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Dark Souls Series Has Sold 8 Million Copies Worldwide

Dark Souls Series Has Sold 8 Million Copies Worldwide

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The Dark Souls franchise is still seen as niche by many gamers but the series has grown out of its cult status from Demon’s Souls into a series that attracts millions of fans. The uncompromising difficulty, huge open worlds and unique mechanics have proven to be a hit with role-playing players and Famitsu has now revealed that the sales of the two Dark Souls games across all platforms has reached an impressive 8 million copies worldwide. What is interesting is that despite From Software being a Japanese developer, the series hasn’t fared particularly well in their home country. Sales in Japan are only around a fifth of the total sales from other territories, with the number of copies sold hovering around 300,000 per title. The breakdown for the figures includes the fact that the first Dark Souls title has sold more than 5 million units, with 3.25 million of those on PC. Meanwhile, Dark Souls 2 has moved around 2 million copies while Scholar of the First Sin and the

Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin Gets a New Gameplay Trailer

Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin Gets a New Gameplay Trailer

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Bandai Namco Games and From Software have released a new gameplay video for Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin. The new trailer, “Forlorn Hope,” is available below. The new, upgraded version of Dark Souls 2 will be available on the next-gen platforms, Xbox One and PlayStation 4, in April 4. Bandai Namco Games is calling this the “complete Dark Souls II experience,” which will feature all three Dark Souls II DLC pack releases: Crown of the Sunken King, Crown of the Old Iron King and Crown of the Ivory King. The new version also features new NPCs, updated graphics and additional gameplay features and tweaks. In addition, there will be augmented item descriptions and an improved fuctionality for online matchmaking. Per Bandai Namco Games the parameter adjustments will offer an improved and more balanced playing experience. The additional upgrades to the graphics, sound and performance of Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin will only be featured on the next-gen console and DirectX 11 versions of the video game. The

Dark Souls 2 Coming To PS4, Xbox One

Dark Souls 2 Coming To PS4, Xbox One

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Dark Souls 2 Coming To PS4, Xbox One It has been rumoured since its original launch, but now From Software have confirmed that Dark Souls 2 will be released for next-gen consoles PS4 and Xbox One in 2015 under the title Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin. Here’s the announcement trailer; From Software had previously only mentioned that the Dark Souls 2 engine was scaleable to next gen hardware, without ever confirming if or when Dark Souls 2 would move onto the PS4 and Xbox One. The improved version of the game will launch on April 7, 2015. In addition to upscaled visuals on newer hardware, Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin will include new content, additional item descriptions, more in-game events that promise to expand the storyline alongside additional NPCs. The new version will also launch as both a standalone title for the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC without the upscaled visuals or as a free update for existing players. Dark Souls 2 currently sports a

Dark Souls 2 Coming to Xbox One and PS4 With New Content

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From Software has announced that a new version of Dark Souls 2 will be coming to the PS4 and Xbox One consoles. This “new” version is called Scholar of the First Sin, which bundles together all of the Dark Souls 2 content and the DLC packs, Crown of the Sunken King, Old Iron King, and Ivory King. Along with all the expansions, “an array of new content” will be bundled in. This new version of Dark Souls 2 is coming to us April next year, and features enhanced graphics plus all of the new content that features an expanded story, in-game events, an additional NPC, game play improvements, and deadlier enemies!  Last-gen consoles will have Scholar of the First Sin available to them as well, but it won’t include enhanced graphics and sound. It will be available as a large update. Keep an eye out for Scholar of the First Sin!

Dark Souls II DLC delayed

Dark Souls II DLC delayed

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Bandai Namco has revealed that the final installment in the Crown of the Kings DLC trilogy has been delayed. The new add-on was originally due to launch September 24 but has since been pushed back a week to September 30.  The publisher didn’t explain the delay in any detail, so it may just be a case of allowing the development team to add last minute polish. The Crown of the Ivory King is the third and likely last piece of DLC for Dark Souls II. It follows the release of both the Crown of the Sunken King and the Crown of the Old Iron King. Completing all three additional quests will grant a special reward that can be unlocked in the main game according to the developers. The new DLC will see players enter a wintery world where the dynamic weather can affect the player, blocking off paths and preventing passage with powerful snowstorms. It will also allow gamers to gather AI-controlled followers during the story to help them in

Dark Souls 2 Crown of the Old King DLC Released Today

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Dark Souls 2’s second DLC, Crown of the Old King, launched today. From Software revealed plenty of new screen shots of the Crown of the Old King today as well. Crown of the Old King is the second of a set of three new DLC packs coming to Dark Souls 2. Each DLC pack sends the player on a quest to retrieve King Vendrick’s crowns, and each quest is jam-packed with new monsters, bosses, traps, environments, and plenty of new ways to get yourself killed with it’s brutal difficulty. The Crown of the Old King sends the player into a new world with a massive tower filled with mystery and dangers. Each chapter of the three parts will be revealed individually, but a season pass can be purchased to get them all at once at a slightly discounted price. The final DLC pack is set to be launched at the end of September, so keep your eyes peeled!

Dark Souls 2 DLC Trilogy Announced

Dark Souls 2 DLC Trilogy Announced

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Bandai Namco announced today that the brutally difficult Dark Souls 2 will be getting a three part DLC this summer, titled The Lost Crowns trilogy. The Crown of the Sunken King – July 22, 2014 The Crown of the Old Iron King – August 26, 2014 The Crown of the Ivory King – September 24, 2014 Bandai Namco and From Software have only released information on the first of the three, The Crown of the Sunken King, where they send players on a journey to reclaim King Vendrick’s crown. Entirely new areas, new enemies, and new bosses will be included in the trilogy, and they will be priced at $10 a piece. A season pass will also be available for PC with a $5 discount, putting all three at a $25 price tag. The DLC will be available for PC, Xbox 360, and PS3. You can read Bandai Namco’s post on the DLC trilogy here: http://tinyurl.com/nxzy5bo You can watch the new trailer for the DLC trilogy here: http://tinyurl.com/qjtzzx4

Dark Souls 2 Collector’s Edition One Day Sale

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Bandai Namco’s brutally difficult action RPG Dark Souls 2 Collector’s Edition is on sale today only for $59.99, originally $119.95. It is available on any platform. The collector’s edition features a collectible metal case with unique art, the original game soundtrack by Motoi Sakuraba, a 12 inch tall Warrior Knight figurine inside of a custom display box, a hardbound art book that includes never before seen images, and a full color map. This offer also includes an exclusive gift with purchase, an exclusive Warrior Knight T-shirt. Get this one day only offer at the Bandai Namco shop here while you can: http://bit.ly/1bStJP9

Dark Souls 2 Announced

Dark Souls 2 Announced

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Well this almost makes sitting through the Spike’s video game award show worthwhile. Emphasis on the almost. According to an official press release, Dark Souls 2 is being developed for PS3, Xbox 360 and the PC so nobody need make any petitions at this time. Details are scarce, but there are a few miniscule tidbits in both the announcement trailer and the press release. [quote]“Dark Souls II retains the core essence of Dark Souls while evolving to present new twists and challenges that are sure to please longtime fans and attract new comers to the series,” says Carlson Choi, Vice President of Marketing at NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “FromSoftware is going to take a very dark path with Dark Souls II; players will need to look deep within themselves to see if they have the intestinal fortitude to embark on this journey.”[/quote]  Sounds good to me. Check out the trailer below.