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It turns out one Pokemon fan predicted Pokemon Legends Z-A two years ago, but no one was thinking quite on their level.

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Star Wars Battlefront fans suspect that the version of Battlefront 2 in the Classic Collection is using a popular fan-made mod for Asajj Ventress from iamashaymin.

The complete WWE 2K24 season pass has been revealed, detailing every post-launch downloadable content (DLC) update.

By this headline, I really don't mean that Warhammer 40k is rubbish. But if you have no idea what it is apart from "thing Henry Cavill got made fun of for enjoying on the Graham Norton Show" or "reason I walk past a bunch of beardy lads taking a vape break outside a small shop with steamed up windows every time I go down Lower Glanmire Road", PowerWash Simulator's latest officially licensed IP tie-in DLC could act like a sort of gateway drug. A first step on the path to buying a bunch of miniatures. It's out now, for £6.50/$8/€8 on Steam, and it's very fun.

For so many gamers of a certain age, the debut trailer for Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection, unveiled during the recent Nintendo Direct, rekindled memories of hours spent fighting as soldiers in the Rebel Alliance and Galactic Empire on the likes of Endor and Hoth in the mid-2000s. But for one modder, it rekindled an altogether different memory: of their own mod.

We know a few key details about Shadow of the Erdtree's setting - it's around the size of Limgrave, is separate from the existing map, and is accessed via Miquella's cocoon in Mohg's boss arena. But as for where it tangibly exists... that's still a mystery. However, Elden Ring sleuths are hard on the case and think they've cracked it.

The new Elden Ring DLC will boast a leveling system similar to that of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, so you won't be able to grind your way through Shadow of the Erdtree.

FromSoftware director Hidetaka Miyazaki would love to make more games that are as big as Elden Ring, which is sure to be music to the ears of many fans.  

WWE 2K24 will be launching with over 200 names, but, as usual, the game will also have a season pass that adds a number of additional superstars to the roster. The season pass will include some major recent additions to the WWE roster, including CM Punk, Jade Cargill, Nia Jax, and Kairi Sane, as well as some legends including Diamond Dallas Page, Lex Luger, and the Iron Sheik. Oh, and you’ll also be able to play as Post Malone, because sure, why not?

When I reviewedSplatoon 3 in 2022, I found myself impressed by what a robust suite of content it offered at launch. It had a solid single-player campaign, great competitive multiplayer, a killer PVE mode in Salmon Run, and even a fun card minigame. All of those disparate modes meshed together perfectly to makeSplatoon 3 the kind of game you could pick away at for hundreds of hours. And with its latest DLC, called Side Order, that’s more true than ever.

The Pokémon Company aired its official 2024 Pokémon Presents presentation today, and it closed it out with some good news. Another Pokémon Legends is on the way, dubbed Pokémon Legends Z-A, and it’s currently scheduled for 2025.

The Pokémon Company will hold a digital event today, Tuesday February 27, which it says will contain “exciting news”.

I'm going to break from tight-fisted tradition by starting my discounts article with something that could not reasonably be considered a thrifty gamer purchase. That said, and despite its $549 price tag, I feel the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Collector's Edition is something most of us would want on our respective radars. If only for drooling purposes, at the very least. I can't wait to play this DLC. Am currently looking for a buyer for a few spare organs of mine, but have hit some T&Cs issues with Facebook Marketplace.

The story of Persona 3 is a tale about what it means to be alive. And while the ending might not make this statement hurt any less, there may be more to the story. We’re going to speculate and answer the question, what is the Blue Envelope in Persona 3 Reload?

Bandai Namco has announced today that Tekken 8 has surpassed two million units sold in its first month. This follows Circana (formerly the NPD Group) confirming that Bandai Namco's fighting game was the top new game of January across the United States, beaten only by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III in the monthly chart.

Two years ago, we learned of one of the greatest video game heroes of all time: a man wearing nothing but a jar atop his head.

Beating Persona 3 Reload on the Merciless difficulty is, as the name would suggest, pretty bloody hard. So, it's no surprise that the game rewards you for blasting through on the hardest difficulty, giving you a unique item that other players would miss entirely.

