Demon's Souls
News, coverage and analysis tracking Demon's Souls across the outlets.
Crimson Desert dev says it 'takes time' to get used to the game's notoriously clunky controls, but advises players to 'think of it like riding a bike, it comes naturally after you learn it'Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss acknowledges player feedback regarding the game's controls, with some critics calling them convoluted and difficult to master. Despite initial criticism, the game has achieved significant sales and a mixed user rating, prompting Pearl Abyss to promise improvements.
60+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Refreshed Spring SaleThe PlayStation Store's Spring Sale is ongoing until April 22, 2026, featuring over 60 discounted PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 games. The article highlights recommended titles that have received high scores and are at their lowest prices, including "Metaphor: ReFantazio," "Resident Evil 4," and "Hades."- Last Chance to Buy These 60+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Spring SaleThe PlayStation Store's Spring Sale offers discounts on over 60 PS5 and PS4 games, with deals running until April 22, 2026. This guide highlights recommended titles that have received at least a 7/10 score, many at their lowest prices ever.
- 60+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Refreshed Spring Sale (North America/Europe)The PlayStation Store's Spring Sale is currently active and features over 60 discounted games for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The sale includes a curated list of recommended titles, many of which are at their lowest prices ever, and will run until April 22, 2026.
PS5 Game Devs Collectively Clown on Nvidia's Controversial DLSS 5 TechNvidia's new DLSS 5 technology has drawn criticism from many game developers and fans, who point out that character models appear significantly altered and often "yassified" with the AI upscaler enabled. Art director Bryan Heemskerk expressed concerns that the technology is misaligned with artistic intent and could lead to a homogenization of game visuals, potentially making artists lazy.
Sony Fears Valve More Than Microsoft, Says Bluepoint Tech BossBluepoint Games tech director Peter Dalton suggests Sony views Valve and its Steam ecosystem as a greater threat than Microsoft. This perspective may explain Sony's recent pullback from PC game releases, as exclusives on Steam could encourage players to abandon PlayStation consoles, especially with the success of the Steam Deck.
The solution to staleness in modern gaming is cross-pollination - Reader's FeatureA reader proposes that cross-pollination of ideas between different genres and franchises is the key to combating staleness in modern gaming. The article provides numerous examples of successful genre blends, such as Castlevania becoming an RPG or Zelda incorporating rhythm mechanics, suggesting this approach can revitalize long-running series and create fresh experiences.
Tech Boss of Developer Sony Is Shutting Down Thinks PlayStation Has Pulled Back From PC in Response to Steam Machine - IGNSony appears to be scaling back its PC gaming efforts, potentially returning to a strategy of keeping major single-player titles exclusive to PlayStation 5. This shift may be a response to the potential competition from Valve's Steam Machine, which could offer a console-like experience with access to the full PC library. The closure of Bluepoint Games, a studio known for its PlayStation remakes, is also mentioned in the context of Sony's evolving strategy.
Steam Machine could be partly to blame for PlayStation's reported plans to step back from PC, Bluepoint dev suggests, and it'd be ironic if "Valve ultimately ended up winning the console war"A Bluepoint Games developer suggests that the rise of the Steam Machine might be influencing Sony's reported decision to reduce PC ports of its single-player titles. This move is seen as ironic, as Valve's Steam Machine could potentially offer a superior experience by combining console simplicity with the breadth of PC gaming, leading to Valve potentially winning the console war.
A Big Shift For PlayStation Could Be Bad News For One Of Its Best StudiosSony is reportedly scaling back its PC porting strategy, potentially impacting its acquisition Nixxes, a studio known for its high-quality PC ports of PlayStation titles. This shift mirrors past issues with other acquired studios like Bluepoint Games, raising concerns about Nixxes' future role within Sony's first-party development structure.
