Elden Ring has been a fantastic addition to FromSoftware’s series of Souls games, although not being a direct sequel – it plays very much like the previous games albeit much smoother and with some additional mechanics.

In Elden Ring, Miracles return in the form of Incantations. These are Faith based spells that focus on lightning damage and healing magic. In order to use them you will need a Sacred seal equipped, as well as memorizing the Incantation at a Site of Grace. You will also need to meet the necessary Faith requirements to equip and use the spell.

For those of you who are looking to find some Faith based incantations to add some lightning abilities to your arsenal – look no further.

Where to Find Early Game Lightning Abilities In Elden Ring

The following is a video which shows the necessary steps to find the Dragon Cult Prayerbook and how to purchase the Incantations. Thanks to Twitch streamer Vet  for capturing the footage to show the location.

Step 1: Travel to the Artist’s Shack Site of Grace, marked on the map below.

Step 2: Defeat the Golden Knight and he will drop the Dragon Cult Prayerbook. This item can be exchanged with certain NPCs to learn new Incantations – faith-based spells with varying effects.

Step 3: Travel to the Roundtable Hold. Speak to Brother Corhyn. Give him the Prayerbook and he will teach you three lightning Incantations – Lightning Spear, Honed Bolt and Electrify Armament.

Step 4: Ensure you have the necessary Faith stat to equip the spell, as well as a Sacred Seal equipped. Rest at a Site of Grace and memorize your chosen Incantation after purchasing it from Corhyn. You can now use your chosen Incantations!

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Elden Ring has been a fantastic addition to FromSoftware’s series of Souls games, although not being a direct sequel – it plays very much like the previous games albeit much smoother and with some additional mechanics.

One of Elden Ring’s new features is the Ashes of War. These are combat-focused abilities that can be equipped to your weapon to alter their stats, modify their scaling rating and give you a new ability.

Flame Strike is a useful Fire element skill that is good for melee-focused builds looking to add some elemental damage to their repertoire. Not only will it fire out a burst of flames in front of you, it will then coat your weapon in flames to deal increased fire damage for a short period of time.

Flame Strike Ash Of War Location in Elden Ring

Here’s a short video which shows the necessary steps to reach find the Ash of War. Thanks to Twitch streamer Vet on  for capturing the footage to show the location.

Step 1: Go to Impassable Great Bridge – South in Caelid Wildlands. You can find this by following the main road from the Caelid Highway South Site of Grace.

Step 2: Go across the bridge. Head left at the end towards the castle.

Step 3: At the gate, go right alongside the cliff and jump over to the building. Then jump to the cliff face opposite the building platform.

Step 4: Ride along the cliff face, avoiding the Vampire Bats along the way. You will eventually come across a graveyard with a Teardrop Scarab in it. Kill the scarab and it will give you Flame Sword Ash of War.

You can apply the Ash of War to most melee armaments with the exception of Colossal weapons and Flails. This can be done at any Site of Grace. Once equipped, you can activate the weapon skill through two-handing the equipped weapon and using your L2/RT button.

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When in doubt, insult one out! Click here for my last “explained in insults” homage blog on Elden Ring gameplay tips. Now without further ado, call me a policeman getting railed by David Cameron, because you’re about to experience roasting that’s only been reserved for the spit until now!

Now, I know, boo hoo, my blogs don’t have videos embedded- TOUGH TITTY MASERATI, sometimes we can’t have nice things, so click here for the Elden Ring story trailer shown at The Game Awards or carry on reading like the meek little bookworm you are! And because some of you have memory spans short enough to make Dory feel cocky, feel free to check our coverage of the Elden Ring 19-Minute gameplay reveal if you’re so inclined. Good? Good!

Port Won: Contex: Elden Ring will be dropping February 25th 2022, but if- no, you WANT to get the pre-order copies we have here at Go2Games if you want to get at the game with a couple handy-dandy extras. And lo and behold, I’ve got a blog on the different Elden Ring Pre-Order bonuses too!

Now for the story: The world and lore was largely made by George RR Martin, so imagine my shock at the primary Elden Ring setting being the creatively named “Lands Between”… LANDS BETWEEN WHAT GEORGE? Cleavage? Gatwick Airport? The British Isles? AQUAMAN!? We’ll find out during the game.

