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If you miss the Castlevania saga, this video game from Ladybug studio will captivate you.

The Ladybug studio has released its new title, Blade Chimera, which pays homage to classics from Konami’s golden era, such as Symphony of the Night. This game, available on Steam since January 16 for a price of 17.55 euros, offers a mix of 2D action, platforming, and RPG elements that evoke the nostalgia of 90s metroidvanias. Blade Chimera is a perfect fusion of tradition and modernity. Ladybug, known for its ability to capture the essence of the great classics, has created a game that will not only look familiar to the […]

The Ladybug studio has released its new title, Blade Chimera, which pays homage to classics from Konami’s golden era, such as Symphony of the Night. This game, available on Steam since January 16 for a price of 17.55 euros, offers a mix of 2D action, platforming, and RPG elements that evoke the nostalgia of 90s metroidvanias.

Blade Chimera is a perfect fusion of tradition and modernity

Ladybug, known for its ability to capture the essence of the great classics, has created a game that will not only look familiar to fans of this era but also incorporates modern mechanics. In Blade Chimera, the main character uses a sword that can transform into a shield and a source of life, adding depth to the combat mechanics. This feature is part of a skill progression reminiscent of the typical challenges of metroidvanias, where the player must unlock new abilities to advance in the game. A very popular genre among indies.

The protagonist of Blade Chimera is a demon hunter, a trope that will resonate with players who remember the Belmont family from Castlevania. The narrative is enriched with pixel art-designed settings, evoking the aesthetic that defined Konami in the 90s. With visual and gameplay references to iconic titles, the studio manages to provide an experience that satisfies both nostalgia and the desire for innovation at the same time.

With a positive reception since its launch, Blade Chimera presents itself as a valuable addition for those who long for the magic of old-school video games, while introducing fresh elements that attract a new generation of players. Additionally, the game is currently discounted in its PC version, which could make it more accessible to a wider audience.

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Castlevania has a new title in development, only it's not a video game (and we will probably never see it in the West)

Konami has already gone a decade without giving us a new Castlevania. We never tire of repeating it. This wouldn’t bother us if the franchise were dead, or at least if they let it rest, and weren’t systematically exploiting it with all kinds of spinoffs, compilations, or even, let’s admit it, some excellent remakes. We’re not going to complain about being offered crumbs instead of sticks, as has been the case so far, but we would love to see a new Castlevania if Konami doesn’t consider the franchise to belong in the grave or a drawer. But it seems that everyone, except Konami, is interested […]

Konami has not given us a new Castlevania for a decade. We never tire of repeating it. This wouldn’t bother us if the franchise were dead, or at least if they let it rest, and weren’t systematically exploiting it with all kinds of spinoffs, compilations or even some, let’s admit it, excellent remake. We are not going to complain about being offered crumbs instead of sticks, as has been the case so far, but we would love to see a new Castlevania if Konami doesn’t consider the franchise belongs in the grave or a drawer. But it seems that everyone, except Konami, is interested in doing something new with it.

Or that’s the feeling when Takarazuka Revue has announced that the next big Castlevania project is not a video game, but a musical. Named Akumajou Dracula: ~Gekka no Kakusei~, translated as Castlevania: Awakening Under Moonlight, it will be a musical production held during the second half of 2025 by one of Japan’s most famous and long-standing theater companies.

Because the Takarazuka group is one with a long and very curious history. To begin with, it is composed exclusively of women. Divided into three different sections and with a very strict hierarchical system, all the women are divided between those who play male roles, those who play female roles, and those who can play both. In each of the sections, only one woman can become the star of the male and female roles, respectively. And all these particularities have made them very popular over the years, especially among young women and avant-garde artists.

In fact, the Takarazuka group has previously adapted video games. Between 2009 and 2013, they created three different plays adapting the Ace Attorney franchise, in 2013 they made a play based on Sengoku Basara and in 2023 they made a play based on Final Fantasy XVI, to name just a few of their adaptations. This demonstrates that it is not merely a curiosity on their part, but a genuine interest.

If you are interested in musicals, theater, and Castlevania and are planning a trip to Japan for 2025 or live there, you should know that you have two opportunities to see Akumaj? Dracula: ~Gekka no Kakusei~ live. The first will be at the Takarazuka Grand Theater in Takarazuka from June 7 to July 20, and the second will be at the Tokyo Takarazuka Theater in Tokyo from August 16 to September 28. The story will be completely original, and who knows when Konami will give us a new game from the franchise, so this is the best opportunity to enjoy a new Castlevania.

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Dead by Daylight and Five Nights at Freddy’s will have a collaboration, but there’s a catch

Five Nights At Freddy llegará a Dead by Daylight, con un pequeño girito: no será hasta el verano de 2025 cuando podremos disfrutar de este crossover

Fortnite is not the only game that has constant and unexpected collaborations. Dead by Daylight is not far behind in that regard. It is true that this hit game by Behaviour Interactive, by sticking to horror, rarely does things that are out of place within the game’s universe, which we can’t always say about Epic’s game. And certainly, we can’t say that about their latest collaboration, which is extremely appropriate.

