Dark Souls 2 trailer sings a 'Hollow Lullaby'

"This isn't about death. This is about what you've learned from death." Lesson #1: Don't stand directly in front of a fire-breathing dragon.

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"This isn't about death," says the latest Dark Souls II trailer. "This is about what you've learned from death." And given how often death comes in Dark Souls, you should expect to learn an awful lot. Lesson #1: Don't stand directly in front of a fire-breathing dragon.

The new Dark Souls II trailer is titled 'Hollow Lullaby' and shows off the world's many perils that fly around every corner, including Hollows and towering dragons. It also encapsulates the series' trial-and-error, never-give-up spirit in a nutshell.

Dark Souls II will arrive on March 11 on PS3 and Xbox 360. The PC version will follow sometime later, hopefully with Alice hosting a new batch of Dark Souls Nites on Twitch.

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    February 19, 2014 12:30 PM

    Ozzie Mejia posted a new article, Dark Souls 2 trailer sings a 'Hollow Lullaby'.

    "This isn't about death. This is about what you've learned from death." Lesson #1: Don't stand directly in front of a fire-breathing dragon.

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      February 19, 2014 12:48 PM

      But that's the best place to stand! He can't see you there. Because of all the fire.

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        February 19, 2014 1:36 PM

        I just got a new PS3, mine broke a few years ago, and I'm playing Demon's Souls for the first time after having played Dark Souls extensively and its kicking my ass. I beat everything in Dark Souls without ever summoning help and I'm determined to the same in Demon's Souls but I'm finding it much harder.

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          February 19, 2014 2:40 PM

          I'm in the exact same situation, but I'm having the exact opposite experience.

          You have effectively infinite healing items in demon souls so you don't fall victim to death via attrition like you might in Dark souls if you run out of estus. Also with a real MP bar magic is a lot more viable.

          Maneater is the hardest boss in my opinion, you might reconsider calling for help when you hit him.

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          February 19, 2014 6:23 PM

          i feel in general that normal monsters in demons are way harder than normal monsters in darks, however bosses are much easier in demons than in darks, generally. there really is nothing in dark souls equivalent to a red eye knight, or a mindflayer.

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          February 19, 2014 7:12 PM

          Demon's Souls is harder and the atmosphere is so much better than Dark Souls.

          Keep in mind I am a huge fan of Dark Souls.

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      February 19, 2014 3:40 PM

      Yeah, there is basically one month (at least) where I am NOT going to touch my new shiny PS4 and my 360 will reign supreme again.

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