‘We are merely custodians’ Since…2009, whenDemon’s Soulswas originally released, some players have been asking for an “easy mode” for any givenSeki-Souls-Borne, and so far, From Software hasn’t budged. It’s an interesting topic! I think it’s perfectly okay if a designer’s vision isn’t for everyone, as not every personneedsto finish aSoulsgame. But the concept reared up again with the development process for theDemon’s SoulsPS5 remake, when porting studio Bluepoint Games toyed with it....

Join in the fun! PAX Prime is in 10 days! Every year, Dtoiders from acrossthe entire known universemake the trek to Seattle, WA to hug each other and then get hungover (and then hug again), and 2014 will be no different! This year’s convention goes down Labor Day weekend (August 29 through September 1); did you get your pass? (Haha, yeah right.) Below is a list of all theDtoid regional groups....

AU $5.95 and NZ $6.55 For those of you who haven’t been following along, Nintendo’s online service plans for the Switch were confirmed some time ago, after nebulous word that some form of premium online service would arrive by the end of 2017. It’s now confirmed for September, andwill run you$3.99 a month or $19.99 a year in the US. Other regions will have their own pricing schemes that may or may not match up with that though, and this week Nintendo unveiled their pricepoints for Australia and New Zealand — it’s going to be AU $5....

1,600 words about the particulars of watching people play There’s a new post over on theBattlefield 4blogdescribing the title’s upcoming “Spectator” modecoming to PC and next generation consoles. I’m going to now accomplish in 15 words what took over 1,600 for the gang at DICE: The mode allows you to watch other people play the game in four different views. Simple, right? Maybe not. Daniel Matros and Dennis Brännvall from DICE demonstrate with this article the level of consideration that goes into something which should ultimately be as simple as, “click here, watch people play....

Noelle is a 4-star Geo Claymore user inGenshin Impact.Here are the best weapons, artifacts, and teams to turn this humble maid into a powerhouse DPS. Playstyles Noelle shines best in an on-field DPS role, using Normal Attacks during her Burst to simultaneously deal damage and heal her entire team. Her naturally high DEF combined with her team-healing utility makes her one of the only true bruisers inGenshin Impact. Set up your supports, swap to Noelle, use her Skill, then Burst, then spam Normal Attacks to deal respectable Geo damage in a large AoE....

Your dinner’s getting cold and eaten Based on a new rating, it’s getting to be about time for that long-hinted-at PlayStation 4 port ofPUBG. A listing showed up on South Korea’s Game Rating and Administration Committee website. While it might seem like the battle royale game has been around for ages (my sense of time and space is all out of whack nowadays), it’s worth remembering the timeline.PUBGlaunched for Xbox One in December as a Game Preview title and it only just hit 1....

EMOTIONAL Ellen Page. Polygons. Emotions. Mature.Beyond. On a related note, David Cage and Ms. Page will be screeningBeyond: Two Soulsat theTribeca Film Festivalon Saturday, April 27. Because it’s a movie, I guess.

He’s a lean, mean, wood-chewing machine The content onPokémon’s YouTube channelhasnot disappointedrecently, and their newest post, an animated short titled “Bidoof’s Big Stand,” is no exception. As one might expect from the title, the short follows Bidoof, the loveable beaver/mouse-lookin’ guy, on his journey to take a stand, prove his gumption, and even get a high five. Featuring a beautiful 3D art style with a hint of anime influence, this animation isn’t just adorable — it’s gorgeous to look at, too....

PC users claim banhammer for using overlay software Bungie’s space odysseyDestiny 2,which launched this week on PC, has walked straight into an instantaneous controversy, as many players are reporting that they have already been banned from the sci-fi shooter. Redditwas filled with claims from players stating that they have been rendered unable to play the game, with some saying that they believe their ban came directly due to them having overlays from third-party software, such as streaming or chat apps, active at the time....

If you were one of those guys that tried to make your Mac sound like it was worth a damn for gaming back in the day, you probably know ofMarathon. It was one of the few games you could brag about. The old first-person shooter comes full circle in a way. Now it’s coming to the iPad…for free! Daniel Blezek created a fan port of the title for iPad and Bungie loved it....

Battlefield 3came out with a plan to cut intoCall of Duty‘s market, but according to the latest results of this money-fueled pissing contest, Activision’s franchise is still the clear victor. It turns out thatModern Warfare 2andBlack Opsare both being played more than DICE’s shooter on Xbox Live. The obvious retort is to ask for PC statistics, which would be harder to gauge considering the different distribution methods and retailers. Not to mention, I have a feeling the PC just isn’t where EA was planning to fight the Xbox-focusedCall of Dutyfranchise....

Cblogs Recap: Week 8 –Gamingnerdtakes an in-depth look at the many generations ofPokémonfor its 25th anniversary. –Gamingnerdwrites aboutThe Legend of Zeldaseries in celebration of its 35th anniversary. –Kerrik52deep dives into his backlog and shares his thoughts on several of those games. –Eggs&Brewsterjrshares a list of his Top 10 gaming regrets. –ABowlOfCerealshares a possible move set for a Shantae/Risky Boots combination inSuper Smash Bros. –ChronoLynxxopens this week’s TGIF open community thread....

Watching this is like turning back time This is definitely The Weird Story of the Day — but don’t underestimate 2020’s ability to swoop in and get way weirder at the drop of a dime. People have been begging Ubisoft for a newPrince of Persiafor almost a decade. As it turns out, footage of a new (but canceled)Prince of Persiahas been sitting on YouTube since 2012. It just went completely unnoticed this entire time....