A new look at Bloodborne dives into shadowy depths lined with jump scares and friends

By Adam Rosenberg December 6, 2014

From Software’s Bloodborne got a fresh look at The Game Awards on December 5, with a new trailer/gameplay clip that reveals a darkness-shrouded new area. It’s light on explanation but heavy on revelations for the eagle-eyed viewers, with some new weapons (nifty flamethrower, no?) and monsters, as well as a peek at the game’s promised online play.

There’s no user interface in the video that identifies what’s going on, but context seems paint out a situation in which one player joins forces with two others, seemingly encountered at random. From Software’s Souls games take an unconventional approach to cooperative multiplayer, so it’s certainly possible that Bloodborne follows suit in some manner.

The clip culminates in a 3v1 fight against a nasty-looking hunter who looks like a blood-and-pistol-wielding Grim Reaper… that is until he transforms into a nasty, slime-slicked demon-thing. The clip really serves to highlight how From is attempting to channel the highly technical action/role-playing game-style combat of Demon’s/Dark Souls and merge it with the sort of fast-moving melee/ranged combo combat of the Devil May Cry games.

Bloodborne comes to PlayStation 4 on March 24, 2015.

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We have the solution to Wordle on June 28, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. We've placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so we don't ruin the surprise before you've had a chance to work through the clues. So let's dive in, starting with a reminder of yesterday's answer.
Yesterday's Wordle answer
Let's start by first reminding ourselves of yesterday's Wordle answer for those new to the game or who don't play it daily, which was "ORDER." So we can say that the Wordle answer today definitely isn't that. Now, with that in mind, perhaps take another stab at it using one of these Wordle starting words and circle back if you have no luck.
Hints for today's Wordle
Still can't figure it out? We have today's Wordle answer right here, below. But first, one more thing: Let's take a look at three hints that could help you find the solution, without giving it away, so there's no need to feel guilty about keeping your streak alive -- you put in some work, after all! Or just keep scrolling for the answer.

Today’s Wordle includes the letter D.
Today’s Wordle uses two vowels.
Today's Wordle can refer to a large number of animals, particularly livestock like cattle or sheep, that are moving together in a group.