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The Convergence was one of the most ambitious and well-received mods for Dark Souls 3, adding new classes, spells, enemies, NPCs, updated maps, and more to the game, and now the team behind that mod is tackling FromSoftware’s latest. Elden Ring: The Convergence promises to add new classes, gears, spells, and bosses to the open-world game, although it will be a little different than the last Convergence. Due to the size and scope of Elden Ring’s world, the seven modders working on the new Convergence mod will focus less on altering the world itself, and more on balancing and fine-tuning each of the classes they add in order to provide new optimal paths through the game....

The new footage, which has been shared by StrayKurtis, also showcases some of the weapon arts that were included but went unused in the Closed Network Test build. You can take a look at the footage by going here. More Elden Ring footage has been shared in a more official capacity yesterday. From Software also confirmed that the game has now gone gold, and it will release as scheduled next month....

The 1.03.3 patch, which must be downloaded to play online, fixes a bug in the balance adjustment of Starscourge Radahn introduced in the 1.03 patch that made some of the boss’ attacks less powerful than originally intended. Being a minor patch, this is everything new the 1.03.3 patch introduces, according to the official patch notes. — ELDEN RING (@ELDENRING) April 4, 2022 In other news, if you have completed Elden Ring already, and did not like certain mechanics, you may want to take a look at a new mod called ERR....

This new mod, called Survival Mode, has been developed by well-known Souls series modder Grimrukh, will introduce hunger and thirst mechanics, new materials to craft and upgrade weapons, new cures for region-specific diseases, and more. The additions sound great on paper, and with the ability to customize the experience in different ways, all sorts of players will be able to enjoy the new mechanics without feeling overwhelmed by the increased challenge level....

This rumor comes courtesy of SyluxHunter, a Nintendo insider who’s delivered accurate info, including the release date for Bayonetta 3, in the past. SyluxHunter was recently interviewed by the YouTube channel SwitchForce, during which he provided a cryptic binary code hint. Fans spent a day trying to decipher it, but eventually Twitter user Bozo the Chozo translated it to YGBP or “You’ve Got Boost Power,” a common phrase heard in the F-Zero games....

Created by modder ‘Zanthir’, this fan expansion offers a new quest and dungeon alongside plenty of new weapons, items, workshop items, and new clothing. In addition, players will get access to over 40+ total rewards/recipes/items to find around the new dungeon. It’s a pretty interesting new mod that New Vegas fans will surely appreciate. The modder writes the following about this new fan-DLC: “A Taste of Blues” is a content pack mod inspired by the Fallout: New Vegas Old World Blues DLC....

Since the release of Epic’s new game engine some months ago, numerous Unreal Engine 5 fan concept videos have surfaced, including a concept video showing how Fallout 5 could look like running in Epic’s new engine. Today we have another video that we wanted to share – and this time it features one of the best, if not THE best, Fallout entries released to date, 2010’s Fallout: New Vegas. Courtesy of YouTuber ‘TeaserPlay’, this Unreal Engine 5 showcase features Lumen, Nanite, Screen Space Ray Tracing, and Global Illumination Shader....

The sixth main entry in the long-running JRPG series will launch on PC and mobile on February 23rd. The game will come complete with new graphics and new soundtrack. Square Enix also revealed new details on the Final Fantasy VI pre-order bonuses, which include a 20% discount, four wallpapers, and five music tracks. A remodeled 2D take on the sixth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics....

The livestream, as reported by Final Fantasy Union, will be focused on delivering the latest information on FFVII: The First Soldier. However, given how Tetsuya Nomura and Yoshinori Kitase will appear as special guests, it’s not unlikely that we may hear more about what’s in store for the next part of the remake. Tetsuya Nomura + Yoshinori Kitase will appear as “special guests” Expect information on Season 2 of The First Soldier… and who knows what else?...

The Upscaled Textures - Sector 7 Environments pack features AI upscaled textures of all base game textures whose resolution is below 4K. Some comparison screenshots have also been shared, highlighting the improved textures. The Final Fantasy VII Remake Upscaled Textures - Sector 7 Environments pack can be downloaded from Nexus Mods. Affected textures include the entire Sector 7 Station, Slums, the Sector 7 Pillar and other reused assets in the game (like the Sector 5 Station) Final Fantasy VII Remake is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 worldwide....

