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Konami Stealth Drops Free PS5 Game on PS Store, Players Like It
Konami has released eBaseball: Pro Spirit as a free-to-play title on the PlayStation 5, with an optional PS Plus membership required for online play. The game utilizes the 'eBaseball Engine' for realistic stadium and player actions. Early player reception has been positive, with the game holding a near 4/5 star rating on the PlayStation Store.
Konami says Castlevania Belmont’s Curse isn’t going to be a roguelite game
Konami has clarified that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will be a 2D action-exploration game, not a roguelike or roguelite. The game will feature large maps for players to explore and combat various enemies, similar to previous titles in the series.
Silent Hills P.T: A new PC remake in development! Yay!.... ALREADY CANCELLED.
A fan-made PC remake of the Silent Hills P.T. demo, developed by Qimsar using Unreal Engine, has been cancelled by Konami. Despite Konami being impressed with the work and offering Qimsar an internship, the project was shut down. This follows a pattern of Konami removing unofficial remakes of the popular horror experience.
The New Castlevania Title "Is Not A Roguelike Or Roguelite Game"
Konami has clarified that the upcoming Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a 2D action-exploration game and not a roguelike or roguelite, despite being developed by studios known for those genres. The title is set to launch on Nintendo Switch and other platforms later this year.
Konami announces free-to-play eBaseball: PRO SPIRIT for PS5 and PC, now available
Konami has released eBaseball: PRO SPIRIT, a free-to-play installment in its Professional Baseball Spirits series. The game is now available on PlayStation 5 and PC.
AIR is Finally in English—A Dream Come True for Visual Novel Fans – Geeky Sweetie
The visual novel AIR has officially released in English on Steam for PC, marking a long-awaited moment for fans who have previously relied on fan translations or complex workarounds. The game is known for its deeply emotional and melancholic story, praised for its art, soundtrack, and heartbreaking themes of memory and loss.
eFootball Kick-Off! lands on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 3, featuring new World Tour mode
Konami Digital Entertainment announced eFootball Kick-Off!, a new entry in the eFootball franchise, launching June 3, 2026, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game will feature a new World Tour mode where players build their own club, and an early purchase bonus includes Lionel Messi. The title marks the franchise's debut on a Nintendo console, offering accessible football gameplay with local and online multiplayer options.
Konami confirms that Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse isn’t a roguelike or roguelite
Konami has confirmed that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will not be a roguelike or roguelite. This clarification comes after speculation due to Evil Empire, a studio known for the roguelike game Dead Cells, leading development on the new Castlevania title.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Is Less Dead Cells, More Classic Castlevania, Dev Says
Konami has revealed Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a 2D action-exploration game developed by Motion Twin and Evil Empire, not a roguelite. Players will control a successor to Trevor Belmont in 1499 Paris, battling darkness with a holy whip and other weapons. The game is expected this year for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
Bäst någonsin bland Metacritic-användare – Requiem och Clair Obscur i hård kamp
A close competition is occurring on Metacritic's user score rankings between Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and a new Resident Evil title, both currently holding a 9.5 average. Disney's Magical Mirror Starring Mickey Mouse also ranks highly with a 9.3, fueled by a meme. Several other classic games and expansions are noted in the top user-rated titles.
Super Bomberman Collection Review — Nostalgia Bombs | Console Creatures
Super Bomberman Collection is a nostalgic compilation that faithfully recreates seven classic Bomberman titles from the 1990s, including Japan-exclusive entries. Developed by Red Art Studios under Konami, the collection enhances the original games with modern quality-of-life features like save states, rewind, and CRT filters, while preserving the core gameplay. Despite the lack of online multiplayer, it offers a satisfying digital experience for fans of the series.
The PC game releases we're most excited about in March
March 2026 is set to be a busy month for PC game releases, featuring a variety of genres including the extraction shooter Marathon, the open-world action RPG Crimson Desert, and the horror remake Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake. Several other titles like Slay the Spire 2, Death Stranding 2, and SAND: Raiders of Sophie are also slated for release, alongside various game development events and Steam sales.
Kaboomania - A bomberman clone is coming to the Amiga and PC, Kickstarter soon! [DEMO UPDATE]
Kaboomania, a Bomberman-inspired game developed by Axel Friedrich's Fancy Factory, is preparing for a Kickstarter launch. The game features retro pixel art, a new soundtrack by Chris Huelsbeck, and will be available on Amiga (including Amiga 1200 and 4000) and PC. A demo featuring the first 10 levels of the single-player campaign is now available.
Yume Penguin Monogatari
Yume Penguin Monogatari is a quirky platform adventure game from Konami, notable for its unique fitness meter mechanic and lack of a traditional fail state, where players must manage Penta the penguin's weight. Despite its short length and easy difficulty, the game showcases Konami's quality with detailed visuals and humorous animations, though its music is forgettable.
Retro games bundle MARVEL MaXimum Collection announced
Limited Run Games announced the MARVEL MaXimum Collection, a bundle of classic Marvel retro games developed in partnership with Konami Digital Entertainment and Marvel Games. The collection will feature titles like X-Men: The Arcade Game, Captain America and The Avengers, and Spider-Man/Venom: Maximum Carnage, along with digital archives, chip-tune scores, and modern features like save states and online multiplayer for some titles. It is planned for release on PC via Steam.
Silent Hill’s James Sunderland and Pyramid Head Coming to Fortnite
Fortnite is collaborating with the Silent Hill franchise, bringing characters James Sunderland and Pyramid Head to the battle royale. This unexpected crossover is seen as a strategic move by Epic Games to leverage horror content and by Konami to promote upcoming Silent Hill projects like the Silent Hill 2 Remake. The collaboration is expected to drop in the coming weeks and could pave the way for other horror franchises to appear in Fortnite.
Seven towns that will never turn out to be Silent Hill all along
This article humorously argues that certain real-world locations would never be suitable settings for a Silent Hill game, despite Konami's apparent efforts to expand the franchise's geographical scope. It examines various towns and places, from Copenhagen to Artemis on the Moon, highlighting their characteristics that contrast with the typical themes of horror and psychological distress found in the Silent Hill series.
Castlevania and Bloodstained developer Shutaro Īda has died aged 52
Veteran game developer Shutaro Īda, known for his work on the Castlevania and Bloodstained series, has died at the age of 52 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Īda began his career at Konami in 1996 and later joined ArtPlay, where he served as designer and game director for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. His family and colleagues, including Koji Igarashi, have expressed their grief and affirmed their commitment to completing his final project, Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement.
The History of Portable Tactical RPGs, Part 1: Game Boy (1989–2003)
This article analyzes the history of tactical RPGs on Nintendo's Game Boy and Game Boy Color platforms, from 1989 to 2003. It details how the hardware's limitations and features influenced the genre's development, highlighting key titles like Super Robot Taisen and Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monster GB, and discussing the scarcity of officially translated games.
Konami Announces Metal Gear Solid: Masters Collection Vol. 2
Konami announced Metal Gear Solid: Masters Collection Vol. 2 during PlayStation's State of Play, set for release on August 27th, 2026. This collection will include Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Peace Walker HD, and Ghost Babel, making Metal Gear Solid 4 available outside the PlayStation 3 ecosystem for the first time. The collection is launching for all major consoles and PC.
