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Bloodstained developer Shutaro Ida Has Died
Castlevania and Bloodstained Developer Shutaro Ida Has Died at Age 52

The gaming industry mourns the loss of a talented developer whose influential work helped shape and define an entire genre for over two decades.

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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Seems Obvious in Hindsight

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse surprised many Sony State of Play viewers, but this game is actually an inevitable step forward for the series.

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New Vampire Game on Steam Bleeds Castlevania Energy From Every Pixel

Anyone hyped for the newly announced Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will likely be interested in this retro, vampire-focused Steam game.

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A New Main Series Castlevania Game Was Just Revealed, But Its Art Style Might Be Controversial

Konami announces its first original, mainline Castlevania title in more than ten years during Sony's hour-long State of Play.

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The Legend of Zelda, Resident Evil, and 13 Other Major Gaming Franchises All Have Anniversaries This Year

2026 is a memorable year for over a dozen of gaming's most popular franchises, as series like Zelda and Resident Evil celebrate big milestones.

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6 Best Male Demihumans In Video Games, Ranked

These demihuman characters are compelling in both lore and gameplay, garnering fans from all over the gaming world

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7 Best Horror Series About Demons

For viewers on the hunt for great horror shows about demons, they shouldn't miss out on these excellent series, both animated and live action.

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Top 8 Best RPGs Where You Switch Between Characters
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Plenty of RPGs have a multitude of characters for players for control throughout the game; allowing for unique styles of combat and movement.

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Why Devil May Cry's Controversial Netflix Producer May Actually be a Great Choice For This Game Adaptation

Even if it might prove to be divisive, the producer behind Netflix's Devil May Cry and Castlevania anime could be perfect for another game adaptation.

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Castlevania No-Shows Konami Event, But A New Game in the Series is 'Still Coming'

Castlevania fans are disappointed the series was a no-show during the Konami Press Start event, but an insider says a new game is still on the way.

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5 Video Game Heroes With Awesome Ancestors

These video game heroes have remarkable relatives, some with comparable heroic feats performed in generations past.

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The Best Castlevania Games, Ranked

Konami's Castlevania has produced plenty of masterpieces, but some games are better than others.

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The Best 2D Metroidvania Games To Start With

Metroidvania games are very popular, but with so many to choose from it may be overwhelming. These are the best 2D Metroidvania games for beginners.

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Blades of Fire Looks Like the Castlevania: Lords of Shadows 3 We Never Got

MercurySteam's upcoming third-person action-adventure title, Blades of Fire, bears a strong resemblance to the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow games.

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Who Is Dracula From Castlevania? - Bite-Size Lore

Dracula is the main villain of Konami's long running Castlevania series, being present in many entries in the series.

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8 Best Games Inspired By Gothic Literature

Gothic literature is a treasure hoard of great themes and story beats, and these video games likely took inspiration from well-known Gothic tales.

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7 Video Game Protagonists Who Fought Their Parents

Complicated is an understatement to describe the family relations of these video game protagonists, who went as far as fighting their parents.

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Best Hero Vampires In Games, Ranked

Vampires are not always the bad guys in media. In the following video games, these bloodsucking characters are in fact quite heroic.

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Castlevania: Best Non-Metroidvania Titles, Ranked

From the original trilogy of games to the Lords Of Shadow reboot series, many good Castlevania titles don't embrace the Metroidvania style.

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Castlevania: Strongest Belmonts, Ranked

All members of the Belmont clan are skilled vampire hunters, but who is the strongest of them all?

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