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Monday28th Feb 2022
News Elden Ring Creator 'Apologises' To Players Who Find It Too Hard
The same goes for all of his games
Elden Ring has got off to an unbelievable start with critics, but if there's one criticism that's been directed at the game, it's from certain players - newcomers and veterans - who are finding it very difficult to get to grips with so far. Speaking a few days ago, Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki gave his...
News Elden Ring Dominates UK Charts, But Physical Sales Poor On Xbox
Looks like digital was the popular choice
To the surprise of no-one, Elden Ring got off to an absolutely flying start in the UK last week, racing to first place in the UK boxed charts and surpassing the likes of Horizon: Forbidden West and Pokémon Legends: Arceus along the way. In fact, it's even smashed the previous launch figures set by the Dark...
Sunday27th Feb 2022
News Elden Ring Network Issues On Xbox Have Apparently Been Resolved
No more "Network status check failed" message
There have been some network issues with Elden Ring on Xbox over the weekend, but it seems these issues have now been resolved. This information comes from Xbox's Brad Rossetti via an update over on Twitter - here are the full details: Xbox Users - The network issue with Elden Ring has been resolved -...
Friday25th Feb 2022
News Here's What's Included In The Day One Patch For Elden Ring On Xbox
Fixes and improvements
Today's the big day if you've been waiting on Elden Ring! The game is out right now on Xbox, and it actually comes with a day one patch — although you may not have even noticed as it began rolling out prior to release yesterday. So, what's included in the patch? It's not a whole lot of content, but rather adjustments to...
Poll Have You Bought Elden Ring?
If so, how are you getting on with it?
It's been a long time coming, but Elden Ring is finally now available! The critics have been enamored with it so far, but now we're finally getting to see what the general public thinks about it on Xbox and beyond. This is a big game, so you're definitely not going to finish it in one day, but we're still...
Thursday24th Feb 2022
News Here Are The Worldwide Release Times For Elden Ring On Xbox
Just a few hours to go
It's almost time for Elden Ring! Finally, FromSoftware's latest is almost upon us, as it releases Friday, February 25th. The developer has shared the specific release times too, showing the exact moment we can all go hands on. As you can see, the vast majority of launch times, on console, are midnight local time. This is...
PSA Buying Elden Ring On Xbox? Check Microsoft Rewards First
You can get 6000 free MS Rewards points
Well, the time has almost arrived! Elden Ring releases for Xbox on February 25th, and while we put out an exhaustive pre-order guide for the game this past weekend, there's also something about Microsoft Rewards you need to know. If you're going to buy Elden Ring digitally via the Microsoft Store, there's a...
News Elden Ring Analysis Video Compares Xbox Vs PS5 Performance
Update: Digital Foundry has also weighed in
Update: Digital Foundry has weighed in with a brief written preview, and the results there are slightly different. PS5 does still have an advantage, but it seems closer and due to VRR on Xbox, that gap is further shortened. "Even running on the launch day patch 1.02, the frame-rate mode continues to run...
Wednesday23rd Feb 2022
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Elden Ring
Early reviews are in
Unless you've been living under a rather large rock these past few weeks, you'll be aware that Elden Ring is out on Friday, February 25th. Well, ahead of its public launch, plenty of reviews are now out in the wild and things are looking incredibly positive. Here's a selection of reviews we've seen so far, and a quick summary...
Tuesday22nd Feb 2022
News Elden Ring Launch Trailer Asks You To Take Arms And Become An Elden Lord
Soul soothing
Elden Ring is almost here, and to celebrate, the developer has just shared the game's launch trailer. As expected, the trailer contains some stunningly varied landscapes from within FromSoftware's latest world, along with showcasing the studio's signature monster design. It's all here then, and this trailer further builds the hype on...
