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Dark Souls is a dark-fantasy action role-playing game by From Software, and is considered a spiritual successor to the studio's 2009 hit Demon's Souls.Dark Souls is a dark-fantasy action role-playing game by From Software, and is considered a spiritual successor to the studio's 2009 hit Demon's Souls. The very challenging gameplay takes place in a large and continguous open world environment that encourages a trial-and-error approach. Casual or inexperienced gamers may struggle with many of its challenges, but experienced RPG players will enjoy its hardcore approach and the need for strategic and thoughtful play. Successful playthroughs of Dark Souls require more than 100 hours of play time.Read More [+]

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Praise the sun. Our Dark Souls Walkthrough provides tips for surviving the adventure, a guide to the entire world, and hints for slaying bosses.
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Dark Souls Videos

Start/Select - Crysis 3, Dark Souls PC, ME3 Falsely Advertised
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In which Crysis 3 gets leaked, Dark Souls goes to PC, and the Better Business Bureau says Mass Effect 3 was falsely advertised.
- Apr 12, 2012
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GDC 2012 - Game Developers Choice Awards
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It's the GDC 2012 Game Developers Choice Awards, with your host, Cliff Bleszinski.
- Mar 8, 2012
- 1:18:53
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On the Spot - Dark Souls, Scarygirl, Shank 2
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Today we have demos of Scarygirl, Bus & Cable Car Sim: San Francisco, and some new Dark Souls action! We also bring you Digital Downloads, Shank 2, UFC 3, and much more!
- Jan 19, 2012
- 1:06:35
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Dark Souls News & Features

Dark Souls DLC on the way?
Report cites source "close to the project" saying new content for From Software RPG is due during the first quarter.
Posted Jan 11, 2012 3:33 pm GMT
Dark Souls sequel in question
From Software creative director Hidetaka Miyazaki apologizes for "technical difficulties" in last year's role-playing game, says not sure if studio will make another title in universe.
Posted Feb 1, 2012 10:20 pm GMT
Dark Souls announcement on the way
Namco Bandai reveals announcement planned surrounding 2011's role-playing game, asks gamers to "Like" Facebook page to reveal info sooner.
Posted Mar 21, 2012 1:57 pm GMT

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Latest Dark Souls Updates

Type	Headline	Date
News	Japanese devs must not ignore multiplayer - Gears of War designer	May 14, 2012
News	Dark Souls sells 1.19 million	May 8, 2012
Video	Start/Select - Crysis 3, Dark Souls PC, ME3 Falsely Advertised	Apr 12, 2012
News	Dark Souls announcement on the way	Mar 21, 2012
News	Portal 2 wins big at BAFTAs	Mar 16, 2012
Video	GDC 2012 - Game Developers Choice Awards	Mar 8, 2012
News	Arkham City, L.A. Noire lead BAFTA nominations	Feb 16, 2012
News	Dark Souls sequel in question	Feb 1, 2012

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Partial Nudity, Blood and Gore, Violence

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Publisher(s): Namco Bandai Games America
Developer(s): From Software
Genre: Role-Playing
Release: Oct 4, 2011 (US) »
ESRB: M

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Game Stats

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40 of 0
PlayStation 3 Rank:
7 of 2,296
Highest Rank:
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Followers:
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- Player Reviews: 190
- Player Ratings: 2,256
- Users Now Playing: 317
Number of Players:
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Number of Online Players:
4 Players Online
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