There are a few things most players associate with the Soulsborne titles: challenge, level design, and world-building. A good Soulsborne title has these, but a great one adds a new spin to the formula ...

Robin has a passion for games, tech, and entertainment that stretches back as far as he can remember. From big-budget shooters and RPGs to quirky casual titles, anything with focused design and ...

The recent release of Bandai's apocalyptic anime-tinged brawler, Code Vein, has brought inevitable comparisons with Dark Souls, which holds plenty of similarities in terms of its core gameplay. Many ...

While traveling through the lonely, desolate world of Dark Souls nearly a decade ago, a thought suddenly crossed my mind. “Man, I wish someone would make an anime-style version of this game.” Fast ...

Code Vein, Bandai Namco’s action RPG inspired by the Souls series, has sold over one million copies. Code Vein hit over one million copies sold within five months of its fall release. The game's ...

What is an action-adventure RPG without weapons? Arguably still a good time but weapons make the experience all the more exhilarating and fun. Code Vein, naturally, understands this and has given ...

A build, in Code Vein, is essentially taking certain characteristics – Blood Veils, Blood Codes, and Items – and crafting a certain type of character who can utilize equipment and abilities most ...

Blood codes in Code Vein work a lot like classes in other games, except that you can change your blood code at any time to match any circumstance. This makes understanding your blood codes and how to ...

Code Vein adds its own spin to the Souls-like formula, but dull enemy encounters sap its combat of any life. This jumbo episode includes Code Vein, Mario Kart Tour, a Nintendo Switch port of Ori and ...

Thanks to Code Vein companions, the vampire apocalypse doesn't have to be such a lonely place. You'll almost always have a fellow blood-drinking friend at your side. Put away any assumptions you have ...