Demon's Souls Coming to America.

[stu]

Can I keep myself chaste and avoid seeking updates from now until release? I've already failed so many times....

[ffc]

Ah, rolling boulder, my old friend.  There you are.  I see you have been busy.  Say hello to arrow trap for me.

[Velorath]

New website and collector's edition details revealed.  Apparently the Collector's Edition is free with pre-order (not really made clear on the site, but various news sites have reported it) and includes the soundtrack, a game guide, and an artbook.

[ffc]

GT Design Interview. Briefly talks about the "trapped castle" level in the trailer Velorath posted.  Other tidbits in there include the mention of two new classes, what sounds like an alternative/enhancement to messages or stones, and an interesting invader tactic.

[Rendakor]

Pre-ordering is probably a good idea then, as it was the only way to get the guide for the original.

[Velorath]

There is a puzzle of sorts on the website clicking on the runes in the background.  Apparently the solution is completely random though, and locks you out for the day after 4 or 5 failed attempts.  I guess you're supposed to go back on each day and click on stuff randomly until you've clicked on all 30 runes in the order it wants you to, but people have already found ways to cheat your way through it.  When you complete it, it asks for you email address and sends you a code (25 digits I think, one time use only).  Doesn't say what the code is for or how to redeem it, just that "For your perseverance, you are awarded this Key that will unlock a well-earned advantage during your journey toward reclaiming your soul."

[NiX]

Just realized this is coming out on 360 too, which is awesome because I got rid of my PS3.

[Pennilenko]

Just realized this is coming out on 360 too, which is awesome because I got rid of my PS3.

Funny story, yesterday I was at the local game stop. They were out of slim ps3s. This kid was going nuts because they were out of ps3s. He told the cashier he would pay anything to get one. So i offered to sell him mine for 500 bucks. I went and got it for him, then immediately went over to target and got a new one(only because of the bluray playing and demons souls otherwise i wouldn't have replaced it) and pocketed 200 bucks.

I will definitely be buying the next soul game for the 360.

[Yegolev]

I will also be getting this on 360.

[JWIV]

There is a puzzle of sorts on the website clicking on the runes in the background.  Apparently the solution is completely random though, and locks you out for the day after 4 or 5 failed attempts.  I guess you're supposed to go back on each day and click on stuff randomly until you've clicked on all 30 runes in the order it wants you to, but people have already found ways to cheat your way through it.  When you complete it, it asks for you email address and sends you a code (25 digits I think, one time use only).  Doesn't say what the code is for or how to redeem it, just that "For your perseverance, you are awarded this Key that will unlock a well-earned advantage during your journey toward reclaiming your soul."

Yah, that mini game sucks ass.   If you have chrome, there's an easy work around to be able to get the proper order without having to deal with all the bullshit.   

[NiX]

I will also be getting this on 360.

This shall be excellent fun for the two of us. Excellen fun. Bring on the hanes.

[HaemishM]

Whenever I get it, it'll be on the 360 as well.

[ffc]

For the glyphs on the appropriately named website just paste the following into the url bar and click on the glowing glyphs:

Code:

javascript:var n = function() {setInterval(mg.hint, 2000)}; n()

Did it in Firefox.

[Yegolev]

 

[Velorath]

Gametrailers has the premier of the E3 trailer.

[LK]

360?

Sold.

[Nonentity]

Youtube link to trailer

I dunno, I'm kind of scared on the how the 360 version will perform. I think given the option I'll stick with the PS3 version at this point, despite shenanigans.

[schild]

Sticking with the system the engine was originally made for. I have no reason to believe a 360 version exists for any reason beyond saying "SCEI, you screwed us, we're going to hack together a 360 version and going with a shitty publisher just to spite you."

[Trippy]

Maybe they will add Kinect support

[Hawkbit]

New emails went out with a new puzzle yesterday.  Each email has a 'puzzle piece' attached.  I liked Dark Souls on Facebook and there is a discussion going on, lots of different puzzle pieces floating around. 

Also, seems to be able to link your FB account to Dark Souls website for... something.

[Yegolev]

Sticking with the system the engine was originally made for. I have no reason to believe a 360 version exists for any reason beyond saying "SCEI, you screwed us, we're going to hack together a 360 version and going with a shitty publisher just to spite you."

I'm not above buying it twice.

[Nonentity]

Played this on the show floor yesterday.

You push right on the D-Pad to select weapons. You can press Triangle to use a weapon two-handed. X while moving rolls. Triggers control hands. They like hiding guys in little cubbies to come out and stab you with spears. It's hard.

You guys, it's Demon's Souls 2.

I watched a lot of people die before I got to a controller. I ran around and killed some zombies. I didn't have a ranged weapon, so I was stuck with a shield, a spear, and a sword. They stuck me in full plate so I couldn't roll around as much.

I finally died after almost killing this huge metal boar with firebombs.

[Yegolev]

Expectations met.

[schild]

Of course it's Demon's Souls 2. This is From spiting Sony. It was called Demon's Souls 2 before SCEI jerked them around and Atlus was forced to release it.

[bhodi]

I had to bump this because I saw this.

Pyromancer has a spell that allows you to spawn a creature somewhere in a random person's world, that continually spawns harassing monsters until they find and destroy it.. Basically, you get to grief a random player.

[K9]

 

Not sure what to make of that

[schild]

Awesome.

[Amaron]

Is it really that interesting if you don't get to see it though?   

[HaemishM]

Is it really that interesting if you don't get to see it though?   

Yeah, I'm thinking most griefers won't give a shit if they can't hear the whinging.

[stu]

If I take a break, or have to run down to the store for more Cheetos, I'll just summon a Gravelord until I'm back. AFK griefing haha.

[ffc]

You need tangible results for a successful grief.  Like tear filled psn messages from invaders after falling for my ingenious traps.  That lit canon ball in 1-3 and I had some good times.

[Hawkbit]

Kotaku has a post up about Dark Souls.  I didn't realize that it's more of an open world game.  Seems they have campfire save spots, but only so they could ramp up the difficulty in surrounding areas. 

[NiX]

Kotaku has a post up about Dark Souls.  I didn't realize that it's more of an open world game.  Seems they have campfire save spots, but only so they could ramp up the difficulty in surrounding areas. 

Thank you for linking to the article. Can be found here.

Not sure if this was known before:

Players will be able to temporarily become inanimate statues and then break free of this form to attack another player in their game.

[Hawkbit]

Thank you for linking to the article.

My apologies, Mr. Crankypants.

[Yegolev]

Some of the increased difficulty is linked to making it easier to be a dickbag to strangers, it seems.