Feb. 27 marks the anniversary of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green’s 1996 release date in Japan, and to celebrate, the Pokémon Company is broadcasting its next Pokémon Presents. What’s next in the world of Pokémon? Let’s find out.

Two years ago, EA announced Project Rene, AKA The Sims 5. So far, we know that it's "free to download" and, as per leaks, that the base game will have apartments. There's also the return of The Sims 3's colour wheel and a new multiplayer mode for collaboration with friends.

Rejoice, Elden Ring fans, as the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion now has a nailed-down release date of June 21. What's better than that? Well, a discount on DLC of course. It's currently priced at $39.99 MSRP, sparking speculation that this could truly be a massive offering for fans. But, if you're on PC, we highly recommend picking up Shadow of the Erdtree from Green Man Gaming, a trusted online PC code merchant who currently has the DLC listed for $35.19 instead (see here) / £30.79 in the UK.

Last week, after two years of leaks, rumours, and speculation, FromSoftware finally unveiled when Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree will release. With the dam finally burst, players flooded back to the Lands Between.

Square Enix announced that the second DLC for Final Fantasy XVI, The Rising Tide, will be unveiled at a PAX East 2024 panel scheduled to take place at the Albatross Theatre on Friday, March 22, at 8:30 AM Pacific Time or 11:30 AM Eastern Time. Producer Naoki Yoshida, DLC Director Takeo Kujiraoka, and Localization Director Michael-Christopher Koji Fox will be on stage to talk about The Rising Tide. The panel will also be streamed on the official Twitch channel of the convention, allowing everyone to check it out comfortably from home.

Elden Ring DLC is fast approaching and the new trailer has ignited a fierce online debate about Messmer The Impaler's origins.

FromSoftware's frequent director Hidetaka Miyazaki has acknowledged his 'making poisonous swamps' addiction, and although the upcoming Elden Ring DLC was a moment of "introspection" for the developer, he's not stopping any time soon. 

We finally know that Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is just a few months away, having gotten a release date earlier this week alongside a nifty gameplay trailer. After release, Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki gave us a bunch of new information from a few different interviews, including the confirmation that the DLC will be accessed via Miquella's withered hand, as players had been speculating for months.

Elden Ring's director, Hidetaka Miyazaki, has confirmed in an interview that George R.R. Martin didn't write anything new for Shadow of the Erdtree, but that the world and story were inspired and based around what he penned for the main game.

Nier Automata's robot-warrior queen 2B has joined the roster of fighting game Granblue Fantasy: Versus - and the collaboration is obviously going viral because of discussion around 2B's, err, posterior. 

Elden Ring, Sekiro, and the Dark Souls trilogy can be darkly comedic at times when grueling boss battles are cut short by unbelievably bad luck or when enemies ragdoll after giving you a fine beating. But the games' creative director doesn't aim to make these games "funny," which kinda makes them funnier.

NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. Games announced that Mortal Kombat 1 will get a big update next week, adding crossplay functionality and a new DLC guest fighter, Peacemaker.

Elden Ring's Shadow of The Erdtree DLC finally has a release date, as we'll all be heading back to The Lands Between later this year. On top of the release date, FromSoftware released an exciting new gameplay trailer showcasing the new land we'll be exploring, which will no doubt be filled with horrible creatures, challenging encounters, and a handful of Malenia-tier boss fights that will make us want to throw our controllers out of the window.

While the wait for news on Elden Ring or the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC might've been excruciating for FromSoftware's most dedicated fans, the studio has actually managed to pump out AAA games at a remarkable pace given how beloved every release tends to be. Creative director Hidetaka Miyazaki says the key to success is a well-managed studio filled with developers who are great at what they do and put in the best position for success.

The Bloodborne community is the equivalent of a dog losing its absolute mind whenever it catches wind of a remaster or PC port of its beloved title. “Bloodborne!? Bloodborne! BLOODBOOOOOOOOOORNE!” Such was the case when the FromSoftware darling was brought up with director Hidetaka Miyazaki during the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC reveal.

2021 was stacked for JRPGs, yet Shin Megami Tensei 5 still managed to win a spot in my personal picks for the year alongside the likes of Bravely Default 2 and Tales of Arise. So it's immensely exciting to see Atlus giving the game a shot in the arm with Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance, an expanded re-release of sorts that should sound familiar to anyone who played Persona 5 Royal. 

