It doesn’t take much to create a great sequel to a video game that has proven to be a hit with fans. After all, when the original game has managed to create an attractive foundation, all that’s left for developers is to build something bigger, better and bolder on top of it…right? Well, not exactly. Some times, video game sequels don’t just drop the ball, they kick it into a bottomless ravine from which there is no escape.
astlevania showrunner Adi Shankar is producing a new animated series for Devil May Cry, although it's unclear where the show will be homed yet.
While there are a few horror games looking to make a splash, there’s no big attempt in the industry from the established giants to resurrect monsters and ghouls from ages past. Well until today that is, as Konami is cracking its iconic whip and reviving two of its finest Castlevania games for the PlayStation 4.
Written/produced by veteran comic book writer Warren Ellis, Netflix's animated adaptation of the classic Castlevania video game franchise was one of the biggest breakout hits of last year. Now we have our first look at the upcoming 8-episode second season with a bloody, action-packed first trailer.
Dead Cells has seen remarkable success during open development in Early Access. But if you were struggling to stay away from the random Castlevania runs, your wait for the full release is almost over.
The long wait for the second season of Netflix's Castlevania series is nearly over, with the streaming giant revealing an October release date for the eight episode run.
Sure the whole experience may be a little derivative, but when you’re copying from yourself, is it really plagiarism? Either way, Bloodstained is likely to delight fans who can get past the relative lack of gothic icons like Dracula and Alucard. I will say that the 20 or so minutes I had to demo the game absolutely flew by, leaving me sad - and definitely wanting to play more.
Unsurprising to anyone but Konami, players are clamouring to get a new taste of Castlevanie-esque goodness with BloodstainedL Curse of the Moon. And many are heading to Switch to give it a go.
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A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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