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FromSoftware‘s Elden Ring has now sold more than 13 million copies since its launch in February. According to Bandai Namco‘s latest financial report, the open-world action RPG has managed to sell a staggering 13.4 million copies over the past three months. Even more incredible is the fact that the title sold over 12 million of those copies within March alone. Unsurprisingly, the Japanese entertainment giant is now hoping to expand on the franchise, expressing its intention to create more content based around Elden Ring, which boasts a fantastical world created by none other than Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin himself. While no concrete projects have been announced just yet, the sentiment echoes that of FromSoftware’s back in mid-March when the studio published a ...

With CAPCOM‘s Sunbreak expansion for Monster Hunter Rise fast approaching, the Japanese video game developer has now hosted a digital event over on YouTube showcasing what fans of the franchise can expect come June. Thrusting you into a whole new location, the upcoming DLC content will feature a host of fresh game modes and mechanics, including the Switch Skill Swap ability and Follower Quests. The former will allow players to swap between move sets for their weapons on the go while the latter is a set of new single-player quests that pairs players up with in-game characters to take on various monsters together, fleshing out the game’s story. Elder Dragon Malzeno will take center stage as the flagship monster of Sunbreak, but fans will also confront three new additions: Magma Almudron, Aur...

Despite launching its very own games subscription service in the form of a revamped PlayStation Plus program to compete against Microsoft‘s widely popular Xbox Game Pass, many have noted that Sony will not be offering AAA titles on day one, unlike its competitor. In light of this, the Japanese gaming giant has now responded by revealing that it would have to slash budgets for AAA games if it were to offer them on PlayStation Plus at launch. Speaking to investors during a recent call, Sony’s CFO Hiroki Totoki seemingly questioned the viability of Microsoft’s subscription-based model and said that it would not make financial sense for PlayStation to adopt the same strategy. “I will refrain from making comments on the competitors’ strategy,” Totoki remarked. “Our current thinking is to have d...

Following the close of its fiscal year on March 31, Nintendo has reported a slight decrease in hardware sales. While the company met its sales predictions for the Nintendo Switch, shipping out a little over 23 million units, it has revised that number from an original estimate of over 25 million units. Although the Switch is Nintendo’s most popular piece of hardware, the past fiscal year’s sales marked a 20% drop from the previous year. To date, the company has still sold more Switch units than the Wii. Sales overall for the year clocked in at $13 billion USD, down from $13.48 million USD the year prior. The decline can be attributed to the global semiconductor shortage, as well as shipping delays due to the pandemic. ​​“If COVID-19 interferes with production or transportation in the futur...

Batman fans who have yet to transition to current-gen consoles will be disappointed to learn that Warner Bros. Games‘ upcoming Gotham Knights open-world RPG will not be coming to the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One. The company’s Montreal studio has revealed that the anticipated title revolving around Batman’s sidekicks and prodigies will now launch exclusively on current-gen consoles across the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S as well as PC instead of also supporting previous-gen devices. According to Warner Bros., the decision was made in order to create “the best possible gaming experience” for fans. Perhaps as consolation, the studio also released a 13-minute gameplay trailer offering fans a first look at how the game will run. The trailer focuses on both Nightwing and Red Hood, showca...

Leading e-sports gear company Razer has introduced the sequel to its ultra-light Viper gaming mouse with additional weight reductions and tech upgrades. While maintaining its award-winning form, the new wireless Viper V2 Pro reduces its weight by 20% (16g) to just 64g without the addition of any noticeable exterior changes such as the hollow honeycomb patterns found in many modern gaming mice. Built for first-person-shooters, the flick-friendly design is highlighted by a new Focus Pro 30K optical sensor that boasts 99.8 percent accuracy, AI-assisted tracking, and 30,000 dots per inch resolution. Third-gen optical mouse switches ensure click accuracy and responsiveness, and an asymmetric cut-off function allows users to set 26 granular levels of height adjustments compared to only three in ...

If you’re one of the many people still waiting to get your hands on a PlayStation 5 at retail, you might be in luck soon. According to Sony’s latest financial report, the Japanese tech and gaming giant is expecting to increase shipments for the highly coveted console significantly over the remainder of the year. In fact, it estimates that shipments will increase by a whopping 56% year-over-year, which hopefully means gamers and enthusiasts will finally be able to purchase the PS5 at retail prices instead of having to submit to predatory prices from scalpers. The news also brings more optimism for the industry in general, as it suggests that the global semiconductor shortage might finally be slowing down. Issues with microchip production during the pandemic have caused havoc across many sec...

EA Sports has offered new details and first looks for its F1 22 game set to release later this summer. One of the biggest updates is the addition of the Miami International Autodrome, which the teams competed at for the first time ever over the weekend for the inaugural Miami Grand Prix. The tracks in Australia and Abu Dhabi will also feature circuit layout changes and PC players will be able to experience it all in virtual reality via Oculus Rift and HTC Vive for the first time. Other new features include a Sprint Race format, a 100km dash with no mandatory pit stops which debuted last year at the British Grand Prix, and the game has been altered to be more friendly to players of all levels, with adaptive AI now reacting differently to players’ speed and position on the tracks. Closing de...