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games15 days ago•12 min saved

Belmont's Curse Launches October 15, Bridging Castlevania Games and Netflix Series

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a new Metroidvania developed by Evil Empire and published by Konami, launches on October 15, 2026. The game stars Rose Belmont in 1499 Paris, featuring a new Arcana system and combat mechanics that blend classic franchise elements with modern soulslike difficulty modifiers. A demo releases on October 1, allowing players to transfer progress to the full game. The title aims to reconnect the franchise with fans of the Netflix animated series, which ended in 2025.

via Kotaku|

#castlevania-belmonts-curse #evil-empire #games

gaming21 days ago•6 min saved

Rogue Prince of Persia Unlocks Year-Old Xbox Platinum With Anniversary Update

After more than a year, Evil Empire fixes The Great Persian War, The Rogue Prince of Persia's broken faux platinum, with the Anniversary Update. The patch adds a Freeze ability, random item modifiers, and major balance tweaks to early game, along with bug fixes; a Steam-only achievement for completing a run with over 40 Awakening was added due to platform constraints, while the Xbox version remains playable via Game Pass.

via TrueAchievements|

#anniversary-update #evil-empire #gaming

technology2 months ago•10 min saved

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.

via Kotaku|

#belmonts-curse #castlevania #dead-cells

gaming7 months ago•4 min saved

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.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#castlevania #dead-cells #evil-empire

gaming7 months ago•6 min saved

Belmont's Curse kicks off a wave of new Castlevania projects

To celebrate Castlevania's 40th anniversary, Konami says Belmont's Curse is only the start of a broad slate of Castlevania products. The first game, developed by Evil Empire and Motion Twin, is described as a 2D exploration-based action title with a 2026 release window, while more Castlevania projects are teased for the future.

via Eurogamer|

#belmonts-curse #castlevania #evil-empire

gaming1 year ago•1 min saved

Brotato Development Shifts to Evil Empire Post-Launch

Evil Empire, known for supporting Dead Cells, has taken over post-launch development of Brotato, a popular roguelike shooter with over 10 million players, promising new content and updates including a new mob called 'The Gobbler' in its upcoming October update.

via Gematsu|

#brotato #evil-empire #game-updates

gaming2 years ago•0 min saved

"The Rogue Prince of Persia: Early Access Launch and Evolving Gameplay"

The Rogue Prince of Persia, a 2D action platforming roguelite by Evil Empire, is now available on PC in Steam Early Access. Players take on the role of the Prince in a mythical version of Ctesiphon, battling through procedurally generated levels to save the city from the evil chief Nogai.

via IGN|

#2d-action-platformer #early-access #evil-empire

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Rogue Prince of Persia: A New Roguelite Adventure in Early Access"

The next game in the Prince of Persia series, titled The Rogue Prince of Persia, is set to be developed by Dead Cells studio Evil Empire and will launch in Early Access on May 14, 2024. The game will feature a stylish new art direction and gameplay, blending 2D platformer elements with metroidvania and roguelite features. The announcement follows rumors of the game's existence, with the official reveal coming at the end of the Triple-i Initiative Showcase. While the release date for the full version is yet to be announced, the game is set to enter Early Access on Steam next month.

via Kotaku|

#dead-cells #evil-empire #gaming

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Dead Cells Studio Announces New Prince of Persia Game with Roguelike Elements"

Ubisoft has announced a new Prince of Persia game, "The Rogue Prince of Persia," developed in collaboration with Evil Empire, the studio behind Dead Cells. Set for release on Steam early access on May 14, the game is a sidescrolling roguelite featuring the iconic Prince of Persia moveset and Persian-inspired biomes. Players can expect a variety of weapons and gameplay experiences, with plans for updates based on early access feedback.

via Engadget|

#dead-cells #evil-empire #gaming

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Rogue Prince of Persia: A New 2D Roguelite Adventure Revealed"

The Rogue Prince of Persia, a roguelite game developed by Evil Empire, is set to launch on Steam Early Access in May 2024, with platforms other than PC yet to be confirmed. The game aims to blend challenging platforming with the series' acrobatics and features a hand-drawn art style. While its release on Nintendo Switch is uncertain, it marks the second Prince of Persia game release in a year, following the franchise's venture into the Metroidvania genre in January.

via Nintendo Life|

#evil-empire #gaming #nintendo-switch

gaming2 years ago•5 min saved

"Ubisoft's New Prince of Persia Roguelike: The Rogue Enters Early Access"

Ubisoft announced a new roguelite sidescrolling game called The Rogue: Prince of Persia, developed by Evil Empire, which combines the Prince of Persia series' acrobatic combat and platforming with roguelite elements like procedurally generated stages and randomized loot drops. The game, set to launch in Early Access on May 14, emphasizes fluid platforming and combat, and features a unique wall-run mechanic. It also incorporates storytelling and a memory board system, allowing players to track interactions with supporting characters. The developers aim to stay true to the classic Prince of Persia formula while offering a stylized approach to the roguelite genre.

via Game Developer|

#evil-empire #gaming #prince-of-persia

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Rumour: Dead Cells Studio Developing New Prince of Persia Game for Release This Year"

Ubisoft is reportedly aiming to release a "roguelite" game titled 'The Rogue Prince of Persia' later this year, developed by Evil Empire, the co-developer of Dead Cells. The game is set to launch in Early Access on Steam and will receive constant free updates based on community feedback, with an art style inspired by Franco-Belgian comics. This follows the announcement of a remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, which has been delayed multiple times.

via Nintendo Life|

#evil-empire #gaming #prince-of-persia

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Dead Cells Studio Developing New Prince of Persia Roguelike for Release This Year"

Ubisoft is reportedly working on a Prince of Persia roguelike game titled The Rogue Prince of Persia, developed by Evil Empire, set to launch on Steam early access later this year with plans for constant free updates based on community feedback. The game's art direction is inspired by Franco-Belgian comics, and it has been in development for four years. This news follows the well-received Prince of Persia revival earlier this year and comes after Evil Empire's announcement that it would no longer be working on Dead Cells, teasing new projects in the works at the studio.

via Eurogamer.net|

#evil-empire #gaming #prince-of-persia

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Dead Cells Developer Set to Launch Prince of Persia Roguelite Game on Steam"

Ubisoft is teaming up with Dead Cells developer Evil Empire to release a new Prince of Persia game, 'The Rogue Prince of Persia,' in Steam Early Access later this year. The game, a Roguelite, will receive constant free updates and draw inspiration from Franco-Belgian comics. This marks Ubisoft's first day-one Steam release since 2019 and is the result of a discussion between Evil Empire and Ubisoft at GDC in 2019. The game has been in development for four years and is targeting an Early Access release on Steam in the near future.

via Insider Gaming|

#evil-empire #gaming #prince-of-persia

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Former Dead Cells Designer Accuses Developer of Marketing Stunt to Promote New Game"

The original Dead Cells designer criticizes Motion Twin for abandoning the game to focus on their new title, Windblown, calling it a "greedy" and "one-way strategy" that leaves loyal players and employees at Evil Empire behind. The decision to cancel all upcoming updates for Dead Cells has sparked controversy, with the former lead designer expressing disappointment and alleging that the move is to make room for Windblown. Motion Twin has yet to respond to the criticism.

via IGN|

#dead-cells #evil-empire #game-development