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‘Dark Souls 2’ server shut down, potential PS4 and Xbox One ports discussed

Yui Tanimura has added more comments in regards to a future sever shut down possibility and the potential of a PS4/Xbox One port of “Dark Souls 2.”

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stuna14212d ago (Edited 4212d ago )

Pretty please!

The thought of it being in Full HD 1080p 60FPS just makes my mouth water.

DoctorJones4211d ago

'The thought of it being in Full HD 1080p 60FPS just makes my mouth water.'

Well I'll be doing just that when it hits pc, good luck for the ps4 and xbox1 versions.

frostypants4211d ago (Edited 4211d ago )

Read the article...it pretty much flat out says it's not happening. Which sucks. Also, the headline is misleading...saying "discussions for ports never happened" is kind of the opposite of ports being discussed.

Jubez1874211d ago

@DoctorJones

Yea because Dark Souls I on PC was such a gem....

MEsoJD4211d ago

It's coming out on PC so....

DoctorJones4211d ago

@Jubez187

After the mod to change resolution it certainly was. I have 228 hours of play on Steam out of it, although I also had over 100 hours on the ps3 before I bought it for pc, so over 300 hours between the two platforms.

Can't wait for the sequel.

maddskull4211d ago

dont forget 720p on xbox one /s

Ares84HU4210d ago (Edited 4210d ago )

@DoctorJones

Every PC elitist like you deserves to get such a virus that it burns down your rig to knock you off your high horse.

Seriously, why the fuck do you PC guys need to provoke console gamers constantly?? Yeah, we know that PC is the most powerful out there but maybe less than 10% of you can actually afford PCs that can run games on full 1080p with 60fps let alone what you guys started bragging now about, 4K gaming.

PC is all powerful yet it's missing a lot of the biggest games ever released because they are console exclusive.

So how about you PC elitists shut the fuck up once and for all and stop provoking everyone you see. You are no better than an 8 year old with a nintendo ds.

DoctorJones4210d ago

@Ares84HU

I'll post what I like, don't tell me what to do. And I was replying to stuna1 saying Dark Souls 2 in 1080p 60fps made his mouth water, I'm looking forward to playing it like that as well. I know I'm going to be able to, but I hope console gamers get that chance as well.

I was stating facts Ares.

And can you not swear so much please, 8 year old children with ds's may be reading. Thank you.

MoonConquistador4210d ago

Well said Doctor Jones, you put him back in his place without coming across as infantile or derogatory.

Ares, you could learn a thing or two from an 8 year old with a Nintendo by the sounds of, chill out.

Ares84HU4210d ago (Edited 4210d ago )

Now you really told me DoctorJones. You were stating facts yet you wish good luck to consoles with 1080p 60fps when you know all to well that they can do that. You were mocking consoles and you know it so don't act so innocent. Read your comment again, it comes down as PC can easily do 1080p with 60fps but consoles probably will not is what you are saying.

Does my two curse words bother you that much?? I'm sorry, maybe it's because I'm sick and tired of PC elitists constantly mocking console gamers every chance they get.

@MoonConquistador

Thank you, I did learn something. How not to be an arrogant PC elitist.

Oh and I feel the need to explain this because I think you two are not getting it;

An 8 year old with a nintendo ds is just as much a gamer as a 20+ year old with a $10000 rig. PC gamers aren't better than the rest of us is what I meant with this. Too bad I had to explain this but apparently you guys didn't get the point.

LAWSON724210d ago

@Jubez187
After DSFix it is amazing.
I would not be surprised if DS2 sold just as well if not better than the xbox or ps3 version

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joab7774211d ago (Edited 4211d ago )

Damn, Damn, Damn...worst news ever! I want to play this so bad and can't wait! I knew they would do this right before. Now I have to either wait til infinity or play on ps3 or 360. I wish they had waited. Dont get me wrong...I don't mind playing on ps3 (though I'd love new dualshock) but I don't wanna shell out $60 more. Wish they had just done both!

Shoulda read first...no actual news! Good to go!

Bob Dole4211d ago

@jubez
The PC version of Dark Souls was superior in almost every aspect AFTER you modded it. Being able to run that game at 1080p/60fps (well more like 55) with high res texture mods, AND being able to connect with my friends easily thanks to another mod made the game a major step up from the console versions. Only gripe to be had was the shitty GFWL nonsense.

make724210d ago

pc is for cheaters.Origianal games are origianals not the raped moded games.

Bob Dole4210d ago

pc is for cheaters? top lel. Your lack of bubbles isn't surprising.

twdll4212d ago (Edited 4212d ago )

Hard to choose.... This or Deep Down? Oh we'll... Both will do.

frostypants4211d ago

If Dark Souls 2 came to the new consoles there'd be no need for Deep Down, for me at least.

