Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
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Win 19 Castlevania Games And Two DLCs In This Fangtastic Giveaway
A giveaway is offering a chance to win 19 Castlevania games, two DLCs for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, and a book celebrating the series' history. The bundle includes titles spanning the franchise's history, from classic entries to the Lords of Shadow subseries. The giveaway is hosted on the Fanatical website.
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.
A rough guide to 40 years of Castlevania and the brand new Belmont’s Curse game
Konami is reviving the Castlevania series with Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, its first new game in 12 years, launching October 15. This guide provides a retrospective on the franchise's 40-year history, its role in defining the Metroidvania genre, and details on the new game's plot and connection to the Netflix series.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse was born out of "a sense of urgency," producer says, and if we have to wait 10 years for the next game, "the whole thing is meaningless"
Konami producer Tsutomu Taniguchi stated that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse was developed with a sense of urgency, and that a decade-long wait for the next installment would render the current release meaningless. He noted a decline in active players but an increase in awareness, possibly due to the Netflix series, and expressed hope for future games without specifying a timeline.
Castlevania celebrates turning 40 by giving away the original game for free
Konami is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Castlevania by offering the original 1986 game for free on mobile platforms until October 24, 2026. Additionally, various Castlevania titles are available at significant discounts across PlayStation Store and Steam. The upcoming entry, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, is set to release on October 15 for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Shack Chat: Which developer would you like to see make a Konami game next?
Shacknews staff members discuss which developers they would like to see tackle Konami's classic franchises. Suggestions include Remedy Entertainment for Metal Gear, VS Studio for Bloody Roar, and Yacht Club Games for Contra, among others.
The most underrated Castlevania games could be making a comeback as a Konami teaser gives fans hope for a 3D collection
Konami's 40th-anniversary Castlevania video has sparked speculation among fans about a potential collection of the series' 3D titles. The video featured artwork from Castlevania: Lament of Innocence, Castlevania: Curse of Darkness, and Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, leading to theories that these previously console-locked games might be re-released. This follows the announcement of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a new mainline entry.
Castlevania Turns 40, And Konami May Have Just Teased A 3D Collection
Konami celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Castlevania series with a tribute video that may be teasing a new 3D collection. The video featured artwork from several 3D-era titles, sparking speculation about a compilation of PS2 and Xbox 360/PS3 games. Konami also announced sales for select Castlevania titles and new vinyl soundtracks.
Metroidvania Still Feels Like A Niche Genre That Deserves Better
Despite the enduring legacy of Metroid and Castlevania, the Metroidvania genre remains niche, lacking significant AAA support and blockbuster sales. While indie developers have kept the genre alive with titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong, the author argues it deserves more mainstream attention without becoming oversaturated.
An Exclusive Castlevania Game Is Shutting Down
Konami has announced that the Apple Arcade exclusive Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls will be removed from the service on August 20 and will shut down permanently on September 3, 2026. The game, originally released in 2019 and re-released on Apple Arcade in 2021, will no longer be playable after its service termination date. No specific reason was given for the shutdown.
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.
There's suddenly a terrifying number of games releasing this fall
The fall release calendar for major video games has become unexpectedly crowded, with numerous high-profile titles scheduled to launch within an eight-week period. This surge in releases is seen as a strategy to avoid direct competition with the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6. The article highlights a selection of these upcoming games, noting the challenge players will face in keeping up with the dense schedule.
The 5 biggest Xbox Games Showcase 2026 announcements I'll be talking about all week
The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featured major announcements including Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Persona 6, and Spyro: A Realm Beyond. The event also revealed release dates for Fable and Persona 4 Revival, and showcased Crazy Taxi: World Tour.
MercurySteam announces 'difficult and painful' job cuts as its God of War-inspired hack 'n' slash…
MercurySteam has announced a workforce adjustment process, described as difficult and painful, in the same week its latest game, Blades of Fire, launched on Steam. The God of War-inspired action-adventure game had previously underperformed commercially, leading to an anticipated write-off by publisher 505 Games. Blades of Fire has recently received a 2.0 update on Steam, introducing new features and Steam Deck support.
Metroid, Castlevania dev hit with layoffs just 2 days before its latest game launches
Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam has undergone layoffs just two days before the launch of its new game, Blades of Fire. The studio described the situation as a "workforce adjustment process" in a LinkedIn post. MercurySteam previously developed Metroid: Samus Returns and the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow series.
"A Difficult And Painful Situation" - Metroid Dread Developer MercurySteam Suffers Layoffs
Spanish developer MercurySteam, known for Metroid Dread and Metroid: Samus Returns, has announced layoffs. The studio described the situation as a "workforce adjustment process" and is seeking to help affected employees find new opportunities. The studio's most recent game, Blades of Fire, did not meet sales expectations.
MercurySteam Hit With Layoffs | Console Creatures
Video game developer MercurySteam has initiated a workforce adjustment process, impacting an unspecified number of employees. This news comes shortly before the Version 2.0 update for their game, Blades of Fire. The studio, known for titles like Castlevania: Lords of Shadow and Metroid Dread, expressed gratitude and support for the affected staff.
