So im finally taking a break from Destiny as I pretty much have nothing left to do until HoW (like a lot of people at this point). I'm thinking about picking up Dark Souls 2 on April 7th when they remake it for the next gen. I've never played any of the series before but I love fantasy RPGs and also a challenge (which from what ive read this game delivers). What im wondering is will I be missing anything or left behind without playing the first one? I would rather not play catch up on a new game and am hoping I can just jump into the sequel without being lost. Also, in terms of playing with friends and online with other people; is there a pvp or competitive side or is strictly co-op? Another question I have about the game is how much play time should I expect out of the $60? I try and only buy games at their new full price if the replayability is high and I wont get bored after a week or two. Any other tips, comments or reccomendations about the game would be great. I really try and do my research on a game before I buy it.