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Day 1 of TNW Conference kicked off with an array of inspiring sessions, insightful panel discussions, thought-provoking performances, and of course, a ton of meetings that will fuel the next wave of innovation across the tech ecosystem.  We were joined by 3,500 startups, 1,750 corporates, 600 investors, 2,000 tech ecosystem representatives, and 100 journalists for a full day of insights.

Elden Ring is a hard game. Its DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree is even tougher. The last thing you want to do is wander around aimlessly as that just gives more time for you to get smashed up That’s where a good, solid map comes in handy, and thankfully the internet comes to gamers’ rescue and provides a resource that can just take some of the grind out of your new favorite game. Dedicated teams of mappers spend hundreds of hours sometimes pointlessly mapping every twig when all you need is to know where that one particular chest is, but if you can’t find something that you need, you can generally rest assured somebody out there has found it and mapped it. Best Shadow of Erdtree Interactive Map We are expecting a flood of maps for Shadow pretty quickly.

Critics and reviewers have been hard at work playing Elden Ring: Shadows of the Erdtree, and the verdict is in: Shadows of the Erdtree is the best DLC ever made, with a Metacritic rating of 95/100. That isn’t just the best FromSoftware DLC ever made (and even that’s stiff competition, with FromSoft’s DLCs receiving high ratings across the board).

If you’re jumping into Shadow of the Erdtree and are expecting things to be plain sailing since you’ve been leveling your character in preparation, you’re sorely mistaken. Not only are the bosses extremely powerful, even the most basic of enemies have received a buff, making your progression a drawn-out affair. Thankfully, there is a new way to boost your stats in the DLC using an item called Scadutree Fragments.

Renowned Japanese videogame publisher Konami Digital Entertainment introduced new non-fungible token (NFT) solution Resella in collaboration with Avalanche (AVAX). As explained in the firm’s quarterly condensed consolidated financial statements, Resella is designed to simplify the creation, issuance, and trading of NFTs. This collaboration aims to make blockchain technology more accessible to companies and organizations looking to integrate Web3 services into their operations.

The hotly anticipated (and only planned) expansion for Elden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree is mere hours away from launching, excitement is reaching fever pitch, and Bandi Namco has dropped the Shadows of the Erdtree launch trailer. It has received almost universally good reviews and is set to be the highest-rated DLC ever. This morning (June 20) Bandai Namco dropped a new official launch trailer on YouTube, and across comments on the video-sharing platform, Reddit, and X, almost every second in the trailer has left someone especially excited. The gameplay elements from the Shadow of the Erdtree launch trailer are receiving particular attention as people sharpen their swords and prepare to dive into the Land of Shadows, eager to know the enemies they will face. A section of the trailer, starting at around 50 seconds, focuses heavily on several different enemies that players are sure to spend hours dying to.