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An Elden Ring poster signed by game director and FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki is currently going for $15,000 at auction.

YouTuber CDawgVA has listed the poster for charity on auction website Tiltify and, while bids started at just $1, it’s now selling for a whopping $15,000 despite the auction not concluding until July 19, 2024.

The money will go towards the Immune Deficiency Foundation, a charity which offers resources, education, and support for those with primary immunodeficiencies, a group of more than 450 rare, chronic conditions where a part of the body’s immune system is missing or does not function correctly.

DON’T ASK ME HOW I GOT MY HANDS ON THIS. pic.twitter.com/1DwscELpwN

— Connor (@CDawgVA) June 28, 2024

The “fair market value” for the poster, which beyond Miyazaki’s signature features perhaps the base game’s toughest boss in Malenia, Blade of Miquella, is listed at $250, meaning those bidding thousands of dollars are likely doing so with the charity in mind.

Regardless, few games and game designers could draw this much attention in the first place. Miyazaki first gained renown for Demon’s Souls before going on to direct Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Dark Souls 3, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and most recently Elden Ring.

While all these games are beloved for being intensely challenging but rewarding and featuring deep wells of lore, Elden Ring took Miyazaki and FromSoftware to another level as its open world nature made the core experience more accessible.

It became a smash hit, not just earning critical praise (including a 10/10 review from IGN) but commercial success too. Elden Ring had sold 25 million units before its expansion Shadow of the Erdtree launched, and this too went on to sell five million units in three days.

Image Credit: Stuart Wilson/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA.

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Prime Day is one of the best times of the year to buy games and accessories for your Nintendo Switch. This year, there are dozens of excellent deals for Nintendo Switch, with major Mario games and other titles on sale. Outside of Black Friday, Prime Day tends to offer some of the biggest deals of the year for Switch games.

This major sales event is exclusive to Amazon Prime members, so you will need to have an active membership to take advantage of any of these deals. If you’re not currently a member, you can sign up for a free trial to gain access to Prime Day. Below, we’ve gathered up every Nintendo Switch deal you need to be aware of during Prime Day 2024. Whether you’re looking for a new console, controller, or game, we’ve got you covered.

TL;DR – Best Prime Day Switch Deals

Nintendo Switch MicroSD Cards on Sale – Prime Day 2024

The best Switch or Steam Deck SD card should be fast, reliable, and as future-proof as possible. That last one is important, as it’s quite likely we’ll be getting a Switch successor / the next Nintendo console within the next year or so (if rumors are to be believed). Therefore, you’re going to want to opt for the latest in SD card tech, which is a micro SDXC UHS-I U3 A2 V30 memory card. Here are the best deals this Prime Day that adhere to those specs.

Preorder Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition Console

It’s not too late for Nintendo to release new Switch Lite editions. Best Buy is offering preorders of the Nintendo Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition handheld console for $209.99 with orders shipping out on September 26. That’s $10 more than a stock Switch Lite, but that’s more than justified by the fact that this edition includes a 12-month Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.

Nintendo Switch Games on Sale – Prime Day 2024

Alongside Nintendo Switch accessories, there are dozens of Nintendo Switch games on sale for Prime Day. Some of these titles are available at record prices, with discounts of up to 75% off. We’ve rounded up the best Switch games on sale for Prime Day here, with a few selections below that you do not want to miss.

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance for $39.99

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is now on sale for the first time since launch! During Prime Day, you can save $20 off this massive title, which was just released last month. SMT V: Vengeance is an enhanced version of the former Nintendo Switch exclusive SMT V, launched in 2019. The biggest feature available in this upgraded re-release is the all new Canon of Vengeance route, which is essentially 40 hours of new story content. At $39.99, this is a steal for what will likely end up being one of the most popular RPGs of the year.

Octopath Traveler II for $29.99

Octopath Traveler II was one of the most overlooked RPGs of 2023, featuring an extremely unique narrative with the perspective of eight characters. Utilizing Square Enix’s HD-2D technology, Team Asano heavily built on the foundation that was laid with the first Octopath Traveler in 2018. If you’re interested in the upcoming Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, this is a great chance to experience an HD-2D title for the first time.