Now, to heavily paraphrase the story trailer’s narrator:

“Bruuh, like, there was these thieves. And they took the death rune. And like, I need my runes man. Like. This is like, a particular strand of death rune I’m not allergic to man. So like. If you could get it for me? That’d be great? And maybe some burgers, fried chicken, a pizza, and fix The Titular Elden Ring to prevent the fall of our society and pantheon of Gods, like, only if you’re cool with that” – The Narrator.

Also, the game’s opening NPCs really like poking fun at how you don’t have a catgirl maid waiting on you hand and foot… At least, that’s what I think “Maidenless” means, but who cares! No VaatiVidya lore analysis till you can do 50 parries with your knuckles!

I hope that Titular Elden Ring stays broken if only because I can imagine where some of you will put it, and probably not on your finger!

And FromSoftware, please try not to have such mean NPCs poking fun at the player… I mean, that’s MY job!

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Dank Souls. Dank memes. Freddy? Liz? Dank Queens. Smash both. LEGO Ninja team.

There was once an AMIIBO called Belmont. Who loved to yeet axes in Vermont. With a whip and a thong, Chrom soon came along, and said “Lottie promised me a bouffant”!

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Elden Ring’s resolution, frame rate, and graphical settings have just been released for each platform.

As spotted on Twitter by Shinobi602, a recent Bandai Namco support page listing has broken down the maximum frame rate and resolution for Elden Ring and HDR and ray tracing support for each console and PC.

Both PS5 and Xbox Series X players will be able to play Elden Ring at up to 3840x2160p resolution (AKA full 4K) at up to 60 frames per second, and both will support HDR at launch and ray tracing via a patch. The Xbox Series S version will cap out at 2560x1440p resolution and still maintain up to 60 FPS, with HDR but no ray tracing.

Elden Ring players on PC will also play at up to 2160p with HDR and patched-in ray tracing. Frame rates on PC will also be capped at 60 FPS, much like the PC version of Sekiro.

We were also recently informed that Elden Ring will have a graphics mode and a performance mode, available on PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S – the performance mode will target a steady 60 frames per second, while the graphics mode will go for fixed 4K resolution: “There are differences in the display of grass and other ground objects depending on the console,” the support page specifies.

That just about sums it up. If you missed the new gameplay preview, you can check it out below.

In other news, October and the beginning of November have seen some big next-gen titles being released, including the likes of Call of Duty: Vanguard, FIFA 22, Far Cry 6, and Left 4 Dead’s spiritual successor, Back 4 Blood. You can purchase all of these titles, as well as pre-ordering both Elden Ring and Battlefield 2042 from our Go2Games website.

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A collector’s edition has also been confirmed.

Developer, From Software, and publisher, Bandai Namco, have just given us our most detailed look at their upcoming title to date via a 19-minute gameplay preview. The video offers “a brief introduction to Elden Ring’s fundamentals” and aims to convey some of the title’s mood and gameplay.

The footage shown below is from a PC character build which is still in development.

Following an earlier leak, the Elden Ring collector’s editions and pre-order bonuses have also been officially revealed.

The Elden Ring release date was recently delayed by one month to February 25, 2022. Bandai Namco claimed, “the depth and strategic freedom of the game exceeded initial expectations”.

A closed network test for Elden Ring is set to take place next week on PlayStation and Xbox consoles.

“Selected fans will be able to experience the opening hours of the long-awaited title to get a hands-on glimpse at what the full game will have to offer while assisting the development team in testing the game’s online servers ahead of its release date,” according to Bandai Namco.

Elden Ring takes place in a world called the Lands Between, which was created in collaboration with Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin, who created the game’s lore. This title looks like it will be a game-changer for any From Software fans out there or anyone new looking to dive headfirst into the experience and challenge this game will pose.

In other news, October and the beginning of November have seen some big next-gen titles being released, including the likes of Call of Duty: Vanguard (released today, November 5th), FIFA 22, Far Cry 6, and Left 4 Dead’s spiritual successor, Back 4 Blood. You can purchase all of these titles, as well as pre-ordering Battlefield 2042, from our Go2Games website.