To celebrate its tenth anniversary, Five Nights At Freddy’s is coming to Dead by Daylight. But don’t get ahead of yourself, because we’re afraid that’s all the information we have for now. Or almost all. Because the collaboration between Dead By Daylight and Five Nights at Freddy’s is announced to be released in the summer of 2025. In a year. So we still have plenty of time to speculate about what’s to come. And if it will be much more than just the inclusion of a map, a killer, and a survivor.

Meanwhile, it’s not like Dead by Daylight fans are going to go hungry. The studio has just announced that their next collaboration is with one of the great video game franchises: Castlevania. Introducing Dracula as a new killer and Trevor Belmont as a survivor, these characters can already be enjoyed on the public test server. Although if you want to play with them on your regular account, you’ll still have to wait until August 27th.

At the same time, the next game set in the Dead by Daylight universe is just around the corner. Developed by Supermassive Game, the people behind Until Dawn and The Quarry, it will invite us to follow four aspiring young filmmakers as they encounter a legendary killer who was supposed to have disappeared long ago. All this on September 3rd for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC.

That’s why, even though we will still have to wait a long time to know more about the collaboration between Dead by Daylight and Five Nights at Freddy, that doesn’t mean that the game will lack content. Because if there’s one thing Behaviour Interactive can promise, it’s that their universe is, more than ever, alive and developing smoothly.

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Fans of small studio PC games will love Dead by Daylight because it rests in that sweet spot between indie and AAA, where you essentially get a complete, high-quality game at indie prices.

The Belmonts arrive at V Rising with a DLC

Castlevania makes a grand entrance into V Rising with a DLC that brings us the Belmonts, Dracula, and some spectacular battles.

Some games maintain great popularity without us knowing. With a lower profile, they continue to maintain a loyal audience that never abandons them, showing themselves as a true success for their fans. That’s the case with V Rising. A game that may not make the same noise as when it was released in early access, next month will be two years, but it has remained in good health all this time.

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That’s why it shouldn’t surprise us that yesterday at Triple-I, a new indie game event, a DLC for V Rising was announced. Specifically, a collaboration with the most famous vampire franchise in history: Castlevania.

Both a DLC and free content, this collaboration, named Legacy of Castlevania, will require us to face Simon Belmont, the vampire hunter. With new combat abilities and weapons, it promises to be a tough battle, with many nods to the original series. Even if most of them are behind a paywall, in the form of DLC.

Because along with the collaboration, for free, a DLC named Legacy of Castlevania Premium Pack will be released. For 19.99 euros, the pack will include costumes inspired by the franchise, two new versions of Simon’s Theme and Bloody Tears, as well as the possibility of designing your own castle in the classic gothic style of Castlevania. Something that will delight fans of the franchise, as they will be able to, for the first time, live the dream of being the rightful heir of Dracula. Or at least one who doesn’t have the sole purpose of killing him.

Both Legacy of Castlevania and Legacy of Castlevania Premium Pack will be available on PC on May 8th, coinciding with the official release of V Rising from early access. A version of the game for PlayStation 5 is planned for release in the future.

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After the success of Castlevania, Netflix ventures into an anime adaptation of a Capcom video game

Devil May Cry will be the next video game to have an anime on Netflix, this time by the team behind the Castlevania series.

Netflix has found an unexpected goldmine in anime. It’s working well for them; they don’t have to halt productions due to strikes (for now), and the video game franchises to adapt seem to be endless. It’s true that some studios have performed better than others, and not all franchises have yielded the results the company hoped for. But overall, it’s been a success. A significant success in the case of Castlevania and the man behind it, Adi Shankar.

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Netflix has released a brief trailer for its upcoming adaptation of a famous video game franchise, this time from Capcom, and it’s Devil May Cry. The studio behind it will be Studio Mir, a Korean studio that has previously worked on other Netflix series such as Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts and DOTA: Dragon’s Blood. As for the show’s creator, it will be Adi Shankar, who previously served as an executive producer and showrunner for Castlevania, one of the platform’s biggest animated successes.

However, this announcement isn’t entirely new. This series was actually announced back in 2018 when Adi Shankar acquired the audiovisual production rights for Devil May Cry, although it’s only now that concrete progress has been made.

Furthermore, the series still lacks a director and a confirmed release date. When we add to that the fact that the teaser only shows a few seconds of animation, it’s safe to assume that this project is still in the works, and it will likely take several months before it’s premiered on the platform. Even if expecting it before the second half of 2024 on Netflix seems unlikely, it’s always exciting to see these kinds of projects making their way.

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