• merchandising

    Video Games Live Has Its Own MP3 Player

    The Video Games Live concert tour kicks their merchandising up a notch with this new VGL-branded VIVO MP3 player, loaded with unreleased recordings from Kingdom Hearts, Halo, and more. More »
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    Comment by Mit: They really need to quit playing Advent Rising music. I know you composed it Tommy, but no one played/liked... 11 Responses | Other threads

  • clips

    Whip It With This Castlevania: Lord of Shadow Trailer

    Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima has taken the reins of the Castlevania series from fellow Konami designer Koji Igarashi for the series' latest title Lords of Shadow. More »
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    Comment by AdamWest: Sigh, Castlevania does not belong in the third dimension :( WTB proper Symphony of the Night sequel 22 Responses | Other threads

  • rumor

    Castlevania Movie Has Been Slayed

    Even Simon Belmont cannot save the Castlevania movie from development hell, it seems. Sources tell website Bloody-Disgusting.com that the movie has had a stake driven through its heart. More »
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    Comment by WonkersWatilla: What is a man? A miserable little pile of secrets! But enough talk...have at you! Or not, if you're the... 9 Responses | Other threads

  • culture

    Castlevania Cake

    We don't really write about cakes that often anymore, but this one is pretty amazing. The sides of the cake show a typical level in the early days of side-scroller Castlevania. More »
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    Comment by Mister Jack is Stalking Konata: Now NOBODY say "The Cake is a Lie." Seriously, it ISN'T FUNNY ANYMORE. Besides, that cake is pure,... 17 Responses | Other threads

  • arcade

    Castlevania Arcade Game Now Released In Japan

    This week, Konami is releasing Castlevania arcade title Akumajo Dracula THE ARCADE in game centers across Japan. More »
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    Comment by ShaggE wants to join the Egg Council.: That reminds me of some sword-fighty arcade game that used a very similar controller and cabinet. Wish I could find... 5 Responses | Other threads

  • Wii Downloadables

    Weekly Wii Update: Jungle Cards, Alucards, And Laser Pachinko

    It's Monday number 2 of 2009, and Nintendo is delivering the second weekly batch of downloadable content to the Wii console, with two new WiiWare titles and one good old-fashioned vampire whip-fest. More »
    01/12/09
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    Comment by dae_giovanni: Well, finally, there's Castlevania 3. We just need Earthbound and maybe people can finally stop complaining? Nah, what am I saying?... 19 Responses | Other threads

  • movies

    Castlevania Movie Dying, Spyhunter Movie Dead

    News from Hollywood here, kids, and the news is good. In an interview with IGN, movie producer Paul W.S. Anderson has revealed that not only is the Castlevania movie stalled, but Spyhunter is stalled and then some. More »
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    Comment by Lezard: When Paul W.S. Anderson pulls out of your movie because the script is bad, you're script is good enough for... 10 Responses | Other threads

  • review

    Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia Review: M-M-M-My Shanoa

    Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia gives the Nintendo DS its third "let's borrow liberally from Metroid" Castlevania entry, this time putting the lovely empty vessel Shanoa in the Dracula-slaying lead. More »
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    Comment by djricekcn: It's only difficult (actually it's still easier htan original castlevania) because long-time fans been wnting a harder castlevania. Every... 18 Responses | Other threads

  • halloween

    Vampires, Ghosts, Goblins And The Devil Hit Wii Virtual Console For Halloween

    Hey - at least it isn't another bloody Zombie epidemic stunt. More »
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    Comment by wonder6oy: Ghosts 'n Goblins with no save state? NO. :-p 4 Responses | Other threads

  • Castlevania Judgement

    I Wish I Hadn't Played Castlevania Judgement

    Of all the days I had to play games at TGS, and of all games I had the chance to play, why the hell did I leave it until Sunday afternoon to play Castlevania Judgement? I mean, my last memory of TGS could have been of something good, like Macross Ace Frontier or, in Konami's case, another kick at Pro Evo 2009. Instead, I walked away from the show feeling bad. Bad for Castlevania fans, at least. More »
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    Comment by cio: I wasn't expecting it to be good... But wow.. HARSH.. Oh Konami, where is my current gen 2d Castlevania in... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • tokyo game show 2008

    First Look At Castlevania Now-Gen Is Shorter Than This Headline

    Moisten those eyeballs, kids. Give 'em a good soak, because blinking during the Castlevania Tokyo Game Show trailer is not recommended. You'll miss half! Formally announced by Konami and Koji "Mr. Castlevania" Igarashi at TGS 2008, all we know about the title is that it'll be appearing on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Castles will likely be involved, but we're checking with Konami for confirmation.
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    Comment by justhesh: That stupid giant sword just doesn't fit the character. Alucard's all about grace and sophistication. Anything bigger than a longsword... 5 Responses | Other threads