News Everyone's 'Moving To New Zealand' For Elden Ring's Xbox Launch
Getting a head start
Here we go again! Elden Ring's release times were revealed earlier this week ahead of its launch on Friday, February 25th, and it's been discovered that you'll probably be able to play it early by switching to the New Zealand time zone. This is because the game is apparently launching midnight local time in New Zealand, which...
Sunday20th Feb 2022
News Bandai Namco Releases Elden Ring Overview Trailer Ahead Of Launch
"Come learn what awaits you on the path of grace"
Elden Ring arrives next week on Xbox Series X|S and other platforms, and ahead of its release Bandai Namco has shared a brand new trailer - giving players another look at what to expect. Enjoy!
Wednesday16th Feb 2022
News You Can Now Pre-Load Elden Ring On Xbox, Even If You Haven't Bought It
Get ahead of the game
We're less than a week away from the release of Elden Ring on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on Friday, February 25th, and you can now begin pre-installing the game — even if you haven't bought it yet! If you have bought Elden Ring digitally via the Microsoft Store, you should find that the pre-load has begun...
Thursday10th Feb 2022
Roundup Elden Ring's Open World Impresses In Hands-On Previews
"Elden Ring feels enormous"
Elden Ring is finally out later this month, and just a few weeks ahead of launch, a bunch of early previews have dropped. Impressions are pretty positive across the board here, with particular praise being thrown at Elden Ring's open world. So, we've rounded up some opinions from various outlets to see what the consensus...
Friday28th Jan 2022
News FromSoftware's Miyazaki Thinks 'More Players' Will Finish Elden Ring
In comparison to other FS games
Can you believe we're less than a month away from Elden Ring? FromSoftware's latest effort releases February 25th, and it's safe to say it's one of the most anticipated games of the year. Well, it may also be a little more accessible this time out. In a new interview on the PlayStation blog, Hidetaka Miyazaki talks...
Monday24th Jan 2022
News Elden Ring Is 'Massive' And Will Take 30+ Hours, Says FromSoftware
"This will differ significantly by player"
We're finally being treated to the long-awaited release of FromSoftware's Elden Ring on February 25th, and in addition to confirming the game has gone gold, the developer has revealed how long the game will take to complete. As mentioned during an interview at the Taipei Game Show 2022, Yasuhiro Kitao...
News Elden Ring Has Officially Gone Gold
Day one patch in the works
Elden Ring got a slight delay last year, when the game was pushed back to February 2022. Thankfully, we won't see any more delays, as FromSoftware has confirmed the game has gone gold and is ready to be distributed. In a presentation from the Taipei Game Show 2022, FromSoftware's Yasuhiro Kitao confirmed the news. In a...
Wednesday10th Nov 2021
News Elden Ring Test Keys Are Going For Ridiculous Money Online
It's getting silly now
Is there anything scalpers won't try and sell these days? Xbox consoles, PS5 consoles, the kitchen sink - they won't stop at anything. Now, with the Elden Ring test keys going into the wild, they're already hitting eBay. Resellers are going crazy with the Elden Ring test keys, which were sent out to certain fans yesterday. It...
Monday8th Nov 2021
News Elden Ring Graphics And Performance Mode Details On Xbox Revealed
Which will you choose?
Bandai Namco has dropped some juicy details on Elden Ring, namely its specs across all Xbox systems, including the confirmation of ray tracing. In a handy table on Bandai Namco's support site, Xbox One, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X all have their specific resolution and framerates confirmed. While ray tracing...
Thursday4th Nov 2021
Video First Elden Ring Gameplay Looks Absolutely Incredible
Jaw-dropping
Where do we even begin with this? Do we start by commenting on the gorgeous art direction? Or maybe even the impressive world design? There's so much to choose from in regards to our first glimpse at Elden Ring, which is looking absolutely incredible. Bandai Namco has uploaded over 15 minutes of gameplay, diving into a little bit of...
