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It's apparently a white Christmas in Boletaria.

Last week Atlus announced they would be shifting the world tendency in Demon's Souls to white for the holidays.  For the unfamiliar, a pure white tendency means that certain, previously inaccessible locations will be unlocked and the game will be made easier.  Keep in mind that all easier means in a Demon's Souls context is that the game won't kick your ass quite as hard as it normally does.

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Wherein I pick a fight with the biggest guy in the yard.

Previously on the Travel Log: My overconfidence at the defeat of the first boss cost me dearly, as I suffered a multitude of deaths. See how I was punished for my hubris here.

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Wherein I divide and conquer.

Previously in the Travel Log: I took my first steps into the punishing world of Demon's Souls. You can read about my missteps here.

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Atlus decides to extend the suffering.

In a surprise announcement today Atlus indicated that they would be providing online support for the 2009 PS3 hit, Demon’s Souls, into 2012. With the impending release of the game’s spiritual successor Dark Souls, many had speculated that online support of the original would end sometime within the coming weeks.

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The greatest game of the year or an exercise in frustration?

Demon's Souls is an unapologetically hard game. For full disclosure, I have played quite a bit of the game, but have not made very much progress. The title, set in a dark dreary medieval land, is split into levels each being of considerable length. Unlike most modern games, Demon's Souls offers no checkpoints mid-level, even though each level can take upwards of an hour to complete.

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