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Star Wars Zero Company looks so good it has me wishing Metal Gear would make tactics games againThe upcoming Star Wars Zero Company tactics RPG has reignited interest in the genre, prompting a discussion about the potential for a new Metal Gear Acid game. The author praises Star Wars Zero Company's XCOM-like gameplay and its potential to revitalize a dormant franchise, while also advocating for a revival of the Metal Gear Acid series, highlighting its unique blend of stealth, deckbuilding, and tactical combat.
Sonic lead says AAA developers have much to learn from indie studiosTakashi Iizuka, producer for Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, believes that AAA developers can learn valuable lessons from the operational and economic models of indie studios. He highlighted how indie developers can quickly iterate on ideas and bring them to market, contrasting this with the significant time and financial investment required for large-scale AAA titles. Iizuka also drew parallels between the games industry and the film industry, noting how smaller creative projects can achieve significant success.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Launches October 15, Pre-Orders Open TodayKonami announced that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will launch on October 15, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Steam, with Nintendo Switch details to follow. The game stars Rose Belmont, daughter of Trevor Belmont, 23 years after Castlevania III, and features 2D action gameplay with exploration elements. Pre-orders are open now and include bonuses like the Alucard Style Costume.- Best Summer Game Fest 2026 Games You Might Have MissedThis article highlights several upcoming indie games that may have been overlooked amidst the major announcements from Summer Game Fest and other showcases. It features a diverse range of titles, including action, RPG, horror, and simulation genres, with brief descriptions and personal endorsements from the writers.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse – get your Halloween cosplay ready for release dayKonami has announced that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will launch on October 15, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch version planned for later in 2026. Developed by Konami and Evil Empire, the 2D action-exploration game features a new Belmont hero, Rose Belmont, and classic Castlevania elements with modern gameplay.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Arrives In OctoberCastlevania: Belmont's Curse, developed by KONAMI and Evil Empire, will be released on October 15, 2026, for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. The game stars Rose Belmont, daughter of Trevor Belmont, and features contributions from indie studio Motion Twin.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Sets October 15 ReleaseKonami and Evil Empire announced Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a sequel to Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, will be released on October 15, 2026. The game features Rose Belmont, daughter of Trevor Belmont and Sypha Belnades, and introduces new mechanics like tarot-based Arcana skills. It will be available on Xbox Series X|S and PC as an Xbox Play Anywhere title.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse won’t be on Nintendo Switch at launchCastlevania: Belmont's Curse will not launch on Nintendo Switch on its October 15, 2026 release date, with Konami confirming a later 2026 release for the platform. The game will be playable on the Nintendo Switch 2 via backward compatibility. The action platformer features whip-based combat, a variety of weapons, environmental hazards, and a new art style.
XBOX Games Showcase 2026 Recap: The Return of Exclusives, World Premieres, and Anniversary HardwareThe XBOX Games Showcase 2026 highlighted numerous upcoming titles, including Gears of War: E-Day, Clockwork Revolution, and Senua, with many confirmed as XBOX console exclusives. The event also celebrated XBOX's 25th anniversary with the announcement of limited edition hardware and revealed new trailers and gameplay for games like Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Persona 6.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Release Date SetKonami and Evil Empire have announced that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will be released on October 15, 2026. The Metroidvania title will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. A new trailer showcasing the protagonist Rose and various enemies was also revealed during Summer Game Fest 2026.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse plans to break it on 15th OctoberCastlevania: Belmont's Curse, a new 2D side-scrolling metroidvania, is set to release on October 15th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developed by Evil Empire with advisory support from Motion Twin and Konami, the game is set in 15th century Paris, more than two decades after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse.
Castlevania Belmont’s Curse gets new trailer coming October and Switch 2 not mentionedCastlevania: Belmont's Curse will launch on October 15th, as confirmed by Konami. The 2D action-exploration game, developed by Evil Empire and Motion, was revealed at Sony's State of Play and is also coming to Nintendo Switch, though a Switch 2 release was not mentioned in the recent Xbox Game Showcase trailer.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse release date set for OctoberKonami, Evil Empire, and Motion Twin have announced that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will be released on October 15th for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, with a Nintendo Switch version to follow. The game features satisfying whip action, a variety of weapons and abilities, environmental hazards, a new art style, and beloved elements from the Castlevania series. The official key art was created by Katsuya Terada.
Konami's New Castlevania Casts a Curse on PS5 This OctoberKonami has announced that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will be released on October 15th for the PlayStation 5. This marks the first new Castlevania game since 2014 and is being developed by Dead Cells studio Evil Empire, featuring 2D action gameplay and art by Katsuya Terada.
Summer Game Fest 2026 predictions: 5 games I'm convinced we'll seeThis article predicts five games likely to be showcased at Summer Game Fest 2026, including Metro 2039, The Blood of Dawnwalker, Alien Isolation 2, Witchbrook, and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. It discusses potential release dates, gameplay reveals, and the significance of each title for their respective developers and publishers.
Indie games have built a thriving economy in territory traditional publishers abandoned or ignored | OpinionThe indie game market has quietly become a significant economic force, occupying niches abandoned by traditional publishers and fostering new genres. Data from the Godot engine shows substantial growth in game releases and developer adoption, partly fueled by Unity's controversial runtime fee policy. This expansion has created a thriving ecosystem with its own infrastructure and economy, demonstrating that the barrier to reaching a mass audience for indie developers is lower than ever.- Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse exists because Konami loved Evil Empire’s Dead Cells crossover pitchEvil Empire is developing the new Castlevania game, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a project that originated from a pitch for Dead Cells DLC. Initially unsure if Konami would approve the full Castlevania expansion, the team was surprised when Konami inquired about them developing the next Castlevania title.
'Not-for-profit' biz models can make for better showcases, say Triple-i Initiative organizersEvil Empire's Benjamin Laulan argues that a 'not-for-profit' approach to game showcases, like their Triple-i Initiative, can foster better marketing outcomes by focusing on quality over sheer audience numbers. This model, which charges a participation fee to maintain a curated selection of studios, has led to significant wishlist growth for participating games. Laulan contrasts this with larger, more commercially driven events, emphasizing the importance of targeting a specific, engaged audience.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse exists because Konami loved Evil Empire's Dead Cells crossover pitch, even though the devs thought the DLC was "too big" and the publisher would "never say yes"Castlevania: Belmont's Curse came about because Konami accepted a pitch from indie studio Evil Empire for Dead Cells DLC, despite the developers initially believing the project was too ambitious. Evil Empire, a spin-off of Dead Cells developer Motion Twin, was surprised by Konami's approval for the Castlevania-themed content.
Gamescom Latam shows Brazil's dev scene has huge potential, but it's waiting for a spark | OpinionGamescom Latam in São Paulo highlights Brazil's growing game development scene, which possesses strong industry infrastructure and government support frameworks. However, a significant lack of funding and investment is hindering its potential to reach the next level, with industry figures emphasizing the need for financial incentives and tax breaks to attract further investment and foster growth.