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Ludwig is a Brutal Wall for Accessing Bloodborne's DLC too Early
Bloodborne's Old Hunters DLC opens with a brutally difficult challenge in the form of Ludwig, the Accursed, who warns players to come back stronger.
Lies of P's Response to Malenia is More than an Imitation
As Lies of P takes inspiration from the Soulsborne series, one fight sits on par with Elden Ring's legendary Malenia while still standing on her own.
Lies of P's New Game Plus Weapons Add New Build Variety on top of Difficulty
The endgame weapons in Lies of P offer unique playstyles that push the importance of New Game Plus on the full gameplay loop beyond the credits.
Lies of P's Specters are the Perfect Easy Mode For a Souls-like Title
The summoned NPCs that help against bosses in Lies of P are perfectly balanced to help players learn the game, rather than steamroll enemies.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Gold Saucer Could Be Full of OG Easter Eggs
The latest trailer of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth could suggest that fans could be seeing some classic segments and references returning in Gold Saucer.
Glintstone Dragon Adula is Elden Ring Trolling at its Finest
FromSoftware is no stranger to the pastime of trolling players, with Elden Ring's Glintstone Dragon Adula being a strong example of this practice.
Why Does Elden Ring's Godfrey Never Use His Sword?
Godfrey is a complex character in the lore of Elden Ring, with several mysteries surrounding him, including his current choice of weapon.
Demon's Souls Started a Trend with the Storm King that FromSoftware Refuses Abandon
The Storm King is a spectacle of a boss that FromSoftware introduced in Demon's Souls and has continued to reintegrate across the developer's catalog.
Bloodborne's Shadows of Yharnam are an Impressive Wall Before the Stellar Midgame
The Shadows of Yharnam appear as an unsuspecting boss encounter in Bloodborne, before becoming a midgame wall that outnumbers and overwhelms players.
How Silksong Can Branch Out from Hollow Knight's Bug Theme
Hornet's extended foray outside of Hallownest in Hollow Knight: Silksong gives the series the chance to expand on the denizens of the outside world.
Elden Ring's Crystalian is a Fantastic Example of a Gimmick Boss on an Initial Encounter
First time players coming in to experience Elden Ring's many boss encounters are in for an intimidating surprise against the various Crystalians.
Bloodborne's Strange Giant Undead Boss Might Be Better Left in the Chalice Dungeons
Bloodborne's Chalice Dungeons bosses run the gambit from hidden gems to frustrating chores, with the Giant Undead landing firmly in the latter.
Thymesia Still Wears its Ambition on its Sleeve One Year Later
A year after launch, Thymesia's mark on the Souls-like formula can still be seen with the ambitious decisions made by developer Over Border Games.
The Stray Demon is Dark Souls' Best Chekhov's Gun
The Stray Demon is one of few encounters that reveal themselves long before players will ever get the chance to actually jump into the boss fight.
One Final Fantasy Pattern is Bad News for Clive in Kingdom Hearts 4
The history of the inclusion of Final Fantasy characters in the Kingdom Hearts series doesn't bode well for the latest protagonist joining the roster.
Will Kingdom Hearts 4 Wipe Sora's Memory?
The Kingdom Hearts series regularly sets Sora back to zero at the start of each new game, but will the next title reset him further over his hubris?
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Depths Reinforce the Mystery Around the Leviathans
The Leviathan skeletons found across Hyrule were an Easter Egg in Breath of the Wild, but have become a layered mystery in Tears of the Kingdom.
How Destiny 2's Entire Story Started With One Destiny Raid
The ongoing story of Destiny 2 from the last six years can trace most of its biggest plot points down to a single raid from the original game.
Flying Dragon Agheel is a Perfect Introduction to Elden Ring’s Many Dragon-type Bosses
Flying Dragon Agheel is likely the first dragon that players will encounter in Elden Ring, and it acts as a stellar introduction to the boss type.
If Clive Appears in Kingdom Hearts 4, Square Enix Has to Get One Thing Right
Square Enix has taken some liberties with Final Fantasy characters appearing in Kingdom Hearts in the past, but Clive needs to keep some consistency.