Namco Bandai Games America's Dark Souls has been approved for production for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, and is on track for release in North America on October 4 and Europe on October 7. The spiritual successor to Demon’s Souls is a new action-role playing game (RPG) developed by FromSoftware. Stricken by the curse of undead, gamers are abolished to the northern realms to battle hideous demons and unimaginable monsters to collect souls and find the Eternal Flame of Life, which is losing its light, to survive and cure the curse of undead.

Gamers can pre-order the Dark Souls Collector’s Edition for $59.99, the same price as the standard edition, which will include a limited edition art book containing premium illustrations of characters and environments from the game. The package will also include a mini-strategy guide, original game soundtrack and behind-the-scenes videos provided for digital download via a uniquely redeemable online code printed on a specially marked card inside each Collector Edition box. All of this will come packaged with the standard edition game in a custom-designed metal case.

Dark Souls will be available throughout North America and Europe in October 2011. Visit www.PrepareToDie.com to learn more.