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I Want Darksiders III So Bad, It Hurts

Ben-Dutka 6 Comments

I didn't really care much about the original Darksiders . It was okay; just not anything special.

But Darksiders II was an altogether different beast and I loved it. It really ticked me off when THQ went down the tubes because it meant this IP would have a new home, and there was no knowing what would happen to it.

I have no idea what new owner Nordic Games is going to do with it. I know we're getting the Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition at the end of October, which is nice, but we really need news of a true sequel. And it had better retain the action/RPG structure of the sequel and not revert back to the original. The sequel was just so much bigger and more ambitious in every possible way.

What other game out there gives you such a balanced blend of action, role-playing elements, puzzle-solving, platforming and a little exploration to boot? This meld of diverse mechanics came together beautifully in Darksiders II and man, was it fun . This is precisely the kind of game I can get behind, provided it's not too gigantic. I'd be plenty satisfied if Darksiders III was only about 20-25 percent bigger than its predecessor.

I'm not sure if there's much of an outcry for this project, though. I'd like to think there is but I don't exactly have my finger on the pulse of the gaming community anymore.

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Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition Dated

Ben-Dutka 2 Comments

Publisher Nordic Games refuses to issue an official announcement but the project is inevitable.

Earlier this year, thanks to an Amazon leak , we heard about a special PlayStation 4 version of Darksiders II , dubbed the "Deathinitive Edition."

Now, multiple U.S. retailers have listed the special version of the well-received 2012 action/RPG, and they all seem to agree on the date: October 27. You can find listings at GameStop and Best Buy ; the price is $30.

Furthermore, we know it's in development at Gunfire Games, which is "almost entirely" comprised of those who worked on the first Darksiders at Vigil Games. The Deathinitive Edition will display at 1080p on both PS4 and Xbox One and as the team said on their website :

"This isn't a simple port. We've put a lot of time to improve both the visuals and gameplay to make it on par with current releases. It's been fun adding more polish to a game that is near and dear to our hearts."

This was one of our favorite games of the previous generation, so if you missed out, make sure to try the updated version!

Related Game(s): Darksiders II

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Darksiders II Definitive Edition In The Works For New Consoles

Ben-Dutka 14 Comments

Now here's a Definitive Edition more people might be interested in because in our estimation, not enough gamers played the original.

Publisher Nordic Games confirmed to GameSpot that a Definitive Edition of Darksiders II is in the works for next-gen consoles.

Amazon listed a PlayStation 4 version of the game a little while ago (along with a reasonable price tag of $40), but that listing is gone now. However, a Nordic representative did confirm that such a project is in development. The game in question, which launched in August 2012 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC, received great reviews and did sell relatively well. It just didn't get the same numbers as a major franchise installment, like a new Assassin's Creed or Call of Duty .

I still say Darksiders II is one of the absolute FUNNEST (yes, I used that fake word) game of the previous generation. It's a fantastic action/RPG that everyone should at least try, I think. Now, how's about Darksiders III , Nordic…?

Related Game(s): Darksiders II

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Darksiders “Not Dead,” Might We Get An Announcement Soon?

Ben-Dutka 6 Comments

After THQ went down, everyone wondered what would happen to great franchises like Darksiders .

Last year, the new owners – Nordic – said they fully intended to keep the IP alive, but they couldn't offer any further information. Now, we get a hint that perhaps Darksiders III could be in the works soon…

The clue comes from the creative director for the first two titles, Joe Madureira, who posted the following encouraging statement on his Facebook page :

"[Darksiders] is not dead!!! The new owner, Nordic seems very committed to continuing the series."

Nordic snagged quite a few THQ IPs in a $4.9 million auction last April. The company also owns Red Faction , MX vs. ATV , Full Spectrum Warrior and others. As for whether or not Maduriera will be involved with the third Darksiders :

" …I can't say at this point. Hopefully we will all have exciting news about the franchise soon!!!!!! "

Darksiders II was one of the absolute funnest games of the previous generation. If you haven't played it yet and you enjoy action/RPGs, you should definitely give it a shot.

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