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Nintendo Summer Sale 2026: Best Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Discounts and Highlights
Coverage of Nintendo's Summer Sale 2026 on the Nintendo eShop, highlighting key Switch and Switch 2 discounts, notable first- and third-party deals, and the sale end...
Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch — Selecta Play and Dormidin Studio Set 9 September 2026 Launch
Selecta Play and Dormidin Studio have announced Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster for Nintendo Switch, releasing digitally on the Nintendo eShop and at retail on 9...
Moonlight Pale Nintendo Switch Release Window: Kickstarter-backed Survival Horror Targets Q4 2026–Q1 2027
Moonlight Pale from Blue Lily Games is headed to Nintendo Switch with a Q4 2026–Q1 2027 window; Kickstarter campaign active and Steam build planned with full Steam...
Michael Guinn Reflects on Castlevania: Symphony of the Night's 'What Is a Man' Line
Actor Michael Guinn discusses voicing Dracula in Konami's 1997 classic Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, the line 'What is a man?', and the game's 2007 PSP...
Nintendo Switch eShop Charts June 13, 2026: Tomodachi Life Tops Weekly Rankings
Weekly Nintendo Switch eShop charts for June 13, 2026, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream holding number one. Full all-games and download-only top 30 lists, plus...
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Release Date Confirmed — October 15, 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series
Konami, Evil Empire and Motion Twin confirm Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will launch October 15, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series, with a Nintendo Switch...
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Nintendo Switch Release Confirmed for 2026; Other Platforms Arrive October 15, 2026
Konami and Evil Empire set an October 15, 2026 release for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse on most platforms, while the Nintendo Switch edition is confirmed for a 2026...
Castlevania Belmont’s Curse: Shown at Xbox Games Showcase, No Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement
Castlevania Belmont’s Curse, a new 2D Castlevania title tied to Konami’s long-running franchise, debuted a trailer at the Xbox Games Showcase and is slated to release...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sales: Major Discounts on Dragon Quest Monsters, Slay the Spire, Spiritfarer and More
A roundup of the latest North American Nintendo Switch eShop sale, featuring steep discounts on Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, Slay the Spire, Spiritfarer,...
Nintendo Switch eShop Charts Week of May 30, 2026: Tomodachi Life Holds #1 as Mina the Hollower and Poppy Playtime Debut
Weekly breakdown of the Nintendo Switch eShop charts for May 30, 2026, highlighting Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream at #1, Mina the Hollower's strong debut, Poppy...
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Brings Parisian Flair to Nintendo Switch with Evil Empire at the Helm
Evil Empire reveals Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, the new 2D Castlevania adventure set in Paris, France, coming to Nintendo Switch and other platforms. Explore iconic...
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Showcases New Trailer and Classic Metroidvania Gameplay at Triple-i Initiative
Motion Twin reveals fresh gameplay and iconic Parisian settings for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse at the Triple-i Initiative, highlighting a return to its Metroidvania...
Triple-i Initiative Showcase 2024: 40 Game Trailers and Eight World Premieres Revealed by Evil Empire
Evil Empire's Triple-i Initiative Showcase 2024 brings 45 minutes of non-stop game trailers, including Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and eight world premieres,...
Picross S: Konami Antiques Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch, Launching April 2026
Jupiter reveals a new Picross S crossover with Konami for the Nintendo Switch, featuring over 500 puzzles inspired by classic Konami franchises like Castlevania and...
PICROSS S KONAMI ANTIQUES Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch: Release Date, Features, and Details
Jupiter Corporation unveils PICROSS S KONAMI ANTIQUES Edition for Nintendo Switch, bringing classic Konami characters like Castlevania, Contra, and Gradius to the...
Picross S Konami Antiques Edition Brings 80+ Classic Franchises to Nintendo Switch in 2026
Konami announces Picross S Konami Antiques Edition for Nintendo Switch, featuring over 80 iconic game series, with an April 30, 2026 release and demo arriving April...
Homebrew Ports Highlight the Passion Behind Classic Game Revivals on Dreamcast and SNES
Leading developers in the homebrew community defend the value of porting classic games to platforms like Sega Dreamcast and SNES, emphasizing creativity, family...
ReVamp: Digital Sun Games Unveils Castle-Defense Roguelite Where You Play as Dracula
Digital Sun Games, creators of Moonlighter and The Mageseeker, announce ReVamp—a unique castle-defense roguelite for PC and consoles featuring Dracula as the...
Belmont's Curse: Sonia Belmont Confirmed as Lead in New Castlevania for Nintendo Switch
Konami officially confirms Sonia Belmont as the protagonist in Belmont's Curse, the latest Castlevania game heading to Nintendo Switch, revisiting a pivotal character...
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse — Rose Belmont Confirmed as Protagonist, October 15, 2026 Release Set
Konami confirms Rose Belmont as the lead in Castlevania: Belmont's Curse with key art by Katsuya Terada and an October 15, 2026 release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and...
