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This Video Game Art Is Off-Topic (Sorry, Darksiders Fans!)

9:00PM September 22, 2011 | Luke Plunkett

Thought I’d try something a little different with today’s Fine Art. Instead of showing the art of a video game, I thought I’d show off some of the art of video game artists. More »


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Darksiders II’s Death And The Horse He Rode In On

7:00AM July 20, 2011 | Mike Fahey

The extended announcement trailer for THQ’s Darksiders II is here, giving us a deeper appreciation of Death and his majestic steed. Is it just me, or is that horse looking a little pallid? More »


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Darksiders 2 Won’t Tell A War Story

2:00PM November 9, 2010 | Michael McWhertor

Fans of the apocalyptic action-adventure Darksiders better get ready for a new hero to take the reins in the game’s sequel, because it appears War will be taking a back seat next time. More »


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The Art Of Darksiders Debuts At Comic Con

8:00AM June 25, 2010 | Mike Fahey

While Darksiders fans won’t see a sequel until 2012, that doesn’t stop THQ from rolling out the tie-in merchandise, starting with a 288-page art book coming from UDON Entertainment, debuting as a limited hardcover edition at the San Diego Comic-Con. More »


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The End Of Mankind Hits The PC In June

6:00AM April 2, 2010 | Mike Fahey

It’s the end of the world as we know it, and PC gamers should be feeling fine, now that THQ and developer Vigil Games confirm a June release for the PC version of Darksiders. More »


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My Silliest Interview Of The Week

8:00AM February 20, 2010 | Stephen Totilo

I worked the red carpet for the Interactive Achievement Awards yesterday, doing my best not to ask the gaming luminaries who walked by what they were wearing. Silly mini-interviews can happen at these things. Such as this one: More »


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90-Minute Darksiders Demo Coming To PS3, 360

4:00AM February 17, 2010 | Brian Crecente

Darksiders turned out to be quite a polarising game, with people loving or hating it. Now you can decide which camp you’re in when a chunky demo of the game hits later this month. More »


Frankenreview: Darksiders

9:20AM January 13, 2010 | Mike Fahey

War? Good god. What is he good for? Find out in the Frankenreview for THQ and Vigil Games’ Darksiders. More »


The First Hour Of… Darksiders (Part 2)

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1:30PM December 4, 2009 | David Wildgoose

The first half of my tale of my time as one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse ended on a cliffhanger. I was being crushed to death by a mighty demon. Did I escape? More »


The First Hour Of… Darksiders (Part 1)

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11:00AM December 4, 2009 | David Wildgoose

I’ve previously described Darksiders as resembling the Legacy of Kain series. While I still vouch for that comparison, having spent some more time with Vigil’s action/adventure, it’s probably closer to a Legend of Zelda starring Kratos. You want a “mature” Zelda? This could be it. More »