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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Gets First Patch in Update 1.12.2

Elden Ring developer FromSoftware has released its first patch for the game following the release of Shadow of the Erdtree, bringing it up to Update 1.12.2.

A blog post from Bandai Namco outlined the changes, which mainly involve a handful of balancing updates. Shadow Realm Blessings have been revised, affecting their attack and damage negation curve scaling.

The patch also addresses a PC bug where raytracing settings are automatically enabled if players have previously loaded save data from previous game versions. This can be addressed by visiting System, then Graphics Settings, then Raytracing Quality, and setting Raytracing to Off.

FromSoftware made no mention of the bug affecting Steam Deck users that makes the game unplayable if left idle for more than five minutes, potentially leading to corrupted data.

It did, unsurprisingly, note that more updates are on the way, however. “Other balance adjustments as well as bug fixes are also planned for a future patch,” FromSoftware said. The full patch notes are available below.

Shadow of the Erdtree, which arrived June 21, 2024, features bosses with which FromSoftware “really pushed the envelope” on what the player can withstand, director Hidetaka Miyazaki said ahead of its release. In fact, getting into the expansion even poses a challenge as players must defeat an optional boss.

Those eager to explore every inch of the expansion can check out IGN’s extensive guide, which covers Shadow of the Erdtree’s new weapons, its various quest lines, and how to defeat those pesky new bosses.

In our 10/10 review, IGN said: “Like the base game did before it, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree raises the bar for single player expansions,” we said. “It takes everything that made the base game such a landmark RPG, condenses it into a relatively compact 20-25 hour campaign, and provides fantastic new challenges for heavily invested fans to chew on.”

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Update 1.12.2 Patch Notes

Attack and damage negation curve scaling of the Shadow Realm Blessings has been revised.

  • The attack and damage negation has been increased for the first half of the maximum amount of Blessing enhancements, and the second half will now be more gradual.
  • The attack and damage negation granted by the final level of Blessing enhancements has been slightly increased.

The calibration update can be applied by logging into the multiplayer server.

If the Calibration Ver. listed at the bottom right of the title menu is not “1.12.2”, then select LOGIN and apply the latest regulations before enjoying the game.

About graphics settings (PC version only)

We have confirmed a bug where the raytracing settings are automatically enabled if you have previously loaded saved data from previous game versions.

If your framerate is unstable, please check in the ‘SYSTEM’ > ‘Graphics Settings’ > ‘Raytracing Quality’ settings from the title menu or in-game menu to check if it has been unintentionally set to ‘ON’. Once set to ‘OFF’, Ray Tracing will no longer be automatically enabled.

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll talk about The Witcher all day.

You can beat Shadow of The Erdtree’s final boss in 13 seconds using perfume and lightning apparently

The human body is a wonderfully complex organism, and it’s well worth trusting your instincts when it comes to feeling repulsed by certain things. We know that if the milk looks bad and smells bad, it is bad. Do not taste the forbidden yogurt, as much as it calls to you. How, then, to interpret my visceral repulsion to the most disgusting Shadow Of The Erdtree build yet seen? So gross, in fact, that YouTuber SYROBE has managed to beat the Elden Ring DLC’s infamously ridiculous final boss in a mere 13 seconds. Here’s the video. Massive spoilers, obviously.

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1994 Classic ‘Little Big Adventure’ Is Getting A Full Remake, Out This Year

“A prisoner has escaped! Sound the alarm!”.

We have some wildly vivid memories of playing a demo for the original Little Big Adventure included with a copy of Official PlayStation Magazine in the UK before getting our hands on the full game. It was such a uniquely weird title. You could switch your stances depending on the situation; so if you want to whallop a guard, you’d toggle the ‘aggressive’ stance and throw a few punches before hightailing it with the ‘athletic’ stance. So good.

Now, in Fall 2024, a full remake titled Little Big Adventure – Twinsen’s Quest will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch from Microids and studio , boasting completely revamped visuals, a modernised control system, and numerous quality-of-life improvements.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Mortal Kombat 1’s Next DLC Fighters Possibly Revealed In New Datamine

Six more characters are supposedly on the way.

Following a datamine last September, there’s been another update about a new batch of DLC characters that could be on the way to Mortal Kombat 1.

Although there’s been no official announcement about a second Kombat Pack, according to dataminer known as ‘interloko’ on social media, six more characters, two new arenas, and five new announcers are apparently on the way to the game.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Poll: Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD Is Out This Week, Will You Be Getting It?

Go on, tell us.

Luigi makes a spooky return this week in Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD for the Nintendo Switch. The reviews are already rolling in and so far they’ve been quite positive.

In our review here on Nintendo Life, we gave the game a “great” score of 8 out of 10, calling it the best way to play the game as of 2024, but also felt it could have maybe included some extra content to make it a little more appealing for returning players.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Feature: “Obsessively” Learning From Nintendo & How Lemmings, ChuChu Rocket Inspired Tempopo

“When you play it, you feel connected, not judged”.

Developer Witch Beam isn’t ready to rest on its laurels. After creating two wildly different games — the twin-stick shooter Assault Android Cactus and the BAFTA award-winning, heartfelt puzzler Unpacking — it’s ready to move back to the outside and go with something even more relaxing.