The trailer, which can be watched below, reveals some new information on the land of Valisthea, which has been dying as the crystals slowly fade away, and the kingdoms found in this land, such as the Grand Duchy of Rosaria, the Holy Empire of Sanbreque, the Iron Kingdom and a few others. The new Final Fantasy XVI trailer also features some combat which shows Joshua and Clive fighting and flashy disposing of a lot of different enemies, as well as Eikons and more....

The game’s first post-launch patch packs numerous fixes for issues and crashes that have been reported by the community. In addition, this update includes various performance improvements in addition to several cosmetic improvements. You’ll find the official release notes down below, as released by Guerrilla: As also mentioned by the developer, the team is currently actively working to resolve several reported issues. We’ve listed these here as well: Main Quests...

Ubisoft announced the ‘free’ Assassin’s Creed Valhalla weekend earlier today via an official press release. The weekend kicks off today on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC (Ubisoft Store, Steam, and Epic Games Store). As mentioned by Ubisoft, Valhalla will be playable for free from 15th December 6:00 PM UTC to 19th December 12:00 PM UTC on PlayStation, 4 PlayStation 5, and Xbox consoles. The Free Weekend will happen from 15th December 5:00 PM UTC to 19th December 12:00 PM UTC on PC....

FSP Group’s Hydro G & Hydro PTM Pro Power Supplies Upgraded To PCIe Gen 5 Standard With Newly Added 16-Pin Connector Press Release: FSP Group, the leading manufacturer of high-performance power supplies today, announces product compliance with INTEL PSDG ATX 3.0 and PCIe 5.0 for the ultimate performance enhancement. The retail models of FSP’s consumer-based power supply range are getting a major overhaul with the addition of INTEL Power design guide ATX3....

Future Iterations of the AirPods Might Allow User Verification or Authentication By Checking the Shape of the Ear The new Apple patent is titled “User Identification Using Headphones” and filed with the USPTO (via Patently Apple). The patent explains how the system can make use of AirPods to authenticate users using nearby devices, ultrasonic signals, voice recognition, and more. The patent also describes a potential security risk with wireless headphones as anyone can wear them to access information....

Galaxy S22 Series Finally Receiving an Update That Can Stop the Throttling in Games Samsung did issue a statement yesterday and mentioned how it will be releasing the update that would remove the performance limit. The update is here and is seeding for the Galaxy S22 users in Korea. According to machine translation, the update removes the CPU and GPU performance when you are playing games on the phone. You can look at the original Tweet here....

Samsung Might Be Displeased With Image Quality of Under-Display Cameras, Not to Mention the Cost Required to Produce Them A user who goes by the name Ianzuk has discussed on the Korean website Naver that according to unnamed supply chain sources, under-display camera technology will not arrive to the Galaxy S23 series. He does not mention if one or all members of Samsung’s future flagship family will be cut from this feature, nor does he state why Samsung is unwilling to adopt it, though we may have an understanding....

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Genshin Impact Editions Look Good but Could Have Been Better Yes, two devices are going to carry some artwork from Genshin Impact, a game that has managed to make waves on almost all the platforms and is continuing its reign as one of the most popular games. For those wondering, Samsung debuted the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Buds 2 Pro Genshin Impact Editions at the G-Star 2022 event in South Korea....

Short sellers betting against GameStop Corporation spent $80 million to finance their bets during the second quarter of this year suggests the latest data from S3 Partners, LLC. GameStop and retail cinema chain AMC Entertainment came into the limelight last year when retail investors collectively purchased their stock to drive up share prices. This in turn caused losses to the tune of billions of dollars to institutional investors that had bet against the company due to weak fundamentals in the wake of the pandemic and other balance sheet weaknesses....

As usual, GFN Thursday is going to kick off with a bang with the latest 27 games to join the service throughout the month. Here are the first 8 games joining this week: ELEX II (New release on Steam) FAR: Changing Tides (New release on Steam) Shadow Warrior 3 (New release on Steam) AWAY: The Survival Series (Epic Games Store) Labyrinthine Dreams (Steam) Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion (Steam) TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children (Steam) The Vanishing of Ethan Carter (Epic Games Store)...