Unicorn Overlord for $34.99

Unicorn Overlord is available at a new all time low of $34.99 for Prime Day. This tactical RPG hsa a plethora of features to discover, with over 60 unique characters to unlock and use in combat. The game was developed by Vanillaware, who is best known for titles like Dragon’s Crown and 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. If you’re a fan of Fire Emblem, you owe it to yourself to check this one out, especially at this price.

Super Mario RPG for $39.95

Super Mario RPG was initially released in 1996 for the SNES, and over two decades later, a remake has been released for Nintendo Switch. As one of the wackiest Mario titles, there are dozens of unique characters to discover who have never appeared outside of this title. It’s also one of the rare occasions where Mario and Bowser work together – the King of the Koopas even joins your party! The legendary Yoko Shimomura even returned to compose the soundtrack, making for an unforgettable Mario experience.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder for $49.99

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is one of the best Mario games currently on the Switch, acting as a huge breath of creativity as the console’s first new 2D Mario title. Over 150 different levels are available in the game, with plenty of secrets and challenges to uncover as you play through the story. One of the new features of Wonder is the Badge system, which allows you to grant characters unique abilities to use throughout levels. At $49.99, this Mario game is a deal you do not want to pass up.

Nintendo Switch Accessories on Sale – Prime Day 2024

Some of the best Nintendo Switch accessories available are on sale for Prime Day, which makes for a great time to pick up a new controller, case, and more! An extra controller can always be useful if you play multiplayer titles, as you never know when you might have a friend over. Additionally, accessories like cases are essential to protect your console.

Limited Run Nintendo Switch Standard Game Case 10-Pack for $17.49

If you’re a collector of physical games, you know the pain of damaged Nintendo Switch cases. Since they are made of plastic, it can be easy for the sleeves to puncture or tear, which can be offputting and frustrating as a collector. Luckily, you can purchase brand new game cases straight from Limited Run at Amazon, with extra savings available for Prime Day! This package contains 10 Nintendo Switch game cases, pricing each at roughly $1.75. You can even buy a 30 pack of game cases for $24.99 this Prime Day if you need even more cases.

PowerA Nintendo Switch Protection Case for $13.99

Any Nintendo Switch owner should have a protective case to protect your console when it’s not docked. During Prime Day, you can save $7 off this Animal Crossing themed PowerA Protection Case for Nintendo Switch. The case is designed to fit all Nintendo Switch models, including the Switch Lite and Switch OLED.

PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller (Mario Pop) for $42.99

Another great PowerA product worth your attention is the PowerA Enhanced Wireless Nintendo Switch Controller. This Mario Pop edition comes with unique art of the icon with various items from the series to create a colorful controller. One of the best features of this PowerA controller is the addition of two mappable buttons on the map, which can come in handy in fighting games or any other title. Additionally, the battery is rated for over 30 hours with a single charge.

Nintendo Switch Consoles on Sale – Prime Day 2024

Currently, there are no Nintendo Switch console discounts or sales available at Amazon for Prime Day 2024. While Amazon could release a lightning deal for the console, no sales are live as of now.

If you’re looking to get a discounted Nintendo Switch, Walmart is currently offering the Nintendo Switch Lite: Timmy & Tommy’s Aloha Edition for $159. This console is themed after Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and it even includes a free copy of the game. While this deal won’t appeal to those looking to upgrade to the Nintendo Switch OLED Model or similar, this offer is excellent if you’ve yet to jump into the Switch market.

Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium. His favorite series include Xeno and Final Fantasy.

Prime Day is a wonderful opportunity to secure everything PS5 at discount prices. The sale is running from July 16-17, and there’s already a slew of top deals to consider. We’ve found offers on the best SSDs for PS5, the latest PS5 exclusives, alongside controllers, headsets, monitors, and more. You name it, we’ve found a good deal for it. Remember, you’ll need to be a Prime member to secure these offers, so consider picking up a 30-day free trial before the end of the sale.

