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Business Standard
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Elden Ring Nightreign: Bandai Namco makes it tougher to fight Nightlords
Earlier this month, Elden Ring Nightreign released the 1.01.1 update and just a few weeks after that the publisher, Bandai Namco, has announced that it has made select fights in the game tougher than before. Players who desire to have a challenging fight in the game can now take on 'Everdark Sovereigns,' which are more difficult versions of the game's Nightlord foes that they usually face to conclude a run. 'Other Everdark Sovereigns- (Tricephalos, Augur, Equilibrious Beast and Fissure in the Fog) will be added to the game at a later date,' said Bandai Namco. According to the Bandai Namco, a new Everdark Sovereign will make its way to Limveld each week. Players who have already conquered the standard version of that specific Nightlord will then become eligible to challenge its more powerful Everdark Sovereign form. Once the limited-time window ends, the Sovereign will no longer be accessible in Expeditions—at least temporarily. As per the video game publisher: 'These limited-time versions of the Nightlords are extremely challenging and pose an even greater threat to the Nightfarers with new moves and increased power.' Elden Ring Nightreign tough fight: Availability and awards Everdark Sovereigns can only be battled in online mode, and each one is available for a limited duration. For instance, the enhanced Gaping Jaw will remain accessible until June 25 at 8:59 PM ET (6:29 am IST, June 26). When players beat an Everdark Sovereign, they will get 'Sovereign Sigils,' which they can exchange for 'special Relics and other items.' According to a report by The Verge, the game will also receive DLC update in some time which would add new playable characters and bosses. Additionally, an Elden Ring movie is reportedly in the works. Elden Ring Nightreign: What's new in version 1.01.1 Single-player mode changes: A new effect, 'Automatic Revival Upon Defeat,' has been introduced to solo expeditions, allowing players to revive once during each Night boss encounter. Rune rewards for solo expeditions have been increased. General gameplay adjustments: Players reaching Day 3 in Expeditions will now receive more high-rarity Relics as part of their rewards. The odds of obtaining high-rarity Relics from Scenic Flat stones at the Small Jar Bazaar have also been raised. Update version 1.01.1 also resolves several user-reported issues. One fix corrects an imbalance where certain Greataxe and Great Hammer attacks from Raider weapons were inflicting excessive damage. On PC, a rendering bug has been addressed where some graphics did not load properly when the 'Low' option was selected under 'Quality Settings' in the Graphics tab.
UPI
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Bandai Namco sets 'Little Nightmares' showcase for June 24
June 19 (UPI) -- Bandai Namco announced it will host a showcase for video game series Little Nightmares on June 24. The Little Nightmares Showcase, scheduled for 3 p.m. EDT next Tuesday, will feature the latest news about the Little Nightmares franchise. The studio previously announced Little Nightmares III will be released on platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch in 2025, but an official release date has yet to be confirmed. The latest entry in the series follows heroes Low and Alone "as they search for a path that could lead them out of the Nowhere," the official synopsis reads. "Trapped within the Spiral, a cluster of disturbing places, the two friends will have to work together to survive in a dangerous world full of delusions and escape the grasp of an even greater threat lurking in the shadows," the synopsis says. The game is said to be the first in the franchise to offer two-player, co-op gameplay.
