Tag: Bloodborne
News Bloodborne PS5 Pro Comparison Appears As Consumers Receive Console Early
The old and new blood
As we reported earlier this weekend, customers in some countries have received their PS5 Pro consoles early, and are beginning to share some details about the device. We noted that in the supercharged system’s settings, there’s an option to enhance PS4 games – and it hasn’t taken long for a comparison image of...
News A New Day, a New Bloodborne PS5 Rumour
Rumours all over the shop
A new Bloodborne game is in the works. Apparently. That's right, there's another Bloodborne rumour doing the rounds, and yet again, some people are losing their minds over the whispers of a so-called insider. This time, it's known leaker DanielRPK who's stirring the pot, stating (on his paywalled Patreon): "I hear there's...
News Streaming Superstar Kai Cenat Campaigns for Bloodborne on PS5, PC
You know what to do, Sony
Despite being almost a decade old, Bloodborne remains a mainstay in pop culture. The game is still widely enjoyed by enthusiasts, and there’s been demand for an updated PS5 and PC version for quite some time now. Streaming superstar Kai Cenat, dressed in full Yharnam garb, is aiming to raise awareness for the re-release...
Random Further Psychic Damage Inflicted on Bloodborne Fans, This Time via PS Stars
"Beasts all over the shop... You'll become one of them sooner or later"
It's lucky Bloodborne fans are such gluttons for punishment, as the latest cosmic joke at their expense has come from an unexpected angle, this time via the recently restored PS Stars. The Old Hunters DLC appears to have been mistakenly tagged as a PS5 game in the rewards...
News Bloodborne Complete Guide: 25th Anniversary Edition Available for Preorder
May you find your worth in the waking world
On the off-chance you are currently stuck in FromSoftware's epic or like to collect glorious hardback strategy guides, the Bloodborne Complete Guide: 25th Anniversary Edition is now available for preorder. No, you aren't having a stroke; the anniversary aspect refers to how long Future Press has been...
News FromSoftware Boss Twists the Bloodborne Knife, Says It's 'A Special Game for Me'
Us, too
Bloodborne is a special game for many people, including FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki. The PS4 exclusive won over legions of new supporters when it launched in 2015, exclusively on Sony's console. It received just a single piece of DLC in the form of The Old Hunters. Players have been begging for more ever since, be it a remaster,...
News Hidetaka Miyazaki 'Knows for a Fact' FromSoftware Devs Want a Bloodborne PC Port
This is why we can't have nice things
FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki is aware of the demand for a Bloodborne PC port among the PS4-exclusive's fanbase. As it turns out, developers at the storied studio want the same thing, and Miyazaki says: "If I say I want one, I'll get in trouble as well. But it's nothing I'm opposed to." Fittingly enough,...
News Bloodborne Inspired Kart Racing Game Is Free Now on Steam
Ride or die
The likeable Bloodborne-inspired arcade racing game Nightmare Kart, renamed due to legal intervention from Sony, is available to download and play for free right now on Steam. The game, which is not shy about its inspirations, includes a complete single player campaign, with 21 racers, 13 karts, 15 tracks, and split-screen multiplayer...
News Bloodborne Kart Rebrands as Nightmare Kart, Out for Free on PC This May
Coming to Steam and Itch.io
After Sony forced one-man developer Lilith Walther to rebrand their PC kart racer inspired by Bloodborne, the game has reappeared as Nightmare Kart. A new trailer can be viewed above, which confirms the title will release on PC platforms like Steam and Itch.io for free on 31st May 2024. As the YouTube description points...
News Sony Polls Players on Favourite Games That Aren't Bloodborne
Bluepoint's Demon's Souls, however, is fair game
PlayStation Studios has churned out some fairly immaculate AAA bangers over the years, and now the firm is applying the screws to fans, asking them to pick their favourites. In a tournament-style Twitter poll designed to crown "which PlayStation game reigns supreme", Sony has infuriated long-suffering...
