all possible initial combinations to create a perfect game.

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The Lord of the Jackets

Mushroom Hero (which is what he calls himself on Reddit) has played for 807 hours, during which he has unlocked a total of 10 bronze trophies and 2 silver trophies. And that’s it. You may be wondering how that’s possible, whether, by chance, he might’ve already finished the game. Well, it turns out the guy claims he has done “absolutely nothing”. And he’s proud of it.

In total, he has spent 33% of the main story testing different initial configurations, each time with a slightly different twist than the previous one. It can certainly be said that he’s made the most of the game. So far, he has defeated Godrick the Grafted, Rennala, Margit the Fallen Augur, Radahn Scourge of the Stars, Loretta Hieratic Tree Sentinel, Leonine Misbegotten, Majestic Ancestral Spirit, Elemer of the Bramble, and Magma Dragon Makar. He’s not exactly a novice, you know.

Over 800hours and done absolutely nothing. AMA
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In fact, with all the knowledge he has now, he’s ready to create the perfect character to achieve the ideal game. “I know which path to take, which weapon to use, in what order to do it, saying it on the Internet was my last step. Baptized in Reddit insults, ready to be the best in Elden Ring”. So be it.

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The author of the manga ‘Elden Ring’ has decided to take a vacation… to play its expansion

By now, I think there is no doubt that everyone involved in FromSoftware games is as passionate about them as the players themselves. The proof of this is that their DLC, ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’, is an extremely long and full of secrets adventure when many other developers would have released a five-hour story just to make money and fulfill. But what we didn’t expect to see is that even the author of the most secondary spin-off of the game was an absolute devotee.

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Elden otaku

We present to you Nikiichi Nobita, the author of the ‘Elden Ring’ manga, an expansion of the video game’s story that is published for free in 12 different languages (although you can also religiously buy the volumes, of course). Clearly, its publication is a nearly perfect business move by Kadokawa, the “mother” of FromSoftware.

Every 19th day, a new episode has been published for years in a religious manner, but Nobita has announced on Twitter that after number 45, he will go on a forced hiatus… to be able to play the DLC. Fans are already speculating that this means the new character introduced in ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’ will make an appearance in the manga, just like multiple cameos have been made throughout the chapters…

But the intuition is that, simply, he is just another fan of the video game and, with the excuse of needing to do research, he is going to spend a few weeks glued to the console controller. Let’s see who could refuse this job, the one of our dreams.

What you may not expect – especially for being an official product of Elden Ring – is that it is a comic manga. In fact, it announces it from page 3, so as not to deceive: there are monsters, there is lore, yes, but there is also pure comedy. No one said that such a serious game cannot be taken lightly!

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The creator of Elden Ring is fine with you using guides, but he doesn’t make the games with you in mind

Come on, admit it: no matter how hardcore gamer you are, there have been times when you found yourself stuck on a screen, not knowing what the hell to do to move forward, and you resorted to a YouTube tutorial that tells you exactly what steps to take, what moves to make, and even what collectibles you missed along the way. There’s nothing wrong with that, no shame in it, it’s normal, and even video games are increasingly introducing the concept of a guide to help players.

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Elden Guide

Everyone has needed a guide to finish Elden Ring at some point. Not only is there no shame in it, but Hidetaka Miyazaki, the game director, has said he respects it. In fact, he expects it. “Of course, players are going to consult guides, and there will be a lot of information on the Internet and their communities, where they have access to secrets and strategies.”

But of course, they “do not do or plan anything that has guidance as a mandatory requirement. In fact, we try to guide the player who is completely blind and progress in an organic way.” Neither of the two is mutually exclusive, anyway: you can intend for players to progress organically and at the same time make your game so difficult that there is no choice but to look at a guide to know how to progress.

It is not Miyazaki’s opinion, who believes that if you can’t progress without external help “there is room for improvement on our part, and we would like to try to embrace those players more in the future.” Next step, the Elden Ring DLC. We will have to see if it delivers on its promises and banish guides forever, right?