  • tokyo game show 2008

    Konami Whips Up Castlevania For Xbox 360, PS3

    Konami has both Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia and Castlevania Judgment on display at Tokyo Game Show this year, but it brought a tiny, tiny bit more with it, just to start messing with our heads. A new Castlevania has been announced for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3... at some point in the future. That is absolutely all that we know at this point, as both Konami reps and series lead Koji Igarashi are being mum on what we can expect. More »
    10/10/08
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    Comment by nico1606: After SotN I sorta lost interest in Castlevania...I mean how many times can Dracula die? Let's hope they do go... 5 Responses | Other threads

  • wii ware

    Igarashi: Wii Ware Could Keep The 2D Dream Alive

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  • konami

    Koji Igarashi Tries To Explain Castlevania Judgement Hate

    Konami's Koji Igarashi is the Castlevania guy. And when fans play a Castlevania game, they know, more or less, what they are getting themselves into. But Castlevania Judgement is different! It's a fighter, but now. And the early buzz around the game hasn't been so hot. Why does Igarashi think that is? More »
    07/23/08
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    Comment by mariospants: The simple fact remains that we are innundated with all variations on the fighting genre. We certainly have no lack... 1 Responses | Other threads

  • arcade

    Castlevania Japanese Arcade Game Hands-On

    That's the cabinet for yet-unreleased Castlevania arcade title Akumajo Dracula THE ARCADE. Reader Landon got a hands-on with the game at a location test while strolling through Tokyo's Ikebukuro. What did Landon think? He totally dug the game, its gameplay, graphics, music — the whole schbang! Hit the jump for Landon's impressions. Don't forget to thank him and tip your waiter. More »
    07/23/08
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    Comment by Mental Slug Solid 2: Sons of Liberty Prime: I wanna :( That does sound like it could be on the wii (except the next-gen graphics), but I can't really... 1 Responses | Other threads

  • castlevania

    Two Castlevania Games, Two Castlevania Trailers

    Above, the clip for Castlevania Judgement, on the Wii. Iga can say whatever the hell he wants, but that right there, that's a fighting game. And not a very good-looking one at that. Series purists may find more solace after the jump, with a trailer for Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia on the DS. More »
    07/18/08
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    Comment by Sniper_Zegai: Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia is looking pretty sweet, the fighting game just looked boring though. 1 Responses | Other threads

  • interview

    Why A Castlevania Fighting Game? Ask Iga!

    Ever since it was revealed that the new Castlevania game for the Nintendo Wii, Castlevania Judgment, would be a fighting game, one question has been on fans' minds. Is that really Fahey standing next to Castlevania creator Koji Igarashi, and why does he look so rough? I am hunching down to try not to tower over Iga out of respect, as he just spent several minutes answering my questions via translator. Questions like, "Why a fighting game?" More »
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    Comment by Video: Iga says there were going to be a total of 14 characters only... So far he mention 6 which are:... more » | Other threads

  • castlevania

    Castlevania Movie Sees Belmont Armed With "A Fucking Sword"

    After Dr. Henry Jones, modern pop culture's second-best proponent of the whip has got to be Castlevania's Simon Belmont. And with a Castlevania movie (sort of) coming up, just imagine the kind of stuff he could be doing with said whip! And yet, courtesy of a script review for the upcoming project, it seems the whip's been relegated in favour of a sword. And not just any sword: More »
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    Comment by ShikhaMoira: I guess one should be grateful that there is even gonna be a Belmont in it. If that Son-of-a-b**ch Koji... more » | Other threads

  • wii

    Konami Whips Up Castlevania Judgment, An Online 3D Fighter For Wii

    It's official. Castlevania Judgment, the first 3D fighting game to bear the Castlevania brand, is coming to the Wii this Fall. Series producer Koji "Iga" Igarashi is helming the project with a little help from manga artist Takeshi Obata, the man in charge of character designs this go 'round. Obata may be best known for his work on Death Note and the Blue Dragon manga adaptation.The title was revealed in this month's Nintendo Power. More »
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    Comment by questworld: Smells like a setup for a fall. Then of course they'll blame the Wii and it's audience and show... more » | Other threads

  • castlevania judgment

    Wii Castlevania Revealed! It's A Fighting Game?

