John has been writing about videogames for almost a decade, and playing them for almost three. His greatest passion is for Grand Strategy and immersive RPGs, but he's dabbled in pretty much every ...

Code Vein is the latest third-person action RPG from Bandai Namco, and it’s definitely worth a look if you’re a fan of the stamina-based combat system from the Souls games. Here’s how to get and use ...

In a surprising vampiric twist, we're getting a sequel to 2019's Code Vein. It is aptly titled Code Vein 2, and it's due out 2026 across PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X and S. Publisher Bandai ...

Understanding what your abilities are and how to implement them is integral to surviving in Code Vein. That’s why we’re here to walk you through how to get and use Gifts. As you level up and grow ...

Code Vein is an action RPG from Bandai Namco heavily inspired by From Software’s Dark Souls series, which Bandai Namco also published. You possess a broken Blood Code, which is normally a class that ...

Ever since the release of Demon's Souls in 2009, developers have continued to release games in this same vein. These titles don't hold your hand and typically offer a sizable challenge. Following its ...

The anime part of Code Vein comes out before the Souls part does. Every character is inexplicably beautiful despite being undead in an apocalyptic setting, and everyone’s anatomy seems like it’s ...