Topic: Dark Souls II Anounced

[Dark Nemesis]

The Sun Shines on Dark Souls 2
   04.01.2013    

NATHAN SCHLOTHAN
NEWS REPORTER


Bandai Namco

Namco Bandai Games and From Software have revealed some more information about the upcoming Dark Souls 2, indicating that the sequel will be boldly breaking away from its predecessor in several key aspects. Perhaps fittingly for a game in which you control an undead warrior, most of these changes are coming to the death mechanics. Now, instead of going back to a bonfire, characters who die will immediately revive right near where they died. Players will no longer need to chase down bloodstains with the risk of losing a lot of soul and humanity, and will instead be penalized with a loss of 5% if their soul and one point of humanity with each death. Enemies will not reappear when the player dies, so this should make progressing through the game much easier.

A spokesman for From Software provided a lot of the developer's thoughts on this dramatic change. "Finding the right balance between giving dedicated players a fun challenge and making it actually possible for normal people to beat one of our games has been very difficult for us in the past. As a result, we decided to look into a lot of new ways to provide a different kind of challenge with Dark Souls 2, and we've been looking at a lot of other games for inspiration. One game in particular, Kirby's Epic Yarn, has been lauded for its perfect level of challenge, so we've decided to incorporate many of its creative ideas into our game. We hope everyone enjoys this new direction for the Dark Souls franchise."

Along with the revelation about the changes to death, more was revealed concerning the multiplayer aspects of the game. Naturally, players will still be able to give each other hints and enter into each other's worlds as Phantoms, but there have been some changes from before. Hints will be moderated to prevent abuses such as tricking people into jumping off of cliffs, and now a player cannot invade another's world as a Black Phantom without express permission. Finally, to "make a Black Phantom invasion less stressful," Black Phantoms are now automatically equipped with pink balls of yarn as their only weapon.

Dark Souls II Trailer - VGA World Premiere 2012

· PC
· PS3
· Xbox 360

  Developer 
· From Software

  Publisher 
Namco Bandai Games    Japan
Namco Bandai Games    US

  Release Date 
2013    Japan
2013    US

[VladCT]

Leems segit.

[Neobelmont]

The Sun Shines on Dark Souls 2
   04.01.2013    

NATHAN SCHLOTHAN
NEWS REPORTER


Bandai Namco


A spokesman for From Software provided a lot of the developer's thoughts on this dramatic change. "Finding the right balance between giving dedicated players a fun challenge and making it actually possible for normal people to beat one of our games has been very difficult for us in the past. As a result, we decided to look into a lot of new ways to provide a different kind of challenge with Dark Souls 2, and we've been looking at a lot of other games for inspiration. One game in particular, Kirby's Epic Yarn, has been lauded for its perfect level of challenge, so we've decided to incorporate many of its creative ideas into our game. We hope everyone enjoys this new direction for the Dark Souls franchise."

Along with the revelation about the changes to death, more was revealed concerning the multiplayer aspects of the game. Naturally, players will still be able to give each other hints and enter into each other's worlds as Phantoms, but there have been some changes from before. Hints will be moderated to prevent abuses such as tricking people into jumping off of cliffs, and now a player cannot invade another's world as a Black Phantom without express permission. Finally, to "make a Black Phantom invasion less stressful," Black Phantoms are now automatically equipped with pink balls of yarn as their only weapon.
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This.... This I think I get it now...   

[Dark Nemesis]

So to make it possible for "normal" people they have to dumb it down abit from my understanding? WAIT WHAT?!! 
That's what makes the game special separates people who seem to get anything because of hand holding compared to folk that know what it means to try over and over  till that accomplishment is made. I do not want to sound elitists but... do not take away the factor that made it so interesting don't dumb it down for people that for some reason cannot beat it. All what you need is tenacity and some form of skill.    At least let their be a hard mode then...

And Kirby's epic yarn.....

The days were you had only reflexes to rely upon, are gone forever............today casual market place rules everything, since it's all about money.

[Lelygax]

There is a perfect way to troll people, giving a bag of information with TRUE and FALSE mixed inside.
IT'S PERFECTO

Guys, its an april fool joke, dont take all of this seriously. My guess is that the Kirby thing is obviously a joke.

[Neobelmont]

The days were you had only reflexes to rely upon, are gone forever............today casual market place rules everything, since it's all about money.

NO GOD! PLEASE NO!!! NOOOOOOOOOO


Do not say that.....

Just don't....

I...I refuse to believe that. 

It's dirty money that's what.

[Neobelmont]

There is a perfect way to troll people, giving a bag of information with TRUE and FALSE mixed inside.
IT'S PERFECTO

Guys, its an april fool joke, dont take all of this seriously. My guess is that the Kirby thing is obviously a joke.

Yeah I kind of got that with the enemies holding pink balls of yarn 

  Along with the revelation about the changes to death, more was revealed concerning the multiplayer aspects of the game. Naturally, players will still be able to give each other hints and enter into each other's worlds as Phantoms, but there have been some changes from before. Hints will be moderated to prevent abuses such as tricking people into jumping off of cliffs, and now a player cannot invade another's world as a Black Phantom without express permission. Finally, to "make a Black Phantom invasion less stressful," Black Phantoms are now automatically equipped with pink balls of yarn as their only weapon.     

[GuyStarwind]

I sure as hell hope this is an Aprils Fool joke. I was getting pissed off reading this info. I've already found out David Hayter isn't voicing Snake in MGS 5 and if this info is true it's like a double slap to the face.

[Gunlord]

April Mews :p

[ShinAkumaXX]

I saw this video at least a couple months ago, and watched it about a dozen times. Dark Souls is certainly my favorite game of this generation. Heck, in a few years when I look back it might be my favorite game ever made. I've played it for about 200 hours. This video is so sick, I hope it's as good as Dark Souls & better if possible. I can say I look forward to this more than anything right now. I have read that it might be multi-gen. Might be on the next gen consoles and current. Can't wait to see some actual gameplay!!!!