    According to GoNintendo, the latest issue of Nintendo Power reveals the proud return of the Castlevania series to consoles. Castlevania Judgment is, believe it or not, a 3D fighter, pitting classic characters from throughout the series against each other in mortal combat. Yes, not at all the exact opposite of what Castlevania fans have been asking for. More »
    06/26/08
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    Comment by DirkBarracuda: if someone just showed me this picture with the names blocked out...i'd say this was Soul Caliber V....i'm just saying. more » | Other threads

  • castlevania

    2D-Loving Igarashi Promises To Grow Castlevania

    Castlevania Papa Koji Igarashi has recently been chatting to Gamasutra about something near and dear to his heart: The 2D action genre. In a recent interview, he said he thinks 2D is still alive and kicking, and it makes him happy. More »
    06/17/08
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    Comment by kingofallcosmos: @ego531: If you are refering to the NES games as the first three, then you really should give Castlevania another... more » | Other threads

  • rumor

    Wii Castlevania Later This Year?

    While Konami Castlevania dude Koji Igarashi has expressed hesitance about the Wii and the Wii-mote in the past, apparently he's warmed up to the Nintendo platform! Comic book mag Preview has let it slip that the franchise is getting a Wii title released this fall. The info slipped while Preview was giving the skinny on the PR campaign for the comic based on PS2 game Castlevania: Curse of Darkness, stating the the comic book will be "cross-promoted with 2008 video game releases, which include games for Nintendo Wii and DS (Fall 2008)". Unconfirmed and unsurprising, really. More »
    06/04/08
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    Comment by kingofallcosmos: @Gremory: I will accept that you can make it far more imbalanced than the later games, but the plot, the... more » | Other threads

  • hollywood

    Someone Is Sinking $200 Million In To Pac-Man, Castlevania Movies

    Variety reports that Crystal Sky Pictures has signed a deal that will secure them $200 million USD in financing, money that's going to be used to fund films like Castlevania, a sequel to John Woo's Hard Boiled and among others... *sigh* Pac-Man. While we've known that Paul W. S. Anderson and Sylvain White's Castlevania was back on track, it's been a couple years since we've heard any chatter on the big screen adaptation of Pac-Man. Can it possibly match the fan-made version? More »
    05/21/08
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    Comment by Strangelove: @Aflack: Likes slushies: Ugh, not a good night for typing. more » | Other threads

  • konami

    Koji Igarashi, Castlevania Game Maker, Indy Jones Lover

    Here's a shocker: Konami Castlevania dude Koji Igarashi wears a cowboy hat, carries a whip and *here it comes* likes Indiana Jones. Bet you didn't see that one coming! When asked if he was excited about Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, IGA replied: More »
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    Comment by Rengenki: LOL @ IGA's comment. I'm more excited about this new CV game. more » | Other threads

  • konami gamer's night 08

    Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia Announced for Nintendo DS

    The big news for many at last night's Konami Gamer's Night was the official announcement of a new Castlevania game for the Nintendo DS. Mr. Igarashi himself was on hand to introduce Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, complete with his trademark cowboy hat and whip. This new Castlevania marks the first time that the franchise will feature a female lead character, a raven haired beauty named Shenoa. More »
    05/15/08
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    Comment by Gimph: Yay, Castlevania! The graphics look freakin amazing, and multiplayer Co-Op?! That's awesome! This Fall looks promising, but the Belmonts-GONE?! That's... more » | Other threads

  • konami gamer's night 08

    Konami Gamer's Night '08

    Konami hosted their Gamer's Night last evening in San Francisco, hot on the heels of Sega's Gamer's Morning and Ubisoft's Gamer's Afternoon. It had already been a long day by the time I arrived and my brain was already ful of tons of other games. This didn't stop Konami from making quite an impression with a few key announcements. Be sure to check back shortly for all the news including an MGS 4 secret weapon, a new Castlevania game for the DS, my Silent Hill V hands on, the Rock Revolution announcement and more!
    05/15/08
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    Comment by Spadgy: Come on Konami - we know you've got Gradius VI ready and waiting - just give it a console release... more » | Other threads

  • konami

    Castlevania Judgment Coming...Sometime

    Spotted in the US Patent and Trademark database, Castlevania Judgment will probably be among the next Castlevania games we see. While its platform was unspecified, given that Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia was recently leaked as the next DS title, we're assuming this game will be for one of the other various platforms. Any guesses? Oh, who are we kidding, we don't care what platform you think it's on. We're sticking with our "Eye of Judgment" expansion theory. We're also going to keep wearing this tin foil on our head...just in case. More »
    04/21/08
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    Comment by VANIANE1: CMON GUYS! both 3d vania's were completly awesome. i am a huge fan of the 2d games also, dont get... more » | Other threads

