From Software’s action RPG Dark Souls is pretty hard. When asked if the next game in the series, which has yet to be announced, will be even harder, From Software said that the difficulty will be on par with Dark Souls, and not higher. This news may disappoint some gamers, but those gamers are crazy. Seriously, who is playing this game wishing it was harder? Just loading my character makes me want to cry.

The Sims 3: Pets is headed to consoles next week. Like any real pet, the virtual pets require a home, and for PS3 users, that home is on your hard drive. The game will require a 5GB installation. Do you have room in your heart (and in your hard drive) for the love of a virtual pet?

With the Arkham City release only days away, many gamers have been patiently waiting for a demo to pop up on either the PSN or the Xbox Live Marketplace. In a statement to Arkham City‘s forum community, team member SarahMay has stated that there will not be a demo for the game. SarahMay claims, “we here at Rocksteady have been working like crazy for 2 years to deliver the best Batman experience we possibly can, and get this ready for the October 21st release. Unfortunately this has meant that there has simply not been time for us to create a demo for the game and I have been told there are no plans to release one in the future.” Looks like gamers hoping to whet their appetites for justice will have to wait a few more days.

Sega Saturn classic Guardian Heroes is now available on Xbox Live in North America and Europe. Fans of the beloved RPG hack ‘n’ slash can look forward to a visual facelift with some lovely remastered graphics and several new game modes. Online and local co-op will also be available, and the game can be yours for 800 Microsoft Points.

EA has just launched a gameplay walkthrough of a level from its upcoming Syndicate reboot. The 11 minute clip, narrated by Syndicate executive producer Jeff Gamon, features gameplay footage from an early level called Executive Search. Playing as Miles Kilo, an agent from the Eurocorp Syndicate, you and your mentor raid a rival Syndicate called Aspari to retrieve stolen chip technology from a scientist’s head.

Ubisoft’s series of My Coach games has thus far offered gamers lessons on a wide variety of things, including Spanish and dog communication. Now the publisher has announced that it is going to teach gamers self-defense. Ubisoft’s My Coach Self Defense is due out exclusively for Microsoft’s Kinect on November 8 in North America (November 11 in Europe) under the name Self-Defense Training Camp. It aims to teach players how to react safely to “troublesome” situations and protect themselves from “various forms of physical assault.” Ubisoft says it will achieve this through a series of fitness and martial arts workouts, which are focused on four core areas: technique, stamina, composure, and reflexes. Ubisoft says these techniques will be taught to players by a real-life in-game coach. Personally, I might skip this one and wait for Ubisoft’s X-man Training Camp.

Epic Games and ChAIR have officially announced Infinity Blade 2, the sequel to the popular hack-and-slash game available on iOS devices. The second game is scheduled to launch on December 1, 2011. The Unreal Engine 3-powered game will come with dozens of new locations set across an expansive 3D environment. According to the game’s official website, Infinity Blade 2 aims to challenge players to journey further into the world of the Deathless tyrants and their legion of Titans, building skills and upgrading characters in new ways.

Given the toughness of some of the enemies in Dark Souls, you may not have had time to appreciate the artwork that went into their creation. The PlayStation Blog has brought together the concept artwork of several different monster designs, and accompanying them is commentary from Dark Souls’ director Hidetaka Miyazaki. Hop on over if you want a sneak peek of what you’ll be up against!

The Insider section of the newest Xbox World hints that Remedy, the people behind the Alan Wake franchise, may be working on the latest installment for the Xbox 720. The section states: “We hear a number of Microsoft-friendly developers are hard at work on prepping next-gen games as we speak. Could this be the reason why Remedy are so quiet about Alan Wake 2? (Yes.)” According to Xbox World, Remedy is not the only team to dabble in the future console. “Rare, Lionhead and Turn 10 all have teams in place too.” It’s also rumored that THQ is planning Saints Row 4 for the 720.

Sony Online Entertainment has decided to expand the history of the PlanetSide universe before the release of PlanetSide 2. Marv Wolfman, who scripted Crisis on Infinite Earths and has written for Marvel and DC, will be penning episodic fiction that will be available on the PlanetSide 2 website. Wolfman has previously worked with SOE on DC Universe Online.

Atlus today released a demo for The Cursed Crusade, their upcoming action adventure set during the Fourth Crusade, for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The demo takes players through the Assault on the Castle of Biron mission, a fortress siege set on a fiery summer’s eve. Unfortunately for the PC gamers among us, no PC demo is planned at this time.

The Cursed Crusade is scheduled to release October 25 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.

Starhawk, successor to the PS3′s multiplayer shooter Warhawk, is getting deeper character customization than its predecessor. According to the game’s Facebook page, players will be able to alter the head, torso, arms, legs, and boots. Players will be able to mix and match customization options between the game’s two factions, Outcasts and Rifters. Starhawk players will also be able to create decals using available backgrounds and foregrounds, which can be placed on the characters and their vehicles.

Majesco’s Zumba Fitness 2 promotes dancing and staying fit, two things on prominent display in the game’s opening cinematic. The game features new 3D models of three celebrity Zumba trainers to give the user a sense that they are taking an actual Zumba class. Zumba Fitness 2, which will release for the Wii, includes five game modes, twenty different dance styles, and over thirty dance tracks.

Nintendo has announced a new Wii bundle that will be available for the holiday season this year. This new bundle, which features a black Wii, will be priced at $149.99 and include a copy of New Super Mario Bros Wii and the soundtrack CD from Super Mario Galaxy. Not included in this bundle is GameCube support. While older Wiis can use GameCube controllers and games, this new version is strictly for Wii gaming.

Uncharted developer Naughty Dog released a new gameplay video for upcoming adventure title Uncharted 3. This video, which features Drake in a desert village, showcases the game’s incredible visuals and also shows off some of Drake’s moves. Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception will be available on the PlayStation 3 on November 1 of this year.