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Castlevania AGA - Castlevania for the Commodore Amiga finally reaches 1.0 and it's glorious
Well, this is a delight for a midweek news story, as thanks to the developer informing us this morning, we've been told that Castlevania AGA is done, and now available to download as version 1.0. A glorious fan-made Commodore Amiga project developed by independent creator Dante R…
Castlevania Black & Red 26-Album Soundtrack Collection Now Streaming on Spotify and Apple Music
Konami has announced that the original soundtrack of Castlevania Black & Red, helmed by the Konami Kukeiha Club, is now available on streaming services. This collective set of 26 albums, divided into 13 of Black and 13 of Red, was originally released in Japan as box sets in 2021.…
Tour dates and pre-order times officially confirmed for Castlevania 40th Anniversary concert
The official Konami-licensed performances will take place in Tokyo, London and LA
Konami shares "Castlevania 40th Anniversary An Orchestral Concert" details
What a wonderful night for a concert
New Nintendo eShop sales bring deep discounts on LEGO games, Castlevania, and more
Here’s a fresh Nintendo deals roundup to kick off the week.
Konami Celebrates 40 Years of Castlevania with a Global Rock Orchestra Tour
A Global Symphony of Gothic Horror Konami celebrates four decades of vampire hunting with a brand-new live music experience. The publisher partnered with Lambert Jackson Productions to create a synchronized audiovisual tour covering the complete history of the Castlevania franchi…
Castlevania 40th Anniversary Orchestral Concerts Announced for Tokyo, London, and Los Angeles in March 2027
Konami, Lambert Jackson Productions, and SOHO Live have announced Castlevania 40th Anniversary An Orchestral Concert, a live concert series heading to Tokyo, London, and Los Angeles in March 2027. Tickets will go on sale October 1, 2026. The concert will feature music spanning 40…
Castlevania 40th Anniversary Orchestral Concerts To Take Place Next Year Across Three Major Cities
"Celebrating 40 years of vampire hunting, monster slaying, and musical excellence". Last week, Konami revealed a string of announcements to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its legendary vampire-slaying series, Castlevania , which included plans for a series of live concerts fea…
Castlevania's Iconic Soundtrack Gets Its Own Symphony, Brought to Life by a 25-Piece Power Rock Orchestra
Konami is celebrating Castlevania’s 40th birthday with a special symphony made up of a 25-member rock orchestra that will bring the series’ iconic sounds to fans in Tokyo, London, and Los Angeles.
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Castlevania collections, Monster Hunter Rise, more
A bunch of new sales are up and running on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for the GBA and Nintendo DS Castlevania collections, Monster Hunter Rise, and more. Here’s the full roundup: – 20XX – $2.69 (was $17.99) – 30XX – $8.99 (was $…
Guide: Best Castlevania Games, Ranked - Switch & Nintendo Consoles
Far from a miserable pile. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the series , we're republishing this ranked list of every Castlevania game to appear on Nintendo systems. Enjoy! The Castlevania series has a rich history on Nintendo consoles ever since the original game came first…
Castlevania celebrates turning 40 by giving away the original game for free
In celebration of the 40th(!!) anniversary of Castlevania, Konami is giving away the original 1986 game for free on the App Store and Google Play.
Anniversary: Castlevania Changed The Shape Of Gaming 40 Years Ago
What is a man?! Gaming franchises really don't get much more iconic than Castlevania . First launched as Akumajō Dracula for the humble NES on 26th September 1986 , the series has now turned 40 years old. And despite a few ups and downs (it really felt like it was dead and buried…
Original Castlevania now available for iOS, Android for free
Konami has released the original Castlevania, first released for Nintendo Entertainment System, for iOS via …
Konami celebrates Castlevania's 40th anniversary with a special video, soundtracks, a concert series & more
40 years of vampire slaying
Konami Celebrates 40 Years Of Castlevania With A Potential Teaser For Castlevania 3D Collection
Konami has unfinished business with 2D Castlevania games though.
Castlevania finally comes to mobile, with the 1986 classic free for a limited time
There're few names as iconic to the world of gaming as Castlevania. And now, to mark the franchise's 40th anniversary, you'll be able to play the original Castlevania from 1986 free, for a limited time until October 24th! Available for the first time on iOS and Android, Castlevan…
Enjoy 1986's Castlevania for Free on Your Phone for 40th Anniversary
Up to 80% off on PS Store compilations. Okay, Push Square isn’t a mobile gaming website, but I think it’d be remiss of me to not point you in the direction of a free game. Castlevania , the 1986 classic from Konami, is currently free to download in its entirety on iOS and Android…
Castlevania Anniversary Celebrated With Free Game, Music
In honor of the 40th anniversary, we get a free mobile version of a Castlevania game, a concert, and music from the series.
