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Next-generation consoles are launching with numerous cross-generation games coming out on both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. One notable exception is Demon’s Souls from Bluepoint Games, a remake of FromSoftware’s PlayStation 3 cult classic which popularized this brutal style of action RPG. Not only is it not coming to current-generation hardware, but the anticipated remake is not even available on PC, making it a true PS5 exclusive. With release less than two weeks away, the developer has pulled back most of the curtain on the upcoming project, detailing just how much work and care went into this revival of what many consider one of the greatest games of all time....

A nice suit of armor and a big shield are as essential as anything when playing a medieval fantasy game. In Demon’s Souls, these are critical aspects of playing as the Knight class. As with many RPGs, one of the most important decisions in the game is made before any gameplay happens: choosing one’s class. It is especially meaningful in the Souls series, which significantly revolves around leveling up stats and equipping the proper weapons and armor....

Digital Rights Management (DRM), or the practice of attaching anti-piracy software to games, is once again hampering the experience of customers by slowing down the software it’s attached to. User Goomich on Reddit highlighted a video by OverLord Gaming on YouTube that analyzed games that were both “protected” and “unprotected” by DRM. As some games had their DRM removed by official or unofficial means, OverLord Gaming was able to compare and contrast the protected and unprotected versions....

Although plenty of Destiny players are still regularly running Crota’s End in the hopes of picking up those last radiant shards they need for level 32, many are simply playing the waiting game. They know that Crota’s End hard mode is coming soon, and today Bungie confirmed it’s right around the corner. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Bungie says that hard mode for Crota’s End will launch on Wednesday, January 21st at 10am PST....

Destiny’s Iron Banner event returns next week, with Bungie’s action-MMO competing for fans’ attention during Ubisoft’s beta test period for The Division. Destiny developers are vying for gamers’ attention with the return of the Iron Banner beginning next week on Tuesday, January 26, 10:00AM PST and ending on Tuesday, February 2, 12:00 AM PST by including the Rift mode, and not Control. Of course, to the victors go the spoils in Destiny’s limited-time Crucible event, but fresh gear may not be enough to sway some gaming fans away from Ubisoft’s official beta test date for The Division, which is set to begin on the exact same day as the Iron Banner....

Leaks are nothing new to the world of video games; we see them at least a few times a month. However, during the months of May and June – i.e. the months right before E3 kicks off – the leaks typically come a little heavier than any other. It’s for that reason that many gamers keep their eyes peeled to any and all potential leak sources, in the hopes of gleaning some extra info ahead of time....

While some may argue that previous challenges have put players to test, many agree that Destiny’s Vault of Glass challenges are among its hardest. It’s only fitting that when Bungie planned to send off its first raid, it did so with a bang not a whimper. As many are already finding out, the Atheon Challenge and the Templar Challenge in Vault of Glass are no joke. Both will challenge even the most seasoned of Destiny fireteams, forcing them to communicate and coordinate in ways they never have before....

It’s been a fairly standard week in the world of Destiny, outside of today’s Bungie Weekly Update, of course. In it, the developer finally detailed the forthcoming 1.1.2 update, which will include audio mix settings for player chat and gameplay music as well as some much-needed colorblind support to Destiny. Outside of that, Destiny players haven’t had much to be excited about, but Xur’s appearance this weekend is sure to change that....

With so many fun missions and events, it’s hard to find a free-to-play game as fun as Destiny 2. With it now available to play on next-generation consoles more players than ever before are exploring what the game has to offer. There are many challenges in Destiny 2 and several can be found in the European Dead Zone. There are certain mini-dungeons of sorts for players to explore called Lost Sectors....

The completion of the Deep Stone Crypt raid unlocked a ton of new content in Destiny 2, including Exo Simulations, the Europa Eclipse Zone, new Sabotage missions, and three exotic weapons: Cloudstrike, The Lament, and Eyes of Tomorrow. Eyes of Tomorrow is the newest raid weapon. Here’s how to get it and why you’ll absolutely want it right away. How To Get Eyes Of Tomorrow Like Anarchy and One Thousand Voices before it, Eyes of Tomorrow is an exotic weapon that can be earned from the new raid, Deep Stone Crypt....

