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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Sold Over 2 Million Copies In Less Than 10 Days

From Software's latest game Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has sold over 2 million copies. The game achieved this milestone within less than 10 days of its March 22nd release date. It's worth noting that…

April 11, 2019 | 12:42 EDT

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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Review - Die Twice By The Sword

Rumors swirled online upon Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice's original announcement back in December 2017. A typically From Software-style cryptic trailer revealed only a mechanical device of some sort and…

April 6, 2019 | 11:00 EDT

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Six Tips for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice That Still Wont Stop You Dying

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is the lastest Souldborne title developed by FromSoftware. You play as shinobi the One-Handed Wolf, or Sekiro. Your young master's power has brought you back from the dead…

March 30, 2019 | 02:00 EDT

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A World Of Demons - Demon's Souls' Unique Approach to Online Multiplayer

It's been ten years since the release of Demon's Souls, the underrated first installment in the long-running Souls series by FromSoftware. Hidetaka Miyazaki's unsung masterpiece contains many…

March 4, 2019 | 01:00 EST

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You Can Now Listen to the Dark Souls Series' Soundtracks on Spotify

If you're like me, you like to relax, study or write with video game music in the background. Fans of the Souls series, or just video game music in general, will be pleased to find that these…

February 28, 2019 | 02:49 EST

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Ten Years Of Souls - A Demon's Souls Retrospective

For many gamers, the Souls series needs no introduction. Since the release of Dark Souls for Xbox 360 and PS3 in 2011 (a PC release would follow in 2012), the series has garnered an intense cult…

February 5, 2019 | 02:00 EST

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Bloodborne's Insight Is Its Most Interesting Mechanic | Bullet Points

Alexander Pope once said that "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing." Nowhere is this truer than the world of From Software's 2015 masterpiece Bloodborne. In the city of Yharnam, knowledge is at…

August 27, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Launches Next Spring, Collector's Edition Announced

As announced by publisher Activision today, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice will launch March 22, 2019 alongside a collector's edition. Officially revealed at E3 this year, it was teased last December at…

August 21, 2018 | 11:16 EDT

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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

The next game from the Dark Souls creator, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice takes FromSoftware's unique action adventure style to the world of swords and samurai with a focus on action. Battle ogres and…

August 21, 2018 | 11:14 EDT

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Metal Wolf Chaos XD Delayed Into Next Year

Publisher Devolver Digital announced on Twitter that Metal Wolf Chaos XD has been delayed into "mid-2019." Originally announced at the PC Gaming Show at E3, Metal Wolf Chaos XD is a modern…

August 21, 2018 | 10:45 EDT

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Metal Wolf Chaos

Before Dark Souls, before Chromehounds, there was Metal Wolf Chaos. One of the most sought-after and patriotic games of all time, Metal Wolf Chaos is a chaotic third-person shooter that shot to…

August 21, 2018 | 10:21 EDT

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Everything We’ve Learned About Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice So Far

Souls fans, rejoice. FromSoftware’s newest project has been revealed. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is an action-adventure game in a slightly similar way to Dark Souls or Bloodborne, although some key…

June 15, 2018 | 08:06 EDT

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Microsoft E3 2018: Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

A brand new reveal at Microsofts E3 press conference is a new game coming out of From Software called Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The game looks to be in a similar style as Nioh (which took heavily…

June 10, 2018 | 05:21 EDT

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The Importance Of Dark Souls' Ornstein And Smough Boss Battle | Bullet Points

Probably one of the most talked-about elements of From Software's flawed masterpiece Dark Souls is its boss encounters. The game is an intentional throwback to retro-style gaming, so bosses are…

May 28, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

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Demon's Souls Servers Are Shutting Down In February

After eight long years of terrifying demonic combat, it seems that the Demon's Souls servers will be shutting down for good in February 2018 according to a news post from Atlus. Before the Dark…

November 27, 2017 | 08:45 EST

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In Defense of Difficulty

One of the most unique and defining aspects of games is that you can almost guarantee that no two people will ever have the same exact experience playing the same game. Everyone plays through games…

October 9, 2017 | 11:00 EDT

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Dark Souls III Patch 1.11 Features Improved PS4 Pro Support, Going Live March 24th

Dark Souls III's final DLC, The Ringed City, is just around the corner on the 27th and a huge patch is coming on March 24th in anticipation of the expansion. Patch 1.11 comes with a host of additions…

March 22, 2017 | 02:55 EDT

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Demon's Souls Is Now Playable On The RPCS3 Emulator

In what can only be considered as an astounding technical achievement, Demon's Souls is now playable on the RPSC3 emulator, a feat that was previously thought to be either impossible or something…

March 12, 2017 | 08:45 EDT

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Dark Souls III

The fourth in the highly acclaimed Souls series, Dark Souls III continues the trend of well-designed, difficult gameplay and immersive atmosphere. As fires fade and the world falls into ruin,…

January 4, 2017 | 07:56 EST

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Dark Souls 3's First DLC is "Ashes of Ariandel", Release Date Announced

The first DLC trailer for Dark Souls 3 released today on Sony's official Playstation YouTube account. Dark Souls 3: Ashes of Ariandel releases October 25th, 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…

August 24, 2016 | 01:38 EDT

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Demon's Souls Servers and Website Offline

It wasn't that long ago that the From Software game Dark Souls found it's online gameplay disabled for a time, but now an earlier game published by them is having similar but more severe issues. …

May 18, 2016 | 09:30 EDT

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Dark Souls 3 Ships Over 3 Million Copies; Status of Game Update

Bandai Namco has this week announced that From Software's Dark Souls 3 has now surpassed over 3 million shipments worldwide. Sourced via a post from Bandai Namco and translated by Gematsu, the…

