All articles tagged with #castlevania
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Game Informer
The Balatro update for Vampire Survivors is now available across multiple platforms, introducing four new characters, weapons, a new stage called The Ante Chamber, and online co-op. It also expands on the Ode to Castlevania expansion with additional characters, weapons, and music, and teases upcoming major updates.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by GameSpot
The article celebrates the anniversaries of key Castlevania titles and highlights lesser-known but interesting entries in the series, such as Kid Dracula, Dracula X, and Lords of Shadow 2, emphasizing their unique qualities and contributions to the franchise's legacy.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Push Square
Konami is hosting a livestream to showcase upcoming titles including Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Silent Hill F, with additional surprises expected, lasting 37 minutes starting at 2pm BST.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gamesradar
Vampire Survivors, a popular roguelike game, has finally introduced vampires in its new Castlevania-themed DLC after three years and over 30 updates. The expansion, called "Ode To Castlevania," features a large castle, over 30 music tracks, 40 new weapons, and 20 new characters, including Alucard and Richter. Notably, Baldur's Gate 3's Neil Newbon voices Dracula, while YouTuber SungWon Cho voices Richter. Developer Poncle plans to release fewer but larger updates in the future, continuing to offer free content.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Time Extension
Fans have discovered a new variation of the Konami code in the 1999 game Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness for the N64, allowing players to unlock all characters from the start. The code, entered on the main menu, triggers a sound when done correctly, and provides access to all characters when starting the game. This discovery comes almost 25 years after the game's release, and the fans have also found more undiscovered codes, which will be revealed soon.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Kotaku
A rare, sealed, and vintage copy of 1987's Castlevania for the NES sold for $90,100 on eBay, with potential worth speculated to be up to $250,000. Bidders Frank Giaramita and Tom Curtin shared their experiences, with Curtin expressing his joy at finally adding the game to his collection after 23 years of searching. As physical copies of rare video games continue to fetch high prices, the preservation of these old games becomes increasingly important in an era of digital gaming.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PC Gamer
After a 23-year search, a collector named minus_worlds finally acquired a rare sealed 1987 Castlevania for NES in an eBay auction for $90,100, with 130 bids. The game holds sentimental value as it was the first one his mother bought him. Another bidder, Frank Giaramita, graciously accepted defeat, predicting a potential future resale value of $250,000. This sale follows other recent high-priced retro game auctions, indicating a lucrative market for vintage video games.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gamesradar
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gematsu
Stunlock Studios and Konami have announced a collaboration for vampire survival action RPG V Rising, bringing "Legacy of Castlevania" content to the game on May 8. Players can expect the arrival of Simon Belmont, new weapons, character customization options, and a spooky skeletal mount, as well as the opportunity to purchase a "Legacy of Castlevania Premium Pack" for castle construction and themed music. V Rising is currently available in Early Access for PC and will launch fully on May 8, with a PlayStation 5 version planned for 2024.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Gamesradar
The Sega Saturn version of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, a seminal Metroidvania game, has received a new patch from a group called Meduza. This patch combines previous improvements with an English translation, addressing the original port's issues such as missing graphical effects, sprite discrepancies, and performance problems. With added content exclusive to the Saturn version, this patch creates what could be considered the definitive edition of the game, now fully playable in English without the original version's compromises.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Time Extension
The Sega Saturn version of the iconic game Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, which was previously exclusive to Japan, has received a fan-made patch that translates the game into English and adds enhancements to improve playability and visuals. This patch, inspired by the PSP version, includes features such as reduced load times, bug fixes, restored transparency effects, and support for the Saturn's 4MB RAM cartridge. Fans can now experience what is being called the 'ultimate' version of the game either through emulation or on original hardware with an ODE like the Satiator.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Game Informer
The Last Faith is a new gothic action game that combines the exploration and platforming of Castlevania with the challenging gameplay and progression of Bloodborne. Players control Eryk, an amnesiac warrior on a quest to find a cure for a mysterious ailment, battling against a variety of monsters. Watch the gameplay preview on Game Informer's YouTube channel.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Nintendo Life
Castlevania Legends, released in the late '90s as a sequel to Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge, failed to live up to expectations. The game's poor visuals, amateurish design, frustrating gameplay mechanics, and jarring soundtrack left Castlevania fans bitterly disappointed. Despite attempts to introduce new elements such as a spell mechanic and Burning Mode, the overall experience fell short, leading to its removal from the official timeline of the franchise. Castlevania Legends is considered a shambling mess and best avoided, with its collectability based solely on its name rather than its gameplay.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Variety
Netflix has renewed "Castlevania: Nocturne" for a second season, just over a week after the debut of its first season. The series, based on the beloved Konami video game series, takes place 300 years after the events of the original show and follows the rise of Richter Belmont during the French Revolution. The show has received positive response and reached the Top 10 English TV list within its first five days of release. The voice cast for Season 1 included Edward Bluemel, Thuso Mbedu, Pixie Davies, Sharon D. Clarke, Richard Dormer, Iain Glen, Sydney James Harcourt, Elarica Johnson, Nastassja Kinski, Zahn McClarnon, Aaron Neil, Franka Potente, and Sophie Skelton.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Polygon
This week brings a variety of new TV shows, including the spinoff Gen V from The Boys, the Castlevania sequel Nocturne on Netflix, and the final season of Reservation Dogs. The Kardashians return with season 4, and Starstruck explores single life in its third season. Futurama's revival season concludes, while Gen V offers a superhero satire set in The Boys' world.