Transporter474211d ago

Deep Down is F2P so why not buy one but play both ;)

frostypants4211d ago (Edited 4211d ago )

Because truthfully, with Capcom's record and F2P trends in general, it would actually cost more to play Deep Down in a way that wasn't intentionally tedious. Hope I am wrong.

Transporter474211d ago

Well you can still play Deep Down regardless of micro-transactions, you don't need to buy anything. I never spent money on F2P games only on some LoL skins and that was 14.99 with the collectors pack.

maddskull4211d ago

deep is free so i will go with both

KiLLUMiNATi_894210d ago (Edited 4210d ago )

Should be easy dark souls is a proven franchise while deep down is another hype Sony exclusive....

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mydyingparadiselost4210d ago

That's the best thing I'll see all day! All teh bubblez fer u!

MrSwankSinatra4212d ago (Edited 4212d ago )

nvm they never even discussed ports, guess thats what i get for getting too excited before reading the article lolol.

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Why Dark Souls 2 Deserves a Second Chance in 2025

As difficult and frustrating as it is, people should consider reliving the Dark Souls 2 experience, especially because of what's coming to the game.

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PrimeVinister50d ago

Many of those who hate Dark Souls II hate it because it's not Dark Souls. The same people love Dark Souls III because it isn't Dark Souls II.

And so many of the issues at the centre of common complaints about DS2 are present in DS3 and sometimes even DS1. The hatred and bile spewed over this perfectly decent game is ludicrous.

CrimsonWing6950d ago

I don’t think it’s a terrible game, but like a movie sequel by a different director, for me, it does NOT capture any of the “magic” felt from the Miyazaki entries. Boss battles don’t feel epic, environments don’t have the same sense of awe, the enemy variety isn’t particularly interesting, the art direction just feels bland, about the only thing I can give it praise for is some of the music.

Now, again, this is only how I feel about it, so I’m not trying to invalidate his you feel about the game, but it is the worst entry in the series due to those factors and it’s the least re-visited entry, for me.

Is it decent as a game on its own? Sure. But in comparison to the Miyazaki entries, it does not stack up and I believe that’s where many were disappointed with it.

PrimeVinister50d ago

Completely fair. I cannot disagree either, mate.

MrWood50d ago (Edited 50d ago )

You can also play it in VR flawlessly on PC & controller with the LukeRoss mod so… another reason to jump back in with extra immersion.

jznrpg50d ago

It’s not a bad game it’s just not as good as the others

Shadow Man49d ago

The controls felt very clunky to me, I tried playing it after beating Darksouls 3 and it didn’t feel fluid, obviously the hit detection is less superior for been an older game.

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Dark Souls 2 Broke the Mold with Smelter Demon’s Over-the-Top Design

The Smelter Demon is a bombastic boss design that bolsters Dark Souls 2's roster with an experience that updates an older fight's form to function.

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CrimsonWing69259d ago

Man, I dunno about that. In fact, most boss fights in Dark Souls 2 were forgettable.

__y2jb259d ago

Dark souls 2 is really underrated.

HyperMoused259d ago

My First DS's no idea why it gets so much hate

Redgrave258d ago

Or as I liked to call it, Horny Butthole Face

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Hidetaka Miyazaki claims Dark Souls 2 “carried” the series forward

Dark Souls 2 remains a divisive entry in the landmark RPG franchise, but Hidetaka Miyazaki believes it led to the success of Elden Ring.

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anast490d ago

The game isn't good though.

Rols490d ago

DS2 was fine. While there was a bit of recycling assets or ideas for bosses, it was a bigger more open Dark Souls. The Fume knight boss is one of the hardest bosses in the series until Sekiro and Elden Ring were released.

CrimsonWing69490d ago

The problem with Dark Souls 2 was the same problem when a different director takes over for a sequel to an outstanding movie. It typically (there are exceptions) doesn’t have the feel and vision of the previous movie.

I wouldn’t say Dark Souls 2 is terrible. Had Dark Souls 1 never been a thing and we got this, I think it would have been praised more. The problem is it didn’t have the Miyazaki touch to it and felt pretty derivative. The soundtrack is a banger though.

Aussiesummer490d ago

And it will happen in the future when he doesn’t touch them as he is planning on.

MrBaskerville490d ago

I like DS 2, might even be my favorite of the 3. But it's a hard sell, there's so many obscure things you need to do to make it an enjoyable experience. So always find it hard to recommend, but it is worth the trouble.