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"I wanted to make the show I wanted to watch": how Galaxies found a place in the crowded showcase landscape
Galaxies Showcase, founded by Chris Thomas, has carved a niche in the crowded digital showcase landscape by offering a tightly curated, hour-long program of game trailers. The "tapas-style" approach aims to respect viewer time and has seen significant audience growth. The venture, bootstrapped by Thomas, leverages his industry connections to secure game placements and co-streamers, balancing paid slots with free exposure for indie developers.
What is the exact release time of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse?
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is set to release on October 14th and 15th, depending on the player's region and platform. Specific launch times are provided for North America, the United Kingdom, and Central Europe across PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Castlevania är tillbaka och Lillördag med FZ går vilse i slottet
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse has received a positive review, scoring a five out of five. The article discusses why the game is so well-regarded, its place in the Castlevania series, and the broader Metroidvania genre. It also touches on the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Metacritic score is only behind the beloved GBA trilogy, Dawn of Sorrow, and Symphony…
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse has achieved a strong Metacritic score of 86, placing it among the highest-rated entries in the long-running series. While not surpassing the GBA trilogy or Symphony of the Night, its score is higher than many other Castlevania titles and comparable to acclaimed DLCs like Vampire Survivors' Ode to Castlevania and Dead Cells' Return to Castlevania.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse review - a fantastic action game, a less than stellar Metroidvania
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a new action game from Evil Empire and Motion Twin that offers stunning visuals and fluid combat, particularly with its unique whip-hook mechanic. However, the game struggles to balance its engaging action elements with its Metroidvania aspirations, leading to frustrating design choices and a feeling of internal conflict.
Recension – Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a strong return to the Metroidvania genre for the series, offering 20 hours of engaging gameplay. Developed by Evil Empire and Motion Twin, it features a vibrant art style inspired by the Netflix series, a dynamic soundtrack, and fluid combat mechanics. The game excels with its whip-based traversal and combat, rewarding exploration with new abilities and weapons, though finding the final secrets can be challenging.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse review: Welcome back, Drac
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a highly acclaimed action-platformer that serves as a love letter to the franchise's lore and fans. Developed by Motion Twin and Evil Empire with Konami's support, the game features beautiful art, a compelling story with new characters like Rose Belmont, and deep gameplay systems. It is set to release on October 15, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Is The Series At Its Best | Review
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is presented as the pinnacle of the Castlevania series in this review. The article suggests the game excels in its genre, likely an action RPG, and mentions Konami as the publisher.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Is The Series At Its Best
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is hailed as a new high for the series, synthesizing its best elements into a cohesive and fantastic experience. The game features a sprawling map, joyous traversal, a compelling story with creative characters, and exceptionally refined combat. The innovative tarot card system elegantly fuses disparate gameplay elements, serving as mission signposting, puzzles, lore, and spell progression.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse review: "Gothic brilliance and cryptic clues mark a triumphant return for my favorite series of all-time"
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a visually stunning and challenging Metroidvania that honors the series' legacy with satisfying combat and intricate puzzles. While some aspects like boss location and the soundtrack are less impressive, the game offers a compelling narrative and accessible features for newcomers.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse – 15 Things To Know Before You Jump In
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, developed by Evil Empire, introduces Rose Belmont as the new protagonist investigating a resurrected Dracula in 1499 Paris. The game features a revamped whip mechanic for traversal and combat, seven weapon categories with unique perks, and an Arcana system where defeated bosses grant new abilities. The game promises a challenging yet fair experience with non-linear exploration and difficulty modifiers, and a demo is available with save data carrying over to the full release on October 15th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Lifeforce - 1980's scrolling shooter by Konami for arcades gets an Amiga port via TjLaZer
The 1986 Konami arcade game Life Force has received a new homebrew port for the Commodore Amiga, developed by TjLaZer. This adaptation for AGA chipset Amigas, including the A1200 and A4000, features two-player cooperative play and both horizontal and vertical scrolling stages. The developer recommends specific hardware configurations for optimal performance.
Silent Hill Producer “Looking at A Number of Projects” for Second and Third Waves of Franchise
Konami producer Motoi Okamoto revealed that the company is planning "second and third waves" of Silent Hill projects following the successful launch of the initial three titles. While specific details are scarce, Okamoto expressed satisfaction with the reception of Silent Hill: Townfall and the Silent Hill 2 Remake, and indicated a desire for yearly releases in the franchise.
Expect plenty more Silent Hill over the next few years, as Konami has plans for 'second and third waves' of new games in its revived horror series
Konami plans multiple 'waves' of new Silent Hill games, with producer Motoi Okamoto expressing relief at the positive reception of recent titles like Silent Hill 2 Remake, Silent Hill f, and Silent Hill: Townfall. Despite past challenges, including the cancellation of Hideo Kojima's Silent Hills, Konami is committed to reviving the horror franchise with ongoing projects.
Konami is already thinking about the next wave of Silent Hill games
Konami producer Motoi Okamoto revealed that the company is already planning future Silent Hill projects beyond the initial wave of announced titles. He expressed satisfaction with the reception of recent games like Silent Hill: Townfall and emphasized the importance of continuing the franchise with strong psychological horror narratives and varied gameplay experiences.
Konami Planning 'Second and Third Waves' of New Silent Hill Games
Konami is planning multiple future installments in the Silent Hill franchise, with producer Motoi Okamoto confirming "second and third waves" of new games are in development. This indicates a renewed focus on the survival horror series.
Silent Hill boss says Konami planning more new games for years to come
Konami is planning to release new Silent Hill games annually, with producer Motoi Okamoto confirming that projects beyond the current wave are already in development. Following the successful releases of Silent Hill 2 remake, Silent Hill f, and Silent Hill: Townfall, the next title will be a remake of the original 1999 game. Konami is collaborating with various studios like Bloober Team and NeoBards Entertainment to bring diverse experiences to the franchise.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 12 to 16
This weekly feature highlights new games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between October 12 and 16. Titles include Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Planet Zoo 2, Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea, and various other indie and family-friendly titles.
Games Inbox: Which 2026 video game has the best melee combat?
Readers discuss which upcoming games will feature the best melee combat, with Onimusha: Way Of The Sword and Nioh 3 being highlighted. The discussion also touches on the controversial Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker, issues with Amazon's game delivery, the pricing of live service cosmetics, and the potential for dormant game franchises to be revived.
Why a 21-year-old coder finally ported the real P.T. to PC: 'That something so influential could eventually become…
Programmer Lorean Xavier has successfully ported the influential horror game P.T. to PC, allowing it to run natively on Windows and Linux without copyrighted assets. This fan-made project aims to preserve the original experience while adding modern graphical features and mod support, addressing concerns about the game's limited availability since its delisting in 2015.
