Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
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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.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 2: Steam Autumn Sale and friends
The annual Steam Autumn Sale has begun, offering discounts on a wide range of PC games, including recent releases and older titles. Several other digital storefronts like GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and Fanatical are also hosting their own autumn sales, providing various deals and free games.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 18: Steam Party-Based RPG Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Party-Based RPG Fest with discounts on titles like Baldur's Gate 3 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Several publishers like Capcom, Square Enix, Sega, and Bandai Namco are participating in the Tokyo Game Show sales, while Ubisoft offers discounts and free copies of For Honor for its 40th anniversary.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 11: Blizzcon 2026
This weekend's PC gaming deals include sales on World of Warcraft and Diablo 4, free titles like Astral Ascent and Luftrausers, and discounts on various new releases across multiple storefronts. The Steam Programming Fest is also ongoing, featuring computer-themed titles.
The Metroidvania Genre Owes Credit To Much More Than Castlevania And Metroid
This article explores the origins of the Metroidvania genre, arguing that its roots extend beyond Metroid and Castlevania. It highlights early exploration platformers and RPGs like Aztec and Xanadu: Dragon Slayer 2, as well as Sega's Wonder Boy series, as crucial precursors that introduced key mechanics.
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement försenas till 2027
Koji Igarashi's Castlevania-like sequel, Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, has been delayed from its original 2024 release to 2027. While in the final stages of development, the team requires more time to ensure the game's quality. The title is set in 16th-century England and will feature split-screen co-op.
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement Delayed to 2027, Begins Final Production Phase
ArtPlay has announced that Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement has been delayed to 2027, moving from its previously planned 2026 release window. Series creator Koji Igarashi stated that the game has entered its final development stages and gameplay footage will be shown soon. The title will continue the metroidvania style of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, featuring a new protagonist named Leo.
Get Games For Less Than $10 During Green Man Gaming’s Summer Sale
Green Man Gaming is currently hosting its Summer Sale, offering significant discounts on thousands of PC games, with many titles available for under $10. The sale features a wide range of games, from indie hits like Balatro to major releases such as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and includes deals on games like Sleeping Dogs Definitive Edition, Batman: Arkham Collection, and Destiny 2: The Collection. The sale is set to end on July 13.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Create Your Own Indie Showcase With These Limited-Time Bundle Deals
Fanatical and Humble Bundle are offering limited-time indie game showcase bundles. The Humble 15th Anniversary Indie Icons Showcase bundle includes 8 games for $10, featuring titles like Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and Celeste. Fanatical's Build Your Own Indie Showcase Bundle allows users to select from 20 games with a variable pricing model, offering discounts for purchasing more titles. All games are provided as digital Steam keys.
Create Your Own Indie Showcase With These Limited-Time Bundle Deals
Humble Bundle and Fanatical are offering limited-time indie game showcase bundles. The Humble 15th Anniversary Indie Icons Showcase bundle includes 8 games for $10, featuring titles like Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and Celeste, with a portion of proceeds going to the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Fanatical's Build Your Own Indie Showcase Bundle allows users to select from 20 PC games with a variable pricing model, offering discounts for purchasing more titles.
Create Your Own Indie Showcase With These Limited-Time Bundle Deals
Humble Bundle and Fanatical are offering limited-time deals on indie game bundles. The Humble 15th Anniversary Indie Icons Showcase bundle includes 8 games for $10, featuring titles like Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and Citizen Sleeper. Fanatical's Build Your Own Indie Showcase Bundle allows users to select from 20 games with a variable pricing model, offering discounts for purchasing more titles.
Get some quality classics in the Humble 15th Anniversary Indie Icons Showcase Bundle
The Humble 15th Anniversary Indie Icons Showcase Bundle is now available, featuring a collection of highly-rated indie games. The bundle includes titles such as Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Celeste, and Slime Rancher, many of which are Steam Deck verified or playable. This bundle is highlighted as one of Humble Bundle's best offerings in recent times.
Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Enter and Exit the Gungeon, Untitled Goose Game, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is featuring new deals, including the lowest prices ever for games like Enter the Gungeon, Exit the Gungeon, and Untitled Goose Game. The sale includes a wide variety of titles, with discounts on many popular and indie games.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse developers are trying really, really hard to make sure you know it's a metroidvania without using the word 'metroidvania'
Developers of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse are emphasizing its exploration-focused gameplay, drawing inspiration from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, without explicitly using the term 'metroidvania'. The team at Evil Empire confirms the game is not a roguelike and features intricate world design and RPG-lite elements, aligning with the 'metroidvania' tag on Steam.
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement listed for Switch, plus an unannounced 505 Games Switch 2 title
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, a sequel to Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, has been listed for Nintendo Switch. An unannounced title from 505 Games was also listed for the Switch 2, suggesting a potential future release.
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is seemingly coming to Nintendo Switch
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is confirmed to be coming to the original Nintendo Switch, according to 505 Games producer Carlos Aguilar. Aguilar also revealed that 505 Games has an unannounced project in development for the Nintendo Switch 2.
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.
Best Metroidvania Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights some of the best Metroidvania games available to play, offering a sampling of great titles rather than a definitive all-time list. The selections are presented in alphabetical order and cover a range of acclaimed indie and AAA titles with diverse mechanics and settings.
