Demon's Souls Title explained.. yes it's correct.

I see alot of people posting negatively about the Demon's Souls title, and how it's grammatically incorrect.

But is it really? I don't think so.

Most people (usually dumb) say, "Hey Demon's souls! your talking about the plural form for demon as well as plural soul, and this title is incorrect."

People think it should be "Demon Souls" implying the souls of demons.

"Demon's Souls" implies that you are speaking about a specific demon and his or her many souls. the same as if you were to say Mike's Pies, you are talking about mike and his many pies. Looking at the trailer for the game and seeing a woman bringing a lifeless body of armor back to life, it may be safe to assume that you, the main character are the demon, and you will be collecting souls.

I only bring this up because earlier in the week I came across a post someone made about this game and they literally said "I can't play a game with such a grammatically incorrect name." I don't remember the name but i'm almost positive they had a xbox game avatar.. go figure right.

so the lesson of the day would be... quit being grammar nazi's and bashing a game for its title before you even played it?? maybe??

With the apostrophe in "Demon's" then yes it is wrong. This would indicate that the title states "Demon is Souls", for the correct plural usage the title should read "Demons Souls".

So quit being a Nazi.

With the apostrophe in "Demon's" then yes it is wrong. This would indicate that the title states "Demon is Souls", for the correct plural usage the title should read "Demons Souls".

So quit being a Nazi.

nitsud_19

Edited for incorrect use of grammer... grammar not grammer...

That was mind blasting, you just changed my life. No. Really. You did.

This is true and I know it.

O.k, this is stuff that should of been learned in 4th or 5th grade. Ugh, teachers these days.

The characters name is actually "Demon"? thats the only way that title would be grammatically correct... raven_squad

No its just a single demon. Try saying, cause it sounds weird at first. In a sentence it would be " Hey guess what Kevin. I got a demon's souls." What that is saying a single demon was in possession of multiple souls.

Wait, I think I'm confusing myself now. Gosh it still sounds weird. Okay that example was bad thats the problem. Sorry about that.

Isn't the apostrophe in "Demon's" make it a possessive noun? So the phrase would mean the Demon has Souls. It's like saying "Brian's car" or something like that. I think it's grammatically correct, but it just sounds weird is all. Then again, I am an idiot.

[QUOTE="raven_squad"]The characters name is actually "Demon"? thats the only way that title would be grammatically correct... Zidaneski

No its just a single demon. Try saying, cause it sounds weird at first. In a sentence it would be " Hey guess what Kevin. I got a demon's souls." What that is saying a single demon was in possession of multiple souls.

Wait, I think I'm confusing myself now. Gosh it still sounds weird. Okay that example was bad thats the problem. Sorry about that.

[QUOTE="raven_squad"]The characters name is actually "Demon"? thats the only way that title would be grammatically correct... Zidaneski

No its just a single demon. Try saying, cause it sounds weird at first. In a sentence it would be " Hey guess what Kevin. I got a demon's souls." What that is saying a single demon was in possession of multiple souls.

Wait, I think I'm confusing myself now. Gosh it still sounds weird. Okay that example was bad thats the problem. Sorry about that.

With the apostrophe in "Demon's" then yes it is wrong. This would indicate that the title states "Demon is Souls", for the correct plural usage the title should read "Demons Souls".

So quit being a Nazi.

nitsud_19

Befrore this thread i wasnt going to buy it, but its on its way over here right now!

When you play the game the title becomes crystal clear.

"I NEED MORE DEMON'S SOULS!11!!"

Depending on the story of the game the title could be justified by TC's case or not. But in the meantime,

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With the apostrophe in "Demon's" then yes it is wrong. This would indicate that the title states "Demon is Souls", for the correct plural usage the title should read "Demons Souls".

So quit being a Nazi.

nitsud_19

I see what your getting at but without the apostrophe wouldn't that mean more than one Demon? Like the lack of apostrophe in souls meaning more than 1 soul.

The game could be called Quack or Moo and I would still buy it. It looks like a ton of fun.

i just wanted to make teh post because i see so many people bagging on the title, i just wanted to inform them that the title is infact, correctly written.

[QUOTE="nitsud_19"]

With the apostrophe in "Demon's" then yes it is wrong. This would indicate that the title states "Demon is Souls", for the correct plural usage the title should read "Demons Souls".

So quit being a Nazi.

360hammer

I see what your getting at but without the apostrophe wouldn't that mean more than one Demon? Like the lack of apostrophe in souls meaning more than 1 soul.

Actually the apostrophe in "Demon's" just makes it a possessive noun. The Souls belong to the Demon. For example, Ryan's car, meaning the car belongs to Ryan. It's grammatically correct, but it just sounds weird off the tongue is all. If you put a "The" before "Demon's" then it would sound a lot better, but alas, there is none.

I do not understand?samosir

[QUOTE="360hammer"]

[QUOTE="nitsud_19"]

With the apostrophe in "Demon's" then yes it is wrong. This would indicate that the title states "Demon is Souls", for the correct plural usage the title should read "Demons Souls".

So quit being a Nazi.

yokofox33

I see what your getting at but without the apostrophe wouldn't that mean more than one Demon? Like the lack of apostrophe in souls meaning more than 1 soul.

Actually the apostrophe in "Demon's" just makes it a possessive noun. The Souls belong to the Demon. For example, Ryan's car, meaning the car belongs to Ryan. It's grammatically correct, but it just sounds weird off the tongue is all. If you put a "The" before "Demon's" then it would sound a lot better, but alas, there is none.

Very good, I knew there was a perfect explaination, never was a grammer person just a Mathmatician ;)

Don't know why anyone would complain... If you want complain about a bad game title it's 'Infinite Undiscovery'.... that's probably the silliest title I've ever seen.

With the apostrophe in "Demon's" then yes it is wrong. This would indicate that the title states "Demon is Souls", for the correct plural usage the title should read "Demons Souls".

So quit being a Nazi.

nitsud_19

While we're being grammar Nazis, what you said is wrong, too. Your suggestion should read "Demons' Souls." The apostrophe doesn't disappear.

"Demon's Souls" works as well, if we're talking about one demon possessing many souls.