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Following on from my recent article where I spoke about some rumours circulating about a Bloodborne remake being in the works, alongside a potential sequel, more rumours have surfaced that give us a better idea of what Bluepoint Games might be working on. If there is any truth to these new rumours, then we may very well likely be seeing  Bloodborne 2.

Bluepoint Games, a firm best known for developing critically praised remakes of popular PlayStation games, was recently acquired by Sony. Bluepoint Games was revealed to be working on a new game as part of the purchase announcement, rather than their usual remasters. However, it was unclear if that project was a new IP or not.

Rumours from Colin Moriarty of the Sacred Symbols podcast reiterated that Bluepoint Games are bringing the original Bloodborne to PS5, and that the company would allegedly release Bloodborne 2 after the remake is completed. He was speaking about Bluepoint Games on his podcast and said:

“They’re re-releasing Bloodborne on PS5, as I understand it, but we’re going to get a sequel to Bloodborne, as I have heard, out of them after that.”

I assumed last time that From Software would want to be more involved with the development of a Bloodborne sequel, however it seems that this is not the case. It’s the opposite, and they have shown very little interest in making a sequel. So, if this is the case, and Bloodborne 2 being as widely demanded by fans as it is, it makes sense for another trusted developer to take over production.

Some may object to the thought of a Bloodborne sequel being created by a studio other than FromSoftware, but FromSoftware does not appear to be interested in developing the game. According to reports, FromSoftware is working on a different PS5 exclusive game, likely an original IP, although this yet to be revealed.  The company is currently focusing on getting Elden Ring ready to launch, as the highly anticipated game is set to release this January 21st, so they are clearly pre-occupied elsewhere.

I personally think Bluepoint Games did an incredible job with modernising Demon’s Souls, as the enhanced graphics and fluid mechanics really breathe new life into the game. I don’t doubt that Bluepoint Games will be capable of replicating the Bloodborne experience on PS5, but whether they would be able to build upon From Software’s original world in a sequel remains to be seen.

It’s unclear at the moment if Bluepoint Games will make Bloodborne 2 or something totally new. The Demon’s Souls remake is still pretty fresh, so it’s unlikely that fans will receive answers very soon. Hopefully we will get some new official information regarding these rumours soon though

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In the meantime, whilst waiting to hear more, try Bloodborne – GOTY, which also includes The Old Hunter’s DLC. Or grab the Demon’s Souls remaster to see just how good Bluepoint Games are at what they do. You can also pre-order the upcoming Elden Ring from our store!

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According to recent rumours, Bluepoint Games may be working on a project related to Bloodborne. A recent tweet from Colin Moriarty says:

I'm hearing through the grapevine Bluepoint may be on a journey to Yharnam.

— Colin Moriarty (@notaxation) October 4, 2021

Bluepoint games are the studio known for recently recreating the original Demon’s Souls, the first title in the series by FromSoftware. Since Demon’s Souls original release on the PS3 back in 2009, FromSoftware has found great success with the game’s spiritual successors Dark Souls, Bloodborne and Sekiro – Shadows Die Twice.

The games are known for being notoriously hard, promoting a slow and steady playstyle. Bloodborne flipped this on its head, encouraging players to fight more aggressively with stronger emphasis on utilising speed and mobility against the cursed beasts that plague the city of Yharnam.

As Bluepoint have already demonstrated through the Demon’s Souls remake on PS5, they are more than capable of breathing new life into FromSoftware’s original creations. The PS5 remake of Demon’s Souls managed to not only improve the game visually and improve the feel of the game, but did this while staying true to the original vision FromSoftware had intended. All the frustrations of the original game refreshed and revitalised to raise your blood pressure once again, yet still just as satisfying to see “Demon Vanquished” flash upon your screen after conquering one of the games many fearsome bosses.

However, Bluepoint Games has also said recently that the next project they will be working on is an original title, so this had led to some speculation that the two projects are linked and that we may be seeing a sequel to the original Bloodborne. I am not sure how much truth there would be to this though, as FromSoftware are probably more focused on the development of Elden Ring. This means they are unlikely to be as involved in a Bloodborne sequel being developed alongside Bluepoint Games. So it’s more likely Bluepoint are working on a remastered version of Bloodborne.