The Verge
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Elden Ring Nightreign is getting even harder bosses
The bosses in Elden Ring Nightreign are already pretty tough. But if you've gotten good and need a harder challenge, you'll be able to take on 'Everdark Sovereigns,' which are more difficult versions of the game's Nightlord foes you face to conclude a run. 'These limited-time versions of the Nightlords are extremely challenging and pose an even greater threat to the Nightfarers with new moves and increased power,' according to a blog post from Bandai Namco. The first Everdark Sovereign you can fight is a new version of Adel, Baron of the Night, aka Gaping Jaw. If you've beaten the normal version of that boss, you'll be able to take on the new form. When you beat an Everdark Sovereign, you'll get 'Sovereign Sigils,' which you can exchange for 'special Relics and other items.' There are a couple caveats to be aware of. You can only fight Everdark Sovereigns while playing online. And Everdark Sovereigns will only be available for a limited time — the upgraded Gaping Jaw, for example, will stick around until June 25th at 8:59 PM ET. Bandai Namco says a new Everdark Sovereign will be added every week, and over the 'next few weeks,' Everdark versions of Sentient Pest and Darkdrift Knight will be added to the game. Other Everdark bosses will be added 'at a later date.' Based on the blog post, it seems like Everdark variations will eventually return after they've disappeared.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Elden Ring movie may have its lead – and it's an up-and-coming Netflix star
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The Elden Ring movie is slowly coming together. Recently, Alex Garland was tapped to direct and write the A24 project. Now, one up-and-coming Netflix star is being eyed as its lead. As per Deadline, Heartstopper's Kit Connor has had talks with Garland about starring in the upcoming video game movie. The pair recently collaborated on Garland's war film Warfare, with Connor appearing alongside Joseph Quinn, Charles Melton, D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, and Cosmo Jarvis. However, this casting isn't set in stone just yet. According to its sources, Deadline states: 'it is unknown where things stand in negotiations or if a formal offer has been offered.' Connor, meanwhile, is set to appear in a Heartstopper movie for Netflix. On why it's a film and not another season, co-star Joe Locke recently told The Playlist, "So, we realized that the only way to get it made this year is if we do a film because it's less time commitment, and well, we can still put in a lot of the same love and care into the characters, into finishing off the story." Ever since the Elden Ring movie was announced by Bandai Namco, there has been plenty of chatter online about castings and, perhaps more importantly, which figure it will focus on. Already, fans are keen to see Vyke – and not the Tarnished hero of the 2022 open-world title – claim the mantle of the movie's lead character, while others want Game of Thrones actor Charles Dance to step into the all-knowing shoes of Roundtable Hold leader Gideon. Speaking to The Guardian last year about the possibility of an Elden Ring movie, the game's director Hidetaka Miyazaki indicated he was happy to step aside for the feature – as long as a "very strong partner" was found. "I don't see any reason to deny another interpretation or adaptation of Elden Ring, a movie for example," Miyazaki said. "But I don't think myself, or FromSoftware, have the knowledge or ability to produce something in a different medium. So that's where a very strong partner would come into play. We'd have to build a lot of trust and agreement on whatever it is we're trying to achieve." Now, it seems, that strong partner is in play and actors are marching on towards The Lands Between. For more, check out the best Netflix shows you should be watching right now.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Nintendo Extends Gains to Record on Booming Sales of Switch 2
(Bloomberg) -- Nintendo Co. shares rallied the most in two months to a fresh record as investors increased their focus on the firm's strong sales growth as a shelter from global volatility. Security Concerns Hit Some of the World's 'Most Livable Cities' As Part of a $45 Billion Push, ICE Prepares for a Vast Expansion of Detention Space How E-Scooters Conquered (Most of) Europe JFK AirTrain Cuts Fares 50% This Summer to Lure Riders Off Roads Taser-Maker Axon Triggers a NIMBY Backlash in its Hometown The stock extended gains to a fifth day, adding as much as 7.1%, on signs of overwhelming demand for the Switch 2. The Kyoto-based game maker sold over 3.5 million units of the highly anticipated console in the four days since it was launched, according to data as of June 11. That vastly outstripped sales of the original Switch eight years ago. 'As the US and Japan failed to reach an agreement on tariff measures on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit, funds are flowing into the game sector, which is less affected by tariffs,' said Hideki Yasuda, an analyst with Toyo Securities Co. Gains were also seen in other companies in the gaming sector, which is viewed as more resilient to tariff uncertainties and a worsening geopolitical outlook. Square Enix Holdings Co. rose as much as 4.7% and Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. added 3.9%. Japanese companies control two of the world's top gaming platforms — Sony's PlayStation and Nintendo's Switch — and some of the most successful game series like Elden Ring and Super Mario. Ken Griffin on Trump, Harvard and Why Novice Investors Won't Beat the Pros Mark Cuban Has Done Sports, Reality TV and Now Health Care. Why Not US President? How a Tiny Middleman Could Access Two-Factor Login Codes From Tech Giants American Mid: Hampton Inn's Good-Enough Formula for World Domination The Spying Scandal Rocking the World of HR Software ©2025 Bloomberg L.P. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