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Confirmed as Action-Adventure, Not Roguelike, by Konami
Konami clarifies that Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will be a 2D action-adventure game—distancing it from roguelike mechanics—coming to Nintendo Switch in 2026.
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale Offers Historic Discounts on Top Games Like Bear and Breakfast, Neva, and More
Discover the latest record-low deals on the Nintendo Switch eShop, featuring standout discounts on titles such as Bear and Breakfast, Neva, Planet of Lana, and a host...
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Veteran Castlevania and Bloodstained Developer Shutaro Iida Passes Away After Cancer Battle
Shutaro Iida, acclaimed developer of Castlevania and Bloodstained titles, has passed away at age 52. His legacy continues through his work on classic Konami games and...
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Bloodstained Director Shutaro Ida Passes Away at 52 After Battle with Cancer
Shutaro Ida, renowned for his directorial work on Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and several Castlevania titles, has passed away at 52. Learn more about his legacy...
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Mario Tennis Fever Serves Up Excitement on Nintendo Switch: Latest News, Releases, and Sales Updates
Discover the latest highlights from the Pure Nintendo Podcast as hosts discuss Mario Tennis Fever, surprise game announcements, Nintendo sales data, and the future of...
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night SNES Fan Port Impresses in Early Development
A new fan project is bringing Konami's iconic Castlevania: Symphony of the Night to the Super Nintendo, with early footage showing promising results.
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Castlevania and Bloodstained Developer Shutaro Iida Passes Away at 52, Honored by Koji Igarashi
Shutaro Iida, renowned developer for Castlevania and Bloodstained, has died at 52. Koji Igarashi and the gaming community honor his legacy and contributions to...
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Konami Unveils Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse — First New Castlevania Game in 12 Years Revealed
Konami announces Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, the first new entry in the series in over a decade, developed by Evil Empire and Motion Twin. Get all the details on its...
Silent Planet – Elegy of a Dying World: A Gothic Sci-Fi Metroidvania Inspired by Classic Castlevania
Silent Planet – Elegy of a Dying World is a new indie Metroidvania from Vertex Zero, channeling the iconic gothic style and challenging exploration mechanics of...
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Castlevania 1: Fortified Army ROM Hack Revitalizes Classic on Nintendo Hardware
Explore how Timaeus' Castlevania 1: Fortified Army ROM hack transforms the 1986 classic, introducing new levels, visuals, and gameplay elements to celebrate the...
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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Announced by Konami for Nintendo Switch in 40th Anniversary Celebration
Konami marks the Castlevania series' 40th anniversary with the announcement of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a new 2D action game coming to Nintendo Switch and other...
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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Announced for Nintendo Switch, PC, and Consoles by Motion Twin and Evil Empire
Konami’s Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse brings a new chapter to the iconic franchise, developed by the teams behind Dead Cells and launching in 2026 on Nintendo Switch,...
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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Announced for Nintendo Switch with 2026 Release Date
Konami reveals Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a new 2D action-exploration game developed by Evil Empire and Motion Twin, launching on Nintendo Switch and other...
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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Confirmed for Nintendo Switch, Launching in 2026
Konami has announced that Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, developed by Evil Empire and Motion Twin, will release on Nintendo Switch in 2026, expanding the beloved...
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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Announced for Nintendo Switch: New 2D Action-Exploration Adventure Set for 2026
Konami unveils Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, a new 2D action-exploration game for Nintendo Switch in collaboration with Evil Empire and Motion Twin, set for release in...
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Announced for Nintendo Switch – All You Need to Know
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, a new 2D action-exploration title from Konami, Evil Empire, and Motion Twin, is set for a 2026 release on Nintendo Switch. Discover key...
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Night Hazard Revives Castlevania 64 Nostalgia With Indie Tribute from Holy Sword Studio
Indie developer Holy Sword Studio pays homage to classic 3D Castlevania titles with Night Hazard, a retro-inspired action game now available to wishlist on Steam....
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Castlevania: Circle of the Moon Ported to Sega Genesis by Dedicated Fan Developer
A passionate developer is bringing Castlevania: Circle of the Moon to the Sega Genesis, expanding the library of fan-made Castlevania ports for the classic 16-bit...
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Castlevania: Circle of the Moon Genesis Port Demo Released by Homebrew Developer Andor
Homebrew developer Andor releases the first public demo of a Castlevania: Circle of the Moon port for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, featuring the Catacombs area and...
Koji Igarashi Shares Health Goals as Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement Nears 2026 Release
Veteran Castlevania producer Koji Igarashi discusses prioritizing his health while developing Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement for Nintendo Switch and other...
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Major Video Game Anniversaries to Watch in 2026: Nintendo Franchises and Industry Giants Celebrate Milestones
Discover the key video game franchises marking major anniversaries in 2026, including The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Sonic the Hedgehog, and more. Explore their history...
