We often equate playing Bandai Namco's Dark Souls franchise with enjoying a bit of masochism, and the opening cinematic for the third installment is as sombre as they come. FULL STORY >

Due for release in April this year, Titan Comics has been working on a Dark Souls comic book series. FULL STORY >

With details of its multiplayer mode still a little murky, Bandai Namco has released a number of screenshots of Dark Souls 3. No word on whether a two-person approach will make game any less brutal. FULL STORY >

Confirming the news at the Tokyo Games Show, publisher Bandai Namco says From Software's highly anticipated Dark Souls 3 will be released in April for the US and Europe. FULL STORY >

In this week’s GNR - Advanced Warfare takes top honours, Mortal Kombat X and Total War: Attila trailers debut and Resident Evil: Revelations 2 is delayed. FULL STORY >

In this week’s GNR: New Batman: Arkham Knight treats with a trailer, Sunset Overdrive boasts yet more guns and Assassin’s Creed Unity glitches addressed. FULL STORY >

Dark Souls 2 is not a regular RPG; rather, it’s a game which challenges you every step of the way, and therein lies its allure. FULL STORY >

In this week’s GNR: Screenshots from the purported next Assassin’s Creed leak, Dark Souls II developers address complaints and Valve unveils its redesigned Steam controller. FULL STORY >

In this week’s Gaming News Round-up: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 shows its surrounds, Bethesda readies for The Elder Scrolls Online and Dark Souls 2 brings nine minutes of torment. FULL STORY >

If the titles on offer for the start of 2014 are any indication, gamers have another bumper year to look forward to. FULL STORY >

In this week’s Gaming News Round-up: Sony defends microtransactions in Gran Turismo 6, Cut the Rope 2 is dated and new screenshots surface for Dark Souls 2. FULL STORY >