Developer cites challenges in balancing "rewarding gameplay experience" with graphical quality.
"Throughout the game development process, a game is constantly being balanced not only in game playability, but also in the realm of resource management," a From Software spokesperson said.
"A developer is always challenged with creating the most rewarding gaming experience while delivering continuity in graphical quality, gameplay dynamics, and balance within the game. The final version of Dark Souls II displays the culmination of this delicate balance and we’re very proud of the positive media and fan reception for the game."
Jamie Griesemer confirms departure, but isn't talking about what's next.
A Twitter user had spotted that Griesemer's CV noted he was no longer at Sucker Punch. "Yes, I have left SP. Not really talking about it yet, tho," said Griesemer in response.
Griesemer joined Sucker Punch back in 2011 as boss designer for inFamous 2 and Festival of Blood. Prior to this he worked at Bungie on Halo 2 all the way through to Destiny.
This is the second high-profile Sony dev departure in as many days, with Sony also confirming that God of War 3's creative director Stig Asmussen has left Sony Santa Monica.
His departure follows layoffs at the studio last month which saw an undisclosed number of employees let go and a major project cancelled.
Asmussen joined Sony Santa Monica in 2003, going on to work on the art side of God of War and God of War 2 and finally as creative director on God of War 3.
He is also believed to have been a key member behind Santa Monica's cancelled new IP. It isn't clear whether Asmusson resigned from the studio or was made redundant.
IGN reports that Asmusson is currently "interviewing at several studios".
List includes Strike Suit Zero, Divekick, Nutjitsu and 1001 Spikes.
"Since we first announced the program in August, we've been working closely with developers to bring a diverse array of independent games to Xbox One," said ID@Xbox games director Chris Charla. "Our goal is to make the process as easy as possible so developers can focus on what matters most: creating the games you're beginning to see today!"
The 25 games detailed below are said to be an "initial sample" of what's coming to Xbox One soon, but there are many the pipeline such as Pool Nation FX, Another World, Stick it to the Man, Ninja Cowboys, Mortar Melon and The ARC.
Taking its cue from the Grindhouse craze that stopped being relevant or interesting shortly before it had even started, Ninja Gaiden Z jettisons Ryu Hayabusa as the lead in favour of pitting the eponymous Yaiba against hordes of undead.
Sadly, the refined combat the series is known for has been abandoned along with any attempt at interesting art direction. Instead of a timing-based countering system, here you're mostly cutting through waves of shambling undead using identical, repetitive combos which hit with an impact that feels like you're waving a flag rather than a sword.
Similar to PC rival Oculus Rift, Project Morpheus is a bespoke head mounted display that works with the PS4 camera to create a virtual reality experience. The current prototype supports full 1080p and 3D audio and features a 5" LCD display, although Sony states that the headset's specs may change for the final release.
It also supports PlayStation Move allowing the headset to accurately recreate the sense of first-person combat.
Why the collaboration works, and what it could lead to.
They’re from two completely different worlds, of course. Professor Layton is a casually dressed Victorian gent in a top hat, and his sidekick Luke dresses like some Charles Dickens urchin, and even has the mockney accent to go with it. Phoenix Wright and Maya? One’s an endearingly insecure hot shot lawyer in a sharp blue suit, and the other’s a boisterous, frivolous sidekick in traditional Japanese garb. Combining these two worlds is like getting an anime company to make a Werthers Originals advert; an old english gent slowly rocking back and forth in a rocking chair next to a roaring...
It’s an overwhelmingly successful merging of two different narrative-driven puzzle franchises that turn out to be highly compatible with each other.The game largely takes place in the fictional town of Labyrinthia, which exists in a book, and Professor Layton and his urchin dogsbody Luke manage to get trapped there. Phoenix Wright and his assistant Maya get sucked in afterwards, leading to the greatest collaboration since Jagger and Bowie. The forces eventually unite, with Wright and Layton attempting to get to the bottom of things.
The Last Giant is the first boss players should face in Dark Souls 2. It’s found in the depths of the Cardinal Tower and, as the name suggests, is quite big.
First up, this fight is made much easier if you have the Fire Longsword. This sword can be found early in the game and is one of the most powerful early weapons. You can read our full guide on where to find it right here.
Once you pass through the mist, a cutscene will play showing you The Last Giant waking from his slumber. After the cutscene, take a few steps back and let the Giant move towards the centre of the arena. You want to keep the creature close to the middle of the room at all times, leaving you space to roll escape any attacks.
"We are really proud of releasing what we believe will be one of the best-looking games on XBLA. Originally, Max: the Curse of Brotherhood was developed for Xbox 360. Late in development we couldn't turn down the opportunity to reposition the game as an Xbox One launch title. Since we shipped the Xbox One version, we have worked to make what we believe is the best possible Xbox 360 and PC versions of the game," explained creative director Mikkel Thorsted.
Armed with only a Magic Marker, Max must confront evil at every turn in a hostile and fantastical world in order to save his...
The Fire Longsword is a powerful weapon that can be found early in Dark Souls 2. It is vital for any character build that focuses on melee combat.
Begin your quest for the sword by entering the Forest of Fallen Giants. From the bonfire in Majula, follow the cliff face to enter an archway leading towards the Forest of the Fallen Giants. Keep proceeding through and you’ll eventually find the first bonfire to the right in the forest. Kill all the soldiers and head up the ladder, where you’ll find an ambush waiting for you in the form of a few more soldiers. Turn around and climb back down the ladder. The soldiers will either descend the ladder, or fall down, either way, they are much easier to kill in fewer numbers.
To begin the beta search for "Project Spark" in the Xbox One store, download, install and launch.
In some cases users who were already in the beta key queue may be required to click "Request Beta Key", then exit and relaunch the game in order for access to be granted.
Jim's been playing about in the beta, which should give you a better idea of what to expect.
The game's servers were taken offline at 1pm GMT in order for Update 10 to be deployed. 80 minutes later the game's QA team began checks to ensure everything was as it should be.
In total the game servers should only be unavailable for a few hours.
The new offline Single Player Mode will allow players to game offline by themselves. Saved games are stored locally, meaning you can save and load however many times you wish. Players can still choose to go online if they wish.
Offline support also means big things for the modding community, who are now able to...
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