  • hollywood

    Notes On The Castlevania Screenplay

    We were sent a portion of the Castlevania movie script a few weeks ago, a bit of which we posted for your enjoyment. If you did, that's fantastic. If not, you missed your chance. However, we've done our best junior script analysis on what we've seen so far, an attempt we hope will help you get up to speed on the direction the Rogue Pictures production is headed. More »
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    Comment by Aerokii: The script has taken the Castlevania timeline and shat all over it. As pointed out, Mathias IS Dracula. You're throwing... more » | Other threads

  • movies

    Want A Peek At The Castlevania Screenplay? [Updated]

    I'll ask again. Do you want to take a possible early look at the feature film adaptation of Konami's Castlevania? We have 32 pages worth of the live action film's script, which feature a host of classic franchise characters—Trevor Belmont and Sypha Belnades from Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, Christopher Belmont from the two Game Boy Castlevania entries and Elizabeth Bartley, the succubus from Castlevania: Bloodlines. The portions we were handed weren't dated or credited, so we're unsure at which stage of development these scenes featuring Belmont family member Christopher and castle guard Lucius occur. The film was one of the casualties of the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike, with production of the Sylvain White-directed adaptation halted in December. Spoilers, of course, abound, so if you feel like going into the Castlevania experience fresh, move along. More »
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    Comment by jonnyflash: Oh, and FYI: [castlevaniadraculascurse.com] more » | Other threads

  • nintendo ds

    Rumored New Castlevania DS Screens Indicate Wii Connectivity

    A trio of supposed screen shots from an unreleased Castlevania game for the Nintendo DS have made their way online, ones that could possibly reveal Koji Igarashi and team's follow up to Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin. Are they real? They certainly look real enough, with a timestamp that would indicate a December 25, 2007 build of the game, one that would appear to feature a female protagonist and yet another "Metroid-vania" style adventure. Igarashi has gone on record as saying that Konami is working on a third Castlevania title for the DS, but we can't say for sure whether this is it. More »
    01/18/08
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    Comment by Cirno: @shrewd: *WI-FI CONNECTION. My bad. more » | Other threads

  • konami

    Castlevania Animated Movie: The Goat Fucking Stays In The Picture

    Warren Ellis, salty-tongued screenwriter for the who-knows-when animated film based on Castlevania III, updated his production blog on the subject recently, indicating that things are moving along quite well. Very well, actually, as the folks at Konami didn't seem to blush at the more mature themes of Ellis' screenplay. Dialogue about the sexual violation of a goat? Cool. Lots of bad language? Just peachy, it seems. Ellis and company's plans for "a film for adults" look like they're shaping up. More »
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    Comment by TheIrishNinja: @callahan09: your guess is as good as mine, man. it stopped at around 6 like it was over, then... more » | Other threads

  • castlevania

    Unlocking Symphony In Dracula X

    I'd like to think I am not the only one who bought Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles for the PSP last week for the sole purpose of having a portable copy of Symphony of the Night on hand at all times, only to find myself jumping through hoops to unlock my main reason for picking up the title in the first place. Well rather than have you go through the agonizing hours filled with senseless deaths that I went through, I figured I would just give you the skinny on unlocking the game up front. First off, you need to get to stage 2 in the main game. At one point a giant bull creature starts chasing Richter, and rather than jumping over the holes in the floor, you'll want to fall into the first one. Finish the level and you'll find yourself in an alternate stage 3. More »
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    Comment by Super_Dracula: @Langis: Well I'm sorry to hear that you find it so boring. So while you are enjoying playing SOTN... more » | Other threads

  • vc update

    Virtual Console Spooktacular

    Halloween is two days away, and you know what that means! Two more days of Halloween-themed crap until we can start associating everything with Turkeys for the better part of the month of November. What better way to associate with a spooky holiday than with a little classic Castlevania action? Castlevania II Simon's Quest for the NES (500 points) headlines this week's Virtual Console update on the Wii, slowly adding in the RPG elements we've come to know and love into the series. The only good samurai is a dead samurai, and Samurai Ghost for the TurboGrafx 16 (600 points) is a classic example of this age-old ninja adage. Finally, we have the NEOGEO masterpiece Magician Lord (900 points), possibly my favorite non-fighting NEOGEO game of all time. Magic, martial arts, and good old vampire ass-whipping. Three excellent ways to distract your children from the fact that you're spending the 31st huddled in your house with all the doors locked, fearing for their lives. More »
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    Comment by kmattson: Looks like I'll be picking up a Wii just to play Simon's Quest without hours of blowing on cartridge contacts. more » | Other threads

