{"id":88891,"date":"2016-04-11T17:02:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-11T15:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=88891"},"modified":"2016-04-11T17:03:35","modified_gmt":"2016-04-11T15:03:35","slug":"games-you-can-play-this-week-death-and-destinies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/88891-games-you-can-play-this-week-death-and-destinies","title":{"rendered":"Games you can play this week &#8211; death and destinies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re looking for some big boss battles, anthropomorphic heroes, and grappling hooks, this week&#8217;s game releases will deliver on all those things, and a little more.<\/p>\n<p>Here are our picks for the games of the week:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Dark Souls III<\/h3>\n<p><em>Release date: 12\u00a0April (PS4, Xbox One, PC)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re suckers for punishment, it seems.<\/p>\n<p>After <em>Demon Souls<\/em>, <em>Dark Souls<\/em>, and <em>Dark Souls II<\/em> smashed us into submission with its frustratingly addictive gameplay difficulty, we still want more, and the new entry into the beloved franchise is set to up the ante, throw bigger and badder bosses at you, and make you beg for mercy once more.<\/p>\n<p>New combat features are also introduced,\u00a0including \u2018Weapon Arts\u2019, which are special abilities that vary from weapon to weapon that enable extra damage and unique movesets for a limited time, at the cost of magic points.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fVBFjrH-kIc\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Stories: The Path of Destinies<\/h3>\n<p><em>Release date: 12 April 2016 (PS4, PC)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Stories: The Path of Destinies<\/em> is an action-RPG set in a vibrant fairytale universe filled with floating islands, majestic airships, and colourful magic. Unintentional hero Reynardo suddenly becomes the last line of the defence against a mad Emperor.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully,\u00a0Reynardo is no slouch when it comes to combat. Players can harness\u00a0and customise Reynardo&#8217;s kung fu moves and fast swordplay, along with some magic skills to boot.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the choices you make, the story will play out differently resulting in any number of consequences, but each with a path to victory for those paying close attention.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YBcp-r6YbiM\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">More game releases this week<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/75670-games-you-can-play-this-week-contract-killing-and-careless-carnage.html\/attachment\/pc-platform-tag-2#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-75676\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-75676 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/PC-platform-tag.jpg\" alt=\"PC-platform-tag\" width=\"180\" height=\"40\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Dark Souls 3<br \/>\nStories: The Path of Destinies<br \/>\nWelkin Road<br \/>\nEverybody&#8217;s Gone to the Rapture<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/60349-games-launching-this-week-2.html\/attachment\/ps4-platform-tag#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-60358\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60358\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/PS4-platform-tag.jpg\" alt=\"PS4 platform tag\" width=\"180\" height=\"40\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Dark Souls 3<br \/>\nStories: The Path of Destinies<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/60349-games-launching-this-week-2.html\/attachment\/xbox-one-platform-tag#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-60361\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60361\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Xbox-One-platform-tag.jpg\" alt=\"Xbox One platform tag\" width=\"180\" height=\"40\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Dark Souls 3<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Article\u00a0originally published on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.menstuff.co.za\/games\/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-games-releasing-this-week-11-15-april\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"canonical\">MenStuff.co.za<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>More gaming news<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a title=\"Permalink to Fallout 4 wins Best Game at BAFTA Games Awards\" href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/pc\/88527-fallout-4-wins-best-game-at-bafta-games-awards.html\" rel=\"bookmark\">Fallout 4 wins Best Game at BAFTA Games Awards<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Permalink to DOAK \u2013 South Africa\u2019s first MMORPG that pays you to play\" 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