Sony Has Reportedly Returned to Console Exclusivity in Part Because Some Within PlayStation Are Worried That Releasing Games on PC May Hurt Sales of PS5 and Even PS6 - IGNSony is reportedly returning to a console exclusivity strategy for its single-player games, pulling back from PC releases due to concerns that PC versions may hurt PlayStation 5 and future PlayStation 6 sales. While online and live-service games will continue to be released on PC, including day-one releases for some titles, plans for games like Ghost of Yotei have been scrapped. This shift contrasts with Microsoft's multiplatform approach and may be influenced by perceived poor PC sales of PlayStation titles and the potential for PlayStation games to run on future Xbox consoles.- Sony stänger ner remake-mästarna BluepointSony has closed down Bluepoint Games, the studio known for acclaimed remakes of Shadow of the Colossus and Demon's Souls, five years after acquiring it. Approximately 70 employees will lose their jobs. The closure comes after Sony also canceled a live service game being developed by Bluepoint.
Report: Bluepoint shuttered after pitching Bloodborne remake and other PlayStation spinoffsSony has reportedly shuttered Bluepoint Games, known for its remakes of Demon's Souls and Shadow of the Colossus, after a project cancellation and failed pitches. The studio's proposal for a Bloodborne remake was allegedly vetoed by FromSoftware, and subsequent ideas for other PlayStation titles were also rejected.
Maybe it's time to accept the real Bloodborne remake is the friends we made along the way, following report FromSoftware said no to oneFromSoftware reportedly rejected a pitch from Bluepoint Games to develop a remake of Bloodborne. Despite financial viability, the original developers did not want the project to proceed. This follows previous discussions where Hidetaka Miyazaki expressed a desire to not have others touch Bloodborne, though he has not opposed a PC port.
Bluepoint Games Proposed a Bloodborne Remake but Was Rejected - GameHauntSony Interactive Entertainment rejected a pitch from Bluepoint Games for a full remake of Bloodborne. The studio, known for its work on Demon's Souls and Shadow of the Colossus, was subsequently closed by Sony in March 2026. Reports suggest Sony preferred Bluepoint focus on live-service games, a project that was later canceled.
Bluepoint pitched a Bloodborne remake, but FromSoftware turned it down, not SonyBluepoint Games pitched a remake of Bloodborne to FromSoftware, but the project was ultimately turned down by FromSoftware, not Sony. Despite Sony's acquisition of Bluepoint and their success with the Demon's Souls remake, FromSoftware decided against pursuing a Bloodborne remake, with director Hidetaka Miyazaki reportedly hesitant to let others touch his work.
Bluepoint’s Cancelled God of War Game Sent Atreus To HadesSony cancelled a live-service God of War spinoff developed by Bluepoint Games, which would have starred Atreus in Hades. The project struggled due to the team's inexperience with live-service titles and lack of progress, despite assistance from Santa Monica Studio. Bluepoint also reportedly pitched a Bloodborne remake, which was rejected by another company.
Marvel's Wolverine Release Date Revealed for SeptemberMarvel's Wolverine will be released exclusively for PlayStation 5 on September 15th. Developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the game will share continuity with the Spider-Man titles but tell a standalone story focused on Wolverine's search for answers about his past. Gameplay will feature brutal combat and a globetrotting adventure.
Remake specialist Bluepoint Games, co-developer of God of War Ragnarok, shut down by SonySony is shutting down Bluepoint Games, the studio known for remakes of Demon's Souls and Shadow of the Colossus, with 70 employees losing their jobs. PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst cited an increasingly challenging industry environment with rising development costs and slowed growth as reasons for the closure. Bluepoint Games had recently co-developed God of War Ragnarok and was working on a cancelled live service title.
Sony shutters Bluepoint GamesSony is shutting down Bluepoint Games, a studio known for remakes of Demon's Souls and Shadow of the Colossus, along with co-development on God of War Ragnarok. The closure will result in approximately 70 layoffs. A Sony spokesperson confirmed the decision, citing a recent business review, and thanked the team for their contributions.