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Time to return to the Lands Between: these are the best weapons in Elden Ring

Shadow of the Erdtree, the first and perhaps only expansion of Elden Ring, will be released in less than a month, and many players are already getting ready, creating new characters and revisiting the path that will lead them to become the Lords of the Elden Circle. As it is probably your case, we have prepared a selection with the 5 best weapons in the game, in order to make your journey more bearable and be prepared for the DLC, which will be released on June 21st. Rise again, Unkindled!

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Rivers of Blood

The katana Rivers of Blood is one of the best options for those looking for fast and frantic combat, as well as for beginners in Souls. This weapon not only has a spectacular design, but also inflicts devastating bleeding damage; every slash you manage to connect with this katana will cause enemies to quickly accumulate bleeding, taking away a lot of life at once when the counter is full.

In addition, Rivers of Blood has a special ability that makes it even more formidable: “Killer”, which allows it to inflict massive damage in a short time, with a series of quick slashes that, in addition to causing bleeding, have a long range. This weapon is perfect for PVP duels and for facing bosses, especially if it’s your first run. Some may tell you that this weapon is “for noobs”, but those people don’t know what they’re talking about.

Sword of Night and Flame

The Sword of Night and Flame is a very versatile option for those seeking a balance between magical and physical power. This weapon, which deals physical, magical, and fire damage, can be a great choice early in the game for those who have a magic build and wish to engage in melee combat.

The most outstanding feature of the Sword of the Night and the Flame is its special ability “Nocturnal Fire Combat”, capable of launching both a magical beam similar to the Azure Comet spell and a devastating fire attack, depending on whether you use a normal attack or a strong attack. Let’s face it: if you have the necessary stats to wield it, this weapon will get you out of more than one tight spot.

Golden Halberd

The Golden Halberd is an excellent choice for players who prefer to keep their enemies at a distance without sacrificing damage. This weapon combines the reach of a spear with the brute force of an axe, allowing you to decimate enemies in a matter of seconds.

What makes this halberd even more special is its ability “Golden Oath”, which increases the attack and defense of you and your allies. If this weapon is already a beast, imagine the damage it can do with a boost. It requires a lot of strength to use it with one hand (30), but only 20 if you use it with two hands. In any case, you will destroy anyone you encounter.

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Moonlight Greatsword

The Moonlight Greatsword, a recurring weapon in all Souls games, is another great option for mages that combines strength and magic. With a high intelligence requirement (38) and a base scaling of C in that stat, this weapon is ideal for magic builds, as its magic damage can be devastating against enemies vulnerable to this type of attacks.

At its base, it is a spectacular weapon, but its ability “Moonlight Greatsword” makes it even more deadly. When used, you will temporarily increase the magical attack of the sword and imbue it with freezing, which causes constant damage to affected enemies. In addition, when using this ability, you will make charged attacks release bursts of moonlight, allowing you to attack from a distance. Quite something, huh.

Carian Royal Scepter

The Carian Royal Scepter is the ultimate weapon for pure mages who want to maximize their magical potential. In addition to being practically the best scepter in Elden Ring when fully upgraded, this weapon increases lunar spell damage by 10%, including Rennala’s Full Moon and Ranni’s Black Moon.

With a requirement of 60 intelligence and scaling in B (S when upgraded to +10), the Carthus Royal Staff is the ultimate weapon for a late-game magic build, allowing you to deal massive amounts of magical damage to enemies. Only one weapon surpasses its damage: the Lusat’s Shimmering Stone Staff, but it also consumes much more magic, which can leave you dry on more than one occasion.

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Everything about the new Elden Ring DLC: release date and story

Shadow of the Erdtree is all we know to date about a DLC that promises to be the largest ever released by From Software.

They have just shown us, for the first time, the first expansion that will come to Elden Ring after its release two years ago. Called Shadow of the Erdtree this is everything we know as of today.

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The Land of Shadows. A place darkened by the Erdtree.

Where the goddess Marika first set foot.

A land purged in an unknown battle.

Set ablaze by Messmer’s flame.

It was to this land that Miquella departed.

Stripping herself of her flesh, her strength, her lineage.

Of everything Golden.

And now Miquella awaits the return of her fiancé, Sir.