Although Moriarty is not known for making leaks of this nature, he is on the other hand well connected when it comes to information relating to PlayStation releases. He has connections to many people working with PlayStation titles from his history as a reporter for IGN, where he focused solely on PlayStation coverage. To add to this, he is also the host of Sacred Symbols, a popular podcast that also focuses on PlayStation information.

You could say the information comes from a credible source and conclude that is quite likely we could be seeing a Bloodborne remake quite soon. Some would argue that it might even be too soon actually, as Bloodborne was only released in 2015.

I however eagerly look forward to returning to the plague infested Yharnam, whether that be through for the form of a sequel or a remaster. Bluepoint are known for working on their projects fast though, so I don’t expect it will be long until we start to hear more about what they are working on.

In the meantime, whilst waiting to hear more, why not try Bloodborne – GOTY edition to get a feel for the original, or the Demon’s Souls remaster to see just how good Bluepoint Games are at what they do?

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Sony reveals the most-played Playstation Now games for consoles and PC between March 1 and June 1, 2021…

Playstation Now allows PC players to play Playstation exclusives on Windows PC. Sony for the first time has released player preferences to the world and it appears the classic From Software game, Bloodborne, is as popular as ever.

Bloodborne takes home the title of the most played Playstation Now game on PC, based on global playtime during the last three months. For anyone who doesn’t own a PlayStation, PlayStation Now is the only way to play Bloodborne and other PlayStation exclusives. It appears gamers are now relishing this opportunity to finally get their hands on it.

Those that fell behind on PC include titles such as Horizon Zero Dawn, The Last of Us, Marvel’s Avengers, and Detroit: Become Human.

The most-played Playstation now games across PS4 and PS5 during the listed spring window were Call of Duty: Black ops III, Marvel’s Avengers, Horizon Zero Dawn, F1 2020 and WWE 2K19.

PlayStation Now allows players from PS5, PS4 and PC to stream 700 PS2, PS3 and PS4 games; alongside over 300 PS4 titles which can be downloaded on consoles.

Notably, for PC players with a Playstation Now subscription, you must stream games at 720p until the introduction of 1080p support in April. PC players cannot download games into their libraries.

The number of PlayStation Now subscribers has grown substantially over the last year, growing from 1.8 million to 3.2 million subscribers as of March 2021. It might be time for you to also ride the wave.

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Bloodborne Custom Characters

The undoubted horror that has arisen from Bloodborne’s custom made characters!

Admittedly, the guy in the picture above does actually look pretty darn suave, but BEHOLD!! There are some rather odd looking men that have emerged from the custom made section.

Critics are calling Bloodborne “the game you can’t miss”, but here we can see another reason as to why you should play this game. Bloodborne’s character creator is clearly more than capable of coming up with some very bizarre looking creatures! PlayStation’s Andrew Kelly has been busy creating these characters, which you can see below, as well as some made by users.

Nigel Thornberry has also made an appearance! Nigel is somewhat of an internet star these days, so having him created was an absolute must! The NeoGaf and Reddit game forums have also been busy with this too…

The guy with the pink hair and the face of a fly had me in stitches. I’d definitely play as him!

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Bloodborne – The Hunt Begins trailer

Watch the shuddersome new trailer to Bloodborne. Eek!

A new trailer for Bloodborne has been unleashed unto the world by it’s publisher Sony. It features a montage of the game’s beastly monsters  and wonderfully gothic landscapes! 

The promo material comes along about a month before the game is released which, as we know, is EXCLUSIVELY on PlayStation 4. This highlights the nightmarish outcasts who prowl about in the lost city of Yharnam.

This gaming gore-fest is now in it’s final stages of production at From Software, which is the Tokyo Studio responsible for another infamous gothic franchise, Dark Souls. 

There is a wee delay with the UK release of Bloodborne though! It will now be out on 27th March 2015. Without further ado, let’s take a look at this gruesome new trailer. Right HERE! Available to watch on our ‘Exciting Game Trailers’ playlist on YouTube. In the meantime, have a look at these glorious shots of the upcoming game!

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