When Dark Souls exploded in popularity well over a decade ago, it felt like a bolt from the blue, as if FromSoftware suddenly, single-handedly demonstrated that many players wante ...

If the single-player action-RPG Echoes of Aincrad can nail what it’s aiming for, it should, based on what we've played so far, be a chance for seasoned vets and newcomers alike to get into the Sword ...