Konami is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Castlevania with a big retro sale and a free game
The NES original is free on mobile for a month, while retro titles are heavily discounted on PS and Steam
Castlevania Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Free Mobile Release of Original Game, Orchestral Concerts Announced for 2027
Konami has celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Castlevania franchise in a new video alongside other announcements. Castlevania: 40th Anniversary, an enhanced mobile release of the first game, is now available for free on iOS and Android and features a visual touchpad and offli…
A New Castlevania 40th Anniversary Video Has Released, & Fans Think They Have Spotted A Tease For A 3D Collection
Fangs for the memories. Castlevania turns 40 this month, and to celebrate, Konami has just unveiled its plans to mark the milestone, including a potential tease for a 3D collection (according to fans, at least). In terms of official news first, Konami has revealed it is now offer…
Castlevania Sale on Steam gets you ready for Belmont’s Curse with previous games at up to 80% off
Visit Dracula’s Castle on the cheap.
I wasted 3 weeks of my life finding Castlevania's hottest monster | Unraveled
Castlevania's bestiary is terrifyingly large. In this Unraveled, Brian David Gilbert tries, multiple times, to understand the monstrosity of Dracula's domain, and ends up with something strangely hot.
"I Feel Very Fortunate" - Castlevania's Kinuyo Yamashita Celebrates 40 Years Of The Vampire-Slaying Classic
In another fang-tastic interview from Dongled. Given its legacy in gaming, you'd be forgiven for thinking we know pretty much all there is to know about the Making Of the original NES Castlevania (known as Akumajō Dracula in Japan) by now. However, due to some fairly shoddy credi…
Try One of 2026's Most Anticipated 2D Games in Castlevania PS5 Demo
Available from 1st October. The promising 2D Metroidvania game Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is being treated to a demo two weeks ahead of its PS5 release date. The demo will be available from 1st October 2026, and it lets you play the opening chapter of the game. If you like what…
I'm Utterly In Love With 'Cute Alucard' In This Early Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night Design Document
Kid Dracula 2? Castlevania turns 40 this year, which makes me feel utterly ancient , as it's perhaps my favourite video game series of all time. Of the many amazing games in this franchise, the one that stands out to me (and no doubt many others) is 1997's Symphony Of The Night ,…
Castlevania NES to SNES: 16-Bit Graphics Added
Developer Rumbleminze has just updated his NES to SNES conversion of Castlevania with 16-bit graphics added by Fiuke Bnuy. As shown in the thumbnail above (click here for a full-sized view of it), they updated the graphics and reworked tiles and levels to look better with the add…
After 38 years, Konami's never-localized Castlevania-meets-Goonies NES crossover has returned as a Roblox clone
I don't know who Konami Wai Wai World Craft is for, but it's certainly not me
No, Ayami Kojima Hasn't Created New Art For Castlevania's 40th (Not Yet, Anyway)
"I don’t want easy misinformation to spread". Castlevania means different things to different people, but a generation of players, when they think about the franchise, immediately recalls Ayami Kojima's sumptuous artwork, which has graced entries such as Symphony of the Night , A…
Cult SNES RPG With Character Design By Castlevania Artist Akihiro Yamada Is Coming To Switch
Ancient Magic: Bazoe! Mahou Sekai launches this November. The SNES had more than its fair share of amazing RPGs , so you'd be forgiven for having not heard of Ancient Magic: Bazoe! Mahou Sekai , which was released exclusively in Japan by Hot-B in 1993. Thanks to the lack of an En…
The Metroidvania Genre Owes Credit To Much More Than Castlevania And Metroid
The original Metroid and Castlevania both turn 40 years old this fall. As the two series most responsible for creating the "metroidvania," we're taking this occasion to take a comprehensive view of the popular genre. This is Metroidvania Week . Since their inception 40 years ago,…
Castlevania Game Will Officially Disappear Forever On September 3
It's time to say goodbye forever to the Castlevania game.
The Metroidvania I've wanted for 3 years is finally out next year, and it looks like Mexican Castlevania: "Alucard's suit is like 90% of a mariachi suit already"
Mariachi Legends launches in April
Konami Actively Working On Castlevania Reboot In Attempt To Revive The IP
Konami is accelerating efforts to revive its classic IPs, confirming work on an ongoing Castlevania reboot. Konami Actively Working On Castlevania Reboot In Attempt To Revive The IP is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Technology And Gaming News
Castlevania Fans Will Recognise Many of the Voices in Belmont's Curse on PS5
Sounds good to me. Castlevania wouldn't be what it is without some melodramatic voice acting to heighten the action, and it seems Konami and Evil Empire have gathered some top talent for the upcoming Castlevania: Belmont's Curse . The voice cast for the brand new entry has been a…
Castlevania’s New PlayStation 5 Action Game Gets Update Konami Fans Will Love
Konami has revealed the English voice cast for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, including Abby Trott and Graham McTavish, among others.
Konami Bringing Metal Gear, Castlevania, and Silent Hill to Pax West 2026 With Demos and Developer Panels
Konami has revealed its plans for PAX West 2026, bringing playable demos, developer panels, themed attractions, and exclusive giveaways for Metal Gear, Castlevania, and Silent Hill during the event, which runs September 4–7 at the Seattle Convention Center. The publisher is using…
Castlevania Returns With Belmont's Curse + Denshattack! Review
It's a hot one on The Game Informer Show this week, as Charles, Marcus, and Kyle gather to discuss the sheer smorgasbord of new games they've been playing to beat the summer heat. We lead off with the return of Castlevania from the makers of Dead Cells, as Charles has some impres…