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Demon's Souls Lore: Explained!

The Demon's Souls Lore series begins! Watch this before you beat Demon's Souls, if possible :)

[Early Access] Demon's Souls Lore: Explained!

Enjoy your early access! Like all lore videos, this took a fair bit longer to make.

I hope it increases your appreciation of Demon's Souls, whether you've played it or not. 

The Final 15 Secrets in the Demon's Souls Remake

These are the final 15 secrets discovered in the Demon's Souls Remake, to the best of my knowledge.

Next up, Demon's Souls Lore, or Overpowered Early! Not sure yet!

Every NPC Questline in Demon's Souls

A lot of NPC Questlines in Demon's Souls are easily missed..so I made a video guiding you through every single one of them!

Next video is 15 really neat secrets that I think a lot of people missed in the Remake..

Then most likely how to get "Overpowered Early"..

Or instead we'll go hard at the lore, with an "Origins" video that should set all the fundamentals in place.

[EARLY ACCESS] Every NPC Questline in Demon's Souls

Hey all! Excited to give you guys early access for this one, as I'm..not really sure when to release it! I only just released a new video, so maybe I should wait a little bit and let you enjoy it. 

There's a distinct lack of good guide content for Demon's Souls on YouTube, so I figured I'd try to fill that gap..with big chunky videos like this, rather than lots of little ones. You can easily do a Demon's Souls playthrough without going through an NPC questline properly, so hopefully this will diversify a lot of playthroughs.

Thanks for being here as we dive into this amazing game. A couple more gameplay videos..and then the lore begins. ~10 lore videos planned. 

The Journey for the Rarest Item in Demon's Souls

I wanted to document the journey everyone went on to unlock the secret door in the Demon's Souls Remake. Enjoy!

Enjoy (slightly) early access :P

The Gameplay Quirks of Demon's Souls

For better or worse, Demon's Souls has the gameplay quirks of the original. Understand them to become a better player!

https://youtu.be/dl55bf0PxeM

(pls share this with folks who are struggling with the game)

New Demon's Souls-inspired Displate

Here's November's Displate, created in collaboration with  @lehmannthiago! To Remake a Demonic Soul is inspired by retro movie  posters, and it features the Phalanx Knight, a fusion inspired by two  Demon's Souls bosses. Get it here: https://bit.ly/38XEaIq

This is my fourth Displate, and I now have a full collection! To  celebrate, I asked for a discount that scales for every print you buy.  Just add to your cart from this link: https://bit.ly/2UyUgQx

1-2 - 34% OFF
3-4 - 38% OFF
5+ - 42% OFF

What's New in the Demon's Souls Remake?

You may think the Demon's Souls Remake is the same as the original..but there's at least 20 major additions that change the gameplay in some way.

The best of all, is point #1...the locked door that NO ONE has figured out how to open yet.

Thank you for being here in the months ahead, as we dive deep into Demon's Souls. So Deep. Prepare to Cry Deep. 

Demon's Souls PS5 ► Edited Playthrough [#1]

DEMON'S SOULS LET'S GO

I'm going to try my hand at an edited playthrough, so let's see how this goes! The game is incredible so far. 

Thank you for being here with me.

Conquering the Gauntlets of Strength in Sekiro's New Update

Hey all, what a fun experience! I highly recommend you give Gauntlets a try, if you haven't already..and consider watching the guide at the end of this video, if you need some tips.

The next two weeks will probably be devoted to prepping for Demon's Souls..man..my channel ember is about to be restored. See you then!

[EARLY ACCESS] Conquering the Gauntlets of Strength in Sekiro's New Update

Need help conquering the Gauntlets of Strength? Or just curious about the new update? I have just the video for you :)

Enjoy your early access, and thank you for the support!

We Now Know Almost Everything About the Demon's Souls Remake

12 days to go!

