Dark Souls linked to murder, again

Dark Souls has been linked to the stabbing to death of a teacher by a 15-year-old boy in the UK, after it was discovered he was “obsessed” with From Software’s title.

The Daily Mail reported that the boy, whose name was withheld, was arrested after killing his 61-year-old Spanish teacher, Ann Maguire, in front of his classmates.

The newspaper also felt it necessary to mention that he posted comments about Grand Theft Auto, was a member of gaming community Achievement Hunter, and had been described as a depressed introvert who spent long periods of time online playing video games.

The chairman of the Association for UK Interactive Entertainment, Andy Payne, has hit back at the report, stating that there is no evidence suggesting video games are to blame.

“From their report, The Daily Mail cite drink, drugs, and bullying to be factors in the life of the 15-year-old boy accused of the killing. It must also be pointed out that these are observations and allegations attributed to fellow classmates of the accused,” said Payne.

“There is, however, no evidence that links video games with violence, no matter what publications such as The Daily Mail may infer.”

This is not the first time Dark Souls has been linked to a murder in recent times, with “Craigslist killer” Miranda Barbour’s cult-murders also blamed on the game.