News A Bloodborne Remake on PS6 Might Have More 'Value', Creator Suggests
"New hardware is definitely a part of what gives these remakes value"
A Bloodborne remake, remaster, or even just a re-release has been at the top of many FromSoftware fans' wishlists for years now, but as more time passes and other titles receive such treatment over the PS4 classic, hope might be starting to fade. Sony owns the IP so FromSoftware...
News Sony Pulling the Plug on Bloodborne Kart, Must Rebrand
Developer expected it to happen
Sony has gotten in contact with Bloodborne Kart developer Lillith Walther and forced a rebrand of the game in order to cut any official ties with the IP. Revealed in a new YouTube upload, it's stated the team needs to "scrub the branding off of what was previously known as Bloodborne Kart", which is forcing a "short...
News Fan-Made Bloodborne Kart Hits the Foul Streets of Yharnam in January
A Hunter should hunt Beasts
Beginning life first as a meme, borne out of desperate longing for anything remotely Bloodborne-related, the stellar-looking fan-made Bloodborne Kart finally has a release date. Obviously, this one isn't coming to PlayStation, but it will be available via the PC indie platform Itch.io, where it will likely run on anything...
News Battle for Bloodborne PS5 Enters New Phase as Modders Port 60fps Patch to Retail Hardware
No refunds, no returns
A secret war has been fought in the shadows for years now by combatants who work tirelessly to achieve their ultimate goal: getting FromSoftware's excellent PS4-exclusive Bloodborne running at a locked 60fps (1080p) on PS5, at all costs. The tenacity and perseverance demanded by the Soulslike player (or some say Soulsborne),...
News Bloodborne PS5 Running at 60fps a Welcome Sight for Old Hunters
"Majestic! A hunter is a hunter, even in a dream. But alas, not too fast!"
Inimitable Souls modder Lance McDonald has struck digital gold again, tasting the forbidden fruit that publisher Sony and developer FromSoftware has denied us all: to experience cult-classic PS4 exclusive Bloodborne running on PS5, natively at 1080p, at a silky-smooth...
News Bloodborne Fans Think They've Found Further Evidence of a PC Port
Ahh, Kos, or some say Kosm... Do you hear our prayers?
Modder, streamer, and fellow Aussie battler Lance McDonald has confirmed what we all know in our hearts to be true, even if it doesn't quite take the form we'd like; that somewhere, iconic PS4-exclusive Bloodborne is playable on PC. McDonald made a discovery that has been sitting out in the...
News Oh No, the Bloodborne Remake Rumours Have Returned
Like clockwork
Three things are guaranteed in this life: death, taxes, and the perpetual cycle of unsubstantiated Bloodborne remake / remaster rumours. It feels like this one comes around every few months without fail, usually exhumed by industry 'insiders' who don't know what the word 'source' means. And of course, with speculation over an imminent...
News Bloodborne Mobile Rated in Australia, But Don't Lose Your Mind Just Yet
Bloody hell
Well here's something that we didn't expect to see today: something called Bloodborne Mobile has been rated by the Australian Classification board. Immediately, people are questioning whether Sony is taking us all for a ride — but we would strongly recommend against jumping the gun for now. The rating is indeed for a video game, but...
News Sony Posts Tone-Deaf Bloodborne Tweet, Chaos Ensues
Bloody hell
Update: Perhaps unsurprisingly, Sony has removed the Bloodborne tweet. We did take a screenshot before it was taken down, however. You can find that in the original article below. Original Story: Sony, what are you doing? Why would you ever make a weird tweet about Bloodborne if you don't have anything to announce? Surely you know that...
News Gehrman Joins the Hunt in Excellent PSX-Style Fan Project Bloodborne Kart
I am... Gehrman, friend to you hunters
Remember that awesome PSX-style Bloodborne demake? Well, work continues on its spiritual successor, the slam-dunk concept that is Bloodborne Kart. Today we bring you a sneak peek at Gherman, the First Hunter himself, raising hell on the track, and it's a sight to behold. Developer Lilith Walter has shared the...