Demon's Souls Remake: 9 Community Challenges for Prizes

New Video! https://youtu.be/g17oQ8x1Dtw I've decided to host 9 community challenges for Demon's Souls..ranging from simple PvP challenges, to "How Many Crystal Lizards Can You Kill in 20 Minutes?". If you fancy yourself a good or creative player, consider competing :)

The challenges are:

Crystal Lizard Race ------ DECEMBER 17th

NPC Hunter Race ------ DECEMBER 17th

SL1 Race ------ DECEMBER 17th

All Bosses Race ----- NOVEMBER 30th

The Best Early Game Build (PVE) ----- NOVEMBER 30th

Find & Equip Everything (PVE) ----- NOVEMBER 30th

Overcoming the Odds (PVP) ----- NOVEMBER 30th

Powerful Endgame Builds (PVP) ------ DECEMBER 17th

Lore Friendly (PvP) ------ DECEMBER 17th

10 Secrets in Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Bloodborne and..Elden Ring?

Hey all! It's a quiet month for content as I prepare for the launch of Demon's Souls (working on a lot of content for it in the background), but there's always time for more secrets!

It's good to get the last few out before the launch of a new game. I love covering all these little intricacies, as I still get a thrill when I discover something I never knew before.

I hope you all feel the same!

Enjoy the merchandise, if that's your thing!

[EARLY ACCESS] 10 Secrets in Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Bloodborne and..Elden Ring?

Hey all!

Enjoy your early access to a new secrets video! I'll always love this format, just for the sheer variety of things and people I can shout out.

Please note that the video and merch will likely go live in ~7days.

This month might be a bit of a quiet one for me - I have a ton of Demon's Souls videos and prep in the works, since I'm in the rare position of being able to prepare for its release. Expect killer content at launch, and some community challenges you can take part in, as well!

Talk soon (look out for streams on twitch if you want to catch up!)

New Areas, Bosses & Enemies for the Demon's Souls Remake [ART COMPETITION]

Hey all! I'm proud to announce the winners of the "Sixth Archstone" Art Competition for the Demon's Souls remake!

These videos are made possible because of your contributions. Pat yourself on the back for this one. 

Demon's Souls Remake Breakdown | Gameplay, Release Date, Criticisms, & More...

Hey all!

I sleep now

Appreciate you guys. Art competition video is draft edited..that will be released very soon. Looking forward to your thoughts

New Patreon Exclusive Merchandise - "Skyward Swords"

Hey all! I'm excited to announce my second piece of Patreon-exclusive merchandise, "Skyward Swords", a collaboration between myself and Anato Finnstark. 

I wanted to create a piece that represented the choices of weaponry that stand before you as you play through a Dark Souls game - so here, familiar swords are suspended in a golden sky, as the character stands and considers their options.

It's also a very "heroic" piece, which I thought should match the tier it's meant for - the $50 "Soul of Cinder" tier. This tier has seen some changes..I'm finally rolling back my efforts to email and keep in touch with this set of patrons, and this merch is the best replacement reward I could come up with. I'll always remember fondly the conversations I've had here over the years, but I don't respond as often as I should, and at least this way you guys can reliably receive something awesome to match your incredible contribution.

Because of the way Patreon merch works, you must pledge for three consecutive months as a "Soul of Cinder" before this piece is shipped out. I'm aware this is a pretty absurd sum - but please think of this as a reward for those who are primarily concerned with supporting the channel, who will receive this merch as an added bonus. 

Thank you all for your support, now and always, regardless of how much you pledge.

I'm working hard on the next video - the Demon's Souls art competition, and your pledges help me justify spending thousands of dollars on art like this, and the art competitions. 

Talk to you all soon!

Future Souls [MERCHANDISE]

My next Displate design is  called "Future Souls" - an envisioning of what a futuristic Souls game  might look like. You can use this link for 20% off (this week only,  discount applied automatically): https://displate.com/displate/3553754?art=5e87123a79f28

The concept revolves the idea of a "checkpoint", where the few remaining  knights can sync with a conduit and find relief from the world around  them. Also kinda inspired by one of my favourite music vids:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqaAs_3azSs

However, the world is so dangerous, and the sanctity of the checkpoint  so tempting, that many knights never leave, and become empty husks  instead.  

Future Souls 1.0 was designed in collaboration with Francoyovich,  who is insanely talented. If you like this art style, please throw them  a follow! I love working with artists on this stuff, so thank you for  supporting it and allowing me to continue to do so!  

20 Lost Secrets in Dark Souls

New Video! This time I teamed up with @ZullieTheWitch to bring you 20 of the Lost Secrets in Dark Souls 3.