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's recent gameplay reveal trailer confirmed what a lot of fans have been speculating for nearly two years - that the DLC would be accessed by touching Miquella's hand.

Some Star Wars fans seem to think that Kit Fisto and Asajj Ventress are new additions to the Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection, but they actually appeared in Battlefront 2 all the way back in 2006.

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot's End of Z DLC shows us Goku insulting Uub for the first time in decades, only it's now been turned into a bit of a quick-time event.

The weather outside’s been frightful for most of this week, so while my step counts have suffered, I’ve been getting plenty of gaming in. And it’s been Helldivers 2 that’s really sunk its claws into me, despite having to be a little bit patient to log in and to deal with a few gremlins along the way. It’s just a whole lot of fun, and really enjoyable for both short and sharp bursts with randoms and longer play sessions with friends.

Elden Ring director and FromSoftware studio head Hidetaka Miyazaki has commented on the "Souls series" and "SoulsBorne" monikers for the developer's games.

Ubisoft Montpellier's Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown was the first relatively big game to be released this year, and it was a success. The game earned a 9/10 score in Wccftech's review by Francesco De Meo:

FromSoftware is changing its approach to level design with Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.

The Souls games, or whatever umbrella you want to put all of FromSoftware's action RPGs under, collectively redefined an entire genre and literally defined a new one in the form of Soulslikes. So it is immensely amusing to hear creative director and studio boss Hidetaka Miyazaki describe this success, in an interview with Eurogamer, as: "Players seem to enjoy our games."

Two years after Elden Ring was released, we finally got our first look at the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. From cryptic teases to ghastly enemies, it had it all, and it sounds like there will still be some challenges in store for those seeking more of them.

For those of you with conflicting feelings about making calamari of your fellow Octolings and Inklings, you can rejoice as Wave 2 of the Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass, Side Order, launched today. With none of that nasty PvP business, you can focus on ethically annihilating other species.

It’s been a good week for rescues. Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On is no longer exclusive to Apple Arcade, Ninja Five-O has been saved from the clutches of eBay, and Picross S+ is about to free a bunch of puzzles that were previously only on Nintendo 3DS.

Peacemaker, Mortal Kombat 1's newest DLC fighter, is set to arrive in Early Access on February 28. At long last, the characters' gameplay trailer has been revealed, giving us the first look at what we can expect from the game's latest guest character.

Warner Bros. Games and developer NetherRealm have released the first gameplay of Mortal Kombat 1 DLC guest character Peacemaker, featuring the voice and likeness of actor John Cena.

Mortal Kombat 1 just dropped the first gameplay trailer for the upcoming Peacemaker DLC. You can check it out below.

Myth of Empires, the multiplayer sandbox survival MMO taking place in a feudal world where the threat of war looms, has officially launched on PC via Steam. Explore the world, gather resources and supplies, and craft a society and an army to fit your playstyle. 

PowerWash Simulator's latest collaboration is with Games Workshop’s iconic Warhammer 40K IP and the DLC is out next week on February 27.

Elden Ring sales have grown to hit 23 million, publisher Bandai Namco has announced.

A few days ago, Techland announced the upcoming launch of Dying Light 2 Reloaded Edition. This version of the game features all content released post-launch, including the premium Bloody Ties DLC, and debuts today alongside the big (and free) Firearms update, considered the largest to date by the Polish studio.

Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion will be FromSoftware's biggest DLC to date.

Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki has confirmed that there are currently no plans for a sequel or extra downloadable content (DLC) beyond the release of Shadow of the Erdtree, but says “We definitely don't want to snuff out that possibility.”

Elden Ring has shot back into Steam's best-sellers chart after yesterday's new Shadow of the Erdtree trailer.

“Most companies die with a bad launch, this one actually came out stronger.”

Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree is officially launching this summer, as revealed by a flashy new gameplay trailer which released earlier today. It'll finally give us some more Elden Ring goodness to play through after over two years since the launch of the base game, but you'll need to make sure you savor every moment, as FromSoftware has explained that it won't be revisiting The Lands Between any time soon.

Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC got a new trailer and release date, which has brought director Hidetaka Miyazaki into the spotlight once again. He was interviewed by a number of different outlets recently, in which he revealed tidbits such as the general difficulty of Shadow of the Erdtree, as well the likelihood of us getting an Elden Ring sequel any time soon.

Elden Ring's long-awaited Shadow of the Erdtree DLC was finally shown off in a lengthy gameplay trailer earlier today, showcasing the world we'll be exploring when it drops later this year. On top of the various weapons, locations, and horrible abominations that were shown off in the trailer, we also got a glimpse at several new boss fights, each one looking rather challenging and foreboding.

Elden Ring fans will return to the Lands Between this summer with the release of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. FromSoftware’s major new expansion to its 2022 open-world action-role-playing game promises an all-new story, with new enemies to face and new weapons, armor, and spells to equip.

The wait for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreeis almost over. FromSoftware and Bandai Namco released the first trailer for the game on Wednesday, revealing that the highly anticipated DLC for the open-world role-playing game will be released on June 21.

The video game corner of the internet is currently ablaze as a Nintendo Direct and the debut trailer for the Borderlands movie happened within two hours of each other. Oh, and there was the minor matter of the first trailer of Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC sandwiched neatly between them. The trailer finally revealed when The Lands Between will be expanded upon as well as pre-order details for those continuing their journey or who plan to play Elden Ring for the first time this year.

It looks like Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is bringing back the infamous FromSoftware swamp.

FromSoftware isn't ready to call the newly revealed Shadow of the Erdtree DLC the end of the Elden Ring saga.

Clarifying a key detail on the upcoming Elden Ring DLC, director Hidetaka Miyazaki has explained that Shadow of the Erdtree takes place on a new map called the Land of Shadow, which is physically distinct from the Lands Between we know and love. 

The Elden Ring DLC will have optional bosses as hard as the infamous Malenia, according to game director Hidetaka Miyazaki.

The long-awaited Elden Ring DLC trailer reveal didn't disappoint, finally confirming the Shadow of the Erdtree release date. The June 21 launch will bring mountains of new content to the Lands Between, with Shadow of the Erdtree looking more like a mini-sequel than anything – and with a $40 price tag to match. 

Bandai Namco Entertainment has finally revealed its initial gameplay trailer for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

FromSoftware has given us the big reveal of the much awaited Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and you can watch the gameplay trailer below. The DLC expansion is coming out on 21st June 2024.

Will FromSoftware release Elden Ring 2 or more DLC for Elden Ring following the release of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC in June? In an exclusive interview with IGN, chief developer Hidetaka Miyazaki said both are possible, although he stopped short of making an announcement.

Bandai Namco surprised fans all over this morning with the trailer for the hotly-anticipated follow up DLC for Elden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree. I was fortunate to not only catch an early glimpse of the trailer, which also confirmed the DLC's release date for June 21, but also to sit down and talk with the man himself, Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki.

The long wait is finally over. We now have our first look at the upcoming DLC for Elden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree, and it’s looking absolutely massive. The three-minute long trailer is packed with terrifying bosses, dazzling magic, and a whole lot that needs unpacking. So let’s jump right into it.

Ahead of Elden Ring’s new Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, which was officially announced on Wednesday, FromSoftware and Bandai Namco have opened up preorders for a brand new Collector’s Edition of the game.

Japanese puzzle game Suika Game is getting local multiplayer, Nintendo announced during its February Nintendo Direct on Wednesday. The paid downloadable content pack is out now for $2.25. A bundle that includes Suika Game and the multiplayer DLC costs $5.24.

One Elden Ring fan bet their bone marrow on a Shadow of the Erdtree trailer releasing this month, and they "won."

Let's build our hype levels even more by circling back about what we know of Shadow of the Erdtree so far shall we?

Suika Game gets doubly adorable soon, as the latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase just revealed the fruity matching game will add a multiplayer mode as paid DLC today.

Techland has detailed the Firearms Update for Dying Light 2 as well as the new Reloaded Edition, both due out February 22.

After months of speculation, FromSoftware is finally going to reveal its Elden Ring DLC trailer later today (Wednesday 21st February 2024).

FromSoftware is gearing up to deliver the big reveal of the much awaited Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and you can watch the trailer below at 3PM GMT… but has the DLC release date already been leaked?