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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Turns Tough Bosses Into Powerful Friends
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, developed by Evil Empire and published by Konami, is a new entry in the storied franchise that blends classic Castlevania elements with modern metroidvania mechanics. Players control Rose Belmont, who uses a tarot card system to unlock and upgrade spells by defeating bosses, turning them into allies. The preview highlights the game's flexible combat, traversal options, and narrative integration of defeated enemies.
Castlevania Belmont's Curse could just be a gaming classic whipped back into shape
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a new action platformer developed by Konami and Evil Empire that returns to the series' gothic roots with modern gameplay innovations. The preview highlights Rose Belmont's unique combat abilities, a rich visual style, and a deep combat system featuring customizable weapons, magic, and movement mechanics. While the core experience appears solid, minor concerns were raised regarding the perceived impact of the XP system and the overall difficulty curve in the preview build.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is like playing classic 'Vania on fast forward, with a whip to die for
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, developed by Evil Empire and published by Konami, aims to recapture the glory days of the series with a fast-paced metroidvania experience. The game introduces Rose Belmont and features fluid combat and traversal mechanics, including an enhanced whip system. While drawing inspiration from classic titles like Symphony of the Night, it also incorporates modern design elements and promises a challenging yet accessible adventure.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Turns Bosses Into Friends
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is an upcoming action RPG that builds upon the classic Castlevania formula with modern elements like parries, dodges, and healing abilities, alongside new mechanics. Developer Evil Empire and publisher Konami are aiming to revitalize the franchise with this new entry, which was previewed after a three-hour play session.
After 3 hours, the new Castlevania game I've wanted for 12 years already feels like a classic
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, the first new Castlevania game in 12 years, offers a Metroidvania experience reminiscent of Symphony of the Night. Players control Rose Belmont, wielding a Vampire Killer whip and an Arcana System powered by tarot cards, exploring a non-linear 15th-century Paris. Developed by Evil Empire and Konami, the game features a striking 2.5D art style and is set to release on October 15, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
Indie Studio 'Leyline' Announces New Strategy Game ‘Guildrun’
Indie studio Leyline has announced Guildrun, a new roguelike autobattler strategy game featuring former lead designers from Hearthstone and The Bazaar. The game is set to release on PC via Steam in late 2026, with a playable demo available now. Guildrun blends roguelike replayability with autobattler mechanics, allowing players to build and evolve unique hero teams through deadly rifts.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is Coming to Nintendo Switch on October 15th
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is set to launch on October 15th for Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Developed by Evil Empire, the game introduces a new Belmont protagonist, Rose, in 1499 Paris, facing "The Fallen" and featuring familiar bosses like Death and Carmilla. The title incorporates Metroidvania-style gameplay with improved mobility and a distinct art style.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse comes to Nintendo Switch in October
Konami has announced that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will be released on Nintendo Switch on October 15th, coinciding with its launch on other platforms. The game is an action platformer developed by Konami.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse reveals Nintendo Switch release date, will not be delayed
Konami and Evil Empire have announced that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will launch on October 15, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch, confirming it will not be delayed. The game features satisfying whip action, a variety of weapons and abilities, environmental hazards, and a new colorful art style while retaining beloved elements of the series.
Evening Interviews
NeoBards Entertainment, the developer behind Silent Hill F, discusses the importance of trust in game development, referencing the 'Eye of Sauron' metaphor. The article also briefly touches on Evil Trout's approach to free-to-play games.
The NES is 45 years old – here’s why there’s no nostalgia for it in the UK
The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), despite its global importance and iconic franchises, had a minimal cultural impact and generated little nostalgia in the UK. This is attributed to its late release in 1987, high price point compared to dominant home computers like the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64, and a perception of being for children, unlike Sega's offerings. While foundational for many genres and franchises in North America and Japan, the NES's legacy in the UK is largely overshadowed by these market factors.
19 unmissable PS5 games still releasing in 2026
This article highlights 19 upcoming PlayStation 5 games scheduled for release in 2026, including titles like Halo: Campaign Evolved, Marvel's Wolverine, and Grand Theft Auto VI. It details various genres and features, from action RPGs and stealth games to fighting and flight simulations, providing a glimpse into the future of PS5 gaming.
"It's not like the Eye of Sauron is looking at everything we're doing" – Silent Hill F developer NeoBards on why trust is essential for co-dev
NeoBards Entertainment's Jean-Marc Morel and Wonder Lin discuss the importance of trust and communication in co-development and outsourcing, particularly with Japanese partners like Konami. They highlight how face-to-face interactions and building strong relationships are crucial for successful collaborations, especially given the increasing complexity of AAA game development.
Acclaimed 2026 PS5 Adventure Game 60% Off on PS Store, Lowest Price
Konami's PlayStation 5 adventure game, Darwin's Paradox, developed by ZDT Studio, is currently available for $9.99 on the PlayStation Store for PS Plus members as part of a limited-time deal. The game, which features an octopus protagonist navigating an industrial complex, will be available to all players when the Summer Sale begins. A free demo is also available.
Super Bomberman Collection update announced, adding Panic Bomber W for free
Konami has announced an upcoming update for Super Bomberman Collection that will add the puzzle game Panic Bomber W for free on August 20, 2026. The collection already includes seven Bomberman titles, and the update will also feature new modes like Boss Rush and support functions such as save/load and rewind.
With PS3 and Vita digital stores closing, I've unearthed the best physical games to add to your collection before…
Sony is closing the digital storefronts for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita on August 9, 2024, impacting the availability of digital-only games and DLC. This closure is expected to increase the value and scarcity of physical game releases for these platforms. The article highlights several key physical titles across PS3, PS Vita, and PS2 that players should consider acquiring before prices potentially rise significantly.
A Metal Gear Solid mod finally lets us play as Grey Fox in the PS1 classic, and it's not just his disappointing VR…
A new mod for the original PlayStation 1 Metal Gear Solid allows players to control Grey Fox, the Cyborg Ninja. This mod, developed by Perfect Pizza, goes beyond simply porting Grey Fox from Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions, adding new abilities like an arm cannon, a buffed High Frequency Blade with ricochet capabilities, and custom animations and codec calls. The mod utilizes the PSX decompilation project to modify the game's C code, with the goal of eventually enabling a full campaign playthrough as Grey Fox.
A rubbish Silent Hill game that's free on PS5 is £52 for the physical edition
Limited Run Games is releasing a physical deluxe edition of the free-to-play PlayStation 5 title Silent Hill: The Short Message for $69.99, shipping in January 2027. Despite including art cards, a poster, and a keychain, the high price is criticized given the game's short length and perceived low quality, especially when compared to other recent Silent Hill releases and upcoming titles like Silent Hill: Townfall.
Hyper Crash is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Hamster announced that Hyper Crash, originally developed by Konami in 1987, will be the next release in the Arcade Archives series for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The game is a racer featuring six stages and will be available on July 9th with various modern features like save states and rewind, as well as new Time Attack Mode and VRR support for the Arcade Archives 2 series.
That free, two hour long Silent Hill game is getting a physical for some reason — and of course it costs $70
The free PlayStation 5 exclusive horror game Silent Hill: The Short Message is receiving a physical disc release for $69.99 as part of a deluxe edition from Konami and Limited Run Games. This limited edition includes bonus physical items, despite the game being available digitally for free. Pre-orders open July 10, with shipping expected early next year.
