Dark Souls Characters Turned Into Amazing Statues
The raw looks and the rough paint job make these figurines by artist futantshadow unique and cool. They're just like the ones in all three Souls games: blurred shapes in the dark, coming after you.
How To Be A Gentleman In Dark Souls 2
Dark Souls 2's PvP isn't just about combat skills. It's always a sophisticated mind-game with well-timed gestures, moves and stylish manners. Gravy Zombie has a five-step guide/short clip filled with funny tips on how to engage in proper PvP.
Dark Souls II Is Coming To PS4 And Xbox One
So you want to check out the newest Dark Souls, but you're just too lazy to unplug your new console? Namco Bandai's got good news for you—the fiendish Dark Souls II is coming to PS4 and Xbox One in April.
Dark Souls II Beaten in Under An Hour
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Beaten in 59:15 to be exact and, according to the speedrunner, Allakazzaror, this is a new world record—the first one under an hour—without using glitches.
You Can Play Dark Souls II In First-Person, If You Want
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Someone did it for the first Dark Souls on PC, so of course it was going to happen for Dark Souls II.
Dark Souls II’s DLC May Be The Peak Of The Whole Series
Dark Souls II's three expansions are a wonderful culmination of everything From Software has learned about making Souls games. And they should be considered essential playing for anyone who enjoyed the series so far.
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Dark Souls II DLC delayed: Crown of the Ivory King, part three of the Lost Crowns DLC trilogy for DSII, has been delayed by a week. Originally slated for September 24, the content pack is now set to arrive on September 30 for PC and Xbox 360, and on October 1 for PS3.
What Cold Weather Does in Dark Souls II's Newest DLC
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The world of Dark Souls II doesn't exactly inspire frolicking in beach sandals and cut-offs. It's a cold, wet place. But the latest DLC, Crown of the Ivory King, is downright freezing.
Five Things You Might Have Missed In Dark Souls II's Second DLC
Bosses that act differently if you wear certain items, hidden areas, secret alternative death animations: Dark Souls II's second DLC, Crown of the Old Iron King, has a few cool things even veteran Souls players could miss.
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The Old Iron King from Dark Souls II is ready to unleash his flame breath attack in Ztagger's de-make art. It looks like a boss fight on the SNES or on the Game Boy Advance, so that flame breath wouldn't be larger than a few pixels.
How To Humiliate Your Foe in Dark Souls II
It isn't enough to kill your foe after a parry in Dark Souls II. In order to really make your opponent suffer, you have to embarrass the hell out of them before snuffing them out.
When Dark Souls II Hacking Becomes Art
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Hacking in a game is often used for banal, selfish reasons. But when someone uses it for something wonderful, it deserves a little bit of credit.
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Dark Souls veteran Vaati continues to amaze with his and detailed theories about the Souls games and their backstory. His latest one might be spoilerish if you haven't finished Dark Souls II and its first DLC, but this might be the best source to speculate about the ending and what we'll see in the two upcoming DLCs.
Some Dark Souls II Players Can Be Fooled Easily
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Dressing up and taking an enemy's place Dark Souls II's multiplayer is a fun thing to do to mess around with invaders. Some players perfected it, and some, like Zombieheadz, pushed it even further. What if he tries to hide as an NPC, but at the wrong place and in the wrong costume?
Come On Dark Souls, Even Link Can Jump
I mean, Link's just a kid and he can get up there. Work it out, dude.
The Friendliest Dark Souls II Hack
What happens when you fuse the twisted magical art of pyromancy with positive thinking and technical know-how? Why, a Dark Souls II hack made in heaven.
Dark Souls II's Lore Might Be Deeper Than You Think
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Sinh, the Slumbering Dragon, the final boss of Dark Souls II's Crown of the Sunken King DLC, is one of the series' most exciting boss battles. It's a battle that needs something similarly cool as background. Vaati, a Souls veteran, helps us decode the game's cryptic backstory with a masterfully crafted lore video.
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This is not how you deal with the Executioner Chariot boss fight in Dark Souls II, but waiting for the boss like this is way more badass. It is almost like you can hear the player saying "Welcome to Dark Souls II, bro".
Reminder: Never Trust Anyone in Dark Souls II
Hi everybody! Here's your daily reminder that the Souls games are engineered to cause pain and misery, even from people you trust. Never trust anybody!
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