Tag: Bloodborne
News Bloodborne Is the Best Souls Game, and Even Souls Creator Knows It
Miyazaki knows best
Every entry in the Souls series, spanning from 2009's Demon's Souls right up until its latest releases, is a bonafide classic. We'll never forget our first experience with Dark Souls, but when it comes down to which is the very best, we think the answer is quite clear. The PlayStation 4 exclusive Bloodborne takes top spot, and as...
News Souls Director Miyazaki Says Making Bloodborne 2 Isn't His Call
Sony, we're waiting
Ah, the ever elusive Bloodborne 2. Will it ever get made? Does it already exist in some early form? We don't know, but we do know that the internet loves spreading rumours about it. Fortunately, this story isn't based on a rumour -- it comes from the words of FromSoftware president and Father of Souls Hidetaka Miyazaki, who told...
News Bloodborne Community Organises Its Own Halloween Event
Return to Yharnam
If you're a fan of popular service-based titles such as Overwatch, For Honor, and Rainbow Six: Siege, you probably know that this time of year means there's a Halloween themed event just around the corner. As many Games as a Service decorate their hubs with pumpkins, bats, and witches, however, the Bloodborne community over on
News Bloodborne: The Board Game Slaughters Its Kickstarter Goal with Ease
The hunt continues
You may remember that, about a week ago, board game specialist CMON announced God of War: The Card Game, an officially licensed adaptation of Kratos' Nordic PS4 adventure. Well, it seems it's not the only exclusive the company has in its sights. A Kickstarter campaign from CMON recently began for Bloodborne: The Board Game,...
News Déraciné Easter Eggs Not Indicative of Bloodborne 2
Miyazaki reckons developer went overboard
As it’s wont to do, the Internet lost its mind last month when PlayStation VR exclusive Déraciné launched chock-full of Bloodborne Easter eggs. Many felt that it was evidence of an impending sequel, a sentiment reinforced by news that lauded Japanese developer From Software is work
Soapbox I Would Never Have Played the Excellent Bloodborne if Not for PS Plus
Stephen tells the tale of how he joined the hunt
For those that aren't aware, I'm a proper wuss. I have an irrational fear of spiders and other creepy crawlies, and I'd much rather watch the works of Walt Disney than Tobe Hooper. The scariest film I've ever seen is probably Alien, and I'd say the scariest game I've ever played, until recently, was...
News Déraciné Easter Egg Has People Talking About Bloodborne 2
Making contact
FromSoftware PlayStation VR title Déraciné launches today in North America and Europe, and it seems as though the Japanese developer has left a cheeky little Bloodborne Easter Egg in its latest release. Fair warning, though: the following information may be considered spoiler-y. So in Déraciné there's a doll that you can pick up...
News Super Seducer Creator Would 'Love to Make' a Game Like Bloodborne or Dark Souls
He's a big fan
Super Seducer developer and star Richard La Ruina's a big fan of FromSoftware's games, apparently. Speaking to Game Industry in a rather revealing interview, La Ruina says that he and his wife Kate, who's producing Super Seducer 2, "really like FromSoftware games like Bloodborne and Dark Souls". "We'd love to make something like...
News Bloodborne and Horizon Sequels Touted for E3 2018, But Don't Get Your Hopes Up
Speculation seems far-fetched
It was inevitable, wasn’t it? Sony telegraphed exactly what fans can expect from its E3 2018 press conference this year, but here we are dismissing rumours regarding Bloodborne 2 and a Horizon: Zero Dawn sequel. You may have seen this headline doing the rounds overnight; it all seems to stem from a
Guide How to Kill the One Reborn in Bloodborne on PS4
Reborn, redead
A slab of rotten flesh? Brilliant. The One Reborn is seemingly Bloodborne's equivalent of the Gaping Dragon fight from Dark Souls, with casters raining spells from above and a foe that has a penchant for vomiting death around the entire arena. This'll be fun, huh? Luckily, One Reborn can be easy if played correctly. You'll encounter...
Guide How to Kill the Celestial Emissary in Bloodborne on PS4
Take me to your leader
The Celestial Emissary in Bloodborne is found at the top of The Choir, deep in the Orphanage. It's somewhat of a gimmick fight, with the additional enemies posing as much threat as the boss and none of them having any real power. Much like the Witches of Hemwick earlier in the game, hide and seek is the name of the game for...
Guide How to Annihilate Amygdala in Bloodborne on PS4
Cut down Cthulhu
You'll see a fair few Cthulhu-esque monsters similar to Amygdala throughout Yharnam, hanging from buildings and chapels like a Lovecraftian rendition of King Kong, but as you approach the end of the Nightmare Frontier zone, the chance to do battle with one presents itself. The fight looks a lot tougher than it is, with the size of...