Wednesday3rd Nov 2021
News Elden Ring Is Getting A 15-Minute Gameplay Preview This Thursday
Prepare the popcorn
We've been eagerly awaiting a lengthy look at some Elden Ring gameplay footage for a while now, and it looks like we're finally going to get it in the form of a 15-minute Gameplay Preview video this Thursday, November 4th. No further details have been provided about the video's contents. but we know that the stream will begin on...
Monday18th Oct 2021
News Elden Ring Delayed To February 2022, But There's A Closed Beta This November
"Thank you for your trust & patience"
We've got some good news and some bad news! The bad news is that Elden Ring has been delayed until February 25, 2022. The good news is that you'll be able to try the game as part of a Closed Network Test on Xbox this November. The news was revealed as part of a statement from the Elden Ring team earlier today:...
Sunday17th Oct 2021
News The Most Boring Snippet Of Elden Ring Gameplay Footage Has Leaked
At least it looks pretty!
Good news! We've been treated to (supposedly) our first look at actual Elden Ring gameplay footage running on Xbox. The bad news? They couldn't have picked a more boring bit of gameplay footage to leak. It's been suggested that the following clip is running on Xbox One, although VentureBeat reporter Jeff Grubb has chimed...
Friday27th Aug 2021
Roundup Elden Ring Previews Suggest It Will Be Worth The Wait
January can't come soon enough
Elden Ring is one of the most anticipated games in a long time. The levels of hype are astronomical and the fanbase is foaming at the mouth to learn more about the next title by FromSoftware. Luckily, a ton of previews have surfaced today dropping a boatload of new information. From being able to fast travel from...
Saturday7th Aug 2021
News Elden Ring Store Listings Emerge, Containing New Details, Screenshots
We can almost taste it
Even though we have a release date for Elden Ring, gameplay to look at, and tons of details, it still doesn't feel real, does it? Don't worry, it absolutely is, as store listings for the game have begun to surface, packed with some tasty new details and a few tantalising screenshots. Both Steam and the PlayStation Store have...
Wednesday7th Jul 2021
News Elden Ring Will Allow You To Use The Weather To Your Advantage
Stealth is also a key part of your skill set
Everything we've heard about Elden Ring so far sounds like a huge evolution for FromSoftware. A fully open world, horse traversal and the revelation that it will be slightly easier than other Souls games. Now, a recently updated blurb of the game on its official site has shared a few more interesting...
Monday21st Jun 2021
News George R. R. Martin's Involvement In Elden Ring Was 'Done Years Ago'
"I worked up a fairly detailed background for them"
When Elden Ring was first announced, the collaboration with George R. R. Martin was one of the biggest talking points. After the success of Game of Thrones, and the fantastic Souls entries by FromSoftware, it's always appeared to be a match made in heaven. Many believed Martin's role had been...
Friday18th Jun 2021
News Elden Ring Will Be Easier Than Other Souls Games, But Has No Difficulty Options
Closer to Dark Souls III than Sekiro
One of the long running debates with the Souls series has been centred around difficulty. Many have hoped that over time the barrier of entry would be lowered for more people to enjoy the dark, brooding worlds that FromSoftware creates. With Elden Ring being their most ambitious game to date, it seems some of...
Thursday10th Jun 2021
News Interestingly, It Looks Like Elden Ring Will Include Online Multiplayer
Colour us intrigued
If Elden Ring wasn't exciting enough, the official website has seemingly confirmed an online component of some kind. Both the English and Japanese website appear to have revealed some key details. First off, the English site notes that the game can be tackled "alone or online with other players", while the Japanese site has some...
Gallery Here Are 12 Gorgeous Elden Ring Screenshots In All Their Glory
Give it to us now!
Elden Ring is real, it's coming, and we even have the screenshots to prove it. A bunch have been published by Bandai Namco on the game's official site, and yes, it looks as stunning as you expected. Even if you know full well the game's brutal difficultly isn't for you, there's no denying the art style is something else. From...
