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Demon's Souls and Dark Souls have a reputation to uphold, so they're going to rough you up a little. But underneath those gruff exteriors lies a pair of beautiful and ugly little worlds rich with tales of the sort that only a video game can tell.

Flashy graphics and bloody gameplay aren't the only things that draw young minds to gaming.

For Dark Souls, high difficulty sells. Read on to know why.

Sick of all the hand-holding in games these days, this writer reflects back on an era that tested one's dedication and prowess.

Hung over? Give these games a shot.

How Sonic's often-hated sidekick created a friendship and made me a better gamer.

Replaying old video games can leave you quite surprised because things are not always as you remember them.

In this week's Community Spotlight, we honor some unique heroes, discuss the meaning of "mature," battle with an aging Charmander, and banter with royalty.

Wherein we discuss Christmas in the World of Warcraft, Back to the Future: The Game, leaked Legend of Zelda prototypes, One Chance, Battletoads vs. Bucky O’Hare, Tron: Legacy (again), the logistics of 3D film, True Grit, Tim Burton, the lameassness of the Academy Awards, the Burn Notice season finale (spoilers!), bad CGI, and more.

Take a look at gaming's dark past with this collection of Tiger Handhelds up for sale on eBay. If the idea of turning Nights Into Dreams into an LCD game doesn't sicken you, the price tag will.

Some of the art that adorned NES cartridges was terrible, but much of it was quite memorable -- see for yourself in this two-part gallery of NES cartridges that I put together from my collection.

Examining the state of game strategy guides, both online and print. With bonus hot pix of the Star Wars: TIE Fighter official guide!

Battletoads is hard...really, really hard. Watch as it sends one man into a profane tailspin of insanity.

Battletoads and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fought bitterly over control of the adolescent boy market. Here's a glimpse at the dirty ad warfare.