Dororo is a Trans Icon

Gender non-conforming characters are quite common in anime. Ones that are actually handled well, though? That’s a little more unusual. There’s a reason transphobic slurs are flung around so freely in...

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Let's Play Dark Souls III Part 4: High Wall of Lothric

Intrepid “medieval hacker” Zero Coolius – and Zam editors Danielle Riendeau and Laura Michet – return, with a visit to the High Wall of Lothric. We encounter Smithy the Dragon, a bunch of sad praying...

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Dark Souls III crashing on your PC? Here's how to get around it

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How to beat Abyss Watchers in Dark Souls III

The Abyss Watchers battle is arguably the first REALLY hard boss in the game, with a tricky first phase and a deadly second. You’ll need speed, poise and strategy to get through this fight intact – he...

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Let's Play Dark Souls III Part 3: Firelink Shrine

Intrepid “medieval hacker” Zero Coolius continues her journey through Lothric by finding the one and only safe area in the game! That is, the Firelink Shrine, where a bunch of weirdos hang out and tal...

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How to beat Dragonslayer Armour in Dark Souls III

Dragonslayer Armour is a tough fight with no special tricks – but we have the scoop on his every weakness and tell. Here’s how to say good night to this knight.

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How to beat the final boss of Dark Souls III

Soul of Cinder is the final boss in Dark Souls III, and by all accounts he’s a tough customer. With several phases that include magic, fire and gnarly slash damage, Soul of Cinder doesn’t go...

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How to beat Lothric, the Younger Prince in Dark Souls III

Prince Lothric – and his brother Lorien – present one of Dark Souls III’s stiffest challenges. But their tells are there – here’s how to bring the brothers to justice.

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How to beat the Deacons of the Deep in Dark Souls III

The Deacons of the Deep have a few tricks up their robed sleeves. Here’s how to see past their conjuring and bring down the mob.

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Dark Souls III PC mapping guide

The default controls for Dark Souls III on PC are a little… meh. Here’s a quick guide to getting the game to feel as smooth and natural as possible on a mouse and keyboard.

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The very best butt stabs in Dark Souls III

Dark Souls III is a very sober game, full of grim monsters and sad, ashen landscapes. Oh sure, there’s a moment or two of levity, but all in all, it’s about as light as a suit of armor. So, Z...

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How to beat Pontiff Sulyvahn in Dark Souls III

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How to beat Crystal Sage in Dark Souls III

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How to defeat every boss in Dark Souls III

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How to beat ludex Gundyr in Dark Souls III

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How to beat Curse-Rotted Greatwood in Dark Souls III

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How to beat Vordt in Dark Souls III

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How to beat High Lord Wolnir in Dark Souls III

All that glitters is gold, with High Lord Wolnir. There’s a time limit to this fight, but he’ll go down fast if you can get his bangles busted in the right order.

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How to complete Siegward's Quest in Dark Souls III

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How to find the Twinkling Dragon Stones in Dark Souls III

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