TL;DR: Prime Day Best PS5 Deals

SSD for PS5 Prime Day Deals

The best PS5 games are getting bigger every year. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, for instance, is rumored to require 350GB of storage for everything—multiplayer, zombies, campaign, and Warzone. Depending on your PS5 model, that could be half of your console’s base storage. To avoid the hassle of constantly installing and uninstalling games, we recommend taking advantage of SSD deals during Prime Day.

SSD prices have been trending upward in 2024, making this the perfect time to buy with significant discounts available. If you need one, pair your SSD with this heatsink we recommend and follow our install guide, and you’ll never have to worry about storage space again. Otherwise, there are plenty more great options in the sale as well.

Genshin Impact is facing more accusations of cultural appropriation and whitewashing, and some of its voice actors are asking publisher HoYoverse to make changes.

The ever-expanding Genshin Impact universe features stories and locations seemingly inspired by the real world. Similarities range from the geography of in-game settings to architecture, mythology, music, food, and history in general. These connections have been extended to a new region, Natlan, which was revealed in a trailer released last week.

Fan outcry stems from what many feel is a failure to accurately represent the cultures each character pulls from, including the fact that Mavukia, Kinich, and Ororon — who seem to be inspired by real-life deities like the Maori’s Mahuika — are all white. It continues a trend in Genshin Impact that has seen players begging for proper representation.

Now some of the actors behind Genshin Impact’s faces have begun to chime in. Albedo actor, Khoi Dao, published a statement on X/Twitter calling for change in Genshin Impact.

“If a game draws so heavily from real-world cultures and bases a character on the supreme deity of Yoruba religion, and that character ends up looking like pale Sasuke Batman, people are absolutely within their rights to demand better representation, ESPECIALLY when said game has a clearly-stated commitment to a *global* audience.”

Dao continued: “I hope y’all keeping make your voices heard, and I hope they listen.”

Zeno Robinson, who voices the recently released Genshin Impact character Sethos, also called out HoYoverse, highlighting a worldwide desire for better representation.

“If even your base audience, the Chinese fans, are asking for better representation/or character with different shades of melanin, who are you making these characters for?” Robinson said.

Ọlọrun Is the supreme Yoruba deity. You could find that with a quick Google search, even.
This is unforgivable. Look at what a sick job SMITE did with their own interpretation!!! IT’S NOT HARD!!! pic.twitter.com/LbP3nuT3MK

— Valeria Rodríguez 🍉 (@ElvisBadger) July 13, 2024

Sucrose actor Valeria Rodríguez brought more attention to the issue with a string of posts, too. One post compares Olorun’s appearance in Titan Forge Games’ MOBA title, Smite, to their appearance in Genshin Impact, saying, “Look at what a sick job SMITE did with their own interpretation!!! IT’S NOT HARD!!!”

“It shouldn’t be a radical desire to want to see yourself reflected in the media you consume,” Yoimiya actress Jenny Yokobori said in her own post.

Natlan hasn’t been officially added to the Genshin Impact universe yet and has no release date. With there still time between now and its launch, Cyno actor Alejandro Saab took note of the complaints surrounding Ororon and put out a request to the HoYoverse team.

“I didn’t know THAT’S who he’s based on… AH that’s bad,” Saab said. “You still got time to fix it.”

there is so much beauty in the world—so many stories that can be told or drawn from, and when it’s not done to its full extent it ends up feeling disrespectful, even if that isn’t the intent. I hope it’s possible to make changes at this stage.

— Allegra Clark (@SimplyAllegra) July 13, 2024

Anne Yatco, who plays Genshin Impact’s Raiden Shogun, added, “I really hope that a video game company listens to its fanbase when valid criticism is made multiple years in a row about the execution of its research and inclusion of elements/aspects of other cultures.”

Genshin Impact released in 2020 and has continued to build on its foundation with new locations and characters in the years since. HoYoverse has yet to respond to calls for better representation or the BoycottHYV movement.

IGN has reached out for comment.

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