Guide How to Kill the Darkbeast Paarl in Bloodborne on PS4
Greased lightning
Bloodborne's Darkbeast Paarl can first be encountered blocking the escape route from the Hypogean Gaol. If you're meeting him during the first half of the game, you've likely just experienced an unfortunate case of body snatching and are confused, disorientated, and definitely out of your depth. If you miss your chance to cut Paarl...
Guide How to Kill Rom, the Vacuous Spider in Bloodborne on PS4
Arachnid alert
You'll encounter Rom, the Vacuous Spider in Bloodborne after a relatively short trek through Byrgenwerth culminating in a jarring leap of faith. Extremely reminiscent of battles like Phalanx from Demon's Souls, the additional enemies in this battle often pose much more of a threat than the boss itself. There are two methods to...
Guide How to Beat the Shadow of Yharnam in Bloodborne on PS4
Kill all three shadows
Shadow of Yharnam is the trifecta of pain and suffering wrapped in black cloaks that you'll encounter at the end of the Forbidden Woods zone. Unlike the majority of fights up until this point in Bloodborne, this match will be an all-out duel against three formidable foes at once – positioning and kiting will be keys to your...
Guide How to Kill the Witches of Hemwick in Bloodborne on PS4
Toil and trouble
And now it's time for something a little more tedious. If you've made it this far in PlayStation 4 exclusive Bloodborne you'll have had to off some seriously threatening beasts – but the Witches of Hemwick are more annoying than aggressive. You'll find yourself in a rectangular room with two elevated areas on either side. These...
Soapbox Don't Dismiss Bloodborne Because of Its Difficulty
Just give it a try
I used to be like you. I dallied with Demon’s Souls when it finally hit European shores, but life got in the way and I dropped it faster than a New Year’s resolution. I then spent several years shuddering at the ‘Prepare to Die’ slogan associated with Dark Souls and vowed never to touch a From Software title unless it...
Interview Bloodborne Comic Writer Ales Kot Discusses The Death of Sleep
Great one
It’s no secret that for nearly three years fans have been clamoring for a sequel to one of the PlayStation 4’s best-reviewed games, Bloodborne. But sadly, we have no official word on whether that sequel is ever going to happen. Thanks to a vague – to say the least – teaser trailer that aired during last year’s The Game Awards, we...
Guide How to Kill Vicar Amelia in Bloodborne on PS4
Biblical beat down
More tea, Vicar Amelia? Bloodborne's long haired she-devil requires a similar strategy to the Cleric Beast to defeat, and is perhaps one of the easier enemies in the game thus far. Many of her attacks are doled out from the front, so our top tip is to get in amongst her straggly mane and give her a good swipe on the bottom...
Guide How to Escape Bloodborne's Death Dealer Prison in Yahar'gul, Unseen Village
Break free with your Blood Echoes
Bloodborne loves to toy with you like a predator and its prey, and if you get too comfortable, it'll really kick your ass. Case in point: shortly after navigating the Healing Church Workshop, you'll happen upon a couple of Death Dealers. These may have ridiculous names, but the sack wielding nasties are pretty darn...
Guide How to Kill the Blood-Starved Beast in Bloodborne on PS4
You can kill it if it bleeds
Nothing says 'nice and approachable' quite like the name Blood-Starved Beast – but that's because this third Bloodborne boss isn't exactly BFF material. A spindly monster coated with matted fur and dripping with poison, this antagonist's really going to prove a match for your hunting skills. No time to get complacent...
Guide How to Kill Father Gascoigne in Bloodborne on PS4
Hunt him down
Good ol' Gazza. No, we're not referring to alcoholic ex-England soccer star Paul Gascoigne, but hunter Father Gascoigne instead. This is the second boss fight that you'll encounter in Bloodborne, and while it's less of a spectacle than the Cleric Beast, it is a bit tougher. There's a Trophy up for grabs if you can beat your rival, so...
Guide How to Kill the Cleric Beast in Bloodborne on PS4
Central Yharnam's biggest pain in the ass
And so it begins: the Cleric Beast is the first major boss that you'll encounter in Bloodborne, and also the protector of a nice Bronze Trophy and the Sword Hunter Badge. Despite its ample size and claustrophobic stomping grounds, however, it is very beatable – well, as long as you have the right strategy...
Guide Bloodborne Beginner's Guide - Tips and Tricks to Get You Started
Help getting up and running in From Software's gothic great
There's a good chance that you're looking at Bloodborne through worried eyes. From Software's latest foray is a critical darling, there's no doubt about that – but despite it being praised as a must-own PlayStation 4 exclusive, the developer has a terrifying track record...
