Latest Darksiders 2 News

• 

  News Wrap Up: LucasArts Tribute; TESO vs. The World, Hope For Darksiders & More!

  Minecraft hits more milesones, Killzone: Shadow Fall’s main campaign is done, BF4 is going pro, Raven shares Star Wars code, TESO aims to compete, Suda51 talks his next game, and Crytek hopes to save Darksiders.

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 10, 20135 Comments

• 

  ‘Darksiders’ Dev Vigil Games Not Acquired in THQ Auction; Platinum Games May Be Interested

  Even though ‘Darksiders’ developer Vigil Games was not purchased in today’s THQ auction, there may still be hope in the form of ‘Bayonetta’ developer Platinum Games.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 24, 20137 Comments

• 

  ‘Journey,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ & ‘Far Cry 3′ Lead D.I.C.E. Awards Nominations

  ‘Journey,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ ‘Far Cry 3,’ and ‘Halo 4′ headline the nominees for the 2013 D.I.C.E. Awards. Check out the full list of nominations right here!

  by Jeff Schille | Jan 14, 20134 Comments

• 

  2012 Spike Video Game Awards Winners List

  Find out if your favorite game won big at the 2012 Spike Video Game Awards by checking out our list of all the winners.

  by Anthony Taormina | Dec 7, 201236 Comments

• 

  2012 Spike Video Game Awards Nominees Announced

  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ and ‘Halo 4′ lead the charge in the 2012 Spike Video Game Awards nominees, which air December 7th on SpikeTV.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 15, 201221 Comments

• 

  The Monthly Game Guide: November 2012 Edition

  Check out the Game Rant’s Monthly Game Guide, listing all of the new releases, including Nintendo’s Wii U launch lineup, the latest Call of Duty and Halo 4.

  by Anthony Mole | Nov 6, 201214 Comments

• 

  Vigil Games Co-Founder Departs ‘Darksiders 2′ Developer

  Vigil Games Co-Founder Joe Madureira has announced his departure from the developer, and teases more details about his ‘next big thing’ are on the way.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 22, 20122 Comments

• 

  Nintendo Reveals 23 Games That’ll Launch Alongside Wii U

  Nintendo has announced 23 games that’ll be available for the Wii U the day it launches, and while there’s a solid selection of noteworthy titles to choose from, a number of expected launch games are missing in action.

  by Riley Little | Sep 26, 201216 Comments

• 

  Darksiders 2: Argul’s Tomb DLC Review

  How does Argul’s Tomb, the first DLC expansion for ‘Darksiders II,’ stack up against Death’s resoundingly successful core adventure? Read our review to find out.

  by Brian Sipple | Sep 25, 20125 Comments

• 

  Nintendo Announces Over 50 Wii U Launch Window Games

  Nintendo reveals the complete launch lineup for the Wii U during their Nintendo Direct conference this morning, which includes over 50 games. See the full list here!

  by Anthony Mole | Sep 13, 201214 Comments

• 

  ‘Darksiders 2′ Review

  Developer Vigil Games has gone out of its way to breath life into Death for ‘Darksiders 2.’ How well does the game manage its massive new scope? Read our review to find out.

  by Brian Sipple | Aug 14, 20127 Comments

• 

  ‘Darksiders 2′ Final Gameplay Trailer, Arena Survival Mode Details & More

  A week before ‘Darksiders 2′ hits retail, Vigil Games offers up details on new modes, in-game rewards for ‘Darksiders’ players, and one last gameplay trailer.

  by Jeff Schille | Aug 7, 20121 Comment

• 

  The Monthly Game Guide: August 2012 Edition

  Read The Monthly Game Guide to find out what’s coming out during August 2012! Let us know what you’ll be looking forward to, and what else you’ll be playing during August!

  by Anthony Mole | Aug 2, 20125 Comments

• 

  Current Nintendo Wii U Launch Line-Up Revealed

  It might not be filled with the types of titles gamers were hoping for, but the current launch line-up for Nintendo’s Wii U has plenty to be excited about.

