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Thu, May 30, 2013 | 17:02 BST

Dark Souls: Ornstein & Smough RIP

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Dark Souls 2 approaches, so VG247′s Dave Cook took it upon himself to try and get the original game finished before launch. He hit a two-pronged problem, however.

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Fri, Apr 26, 2013 | 14:54 BST

Dead Island: Riptide codes redeeming Dark Souls on Steam in UK

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Some folks in the UK have found that the Steam codes included in their retail copy of Dead Island: Riptide unlock Dark Souls: Prepare To Die Edition instead of the zombie slasher on the digital service.

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Sat, Apr 13, 2013 | 21:00 BST

Dark Souls 2 box art shows our hero facing backwards

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Cover art for Dark Souls 2 has been released by From Software and publisher Namco Bandai. You can view it in all its glory below. It looks the same on all three formats, PC, PS3, and Xbox 360, but we’ve only posted the PC version because it is cleaners due to the lack of logos. So there’s no need for redundancy. Dark Souls 2 is expected in either late 2013 or early 2014. Thanks, AGB.

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Fri, Apr 12, 2013 | 14:11 BST

Dark Souls has sold over 2.3 million units since its 2011 release

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Dark Souls has sold 2,367,000 since its release in 2011, it was revealed during a conference in Japan.

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Thu, Apr 11, 2013 | 22:25 BST

Dark Souls 2 director promises “more care” will be put into PC version this time out

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Dark Souls 2 director Yui Tanimura has promised the team will “put more priority” on the PC version of the game, admitting that its last PC outing was “sort of half-assed.”

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Thu, Apr 11, 2013 | 20:53 BST

Dark Souls 2 release on next-gen was discussed, new engine nixes frame rate issues

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From Software had discussed bringing Dark Souls 2 to next-gen platforms, but decided current-gen had a larger demand for it.

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Thu, Apr 11, 2013 | 11:37 BST

Dark Souls 2 – 12 minute gameplay demo is live

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The 12 minute gameplay video of Dark Souls 2 is up on IGN, along with the screenshots the site posted this morning – which have also leaked onto the net. Go have a watch through here. Dark Souls 2 is expected on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 in late 2013 or early 2014. A second trailer is below courtesy of AGB (thanks, EdNorton).

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Wed, Dec 19, 2012 | 04:26 GMT

Dark Souls on sale on Amazon at 68% off

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Have you got $13? Not any more: I’ve telepathically assumed control of your mind and forced you to feed your credit card details into Amazon. In return, you’ll receive a copy of Dark Souls. This seems like a fair exchange to me, especially as you’ll want to have played the hardcore original before its wimpier sequel hits shelves.

Thanks, Polygon.

Sat, Dec 15, 2012 | 18:28 GMT

Dark Souls 2 a direct sequel to first title, may not make 2013

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Dark Souls 2 is featured in the latest issue of Edge Magazine, in which the magazine was shown a 10-minute playthrough of the game.

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Mon, Nov 05, 2012 | 23:31 GMT

Dark Souls pendant mystery resolved

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Dark Souls director Hidetaka Miyazaki has finally explained the purpose of the mysterious pendant item which players can choose as a starting gift.

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Sun, Sep 23, 2012 | 16:13 BST

Dark Souls & the art of sadism: From Software speaks

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Dark Souls was a cult hit for Japanese developer From Software. VG247′s Dave Cook speaks with the studio to reflect on the game’s development, success and future.

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Wed, Sep 19, 2012 | 16:56 BST

Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition’s Artorias of the Abyss releasing on PSN, XBL in October

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Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition’s Artorias of the Abyss will be available for purchase through PSN and Xbox Live in October, Nacmo had announced.

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Fri, Sep 07, 2012 | 20:59 BST

Dark Souls ‘easy mode’ comment a case of “mistranslation,” according to Namco

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Dark Souls game director Hidetaka Miyazaki’s comments regarding an Easy mode for the notoriously brutal game can be chalked up to a case of being “mistranslated,” according to Namco.

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Mon, Sep 03, 2012 | 16:27 BST

Dark Souls director considering easy mode, ‘people hesitant to play it’

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Dark Souls director Hidetaka Miyazaki has stated in a new interview that his game’s difficult probably put off a lot of people from playing it, and he’s now toying with the idea of an easy mode.

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Fri, Aug 24, 2012 | 03:29 BST

Dark Souls fan offers unofficial resolution mod

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NeoGAF member Durante has been toiling away since Dark Souls’ overnight release on PC and has released a mod unlocking the action RPG’s fixed 720p resolution. The completely unofficial fix is not guaranteed in any way, so you should probably only grab it if you know what you’re doing. The mod hasn’t been tested over the course of the whole game, and it seems that work is ongoing – it’s already been updated since its release a few hours ago, to remove a blur effect.

Thanks, games.on.net.

Thu, Aug 23, 2012 | 19:06 BST

Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition hits PC tomorrow, here’s a trailer to celebrate your death

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Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition releases on PC tomorrow, and Namco Bandai has released the launch trailer for it. Watch below, courtesy of IGN.

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Wed, Aug 15, 2012 | 12:10 BST

Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition intimidates with new trailer

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Newcomers beware, Namco Bandai’s long-awaited PC port isn’t for the fainthearted.

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Mon, Aug 06, 2012 | 16:56 BST

Gamescom 2012: Namco Bandai reveals line-up

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Namco Bandai has revealed its Gamecom 2012 line-up, including a ton of games on the public show floor for you to play.

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Thu, Jul 26, 2012 | 23:45 BST

Dark Souls price jumps by $30

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Having arrived on the Australian Steam storefront at $39.95, the PC port of From Software’s brutal RPG Dark Souls had leapt to $69.95. It’s not clear whether the original listing was in error, as our international staff report the $69.95 price tage is visible on the US side as well – although international price comparison scripts disagree. A $70 price tag is fairly normal for the Australian market as publishers usually price match digital sales to retailer pricing, but seems pretty high for the US. We’re awaiting further informaiton. Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition launches on August 24.

Thanks, games.on.net.

Fri, Jun 22, 2012 | 05:38 BST

Dark Souls PC will not support in-game voice chat

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Minimum system requirements for Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition released earlier suggested the PC release would utilise a microphone during multiplayer. Namco has said the listing was in error, as the game does not support in-game voice chat.

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