  • fyi

    Igarashi Confirms New Castlevania DS

    Koji Igarashi is apparently not one to keep secrets...if you don't count the hundreds of sarcophagi in his basement. That's why when Wired asked him if another Nintendo DS Castlevania game was on its way, he didn't do the whole, "err...uhh...no announcement at this time...what's that?? "turn into a bat an fly away* maneuver.
    We're doing another Nintendo DS version. There hasn't been an official announcement, but we're doing it...we want people to enjoy the PSP version, and afterwards we're announcing it. So, please wait a little bit."
    Hmm...by "wait a little bit" we hope he didn't mean, "don't tell the entire world." Because then we might feel bad for the vampire guy. More »
    10/23/07
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    Comment by 8bitcity: Still no announcement... yes I'm browsing old Castlevania posts... what of? You won't even read this. more » | Other threads

  • toys

    Castlevania Figures for Pre-Order on Play-Asia

    Remember those MECA made Castlevania action figures we've been drooling over for months? Well, now they are available for pre-order at PlayAsia.com. The seven inch figures are going for $15 plus shipping and include Simon Belmont, Dracula and a Succubus. There is also an Alucard figure that is currently listed as "Announced - Preorders opening soon." So many cool toys, so little money, so sad. More »
    10/14/07
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    Comment by pixelsword: Worse than the original 8-bit Dracula. more » | Other threads

  • doh

    Konami's Castlevania Boo-Boo

    Anyone who's ever played one of Konami's Castlevania game can tell you, the Belmonts are the franchise heroes. The family has sworn to fight Lord Dracula. Without the Belmont clan, you wouldn't have a Castlevania game! Don't tell a recent ad in Electronic Gaming Monthly for PSP title Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles — It refers to the "Beaumont family." Who the hell are they? Konami writing "Beaumont" is a bit like Nintendo writing "Murio" or Microsoft referring to Hilo 3. More »
    10/09/07
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    Comment by Video: Too bad Symphony of the Night's Map is the PSP version not the Sega Saturn Version (which is better and... more » | Other threads

  • kotaku stalku

    Castlevania Producer Whips It Out At Signing

    Don't let the silly head gear and the goofy whip fool you. Koji "IGA" Igarashi is a serious man. He's dedicated his life to Castlevania. Just take a look at his business card! Kotakuite Torokun was in attendance and brings word that folks started lining up at around 2:00PM for a signing last night. The cover for upcoming PSP title Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles was passed at as well for IGA to sign. That after the jump. More »
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    Comment by Alucard400: IGA was first involved in Rondo of Blood for the PC engine before Nocturne in the Moonlight(SOTN). This is... more » | Other threads

  • iga trip

    Iga Eyes Xbox 360 For Next Console Castlevania

    The man who eats, sleeps, breathes and craps Castlevania, Koji Igarashi, sat down with Game Informer to chat about the future of the classic Dracula slaying franchise. With "IGA" and crew already hard at work on wrapping up Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles for the PSP and churning out another Nintendo DS sequel, one might wonder when the team plans to revisit Castlevania on home consoles. Iga says it's a possibility, but you might want to secure yourself an Xbox 360 if you want to play it. More »
    09/11/07
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    Comment by Sugoi: Words fail me. I am so happy! This is something that I've been fighting for/writing for/begging for longer than I... more » | Other threads

  • meet n' greet

    Hob Nob With Castlevania Producer Koji Igarashi

    If you live in the Los Angleles area and are fan of the Castlevania series, there is golden opportunity for you to spend some quality time with Castlevania producer Koji Igarashi. To promote the launch of Castlevania X, on the PSP, Mr. Igarashi will be appearing at the Universal City Walk EB Games on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. He will be signing autographs and posing for photographs with fans and hopefully he'll be wearing the jaunty hat shown in the photo. More »
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    Comment by Torokun: It was awesome. more » | Other threads

  • comic con 07

    NECA's Castlevania Figs That *Don't* Suck

    The 8-bit take on Castlevania's Simon Belmont was so bad, some made concessions for it, thinking it was made of delicious milk chocolate. Not true. This series of Castlevania sculpts, leaning heavily toward Castlevania: Symphony of the Night helps to redeem NECA just a bit. In fact, the company's inclusion of a bare breasted succubus is good enough to maybe pull them out of the muck for their Comic Con exclusive mistake. More »
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    Comment by Haingis: why didn't they make a medusa head? :'< more » | Other threads