News Bloodborne at 60fps Is Just Two Lines of Code Away from Reality
Modder claims to have seen a PC build
Ah, Bloodborne. One of Sony's most beloved PlayStation exclusive games, and arguably one of its most neglected. The action RPG, developed by FromSoftware and now-defunct Japan Studio, is widely regarded as one of the best games of the last generation, and that's despite its somewhat shoddy technical performance...
Soapbox I Tried So Hard to Like Elden Ring, But I Just Couldn’t Do It
Born of the Bloodborne, undone by the Elden Ring
Despite never having played any of FromSoftware’s previous releases, the presentation of Bloodborne was too intriguing for me to pass up at launch. I played for a few hours, beat a couple of bosses, and I didn’t like it. Fast forward to 2022. Elden Ring launches, and all my friends excitedly talk...
News Fake Bloodborne Remaster Tweet Sends Fans into a Frenzy
Are you listening, Jim?
Alright, so to be clear, there hasn't been a Bloodborne remaster announcement. However, there has been a fabricated one — and it's blown up. Impersonating popular gaming news account Nibel, somebody fooled thousands into thinking Sony had finally made every FromSoftware fan's dreams come true. Above is the tweet that had...
News Dev Behind Popular Bloodborne PSX Demake Announces Bloodborne Kart
Yep
A little while ago, one game dev — Lilith Walther — took it upon herself to create Bloodborne PSX, a brilliant demake of the beloved FromSoftware title. Though only available on PC, seeing the game scaled down to take on the look and feel of a PS1 game is a real treat. However, this isn't the only fan project up the developer's sleeve: she's...
News Incredible Bloodborne PS1 Demake Proves Shockingly Popular on PC
The old blood
In case you haven't heard yet, Bloodborne is now available on PC...well, not really. Bloodborne PSX is a PS1-style demake of the essential PlayStation 4 action RPG, created by Unreal Engine 4 wizard Lilith Walther. It's not a recreation of the full game — just a healthy chunk of its opening hours, with some new bits thrown in for...
News Bloodborne PSX Is a Cease and Desist Disaster Waiting to Happen
From hunter to hunted
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: promising fan project gets shutdown prematurely after behemoth publisher deems it to be infringing on its property. In the defence of Sony, it’s generally not as trigger-happy as the likes of Nintendo and Rockstar, but given the publicity pointed at Bloodborne PSX, we’re almost...
Random Bloodborne Looks Superb as a Cartoon Network Animated Series
This fan-made trailer is amazing
We grew up watching plenty of cartoons throughout the 90s and early 00s, so this fan-made trailer for a Bloodborne animated series is a double-whammy of wow. Artist Anthony Berardo has created the above video, and we're kind of blown away. Firstly, it's pretty staggering how perfectly Bloodborne translates to a...
News PS4 Masterpiece Bloodborne Turns Six Years Old Today
Fear the old blood
Widely considered to be one of the very best PlayStation 4 exclusives, today is the day that Bloodborne turns six. It was one of the titles that truly helped to kickstart the previous generation into gear, arriving in somewhat close proximity to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Batman: Arkham Knight. Everything about the FromSoftware...
News Bloodborne PS5 Version Spotted on PlayStation Store, But It's Probably a Bug
Here we go again
Bloodborne. PS5. Bloodborne. PS5. Bloodborne. PS5. Bloodborne. PS5. How many times must we write those two words in the same article? That's right folks, we're back here once again to talk about the possibility of FromSoftware's exquisite PlayStation 4 exclusive making its way to Sony's current-gen console. This time, Twitter user...
