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Belmont's Curse Unveils English Voice Cast Ahead of October Release
gaming15 hours ago

Belmont's Curse Unveils English Voice Cast Ahead of October Release

Konami's Castlevania: Belmont's Curse reveals its English voice cast (including Abby Trott as Rose Belmont, J.B. Blanc as Trevor Belmont, Alejandra Reynoso as Sypha Belnades, Graham McTavish as Dracula and others). The game is scheduled for October 15 across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud/PC, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. Developed by Evil Empire with Motion Twin, it takes place in 15th-century Paris two decades after Castlevania III, tasking Belmont's successor to hunt monsters with the Holy Whip and explore a sprawling castle—the first new Castlevania title since 2014.

Belmont’s Curse Rewrites Castlevania Bosses as Tarot-Powered Allies
gaming1 month ago

Belmont’s Curse Rewrites Castlevania Bosses as Tarot-Powered Allies

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse blends classic action with metroidvania exploration, letting Rose absorb bosses into her tarot deck to unlock new spells and a unique traversal tool (Arcana Whip). The game emphasizes flexible builds, weapon variety, and a story-driven twist as clues from ghosts guide you to bosses whose powers can be wielded to reshape combat and progression in a Paris-infused mystery.

Belmont’s Curse Rings In a Tough, Stylish Castlevania Comeback
technology1 month ago

Belmont’s Curse Rings In a Tough, Stylish Castlevania Comeback

A Paris hands-on preview of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse praises its lush, modern art and heavy, Souls-like combat, plus a flexible Arcana system and challenging boss runs. The demo emphasizes balancing tough difficulty with accessibility for newcomers, showcases influence from Dead Cells and Hollow Knight, and hints at a lore-forward Rose Belmont story set between classic entries.

Castlevania Returns: Belmont’s Curse Delivers Parisian Demon-Hunt and a Joan of Arc Boss
technology1 month ago

Castlevania Returns: Belmont’s Curse Delivers Parisian Demon-Hunt and a Joan of Arc Boss

Konami revives Castlevania with Belmont’s Curse, a 2D side-scroller set in 1499 Paris where Rose Belmont (Trevor’s daughter) fights through demon-infested streets and sewers using a revamped whip, earns XP to improve stats, and uses arcana spells earned by sealing bosses; developed with Evil Empire (the Dead Cells studio), it reimagines Joan of Arc as a shonen-style boss and adds puzzle-solving elements, with the Paris prologue hinting at a wider, more dangerous scope to come, and a release date of October 15.

Belmont’s Curse Hands-on Preview: Rose Leads a Modern Castlevania
gaming1 month ago

Belmont’s Curse Hands-on Preview: Rose Leads a Modern Castlevania

A hands-on preview of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse shows a return to classic Castlevania feel on PS5, starring Rose Belmont (Trevor’s daughter) in a 1499 Paris shadowed by Dracula’s looming resurrection. The game blends traditional series elements with modern design: a large, explorable map, fast and fluid combat with a versatile weapon set, Relics and a tarot-based Arcana system that unlocks spells and abilities, and challenging boss fights. It stays true to the series’ roots while avoiding roguelite mechanics, with rewards tied to defeating bosses and expanding Rose’s powers through tarot cards, culminating in an October 15 release date for PS5.

Picross S Konami Antiques Edition Brings Castlevania, Contra and More to Switch
gaming5 months ago

Picross S Konami Antiques Edition Brings Castlevania, Contra and More to Switch

Jupiter Corporation’s Picross S Konami Antiques Edition lands on the Switch eShop on 30 April 2026, bringing Konami classics—GRADIUS, TwinBee, Castlevania, Ganbare Goemon, Contra—with over 80 titles, priced at $17.99/€17.99/£16.19; a free demo arrives 16 April 2026, continuing Picross’ tradition of crossovers with Mario, Zelda, Pokémon and other franchises.

Belmont’s Curse lands preorders as Castlevania returns in 2026
gaming6 months ago

Belmont’s Curse lands preorders as Castlevania returns in 2026

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse was unveiled during PlayStation State of Play and is now available for preorder at $40 for PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X, with a 2026 release window. Set 23 years after Dracula's Curse, the game follows Trevor Belmont’s successor in 1499 Paris, emphasizing the Vampire-Killer whip, exploration of secret areas, and classic action-platforming rather than roguelite mechanics. Developed by Motion Twin (Dead Cells) and Evil Empire, the title marks Konami’s renewed Castlevania push, with additional teases like Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 and Silent Hill: Townfall in the pipeline.

Belmont’s Curse signals Castlevania revival, with Dead Cells studio guiding the comeback
gaming6 months ago

Belmont’s Curse signals Castlevania revival, with Dead Cells studio guiding the comeback

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, unveiled during PlayStation State of Play, is a new game co-developed by Konami, Evil Empire, and Motion Twin (the Dead Cells devs). Set in 1499 Paris, it follows a Trevor Belmont’s successor wielding the Vampire Killer whip as she hunts monsters, with a PC release planned for 2026. Konami says this is the first step in a broader Castlevania revival tied to the series’ 40th anniversary, and fans speculate the lead may be Belmont’s daughter.