In the first Destiny, players made their own version of “soccer” by knocking around a purple ball. Bungie has honored the fan-made “feature” by bringing back the purple ball in Destiny 2, but it now seems that there’s more to the ball’s inclusion than meets the eye. (Light spoilers for Destiny 2’s campaign follow.) Once the game’s campaign is complete, Destiny 2 players are able to locate the purple ball in the Tower, and by moving the ball to different locations they can upgrade it....

Destiny 2 brings a new ritual weapon with every season. These weapons come with a set roll, allowing you to choose between one of two perks in the last two columns. These weapons are usually quite powerful and break the mold of their archetype. Null Composure is Season of the Splicer’s ritual weapon, and it’s effectively a rerelease of Loaded Question—a fan-favorite Fusion Rifle back from Forsaken. This ritual Fusion Rifle comes with Reservoir Burst, a perk that causes enemies slain by the first round in your magazine to explode violently....

When it comes to the final encounter in Destiny 2’s Leviathan Raid, coordination is key. Players will need to work together and communicate in order to ensure they get to the damage phase with the full team intact. Even then, the damage phase against Calus can prove a tricky nut to crack for Destiny 2 players that want to get through the final raid boss as quickly as possible. The key to defeating Calus quickly is maximizing the Force of Will buff in the Shadow Realm....

Amidst the chase for the best gear in the game with optimal perks and the highest power level, players in Destiny 2 will find themselves completing countless quests long after the credits roll. While most players are concerned with the looter aspect of Destiny, many players become enthralled by the lore Bungie has given in the game world, which can be revealed (albeit, mostly in text) by beating many of the endgame quests the game has to offer....

In September 2019 Guardians will return to the Moon in Destiny 2, that epochal location from the original game known for being the home of Peter Dinklage’s quotable wizard. Destiny 2 players will be revisiting the Moon as part of the upcoming Shadowkeep expansion, delving further into the dark below than even The Dark Below expansion did in 2014. While Bungie isn’t yet ready to fully unveil what Guardians can look forward to within Shadowkeep, they do have a teaser to keep players excited....

The Dawning is a holiday tradition in Destiny 2. Every year, it sees social spaces like the Tower decorated with bright lights and lets Guardians pelt each other with snowballs while listening to Christmas-like music. There are limited-time quests associated with The Dawning in Destiny 2, and so some fans of the game may be wondering when the event is ending, so they know whether they need to prioritize those quests or not....

In anticipation for Destiny 2’s upcoming Season 11, currently known only as Season of the [REDACTED], Bungie tweeted out a cryptic audio file as a teaser. To most of us, this 1:13 clip is nothing more than some spooky ambient sounds, but Reddit detectives are hot on the trail of true meaning behind the sounds. Over on r/raidsecrets, a pair of threads dedicated to the audio file have been tracking all of the theories and discoveries made so far....

Long time fans of the franchise know how flawed Destiny 2’s matchmaking can be at times. For all the trouble it causes, matchmaking errors very rarely lead to memorable moments, but that’s not the case this time around. Recently, one Destiny 2 player on Reddit reported that they got thrown into a strike while trying to launch to the Tower. What ensued was a 20-man strike experience. User C_Lav604 says that upon logging in, they immediately set course for the Tower from orbit....

Yet another leak has surfaced which supposedly details Destiny 2’s Season 11, which it dubs the Season of the Deep. This leak, like the more recent Collapse leak, comes from the forums of 4chan but actually refutes some of the Collapse leak, claiming it was not entirely accurate. For those that haven’t been keeping up with the current state of Destiny 2, last week an anonymous poster on 4chan leaked a potential large DLC for Destiny 2....

Gamers who have signed up for Xbox Game Pass and exhausted all of Destiny 2’s initial offerings are in luck: two of the game’s paid expansions have hit the service and are available to all subscribers. With the Beyond Light expansion fast approaching, now is an excellent time for Guardians new and old to dive into Destiny 2. It has been a wild ride for Bungie’s popular space-shooter since launching three years ago, but the game is in a great place thanks to a steady stream of expansions, patches, and a split from Activision-Blizzard that gave Bungie full control of the franchise....