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A collectibleElden Ringposter signed by director Hidetaka Miyazaki himself is soaring in price at a beloved YouTuber’s auction. The highly acclaimed video game developer FromSoftware arguably would not be where it is today without the help of Miyazaki, considering it has built a brand largely revolving around the beloved director’s many Soulslike projects. Now, a charity auction for the Immune Deficiency Foundation is using theElden Ringdirector’s widespread renown for a good cause.
Miyazaki has doubtlessly done well for himself since the start of his video game career as a humble 29-year-old coder for FromSoftware. Since then, he has cemented his name in the wider video game industry, with the director largely credited with revolutionizing the action RPG formula and the creation ofthe Soulslike genre of the modern day. His latest title,Elden Ring, is now his biggest financial and critical success to date, with sales eclipsing even the meteoric rise of his other beloved projects, such asDark SoulsandBloodborne. But throughout his career, Miyazaki has also garnered a reputation for staying out of the spotlight, rarely agreeing to interviews or signing memorabilia.
However, one such signed collectible is now on the market, and it comes with a colossal price tag that would make the heart of even the staunchestElden Ringfan skip a beat. YouTuber Connor Marc Colquhoun, better known by his handle CDawgVA, recently put up anElden Ringposter signed by Miyazaki up forauction on Tiltify. Though it was originally listed for $1, its price quickly ballooned beyond expectation. The item’s price reached $10,100 by the end of the first day, and at the time of writing, its top bid is now sitting at an astonishing $15,000, making it one of the mostsought-afterElden Ringcollectibles.
CDawgVA Hosts Charity Auction For Immune Deficiency Foundation
The lucky winner of the signedElden Ringposter will be announced live during CDawgVA’s charity auction for the Immune Deficiency Foundation, which is scheduled for July 19 at 2-4 PM PT. Diehard fans of thecritically acclaimed open-world Soulslikecan bid for the item online by registering on Tiltify. Those who want to donate more also have the option of purchasing a $500 VIP ticket to attend the auction in person, with all proceeds directly given to the IDF. Other items up for auction include a signed poster from theDark and Darkerdevelopment team and a custom wooden Ironmouse-themed keyboard from Barrett Creative.
Whilethe success ofElden Ringand its DLChas propelled Miyazaki and FromSoftware to new heights, it is heartening to know that the game’s renown is being put to good use beyond just the video game industry. Many fans will likely agree and hope for the best for both the studio and the developers who madeElden Ringsuch a massive success.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