Guide Which Starting Weapon Should You Pick in Bloodborne?
How to pick the best beginning blade
Which starting weapon is the best to begin with in Bloodborne? Well, selecting your origins class is a key decision that could dictate the way that you play the game, so make sure that you read our classes guide through here if you haven't already. Picking the right starting weapon is slightly less...
Guide Which Origins Class Should You Pick in Bloodborne?
Character builds, statistics, and help getting started
Which origins class should you pick in Bloodborne? Well, there are difficult decisions for you to make right out of the gate, like whether you'd like to be a male or female, or how old you are. While these are important in terms of shaping the look of your character, though, they won't have any...
The 'borne supremacy
Republished on Wednesday 28th February 2018: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of March's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. It's been an excruciating nine months since Bloodborne was first unveiled to wide-eyed spectators, as, much like more...
News There's a Bloodborne Comic and It Looks Freakin' Rad
Orphan of Kot
Comics aren’t your host’s favourite form of media, but it’d take a cold heart not to warm to this Bloodborne strip. It’s part of a new Titan series named The Death of Sleep, which is being helmed by franchise fans Ales Kot and Piotr Kowalski. They’re probably big names in the comic book world – we wouldn’t know. One...
News Missing Bloodborne Monster Finally Hunted Down
Only took three years
Bloodborne’s most mysterious monster, believed by many to have been cut from the game entirely, has been discovered almost three years after the critically acclaimed PlayStation 4 exclusive’s release. The Flaming Undead Giant was first sighted at PlayStation Experience all the way back in 2014, but many assumed he had been...
News From Software Seemingly Recruiting for Dark Fantasy Action RPG
Born of the blood
Sony only really needs to utter two words to steal E3 2017 in a couple of months: Bloodborne 2. The original may not have been the biggest seller ever – it still performed pretty well, of course – but among hardcore gamers the series is an absolute show-stopper for sure. And it's got to be happening, right? Well, the developer...
News Blimey! These Bloodborne Statues Are Absolutely Incredible
Carved cthulhu
Ever wanted a life-size Bloodborne statue on your lawn? Of course you have. The good news is that Prime 1 Studio – makers of fine licensed monoliths – has announced two gigantic effigies inspired by From Software's iconic PlayStation 4 exclusive action role-playing game. We particularly like the Lady Maria, sitting with her...
Video 5 Subtleties That Make the Souls Series One of PlayStation's Best
Blood and souls
If you didn't read my Soapbox about the subtleties of the Souls series then… Well, shame on you! The good news is that I've made a video so you can watch me chat about everything that makes FromSoftware's franchise special – and it's embedded above. Now, back to that battle against the Abyss Watchers I traipse… 457th time...
Soapbox Subtleties of the Souls Series That Make It Special
The secret in the souls
Who would have guessed that FromSoftware would go on to make a dent on the global game development scene when it dropped Demon's Souls? A seemingly inconspicuous title upon release, it spawned a game formula that has evolved and enthralled more and more with its sophisticated sequels. The games test your resolve with a blend...
Poll So, Which Souls Game Is the Best?
Blood, ash, and eternity
Right, it's time to settle this once and for all. Maybe. Dark Souls III has been out for about a week now on PlayStation 4 - at least here in the West - so we're going to assume that many of you have put a decent amount of time into this supposed final entry. With that in mind, we want you to tell us what your favourite...
News Bloodborne Art Book Will Keep You Awake at Night
Hunter's dream
Bloodborne has one of the most consistently grotesque gothic art styles that can be found on the PlayStation 4, but if you want to explore the warped imaginations of the From Software design team that brought it all to life, then this official art book may be for you. It's currently available for pre-order on
Game of the Year #1 - Bloodborne (PS4)
Blood on the moon
Bloodborne reeks of brutal brilliance. From Software's violent eviscerate-'em-up pegs you as a personality-less predator, as you stomp the Gothic cobbles of Yharnam in search of monstrous prey to mutilate. A spiritual successor to the Souls series, Hidetaka Miyazaki's vulgar PlayStation 4 exclusive adopts a more aggressive angle...
Guide How to Beat Bloodborne: The Old Hunters' Bosses
A hunter's nightmare
Bloodborne is back with The Old Hunters, a brutal but brilliant slice of post-release content that not only massively expands upon the release's arsenal but also includes new environments and, of course, boss battles. Following on from our coverage earlier in the year we've decided to put together a guide for all five of the big...
