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gaming10 days ago•7 min saved

Creative director behind Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement passes away at 52

Shutaro Ida, creative director behind Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, dies at 52 after roughly 18 months battling cancer. ArtPlay announced his passing, praising his impact on the gaming industry and noting the game is in its final stages as they carry forward his legacy. Ida also directed Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and contributed to Castlevania games and Metal Gear Solid V. A funeral was held for close family members, and Koji Igarashi pledged to complete the project in his honor.

via Gematsu|

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technology10 days ago•1 min saved

Bloodstained Director Shutaro Iida Dies at 52 as Sequel Nears Completion

Shutaro Iida, director at ArtPlay known for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, died of cancer at 52 after a battle that began in October 2024. He was a key figure in the forthcoming Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, which is now in its final stages. Koji Igarashi and ArtPlay say they will honor his legacy and complete the project, while asking supporters to refrain from condolence visits, gifts, or tributes to the company or family.

via Noisy Pixel|

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gaming2 years ago•5 min saved

The Lasting Influence of Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow on Metroidvanias.

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, which celebrates its 20th anniversary, introduced the Tactical Soul system, a mechanic that has inspired many of the metroidvanias that have emerged over the years. The system allows protagonist Soma Cruz to absorb an enemy's "soul" after slaying them, giving him an ability themed around the enemy's powers. The Tactical Soul system and its variants became a signature aspect of 2D Castlevania games following in the wake of Aria of Sorrow, and it has influenced other games in the genre like Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights and Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth.

via GameSpot|

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