May 12, 2016 | 11:49 EDT

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Dark Souls III and Bloodborne: A Comparison in Game Design

From Software has developed a solid formula for making games. Starting with Demon's Souls, they've nearly perfected this Western Style of RPG with their recent game Dark Souls III. But what From…

April 29, 2016 | 09:00 EDT

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From Software Talks Dark Souls III DLC, Possible Sequels, and New IP

Hidetaka Miyazaki, creator of the Souls series and current president of the development studio From Software, recently gave an interview with GNN Gamer and opened up about some of the future projects…

April 27, 2016 | 03:20 EDT

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Dark Souls III Review - Victory Achieved

Before I begin my review, I need to ask. Do you like the Dark Souls games? If you answered "no," this is your getting off point. Dark Souls III is the latest in the Dark Souls series, starting with …

April 25, 2016 | 01:00 EDT

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Firelink Shrine Is Still The Core of Dark Souls' Tone | Bullet Points

While playing Dark Souls III for my Dark Souls III review, I've been reflecting on the series at large. I've spent hundreds of hours of my life with the Souls games, and I've visited quite a few…

April 21, 2016 | 11:00 EDT

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The Souls Series' Love of Berserk | Bullet Points

Through four games (five, if you count Bloodborne) in the Souls series, a few things have stayed consistent with Hidetaka Miyazaki's difficult action RPGs. From Demon's Souls to Dark Souls III, there…

April 14, 2016 | 11:00 EDT

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Dark Souls III First Impressions - Through the Fire and the Flames

I like to think I'm fairly decent at the Souls series. I managed to conquer the original Dark Souls on PC, powered through the seemingly impossible nightmare of Demon's Souls, and played Dark Souls…

April 13, 2016 | 01:00 EDT

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Charity Highlight: Azrhi Plays Dark Souls III with Spice

Occasionally, nonprofits and charities contact TechRaptor about things they are doing that might be of interest to us and our readers. Today, we got a rather interesting stream that you might check…

April 12, 2016 | 09:00 EDT

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Dark Souls 3 New System Requirements

FromSoftware has released the new system requirements for Dark Souls 3 on PC. This new title is the fourth entry to FromSoftwares beloved Souls series, which debut in 2009 as the PlayStation 3…

March 28, 2016 | 01:00 EDT

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Most Anticipated Game of 2016: Dark Souls III

I love FromSoftware games but that’s not why I’m excited for Dark Souls III. Contrary to most people’s experience with the gold standard for gaming difficulty, I started with Bloodborne. I got it…

February 27, 2016 | 12:00 EST

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Dark Souls III Preorder Bonus Details

FromSoftware is gearing up for the release of Dark Souls III, the fifth game in their controller snapping SoulsBorne series. And with the release of a big game comes a myriad of pre-order…

February 18, 2016 | 01:00 EST

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The Cause of Mystery Softbans in Dark Souls 2

Through an unfortunate encounter, /u/MasterReaver discovered that he was softbanned from Dark Souls 2. (Softbanning, in theory, punishes cheaters by restricting online interactions to only other…

August 14, 2015 | 10:54 EDT

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E3 2015 – Dark Souls III First Impressions

Note: the only demo available for Dark Souls III was an off-TV presentation that a Bandai Namco representative walked us through. As such, this article will be split into two parts - what I saw and…

June 18, 2015 | 09:30 EDT

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Rumor: Dark Souls III Coming Early 2016

Multiple outlets including IGN and GameInformer are reporting the leak of official promotional imagery for From Software's Dark Souls III, pointing at an upcoming announcement and a release date in…

June 9, 2015 | 06:50 EDT

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Bloodborne Review - A Bloody Classic

Bloodborne broke me, and I love it. I must have ragequit more than 20 times over the course of two full playthroughs. I ran through my entire lexicon of curse words and invented a few more. But even…

April 6, 2015 | 11:00 EDT

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Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin PC Upgrade Cost Revealed

Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin is the 'next-gen' edition of Dark Souls 2, the updated version of the third title in the Souls series.  Find out how much this update costs after the jump.…

March 30, 2015 | 08:41 EDT

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Dark Souls II Patch Info, New Screens for Scholar of the First Sin

Namco Bandai, the publisher of Dark Souls II, has released new screens for the Scholar of the First Sin, the remastered version of Dark Souls II, which will be the series' first appearance on the…

January 15, 2015 | 05:04 EST

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Dark Souls 2 hits the next gen with "Scholar of the first Sin"

Bandai Namco announced that a new version of Dark Souls 2, the latest addition to the 'Souls' saga and one of the most successful RPGs of the past gen, will hit the shelves next year. Scholar of the…

November 25, 2014 | 12:43 EST

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Three Different Dark Souls 2 DLCs Announced

Today, Namco Bandai has released a trailer showcasing not just one DLC, but three upcoming DLC releases for Dark Souls 2. The first DLC set to arrive July 22, is titled: The Crown of the Sunken King…

June 4, 2014 | 02:03 EDT

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How is the endgame in Dark Souls 2?

With a game the size of Dark Souls 2, combined with the constraints of getting up a prompt review, it’s basically impossible to cover everything first time. In my original play through (the one for…

April 8, 2014 | 09:00 EDT

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Dark Souls 2 Review

There are a number of games that keep you invested as you play them, the one-more-turn mentality of not being able to put the game down. Dark Souls 2 - like its predecessors - goes a step further…

March 24, 2014 | 09:00 EDT

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Dark Souls 2 Trailer-"The Will To Keep Going"

The new Dark Souls 2 trailer reaffirms what many love about the franchise-"that it is not about death, but what we learn from it." The trailer shows off some tasty morsels getting us hyped for the…

February 20, 2014 | 04:36 EST