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 2, 201213 Comments

• 

  Vigil Games Talks ‘Darksiders 3′, Could Be Smaller in Scope

  Vigil Game’s Haydn Dalton says that there is still the possibility of a sequel after the release of ‘Darksiders 2,’ but it might be smaller in scope.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jul 26, 20124 Comments

• 

  New ‘Darksiders 2′ Trailers and Screenshots Explore Death

  Weeks away from ‘Darksiders 2′s’ release, THQ has released a brand new trailer for the Horseman Death, as well as new screens and a developer diary detailing the all-new skill tree and loot systems.

  by Brian Sipple | Jul 25, 20124 Comments

• 

  ‘Darksiders 2′ Live Action Trailer and The Summer of Death

  ‘Darksiders 2′ gets a live action teaser trailer while publisher THQ asks fans to celebrate the ‘Summer of Death’ before the August release by liking the ‘Darksiders’ Facebook page for more.

  by Tyler Schirado | Jun 19, 20121 Comment

• 

  ‘Pikmin 3′ & ‘New Super Mario Bros. U’ Highlight Wii U Games Lineup

  Nintendo’s E3 2012 Press Conference was all about the games. Check out trailers for ‘Pikmin 3,’ ‘New Super Mario Bros. U’ and more, right here!

  by Jeff Schille | Jun 5, 20126 Comments

• 

  ‘Darksiders 2′ Developer Says Wii U Version ‘At Least As Good’

  ‘Darksiders 2′ developer Vigil Games claims the Wii U version of their game will be at least as good as the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 23, 20125 Comments

• 

  Video Game Trailer Roundup: May 11

  New trailers for Darksiders 2, Prototype 2, Brave: The Video Game, Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, Transformers Prime, Max Payne 3, Modern Warfare 3, Ghost Recon: Alpha 2112, and Soul Sacrifice.

  by Tyler Schirado | May 11, 20121 Comment

• 

  ‘Darksiders 2′ Delayed Until August

  After originally scheduling ‘Darksiders 2′ for a June 26th release, THQ has officially delayed the summer sequel until August. Read on for more details.

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 18, 2012No Comments

• 

  Take-Two CEO Claims THQ ‘Won’t Be Around in Six Months’

  Take-Two Interactive’s CEO Strauss Zelnick thinks that fellow publisher THQ has filled its slate with too many licensed properties, and will not survive the year.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 5, 20122 Comments

• 

  ‘Darksiders II’ Director Claims Wii U Is ‘On Par’ With Current Consoles

  ‘Darksiders II’ will be among the first multiplatform games on Wii U. According to the game’s director, don’t expect a leap in visual fidelity, as Wii U is ‘on par’ with current consoles.

  by Jeff Schille | Mar 27, 20129 Comments

• 

  ‘Darksiders 2′ Confirmed as Wii U Launch Title

  Vigil Games have confirmed that ‘Darksiders 2′ will be a launch title for Nintendo’s Wii U, and will feature mechanics to support the console’s new controller.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 24, 2012No Comments

• 

  ‘Darksiders 2′ Gameplay Video Features Boss Battle

  A new look at ‘Darksiders 2′ in action shows off armor customization, environment traversal and even a boss battle, and some insights from the game’s Art Director.

  by Andrew Dyce | Mar 22, 201210 Comments

• 

  Darksiders 2: ‘Death Strikes Part 1′ Cinematic Trailer

  The latest two-part CGI trailer for ‘Darksiders 2′ shows how Death will be wielding his scythes to deal out punishment to foes both large and….even larger.

  by Andrew Dyce | Mar 22, 20121 Comment

• 

  ‘Darksiders II’ Limited & Collector’s Editions Announced, New Screenshots Issued

  Players who pre-order ‘Darksiders II’ will be awarded with a Limited Edition version of the game. A Collector’s Edition will also be available, and new screenshots have been released. See them here!

  by Jeff Schille | Mar 5, 20122 Comments

• 

  ‘Darksiders 2′ Release Date and Pre-Order Bonuses

  THQ has announced a Summer release date for ‘Darksiders 2.’ Naturally, a number of retailer specific pre-order bonuses will be available. Read on for details.

  by Jeff Schille | Feb 14, 20124 Comments

• 

  THQ Facing Massive Restructuring, Layoffs, and NASDAQ Trouble

  THQ has endured a tough couple weeks as the company has been undergone dramatic internal restructuring, laid off 240 employees, and watched as their stock price slipped to a dangerous new low.