This is how FromSoftware announces the arrival of the Elden Ring DLC. We don’t know how to interpret the text, although many speculate that we will have to fight against Miquella, Malenia’s brother.

In all of this, a new final boss named Mesmer the Impaler appears, who looks like he’s going to kill us several times before we can defeat him. But that’s the fun of these games: enjoying dying.

The game will be released on June 21, 2024 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PC at a price of 39.99 euros on all platforms. The expansion can already be pre-ordered at all stores and the official Bandai Namco website.

Is ‘Elden Ring’ on your mobile? It’s going to happen, but wait sitting down

Obviously, they want to make the most out of ‘Elden Ring’ and have already begun its development, although, according to Reuters, it’s progressing excessively slowly.

It is one of the best-selling games of the decade with over 20 million copies, and it continues to be recommended by everyone. In fact, it would be rare if they didn’t prepare a good bunch of remakes and remasters, in which the changes are minimal and only an expert could find the differences. ‘Elden ring’ is one of the spearheads of FromSoftware, and today we have learned that Tencent, owner of 16.25% of the company’s shares, is already preparing a version… for your mobile.

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Android Ring

Tencent may go unnoticed as we constantly hear news about Activision Blizzard or Nintendo, but it is the most powerful video game company in the world, especially after acquiring Riot Games and their ‘League of Legends‘ a decade ago. Obviously, they want to make the most out of ‘Elden Ring’ and they have already started its development, although, as reported by Reuters, it is progressing too slowly and no one knows how it will fit on a phone screen or how to monetize it without causing painful microtransactions.

It is also possible that they end up completely erasing it from existence: that’s what happened, for example, with its mobile version of ‘NieR’, which had monetization issues and was removed from all app stores. Apparently, Tencent has been struggling to find its next success since it launched the mobile version of ‘League of Legends’ (‘Wild Rift’) in 2020. It’s not that players are not used to mobile ports like ‘Resident Evil 4’ or ‘Death Stranding’. The only question is… How much are they willing to pay to play on the screen of their iPhone or Android? That’s where Tencent can make a difference.

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Is the first DLC of Elden Ring about to be released? We have clues on Steam

The wait is becoming very long for fans of From Software, but it could end sooner than we thought. Shadow of the Erdtree, the first expansion of the renowned game by Hidetaka Miyazaki, Elden Ring, was announced in February of last year, generating great anticipation among the fanbase.

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However, true to their particular storytelling style in their video games, the information that the studio shared about the release was somewhat scarce (or rather non-existent).

Now, thanks to an update of the Steam database: SteamDB, the flame of hope burns brighter than ever. As discovered by Twitter user @Ziostorm1, a few days ago an “unknown application” was added to the DLC section of the Elden Ring Steam page, which can be seen through SteamDB.

For now, the only thing that is known for certain is that it is the latest DLC file for Elden Ring (the last addition was a content pack for those who pre-ordered the game in Europe), and there is no guarantee that it is actually Shadow of the Erdtree, but if we add this to what we already know, it would be almost confirmed.

And it was just a month ago that we echoed another tweet from Ziostorm that collected that the manufacturer Thrustmaster is about to launch a new limited edition controller based on Elden Ring as part of a collaboration with Bandai Namco, according to a document found on the online retailer’s website Data Blitz.

As we mentioned before, what makes this document extremely interesting is the mention of the release of the controller along with the expansion “Shadow of the Erdtree”, which will be released on the anniversary of the base game: February 25th.

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In addition, the date would also coincide with the anniversary of the DLC announcement, so there would be too many coincidences together. Either way, we will have to be attentive to the official announcement from From Software. Let’s hope it’s very soon.

The expansion of Elden Ring would arrive on its next anniversary and there would be a second DLC for 2025.

We have to approach everything with a lot of caution and skepticism because what we know is that there’s still quite a way to go for the DLC, even though the work is progressing…

It’s a rumor, but it’s based on evidence, as we have seen on Reddit. If the predictions come true, the first major expansion of Elden Ring would arrive in 2024. But this clashes with the information we had until now.

