"Rare Castlevania NES Game Sells for $90,000, Buyer's Emotional Connection Surprises Bidders"

A rare sealed hangtag copy of Castlevania for the original NES sold for over $90,000 on eBay after a bidding war, with the winning bidder being a prolific collector named Tom Curtin. The seller, located in Texas, has also sold other rare games recently, sparking speculation about a potential connection to an estate sale. The sale reflects a recent spike in interest around retro video game collecting, but also raises concerns about price manipulation controversies in the industry.