We were tapping our foot the whole way through the trailer for the Brisbane-based studio’s third title, Tempopo. Combining music with the outside world, the game sees Hana — a young magical girl living in the clouds — restoring her musical garden of flowers. All of her Tempopo creatures have magical abilities and are bursting with personality, but only Hana can tell them where to go and guide them along the right path.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Overwatch 2’s New Mercy Skins Fuel Lifesaving Breast Cancer Research

Overwatch 2’s New Mercy Skins Fuel Lifesaving Breast Cancer Research

  • Michael Laursen, Test Analyst, Blizzard Entertainment

Rose Gold Mercy Overwatch 2 Hero Image

Summary

  • Overwatch 2 is raising money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
  • The Pink Mercy skin and Rose Gold Mercy bundle are available for purchase.
  • Blizzard will donate 100% of the purchase price (excluding any applicable platform fees and taxes) to BCRF’s mission to eradicate breast cancer.

Since 2018, you may have spotted the distinctive Pink Mercy skin in Overwatch and Overwatch 2 – the color symbolic of breast cancer awareness. Mercy wears it proudly as part of supporting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Now, there’s another chance for players to show their support as well, with the return of the Pink Mercy skin and the debut of the all-new Rose Gold Mercy skin. Both are available for purchase today, benefitting BRCF.

I was only eight years old when my family’s world was turned upside down. The diagnosis of my mother’s breast cancer marked the beginning of a long and arduous battle. Visits to City of Hope Hospital became routine, a place where my brothers and I would spend entire days waiting, playing, and hoping. The image of my mother, weakened by the treatments, is etched in my memory.

Image of Mike Laursen. Blizzard
Mike Laursen, Blizzard

I recall the surgeries, the conversations, and the day we celebrated my mother’s first victory over the disease with pizza and paper party hats—a moment of joy. However, the reprieve was short-lived. The cancer returned during my high school years, and my family’s routine once again revolved around treatments and trips to City of Hope. The normalcy of having a sick parent was a reality that my family and I had to accept. It was during these years that turning to video games was the only way for me to escape the realities of what was happening and find some comfort.

The day my mother’s mastectomy was deemed a success was a glimmer of hope, but it was quickly overshadowed by the discovery that the cancer had moved to her liver. The weeks that followed were a blur, a rush to gather family and make the most of whatever precious time was left. My last memory of my mother is one of pain and a desperate fight for more moments together.

Pink Mercy Overwatch 2 Skin
Pink Mercy Skin

My story is more than just a recount of my personal struggle; it’s a call to action. It’s a reminder that behind every statistic, every campaign, and every research breakthrough, there are real people with real stories. It’s about the unseen battles that many face, the silent warriors who fight without fanfare, and the loved ones who support them through it all. I find solace and purpose in my work, where I am part of a team helping to prevent such stories from repeating. The commitment to fight, help those in need, and bring goodness into the world reflects the heroes we create in our work.

In the spirit of action, I’m excited to share an initiative that combines my passion for gaming with the fight against breast cancer. Blizzard has released special charity skins for Overwatch 2. The new skins are designed for the hero Mercy, a brilliant scientist and “guardian angel” who has dedicated her life to helping others. All sales of the limited-edition Pink Mercy skin and Rose Gold Mercy skin will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) – now through July 8, Blizzard will donate 100% of the purchase price (excluding applicable platform fees and taxes) towards BCRF’s mission to eradicate breast cancer, which will help families across the globe (terms and conditions here).

Rose Gold Mercy Overwatch 2 Skin
Rose Gold Mercy Skin

In the end, my story is not just about the pain of loss; it’s about the enduring hope that one day, no child will have to remember their mother’s battle with cancer. It’s about working towards a future where the victories are not just temporary, but permanent. It’s about ensuring that the paper party hats are not just a memory, but a symbol of a battle truly won. Let’s carry forward the memory of those we’ve lost by continuing the fight and by being the heroes in our own stories.

In loving memory of Gladys L. Laursen – October 6, 1940-August 21, 2000

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Save 50% Off Unicorn Overlord for Nintendo Switch

Today Amazon has dropped the price of the recently released Unicorn Overload game for the Nintendo Switch by 50%. Right now it’s on sale for $30. PS5 and Xbox copies are also discounted, but only by 33% ($39.99). If you have a Nintendo Switch console, that is the best copy to get; it runs very smoothly even on the dated Switch’s hardware and the gameplay works really well on a handheld.

Unicorn Overlord (Nintendo Switch) for $30

Unicorn Overlord is an outstanding fantasy tactical strategy game from Atlus and Vanillaware. If you like games such as Final Fantasy Tactics or Fire Emblem, you’re in for a real treat. I myself have put over 100 hours into the game and it is easily one of my favorite games of all time. My only gripe is that I wish it was also released on the PC. Officially, IGN rated Unicorn Overload an “Amazing” 9/10 and you can read up on our Unicorn Overload review to see why this is considered to be one of the best console strategy games in recent history. Here’s reviewer Eric Zalewski’s final verdict:

“Reflecting on the incredibly diverse and remarkably creative world I explored across my 45-hour journey, any issues I had with Unicorn Overlord ended up feeling like nothing more than nitpicks. The tactical combat system is unique and complex while also being easy to understand, expertly blending mechanics from many of its peers with smart new additions of its own. The interesting terrain across the continent of Fevrith makes every fight feel unique, with some of the best map gimmicks I’ve seen in any strategy RPG. Because the campaign is told through the eyes of a diverse and creative cast, its trope-filled fantasy story is elevated in a way that a more traditional storytelling style wouldn’t manage. The shorter, more personal stories work wonderfully to support a loop of exploration and liberation that had me begging to see one more tale told, one more town rebuilt, and one more battle fought.”

I myself have put over 100 hours into the game. This is, in my opinion, one of the best RTS games I’ve ever played. My only gripe is that I wish it was also released on the PC.

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