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Dark Souls 2 gets a new Despair Trailer

Dark Souls 2 has a new trailer showing off some of the game’s early locations. The trailer is entitled “Despair” and builds the tension with some amazing music.

Dark Souls 2 on PC runs in 60FPS, 30FPS on Consoles with no Drops

Dark Souls 2 got it’s big reveal yesterday, and more information has been revealed about the hardcore RPG.

Dark Souls 2 Producer Promises a Better PC version

Dark Souls does not run the best on PC, however, Dark Souls 2 producer Yui Tanimura. Promises that the team will put more time into the PC version of the game. He even went as far as to say the PC version of Dark Souls was “sort of half-assed.”

Dark Souls 2 Gameplay Reveal – 12 Minute demo

Dark Souls 2 has it’s first gameplay reveal trailer via IGN. The graphics have been improved and the game looks to be just as complex and deep as ever. Check out the full 12 minute gameplay reveal past the link.

Dark Souls 2 info Teased for April 11th

Since it’s original unveiling last year, there has been little to no information on Dark Souls 2. However, this might change, as GameTrailers is teasing an update on the hardcore RPG. 

From Software asks for Dark Souls 2 ‘Tagline’ Feedback

From Software, the developers of Hero the Impaler’s favorite game, Dark Souls 2, has asks fans to vote on the new tagline the sequel could use. Dark Souls 1 had the tagline ‘Prepare to Die’, So what will fans and From Software come up with next? 

Just Playing: Dark Souls Round 2 PvP – Hero the Impaler Destroys the Competition

Hero the Impaler is a Dark Souls master, check out his tips and trick to dominate the competition in this hardcore competitive RPG.

Dark Souls: Hero the Impaler Shows you how to Dominate in PvP

Playeressence’s Hero the Imapler has tips and a new video for Dark Souls Multiplayer. In this video Hero goes over multiple strategies for Dark Souls PvP multiplayer. You do not want to miss this one.

Dark Souls 2 Developer will protect the “core” Features of the game

Dark Souls 2 director Hidetaka Miyazaki knows that their are certain elements fans need and expect out of a Dar Souls game. In this latest interview, he reveals that he will protect those core features Dark Souls had.

The Dark Souls 2 Wii U Petition is at 11,000 People and Counting!

There is clearly a market for mature games on the Wii U, this Dark Souls Petition at over 11,000 people in a few days proves it. Hit the link to sign the petition and for details.

Wii U owners are letting their voices be heard and have been petitioning to get Dark Souls 2 on the Wii U. I, of course have signed this petition and encourage you to do so if you haven’t already. Dark Souls 2 would benefit greatly from having a second screen to pull up the inventory menu. In addition to having a large map users can access at the glance of the eye.

Christopher Marcil is heading up the petition, please go to his site and sign it.

Check out the Tomb Raider Petition on Wii U and Wii U achievements Petition as well. 

Dark Souls 2 to be more “Understandable” Without Being Easier

Dark Souls 2 is coming out next year on the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. And players can expect the same brutal difficulty Dark Souls and Demon Souls have. However, FROM Software has confirmed that Dark Souls 2 will be more understandable, but not easier. Check out the direct quotes below. 

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Dark Souls 2 Announced Check out the trailer

Dark Souls 2 has been announced and a trailer to go along with it. Check it out below. 

Dark Souls Prepare To Die Edition on Sale for Under $20!

Dark Souls Prepare To Die Edition the PC port of the popular dying RPG by From Software, published by Namco Bandai is on sale on Amazon for cheap.

Dark Souls DLC, Artorias of the Abyss, out now on Xbox live and PSN

Dark Souls has some new DLC to expand upon an already massive content packed game. Dark Souls Artorias of the Abyss is out now on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network.

Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition- 60 FPS

According to dsogaming.com, there has been a mod released for Dark Souls: Prepare To Die Edition for PC that increases the frame rate. It unlocks the ability to play Dark Souls in 60 fps, which is smoother than the default 30 fps.

Check out the link and the video on it and let us know what you think about this mod in the comments below.