Dark Souls

Before the Law and Before Gaming: Kafka, Players, and Avatars

Kafka's "Before the Law" offers a new lens for meditating on the relationships between avatars, bosses, developers, and players in gaming.

By Aaron Suduiko, 1 month ago October 31, 2022

Have you ever played a game where a single moment changes your feelings about it from hate to love? A meditation on the first Dark Souls.

By Dan Hughes, 8 months ago April 14, 2022

How Dark Souls committed an act of genius by building a world where Dark Souls IV is impossible.

By Aaron Suduiko, 5 years ago August 21, 2017

FromSoftware has transformed a shameless cash-grab into something else.

By Aaron Suduiko, 6 years ago November 13, 2016

In my analysis of the notorious "Dark Souls," I argue that the game is frustrating and rewarding for exactly the same reason.

By Aaron Suduiko, 8 years ago February 20, 2015