It's also an opportunity to release Future Souls, the next piece of merch that I've worked on! As I'm sure you know, I adore the opportunity to work with artists, and this world was incredibly fun to envision. 

[EARLY ACCESS] 20 Secrets in Dark Souls 3 ft. Zullie

Hey all,

Enjoy this early link to the next video! While a couple of secrets are incorrect in this draft (mostly the stuff relating to Yhorm), a lot of this stuff is really intriguing. 

Thanks for bearing with me in these slow periods leading up to Demon's Souls and Elden Ring.

Talk soon!

Sekiro Update!

 Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is getting a free content update (October 29th). It introduces three new outfits, the ability to rematch bosses, complete a single-life challenge, and also something called "Remnants", where you can show off 30 seconds of gameplay to help other players!


Learn more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1Pm0aFwsHM

[Merch] Immortal Clash

In case you missed it, I teamed up with the legendary @NogiSanArt to create a traditional ink-art piece inspired by the final clash in Sekiro. It's all drawn by hand, which I find incredible.

~4 days remain to purchase the limited-edition version available on t-shirts and hoodies! https://bit.ly/3jnGH1G

I Beat Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Without Dying

 A couple of weeks ago, I completed a no-death run of Sekiro


You can watch the full run here: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/674751149


and I also made a short video about the experience: https://youtu.be/HslKxTr1ZK8

Watch This After Beating Dark Souls!

Hey all,

So the Early Access folks here have been enjoying this one for a long while..but here's the finished version. A 30 minute video covering the fascinating lore fundamentals of the Dark Souls series. 

[EARLY ACCESS] Dark Souls Lore FAQ

Hey all,

So I'm really proud of this one. If there's any Dark Souls lore video you should watch this year..it should be this. In Dark Souls, the most basic questions are often the most important and intriguing, and I can almost guarantee you'll learn something fundamental here that will help you view the series in a more logical way.

Let me know what you think, or if there were any "questions/answers" that helped you out the most!

Enjoy your early access,

Cheers,

Vaati

The Sixth Archstone of Demon's Souls [$2000 Art Competition]

Hey all!

Super excited to bring you a new art competition. Please show this to your favourite artists if you'd like to see them compete!

All that aside though..this video is still a must-watch if you've played Demon's Souls. There's so much lore surrounding the mysterious "Sixth Archstone"..and who knows, perhaps we'll see Bluepoint Games explore this place in the remake..?

Thank you all for your incredible support. I know I've been behind on Early Access - I think I'll have something for you in the next few days. 

Cheers

There's Something Special about the Demon's Souls Remake

Finally finished! Time to sleep away the hours until the Demon's Souls Remake arrives...

Introducing "The Painted World of Ariaric", our first Displate poster!

This world is filled with >60 subtle references to Dark Souls, Demon's Souls, Bloodborne & Sekiro, featuring four cities inspired by their architecture and aesthetic.

Less than 48 hours remain for you to get a 20% discount on your purchase, as long as you BUY WITH THIS LINK (calculated at checkout)!  https://displate.com//displate/2372411?art=5e87123a79f28

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LORE

This Painted World was not like the others. 

Except for the bridge, of course, thought the adventurer, as he tested his weight on its snow-laden planks. And the cold. It's always damn cold. 

Never had he seen such a land so hopelessly entwined, completely at the mercy of the laws of convergence.

This painting inspired wonder, yes..but also dread, for he recognised many of the trials that stood before him. Beyond the fog, upon the Towers of Lords..were those not Dragons, breathing fire? He spied another perched upon the Ephemeral Castle, and his heart sank. He would not be able to traverse their bridges. Beyond these medieval lands was the Feudal State, caught in endless conflict between samurai and assassin, and to its right, the Dark City, whose horrors he could barely discern, which was just as well. 

"There.." he muttered aloud, as his eyes fell upon the Golden Gate betwixt the worlds. That was where he had to go, but the entrance was blocked, shielded by a cascade of golden energy that flowed from the great sword thrust into the earth. Something told him he would have to conquer all four corners of this place, before he would be permitted to advance...

He shivered. I've faced these things once before. I can face them again, he thought, hand tightening on his cross-spear. His resolve was unbreakable. He would emerge victorious, as he always had. 

So he steeled himself, and stepped forward, into the fog.