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White Noiz | The best video game soundtracks to revisit in 2024
From classical symphonies and industrial noise to acid jazz and synthwave, these game soundtracks leave no stone left unturned.
Castlevania (1986) Spotlight
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Super NES Retro Review: Super Castlevania IV
Join us as we review every Super NES Classic game. Next up: Simon Belmont's excellent adventure.
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In Another Castle Simon Belmont and Alucard join the skirmish in Brawlhalla this October
The two characters join the long list of guest appearances.
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White Noiz The best video game soundtracks to revisit in 2024
From classical symphonies and industrial noise to acid jazz and synthwave, these game soundtracks leave no stone left unturned.
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Netroidvania Castlevania: Nocturne is Netflix's next animated take on video game vampire hunting
This next series will focus on a new but familiar Belmont, Richter.
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In Another Castle | Simon Belmont and Alucard join the skirmish in Brawlhalla this October
The two characters join the long list of guest appearances.
News
Netroidvania | Castlevania: Nocturne is Netflix's next animated take on video game vampire hunting
This next series will focus on a new but familiar Belmont, Richter.
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Super NES Retro Review: Super Castlevania IV
Join us as we review every Super NES Classic game. Next up: Simon Belmont's excellent adventure.
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"It Always Works Out Somehow:" Koji Igarashi on Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and Indie Game Development
Former Castlevania producer Koji Igarashi talks to us about his new direction in life. Goblets of red wine were not included.
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Sympathy for the Vampire: Castlevania II Is Way Better Than People Give It Credit For
STARTING SCREEN | Happy 30th anniversary, Castlevania II: Simon's Quest! You're not a perfect game, but you're a damn ambitious one.
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Konami's NES Box Art: So Good, So Bad
Konami deserves to be singled out in the grand, ongoing discussion about video game box art -- though not always for the best reasons.
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It's Been One Day but Netflix Renewed Castlevania for a Second Season with More Episodes
More Castlevania incoming for those saddened by its short season.
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Essential Weekend Reading: The Overwatch Keyboard Controversy, Nioh's High Difficulty
As we head into the weekend, we highlight the week's most important stories and features.
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At 30, Castlevania May be Dead, But Its Influence Lingers Beyond The Grave
Happy anniversary, Simon Belmont! Too bad your bloodline is as deceased as Dracula himself.
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Craving Castlevania? Check Out Konami's Own Official "Bootleg"
It's not a true Castlevania game, but this forgotten handheld adventure makes a decent substitute.
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Video Feature: A Brief History of Zombies in Video Games
Take a look at how the undead have changed over the years with our video tour of zombies through the generations.
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The Greatest Games for NES: 1985-87
Back when the Nintendo Entertainment System was new and untested, these amazing releases helped make it the console every kid wanted to own.
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Which of the Other Metroid-style Castlevanias Are Worth Revisiting?
We look back at Circle of the Moon, Dawn of the Sorrow, and the rest and render our verdict.
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Video Archive: We Press Our Luck in Symphony of the Night (Again) [Archived!]
By popular request, Jeremy revisits his Luck Code playthrough of this Castlevania classic.
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Retro Challenge: Six Challenge Runs Everyone Should Try
Looking to try something new? These Challenge Runs are not only fun, they will give you a greater appreciation for the games they appear in.
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USstreamer: Come Enjoy the Symphony of the Night! [Update: Over!]
Jeremy takes on the Castlevania classic in hopes of finally answering that all-consuming question: What is a man?
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Daily Classic: An NES Hit Honed to Excellence in Castlevania III
The original Castlevania trilogy ended on a nearly perfect note.
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Video Feature: 13 Great Series That Someone Else Screwed Up
When licensing and franchising go horribly wrong, previously brilliant games (and their fans!) are the ones who suffer.
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Why We Still Love Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
A love for fun and detail help make Castlevania's PlayStation entry a timeless action game.
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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 PS3 Review: Dracula Defanged
Slaying Satan's minions may be a blast, but questionable design choices all too often drive a stake through the heart of this tale.
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Virtual Spotlight: Castlevania II Simon's Quest
Does Simon Belmont's second NES adventure hold up after all these years, or should it be buried with the graveyard duck?
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"The God of War Comparisons Really P***ed Us Off"
Eurogamer's Wesley Yin-Poole talks to MercurySteam's Dave Cox about how Lords of Shadow is expanding into Zelda territory.
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Virtual Spotlight: Super Castlevania IV
An entertaining glimpse into what might have been for the Castlevania series.
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