Review Bloodborne: The Old Hunters
Byrgenwerth it
And so another yarn has arrived from Yharnam just in time to remind us why Bloodborne is one of the best games of the year. The Old Hunters is a full-blooded expansion, boasting nightmarish new environments and a bevy of brutal beasts to slaughter, but it's the vast array of original equipment that will have moon slaves practically...
News PS4 Hit Bloodborne Is Shuhei Yoshida's Pick for Game of the Year
Praise the moon
We've started talking about Game of the Year here at Push Square Towers, but we're keeping our plans under wraps for the time being. Geoff Keighley's annual Game Awards ceremony is mere weeks away at this point, though, and we already know the nominees for the most prestigio
News Prepare for Your Bandwidth to Die with Big Bloodborne Patch
9.37GB update attacks your ISP
It's nice to be talking about Bloodborne again, isn't it? There's always a worry that games that launch earlier in the year get forgotten by the end, but Sony couldn't have timed the title's Old Hunters expansion any better if it wanted the release to win a few awards. And with the add-on now just days away, it's also...
News How Will You Access Bloodborne: The Old Hunters on PS4?
Pretty easily, actually
We love Bloodborne here at Push Square Towers, but it can be a pretty convoluted game. It wouldn't come as a massive surprise to us if upcoming expansion Bloodborne: The Old Hunters was a challenge to access, then – but according to a Q&A on the official PlayStation website, you'll be able to get to the new content...
News PS4 Exclusive Bloodborne Gets Presumptuous with Game of the Year Edition
Prepare to die
Bloodborne is currently this author's Game of the Year, and unless the final episode of Life Is Strange is something truly special, it's unlikely to be bettered in your humble host's eyes. Still, we can't help but feel that Sony is being the teeniest bit presumptuous with Bloodborne: Game of the Year Edition – namely because it...
News Sony: We Want to Continue Working with From Software
Praise the moon
Bloodborne is without doubt one of the best games of the year, and its forthcoming expansion is one of this author's most anticipated holiday releases. From Software, however, is a very busy organisation, so what are the chances of Sony teaming up with the company again to create a sequel or some kind of new game? Worldwide Studios...
TGS 2015 Feast Your Eyes on Beastly Bloodborne: The Old Hunters PS4 Footage
Gruesome and glorious
Want to know the best news from Sony's pre-Tokyo Game Show press conference? Bloodborne is back. The platform holder announced that expansion The Old Hunters will deploy on 24th November around the world – and here's your very first look at gameplay from the PlayStation 4 add-on straight from the Japanese giant's TGS 2015...
News Just What Is Bloodborne's Nightmarish PS4 Add-On All About?
Hunt or be hunted
It's time to die all over again, as Bloodborne is back. In case you missed the announcement yesterday, Sony has confirmed that an all-new expansion named The Old Hunters will release exclusively on the PlayStation 4 from 24th November. It'll cost you just £11.99/$19.99, though there will be a Blu-ray compilation bundling the...
TGS 2015 The Old Hunters Is Bloodborne's New Gruesome and Gorgeous DLC
The chaos continues
One of the more predictable announcements at Sony's pre-Tokyo Game Show conference today was of brand new feature length downloadable content for Bloodborne. The expansion - which is ominously titled The Old Hunters - will be let out into the wild on 24th November. If that wasn't enough From Software goodness for you, though,...
News This Bloodborne Statue Is Devilishly Detailed
Bloody expensive, though
As the old saying goes, the devil is in the detail, and this is certainly true of Bloodborne's latest piece of merchandise. Two slightly different 32cm statues are available to pre-order in Japan from Gecco, but they each cost a whopping $300 or so. One model is tinted with a splash of blood, while the other appears to be a...
News You'll Have to Be Pretty Quick To Grab This Super Cool Bloodborne Artwork
Pay the blood price
Every once in a while, some incredibly cool gaming merchandise grabs our attention. Whether it's a PlayStation 4 decal or a hefty strategy guide, additional bits and pieces related to your favourite games must make up a decent little profit for the industry as a whole - and we're sure that's also the case with this great looking...
News Sony Hasn't Quite Grasped This Flash Sale Thing in Europe
Bloodborne's price plunges for a few days
Not only is the weather bad and the fast food worse here in the UK, but we also have to sit and watch idly as our American friends indulge in some outrageous PlayStation Network Flash Sales from time to time. The good news is that SCEE is starting to learn about the benefits of last-minute discounts; the bad...
News This Guy Is Better at Bloodborne Than You Are
A good hunt
Bloodborne, blimey – remember that? It was the PlayStation 4 flavour of the month before The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt came out and everyone started playing that instead. Fortunately, streamer extraordinaire Craddoc hasn't forgotten about From Software's excellent exclusive – and has opted to play through the entire game without levelling...
