When Bandai Namco launched Code Vein in 2019, I gave it an earnest try. More than just an anime-looking and occasionally over-the-top riff on Dark Souls, Code Vein’s world of vampires and absorbed ...

The soulslike genre revolves around challenge and skill mastery, both of which hold true for Code Vein 2. From the opening hours, it is clear that it is designed with mechanical depth in mind. Combat ...

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When the original Code Vein came out back in 2019, the Soulslike genre was still somewhat in its infancy. FromSoftware, the creator of the genre, via their Dark Souls series, had successfully made its ...

Bandai Namco’s Code Vein 2 sets out to redefine what the role-playing game series can be, shedding the narrative baggage of its predecessor in favor of an entirely new world, cast, and thematic ...

It’s been years since Code Vein first tried to carve out its identity in the Souls-like space. With its anime-inspired aesthetic and flashy combat, the game was an instant curiosity, but that ...

Code Vein 2 didn't make nearly as much of a splash as its predecessor did, but Bandai Namco has continued to update the game ...

Producer of sorts, eSports enthusiast, hodgepodge streamer. Erick spelled with a C and K will often get upset if his name is spelled incorrectly. Erick spends his time playing StarCraft II, ARPGs ...

January has had a fairly slow start for 2026 video game releases, as is typical in the video game industry. We've had a couple of stellar releases, like the Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S ...

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We get a breakdown on exciting new gameplay changes coming to Code Vein 2 from director of Code Vein II, Hiroshi Yoshimura, and producer Keita Iizuka. Learn more about what to expect from the upcoming ...