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Tracing the Origins of 'Metroidvania': How the Term Shaped Action-Adventure Gaming
Explore the history and adoption of the iconic term 'Metroidvania,' its connection to Metroid and Castlevania, and how gaming historians uncovered its early use and...
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Konami’s Iconic Logo Intro Had Different Colors on SNES, Mega Drive, and PC Engine
Discover the unique color variations of Konami's classic 'laser' logo intro across SNES, Mega Drive, and PC Engine platforms and explore their significance in video...
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Mariachi Legends: Halberd Studios Unveils a Mexican-Inspired Metroidvania for Nintendo Switch and Next-Gen Consoles
Halberd Studios announces Mariachi Legends, a new Metroidvania action platformer inspired by Castlevania and set in Mexico, launching for Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series...
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Castlevania: Nocturne Art Book Announced by Dark Horse, Celebrating Animated Series on Netflix
Dark Horse reveals an official Castlevania: Nocturne art book, highlighting concept art and design from the acclaimed Netflix animated series. Release set for March 2026.
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Castlevania II: Simon's Quest Receives Major Unofficial SNES Port with Retranslation and Enhanced Features
A dedicated fan developer brings Konami’s Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest to the Super Nintendo with major improvements, including a popular retranslation hack, updated...
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Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege Announced for Nintendo Switch – An 8-Bit Horror Action Revival
Lillymo Games unveils Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege for the Nintendo Switch, scheduled for an early 2026 release. Explore this Castlevania-inspired, co-op adventure...
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How Castlevania Shaped Ninja Gaiden: Developer Insights from Hideo Yoshizawa
Explore the influence of Castlevania on the creation of Ninja Gaiden, as detailed by director Hideo Yoshizawa, including insights into the Nintendo Switch and legacy...
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Castlevania Stage 1 Faithfully Recreated on Atari 2600 by Homebrew Developer VampireDev
VampireDev brings the iconic first stage of Konami's Castlevania to life on the Atari 2600, pushing retro hardware limitations and delighting the homebrew community.
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Vampire Survivors x Balatro Crossover Expansion 'Ante Chamber' Heads to Nintendo Switch October 31
Vampire Survivors teams up with Balatro in the new 'Ante Chamber' free expansion, arriving on Nintendo Switch October 31. Learn about new characters, weapons, and...
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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Saturn Version's Hidden Code Uncovered After 26 Years
A newly discovered secret code in the Sega Saturn version of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night lets players view the credits instantly, shedding new light on the...
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Vampire’s Veil Brings Classic Metroidvania Thrills to Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, and Xbox
Discover Vampire’s Veil, the upcoming Metroidvania from Fairy Cave Studio, inspired by Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and Super Metroid. Learn about its gothic...
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Super Castlevania IV Receives Rumble Support on SNES Thanks to KandoWontu and Community Collaboration
Super Castlevania IV gains official rumble support through a new community patch, developed for SNES hardware by KandoWontu, leveraging Limited Run Games’ upcoming...
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Japanese Video Game Sales: Mario Kart World Leads Nintendo Switch 2 Surge
Latest Japanese software sales charts see Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza dominating for Nintendo Switch 2, with strong entries from Trails in the Sky and...
Superdeluxe Games Unveils Premium Castlevania Physical Editions for Nintendo Switch
Superdeluxe Games launches Castlevania Advance Collection and Dominus Collection physical deluxe editions for Nintendo Switch, bringing exclusive art cards, maps, and...
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Eternal Soul Revives Classic Metroidvania Vibes on Nintendo Switch
Barrier Studios' Eternal Soul brings Castlevania-inspired Metroidvania gameplay and visuals to Nintendo Switch, recreating beloved classics with modern RPG mechanics.
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Magnavale: Eternal Soul – Indie Metroidvania Pays Homage to Castlevania on Steam
Magnavale: Eternal Soul, developed by Barrier Studios, launches its new Steam page and trailer, showcasing its Castlevania-inspired Metroidvania gameplay, visual...
Castlevania Musical Receives High Praise from Series Veteran Koji Igarashi
Former Castlevania producer Koji Igarashi commends Takarazuka Revue's adaptation, highlighting its fidelity to the original Konami franchise. Read more for details on...
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Spine Lasher: Pink Anvil’s 8-Bit Action Platformer Honors NES Classics on Nintendo Switch and PC
Discover how Pink Anvil’s Spine Lasher revives the 8-bit action-platformer legacy, blending Castlevania inspiration with unique gameplay on Nintendo Switch and PC.
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Spine Lasher: Pink Anvil's Retro Action-Platformer Channels NES Classics on Nintendo Switch
Discover Spine Lasher by Pink Anvil, an action-platformer inspired by NES classics. Explore its 8-bit homage, core gameplay features, and availability on Nintendo...
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