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Despite the lack of official information from From Software, it seems that the Elden Ring expansion: Shadow of the Erdtree would be released in February, according to a recent discovery.

According to information from the Gaming Leaks and Rumors subreddit, manufacturer Thrustmaster is about to release a new limited edition controller based on the popular From Software game as part of a collaboration with Bandai Namco, according to a found document on the online retailer Data Blitz’s website.

An expansion that we have been eagerly waiting for a year

What makes this document extremely interesting is the mention of the release of the controller along with the “Shadow of the Erdtree” expansion, which will coincide with the anniversary of the base game.

And it doesn’t end there, as there is the possibility of another DLC expansion in 2025, or another “important keybeat”, as the leaked presentation also shows controller designs based on Malenia and Ranni.

Although all of this could be an elaborate deception, there are many possibilities that everything is real, since the leaked images detailing the controls and their launch window have been quickly removed. Furthermore, every time they are re-uploaded, they quickly fall down.

However, we have to take everything with caution and skepticism, as what we know is that the DLC still has a long way to go, although the work is progressing satisfactorily.

Elden Ring is available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One worldwide. So, if you haven’t played it, give it a chance.

A WWE wrestler paid a hefty sum for someone else to level up their character in ‘Elden Ring’

Randy Orton wants it all. And with a wad of cash, he has achieved it.

You can’t have a successful career, spend several hours away from home, and also be the best ‘Elden Ring‘ player in the world, unless you’re a professional gamer, of course. But Randy Orton, who has been dedicating himself to the noble sport of professional wrestling in WWE for almost two decades (which some of us older folks still remember as ‘Pressing Catch’), wants it all. And with a stack of cash, he has achieved it.

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Let someone else do the work

It is known that during his demonstration tours, Orton spends his time before and after matches playing ‘Elden Ring‘. Of course, battling enemies in the game is a lot of fun, but leveling up seemed, quite logically, boring to him. So much so that he decided to cheat and stick only to the most enjoyable experience possible from FromSoftware’s game.

As we’ve learned recently, the wrestler, tired of having to collect runes here and there, decided to open his wallet and pay $1000 to a “guy” to get infinite runes. The result? He reached level 100 immediately. According to the wrestling duo Brennan Williams and Mansoor Al-Shehail, Orton approached them after a match to talk about their mutual love for ‘Elden Ring’. And that’s when he dropped the bombshell.

“I love this game. It’s amazing. But I can’t deal with that shit, so I just paid a guy to give me a bunch of runes,” he told them. And you know, there are worse things to spend $1000 on. Yes, he cheated, but he hasn’t harmed anyone (well, in his life he has hurt a lot of people, of course). It’s not like he’s the first ‘pay to win’ we’ve seen in our lives!

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Unending Adventure Awaits: Elden Ring DLC Continues with Exciting Future Plans

Parent company Kadokawa Corporation says there are "various steps" (plural) to bring Elden Ring to life in the future.

Last year, Elden Ring became the best video game of 2022 on its own merits. The adventure developed by From Software made millions of users around the world fall in love with its visit to the Midlands, players who are eager, once the adventure is over, to get their hands on its next and first DLC: Shadow of the Erdtree. The key? It may not be the only one.

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Kadokawa Corporation, From Software’s parent company, presented its fiscal results during the early hours of this morning. In this document, the Japanese company comments that Elden Ring’s sales have been reduced after its successful launch during the past 2022, but that they will try to “maximize the life cycle” of Elden Ring with “several measures“. And here comes the question mark.

We have confirmed downloadable content to date, but this is the first time we hear from From Software’s owner that there are “various measures“. Here can enter points of all kinds, from a strong price reduction to, as is most logical, bring out more DLCs of the already announced before users.

Precisely, regarding this last point, Kadokawa is very clear about the importance of Shadow of the Erdtree. To give us an idea, in the financial report it is highlighted as a priority within From Software. How high a priority? Well, even one point ahead of Armored Core 6, the studio’s next big release this month. Yes, the Elden Ring DLC has more importance in the economic scheme than its next game.

At the moment, we still have no date for Shadow of the Erdtree, but what this document makes clear is that we are going to have Elden Ring for a while.

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