Dark Souls fans, we’ve got something a bit extra for you today. A couple of hours ago, we informed you about FromSoftware’s intentions with the PC version of Dark Souls 2, and the fact that it wouldn’t be a half-assed game like its predecessor. Well, get ready for the first shock: the demo that was showcased yesterday was running on a PC at 60fps. Now get ready for another surprise: the PC version is the lead platform for it. Booooooooomshakalaka. Continue reading Dark Souls 2 – Demo Ran On The PC At 60FPS, PC Lead Platform→
Although Namco has not revealed – yet – whether Dark Souls 2 will be using GFWL or not, tha game’s director Yui Tanimura has shared some interesting new information about the PC version of this highly anticipated title. In an interview with Shacknews, Tanimura claimed that the PC version of Dark Souls 2 will not be as ‘half-assed’ as its predecessor was. Continue reading Dark Souls II – PC Version Will Not Be As ‘Half-assed’ As Its Predecessor→
Dark Souls fans, we’ve got some news that may make you jump around like little bunnies. Dark Souls 2’s official website has been updated and it seems that the PC version won’t suffer from the atrocity called GFWL. Yeap, this may come as a pleasant surprise, however GFWL’s logo is absent from the official website, suggesting that FromSoftware won’t be using Microsoft’s DRM/Online system. Continue reading Dark Souls 2 PC May Not Be Plagued By GFWL, GFWL Logo Absent From Official Website→
Namco and IGN have released a 12 minutes trailer for Dark Souls 2, featuring in-game action. This video showcases the game’s environments and its combat system. Dark Souls 2 promises to be as hardcore as its predecessor, and while the development team claims that this second part features better visuals… well… it still looks like a blurry fest to us. Here is hoping that FromSoftware will do a better job with the PC port this time around. Dark Souls 2 is planned for release on X360, PS3 and PC. Enjoy! Continue reading Dark Souls 2 – Gameplay Reveal Trailer – 12 Minutes Of Gameplay→
We still consider Dark Souls: Prepare To Die Edition PC as one of the worst console ports ever. Yes, the vanilla version is awful. However, its modding community has managed to fix and address most of its issues, while the talented modder Durante has unlocked both the game’s internal resolution and its framerate, making it a bit of a more pleasant gaming experience. And here comes today a new promising mod that allows immediate summons between friends. Hell bloody yeah. Continue reading Dark Souls Augmented – Mod Allows Immediate Summons Between Friends→
Dark Souls is considered one of the hardest RPGs, ever. Well, time to get amazed with what some players can achieve. Freddy ‘Thanatos’ Vasquez has managed to complete FromSoftware’s RPG in under 35 minutes. This is an amazing speedrun, and as Freddy described, this run took him 2 weeks of planning and practice. Moreover, the run can be improved by at least 25 seconds, assuming a perfect O&S fight, and assuming the same route is used. Enjoy! Continue reading Dark Souls Speedrun – Finished In Under 35 Minutes→
Namco Bandai has finally released the raw-video for the reveal trailer of Dark Souls II. Dark Souls II will feature a new hero, a new storyline, and an unfamiliar world for players to survive in, while delivering the uncompromising challenge and ultimate sense of empowerment that players hunger for. The game will also feature a revamped server based multiplayer experience that will put a distinct Dark Souls II twist on the concept of playing and sharing with others. Enjoy! Continue reading Dark Souls II – Reveal Trailer→
And the moment most hardcore action RPG fans have been waiting for has finally arrived. Namco has unveiled a cinematic trailer for Dark Souls 2 on today’s VGA Awards. You can view the official press release below which confirms the PC version of it. Guess Namco Bandai was benefit from porting the game to the PC platform. Here is hoping that PC gamers will get a better port this time around, though it would be sweet if FromSoftware was to develop all versions simultaneously. Continue reading Dark Souls II Announced, PC version confirmed, first official details unveiled→
We love modders and we are really happy when we see a collaboration between them. Dark Souls modders Durante and Clement decided to join forces and DSFix 1.5 is the first fruition of this collab. As you may have guessed, the DSFix addresses the internal resolution that was locked – when the game came out – and adds support for SSAO and SMAA. However, this new DSFix also includes an option for those who want to override the game’s locked 30fps option. Continue reading Modders Durante and Clement join forces – DSFix 1.5 for Dark Souls PC features a target FPS option→