  by Trung Bui | Feb 3, 2012No Comments

• 

  ‘Darksiders’ Novel to Accompany Game Launch

  THQ and Random House are releasing a ‘Darksiders 2′ companion novel that expands the game’s universe and gives players background on the relationship between War and Death.

  by Curt Hutson | Feb 1, 20121 Comment

• 

  THQ Reveals ‘Saints Row 3′ Sales Numbers, Wants to Refocus

  After revealing ‘Saints Row: The Third’ sold some 3.8 million units, THQ announced they will be focusing on their ‘strongest franchises’ going forward.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 25, 20122 Comments

• 

  ‘Darksiders 2′ Eyes-On Gameplay Preview

  We recently headed over to the Regency Center in San Francisco to get an early preview of THQ and Vigil Games’ apocalyptic franchise follow-up ‘Darksiders II.’ Check out our impressions of Death in action.

  by Trung Bui | Jan 25, 20122 Comments

• 

  This ‘Darksiders 2′ Developer Diary Goes in Depth on Death

  The guys over at Vigil Games give us some insight on ‘Darksiders 2,’ including why they chose Death and what we can expect in this highly-anticipated sequel.

  by Dwayne Holder | Jan 19, 20128 Comments

• 

  THQ is Still Breathing; Claims 2014 Lineup ‘Not Cancelled’

  Over the weekend, developer/publisher THQ was reported to be dumping its 2014 lineup and prepping for a sell-off. And while the news has caused many shareholders to pull the plug, THQ says that it’s not dead yet.

  by Brian Sipple | Jan 16, 20121 Comment

• 

  Game Rant’s 25 Most Anticipated Games of 2012

  With so many high profile video games releasing this year, what should you look forward to seeing in 2012? Read on to find out our 25 most anticipated games of the year.

  by Rob Keyes | Jan 9, 201275 Comments

• 

  Spike VGAs 2011: ‘Darksiders 2′ Teaser Trailer

  A new teaser trailer for ‘Darksiders 2′ played during the commercials for the 2011 Spike Video Game Awards. Check it out and see if it meets your expectations for the sequel.

  by Tyler Schirado | Dec 10, 20115 Comments

• 

  ‘Darksiders 2′ Death Teaser Will Be Shown at the VGAs

  In what may be the last major announcement prior to the VGAs, THQ has stated that a new teaser for ‘Darksiders 2′ will be shown at this year’s awards show.

  by Vivas Kaul | Dec 10, 2011No Comments

• 

  ‘Darksiders 2’ First-Look Trailer and Screenshot Gallery

  Thanks to Gamescom 2011 we get our hands on some stylish ‘Darksiders 2′ screenshots as well as a new trailer. Death has never looked so pretty.

  by J.C. Reeves | Aug 22, 20115 Comments

• 

  ‘Darksiders 2′ Developer Discusses Lack of Co-Op

  ‘Darksiders 2′ developer Vigil Games explains why adding a co-op experience to the game would have been a time-consuming proposition.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jul 28, 20114 Comments

• 

  ‘Darksiders 2′ Character Details and Art Design

  Vigil Games is doing their best to ensure that ‘Darksiders 2′ exceeds the original in every way – especially in the art and character design categories.

  by J.C. Reeves | Jul 8, 201112 Comments

• 

  ‘Darksiders 2′ Announcement Trailer Unveils New Protagonist

  Featuring the second Horseman of the Apocalypse, Death, this first trailer for ‘Darksiders 2′ gives a brief story recap and shows a bit of gameplay.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 3, 20113 Comments

• 

  ‘Darksiders 2′ Storyline and New Gameplay Features Detailed

  THQ has finally made ‘Darksiders 2′ official by announcing first gameplay and story details including new weapon upgrades and a larger world.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 1, 201110 Comments

• 

  ‘Darksiders 2′ to be Revealed at E3?

  It’s been awhile since we were able to catch up with our favorite post-apocalyptic friends from ‘Darksiders’, but according to THQ’s Danny Bilson news on ‘Darksiders 2′ will arrive ‘very soon’.

  by Riley Little | May 29, 20115 Comments

• 

  E3 2010: Darksiders 2 Coming In 2012

  Excited about a sequel to Darksiders? So are we. Read what THQ VP of core games Danny Bilson has to say about Darksiders 2 inside.

  by Robert Bratcher | Jun 18, 20106 Comments