News Unofficial Bloodborne 60FPS Patch Released by Modder
Modded PS4 needed
Since Sony is yet to officially patch PlayStation 4 exclusive Bloodborne with 60 frames-per-second support, well-known modder Lance McDonald has now released his unofficial update on his Patreon page. He told the world of his plans to go public with the sought
News This PS1 Era Bloodborne Demake Is the Real Deal
We'd play that for a dollar
Bloodborne may yet get a full PlayStation 5 remaster – at least, that’s what we’ve predicted – but who fancies a PS1 demake? Talented indie developer Lilith Walther is working on exactly that, and she’s been sharing footage of the old-school revamp on her Twitter account: Unlike many of these PS1 inspired...
News Bloodborne Fan Makes 60 Frames-Per-Second Patch, Hopes Sony Releases PS5 Update
The one reborn
A fan of PlayStation 4 cult classic Bloodborne has patched the legendary release to run at 60 frames-per-second, and now he’s hoping Sony officially updates the title ahead of the PlayStation 5’s launch next month. Lance McDonald utilised code from Dark Souls III in order to get FromSoftware’s legendary gothic action game...
News Bloodborne Is Free for PS Plus Members Right Now in the US
Update: Never mind
Update: Pack it up everyone, the error has been fixed. Fear the old blood, and all that. Original Story: This is odd. Bloodborne, the beloved FromSoftware action title, is currently free for PlayStation Plus members on PS4. Here's the Store link. Of course, the game has been a PS Plus offering in the past, but you can now grab...
News This Is What a Bloodborne PS5 Remaster Could Look Like
Fan creates 4K 60fps video
Rumours of a Bloodborne remaster have been doing the rounds for a long, long time — but what would such a remaster actually look like? YouTube channel SnazzyAI gives us some idea, using AI to render some Bloodborne gameplay in 4K resolution at 60 frames-per-second. God does it look good. According to some sources, a PS5...
Rumour Bloodborne Remaster Is Real, Coming to PS5 and PC
Bloody hell
Whispers of a Bloodborne remaster have been doing the rounds for what feels like an eternity. Those familiar with the original game will know that it doesn't run perfectly on PS4 — it has some odd frame pacing issues and the frame rate does tend to drop during busier fights. Still, for our money, it's one of the the greatest games...
Random Bloodborne Comes to PC with Yarntown, an Adorable Pixel Art Demake
Cuddle the old blood
Is Bloodborne getting a PC port? Some scattershot sources certainly think so, but PC fans will have to sit tight for now, and play Yarntown instead. Developed by Max Mraz, Yarntown reimagines FromSoftware's action RPG by way of old Legend of Zelda games. You can watch a lengthy gameplay video above, or just check out this quick...
Rumour Bluepoint Games Working on Both Demon's Souls Remake and Bloodborne Remaster for PS5
Sony event closer
Earlier today, rumours began to emerge that Bloodborne would be getting a PlayStation 5 remaster along with a PC version to boot. The speculation came from some pretty reliable sources, and in doing so, it appears to have given other outlets the confidence to speak out about what they know. Youtuber PC Gaming Inquisition is just o
News Sounds Like Bloodborne Will Release on PC
And possibly PS5 as well
In news that’s sure to have Twitter in a twist, it sounds like Bloodborne will release on PC at some point in the future. This has been a recurring rumour for a while now, although the sources have always been shaky. Not much has changed on that front, although we like to think there’s no smoke without fire – and,...
News Bloodborne PC Rumours Are Weak, Wishful Right Now
Rubbish rumour gains traction
Bloodborne is coming to PC, according to one of the worst rumours of the year thus far. A widely shared Respawn First post cites a “leaker” from a “private group”, whose sources include “the gaming industry” and the “word’s most active gaming forum that is ”. The report has since been picked up by...
News Bloodborne Fans Celebrate Game's Fifth Anniversary with Lovely Artwork
Join the hunt
Five years ago to the day, PlayStation 4 exclusive Bloodborne released in the US. Competing with the likes of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Game of the Year 2015, From Software's effort is still widely considered to be one of the very best titles you can only find on Sony's current-gen system. A hardcore community built up around that...
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...
