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What are we all playing this weekend?
Several members of the team share their weekend gaming plans, including finishing Assassin's Creed 3, trying DayZ Badlands, and exploring horror titles like Haunted Paws. Others are diving into Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, introducing friends to Factorio, or developing a text adventure.
XBOX @ Tokyo Game Show 2026: All the Announcements, Including an Appearance by Hideo Kojima
Xbox showcased a variety of upcoming titles and updates at Tokyo Game Show 2026, including new trailers for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Fallout 76, world premieres for Faraday Blues and Bloomwalker, and the reveal of Japan as a playable location in Crazy Taxi: World Tour. The event also featured Hideo Kojima making a surprise appearance to discuss his upcoming projects, OD – KNOCK and PHYSINT, with Bill Skarsgård confirmed to voice the lead in PHYSINT.
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
ArtPlay has announced that Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement has been delayed to 2027. Co-founder Koji Igarashi stated that the extra time is needed for polishing the game, which was originally slated for 2026. The team is dedicated to finishing the game despite the passing of its original director, Shutaro Iida.
Castlevania veteran Koji Igarashi delays spiritual successor Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement to 2027 so it can be…
Koji Igarashi, a veteran of the Castlevania series, has announced that Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement has been delayed to 2027. The game, developed by Igarashi's studio ArtPlay, was originally slated for a 2026 release. The delay is intended to ensure the game is the best it can be, with development now entering its final stages.
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.
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.
Reviews Featuring ‘Castlevania Dominus Collection’, Plus Today’s Releases and Sales – TouchArcade
This article reviews the Castlevania Dominus Collection, highlighting its excellent presentation of three Nintendo DS titles and a surprisingly good remake of Haunted Castle. It also covers reviews for Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn and two Pinball FX tables, The Princess Bride Pinball and Goat Simulator Pinball, alongside new releases and sales on the Nintendo Switch eShop.