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An enemy in Hyper Light Breaker.

Hyper Light Breaker is a colorful mix between Risk of Rain and Dark Souls

We tried Heart Machine’s latest game, Hyper Light Breaker, at GDC and left with our butts firmly kicked.
An Elden Ring player sits on their horse and looks out at a castle ahead.

Elden Ring: How to find and use Rune Arcs

A dragon in Elden Ring.

Every FromSoftware Soulsborne game, ranked

A player looks at messages in Dark Souls.

Dark Souls Remastered PC servers are back online for the first time since January

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Dark Souls 3 PC servers are back online, other titles still to come

Jin plays his flute as Iki Island looms in the background.

The best games like Elden Ring

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Dark Souls servers are finally coming back online

The Claymore and weapon stats from Elden Ring.

How to find the Claymore in Elden Ring

A player stands with the lone wolves Spirit Ashes in Elden Ring.

Spirit Ashes in Elden Ring: How to use them and where to find them

Elden Ring character looking at the open-world of the game with a giant glowing tree in the background.

Elden Ring brings me back to the era of game forums

Player stands by a tall Erdtree in Elden Ring.

Where to find Ashes of War in Elden Ring

Player stands next to the blacksmith in Elden Ring.

Where to find smithing stones in Elden Ring

Side view of Renalla of the Full Moon from Elden Ring.

How to respec in Elden Ring

In this guide, we'll cover how to respec in Elden Ring, what items you need, and how many times you can respec your character. Here's what you need to know.
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Can’t wait for Elden Ring? Play these games in the meantime

From Sifu to Mortal Shell, these are the games players should check out before they jump into Elden Ring.
A player posing in a multiplayer Dark Souls 3 session.

Dark Souls PC servers will be down until Elden Ring launches

Bandai Namco and FromSoftware are also ensuring that the exploit that shut down its Dark Souls PC servers won't be found in Elden Ring.
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The best boss fights of all time

When done right, great boss fights can make a game memorable for decades. It was a tough battle, but we have come up with the best boss fights of all time.
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How to pre-order Elden Ring

Before you put your money down to assure you can jump into this brand new test of mental fortitude day one, check out what each of Elden Ring version contains.
The Land Between in Elden Ring.

Elden Ring closed network test: What is it and how to play

If you're interested in registering for a chance at getting an early look at Elden Ring, here's everything you need to know.
A giant glowing tree on the horizon.

Elden Ring gives players more freedom than previous Souls games

Dark Souls creator Hidetaka Miyazaki revealed more details on Elden Ring and its focus on player freedom.
Elden Ring's hero shines a torch in a fleshy cave.

New Elden Ring plot synopsis sets the stage for a deeper Souls story

Elden Ring looks a lot like previous Souls games, but a new plot synopsis signals a big change to how it handles narrative.
Elden Ring's hero goes toe to toe with a fiery enemy.

New Elden Ring trailer reveals an open world and a January 2022 release date

A new Elden Ring trailer was revealed during Summer Game Fest 2021 showing off a January 2022 release date.
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Dark Souls III beginner’s guide: Tips and tricks for intimidated first-timers

Dark Souls III is intimidating but can be overcome if you learn how it works. Fortunately, this guide is chock-full of tips and tricks to get you started.
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A Dark Souls II starter guide — trust us, you’ll need the help

Dark Souls II is extremely tough, but luckily, we've got a hefty amount of beginner's tips that will help you succeed when you first start your playthrough.
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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice – Best items to buy from vendors

In Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, you'll be dying a lot more than twice. But you can vastly improve your odds by purchasing the right items from vendors and NPCs.
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The best video games to play while stuck at home

Being stuck at home can be a drag. Here are our picks for the best video games to help kill some time and have some fun when you find yourself trapped indoors.
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The best games like Dark Souls

If you've played the series to death and are looking for a new challenge, check out these picks for the best games like Dark Souls not made by FromSoftware.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice beginner’s guide

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is one of the hardest games of the generation, and it can be a bit overwhelming. These tips will help you on your journey for revenge.
Pascal's Wager

Can a game like Dark Souls work on the iPhone? Pascal’s Wager wants to find out

A Dark Souls game has not come to mobile devices yet, but TipWorks wants to see if such a thing is possible with its game Pascal's Wager. The game uses a similar art style and vicious combat, but allows you to choose from several pre-made characters rather than make one of your own from scratch.
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The best save points in video games

Video games have used a variety of different methods to have you save your progress of the years, and some have made the act of saving a fundamental part of the game design. These are the best save points in video games, including full saves as well as checkpoint-like saves.
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Player-made mod brings an Easy Mode to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

The FromSoftware developers skirted over the idea of improving the accessibility of Sekiro and left gamers to get to work themselves if they wanted an easy mode. A gamer has done just that with Sekiro The Easy, a mod that changes player abilities, enemy stats, and more to make it a bit easier to complete the game.
You Died screen in Dark Souls.

Seven years later, ‘Dark Souls’ is still a gloriously punishing masterpiece

Despite my experience with From Software’s Dark Souls III and Bloodborne, I’ve played the original Dark Souls. Thanks to Dark Souls Remastered, I was able to fix that, and the remastered game held up well despite the fact seven years and two sequels have passed.
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Here’s everything we know about Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is the latest game from Dark Souls and Bloodborne developer From Software. Here is everything we know about the new game, including its setting and combat changes. Sekiro is due to release on March 22 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, along with a collector's edition.
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How to break an enemy’s Posture in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is an incredibly difficult game, and managing the Posture system is a key part of improving and tackling the latest From Software title's most challenging sections. Here is how to break an enemy's Posture in Sekiro, and avoid having your own Posture broken.
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From Software has two new games in the works. Is ‘Bloodborne 2’ one of them?

From Software president Hidetaka Miyazaki recently revealed that the studio has two unannounced games in the works. This could point to Bloodborne 2, which fans have been asking for since the first released in 2015. From Software's next game is Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, which comes out next March.