Hmmm, is it just us, or does the Old Iron King look a lot like the Balrog from The Lord of the Rings? Luckily, this fight isn’t quite as difficult as the path leading up to it. He’s basically got three attacks: one where he slams his fists into the …
Read More »The Forlorn invade in new Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin trailer
Thinking about picking up the current-gen upgrade of Dark Souls 2? Well, you best be on your guard as From Software has revealed a new nefarious NPC that will be popping to remind you just how frail you really are. Known as The Forlorn, this AI-controlled rotter is just one …
Read More »How to beat the Burnt Ivory King in Dark Souls 2
After defrosting the Frozen Eleum Loyce, you can enter the Old Chaos and fight the ultimate badass of the Ivory King DLC: the Burnt Ivory King. If you come prepared, this fight won’t be too challenging. Otherwise, prepare for a hellish battle. What do I mean by “prepared?” Once the …
Read More »How to beat the Fume Knight in Dark Souls 2
There’s only one boss you have to fight in the Crown of the Old Iron King DLC in Dark Souls 2, but he’s a real dick. After descending Brume Tower, you come face to face with the dual-wielding, dark-channelling Fume Knight. Note: There are four idols outside of the boss …
Read More »8 ways Dark Souls is like a hardcore Zelda game
It’s dangerous to go alone! Like, for real, you’ll die Everyone talks about Dark Souls being a breath of fresh air, but ever since I first got my hands on it, I got this unwavering feeling that I’d played this kind of game before. The hardcore difficulty, the exploration, the …
Read More »Dark Souls II PS3 closed beta set for October
What’s harder than Dark Souls II? An unpolished beta version of Dark Souls II. You may be able to prove your mastery of misery when the game’s closed beta opens on October 5 in North America and Europe, Namco Bandai announced today. If you want to be selected for the …
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