Tag: Konami

TurboGrafx-16 Mini Announced

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Following the many “mini” releases from the various game companies, Konami has unveiled they are continuing the trend with the release of the TurboGrafx-16 Mini. For those who are not aware the TurboGrafx-16 (released in Japan/ France as the the PC Engine) was a cartridge based gaming console that was released in 1989. Unlike other cartridge based consoles at the time the system used cards. This Mini system will include various titles that was released for the TurboGrafx-16 in North America as well as several PC Engine games (Japanese only). Konami also provided…

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Viz Media Announces Castlevania Season 2 Home Video Release

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Viz Media has announced at Anime Expo 2019 that they will be releasing the second season of the Netflix original Castlevania series on home video. The second season made it’s debut appearance on the platform in October 2018. For those who are not aware, the series is based on the Castlevania video game series and mostly featured events based on Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse. Viz Media released the first season on Blu-ray and DVD on December 4 2018. No other details are confirmed at this time so stay tuned for updates. Announcement: Castlevania Season 2…

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Konami Announces Full Contra Anniversary Collection Lineup

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IGN has reported about the final games that will be released in the upcoming Contra Anniversary Collection. For those who are not aware, the Contra Anniversary Collection is one of the three “collections” that were announced by Konami earlier this year. Similar to the other collections the Contra Anniversary Collection will also include a bonus ebook featuring never before seen content and more. The Contra Anniversary Collection will be released digitally this Summer for the Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Xbox One, and Steam priced at $19.99. The full line-up includes: Contra (Arcade) Contra (NES) Contra (Famicom) Super Contra (Arcade) Super C…

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution Trailer Streamed

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The official Yu-Gi-Oh! Youtube channel has updated with a trailer for Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution. For those who are not aware, the game is the latest video game title based on the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise. The game will feature cards from the various Yu-Gi-Oh! series including cards that are seen in the currently running anime series, Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS. Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution will be released exclusively for the Nintendo Switch on August 20 priced at $39.99. Those who purchase the physical version of the game will also receive three exclusive promo cards, which includes: Progleo Micro Coder Cynet…

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Castlevania Anniversary Collection Launch Trailer Streamed

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Konami has updated their official Youtube channel with the launch trailer for the Castlevania Anniversary Collection. For those who are unaware the collection is apart of the Konami 50th Anniversary Collection. The other collections include the already released Anniversary Collection Arcade Classics as well as the upcoming Contra Anniversary Collection, which is set to release this Summer. The collection will include: Castlevania Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse Castlevania II: Belmont’s Revenge Super Castlevania IV  Castlevania Bloodlines Kid Dracula Castlevania the Adventure Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest The Castlevania Anniversary Collection is priced at $19.99 and is currently available for…

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Final Castlevania Anniversary Collection Games Revealed

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The official Playstation blog has updated with the announcement of the final four titles that will be released in the Castlevania Anniversary Collection. For those who are not aware, the Castlevania Anniversary Collection was announced alongside the Konami 50th Anniversary Arcade Classics and the Contra Anniversary Collection earlier this year. The collection will also include Each collection will also include a bonus digital book with insights and various other never before seen content. The Castlevania Anniversary Collection will be priced at $19.99 and will be released digitally for the Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC…

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Super Smash Bros Ultimate Ver 3.0 Trailer Streamed

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Nintendo has updated their official Youtube channel with a new trailer for Super Smash Bros. Ulimate, which features the new content that will be released in the 3.0. update for the game. First, the trailer featured the first in game footage of Joker from Persona 5, who is the first DLC character in the Fighters Pass. The trailer reveals that Arsene will be the main focus in Joker’s attacks and also reveals that his Final Smash will be based on the All Out Attack finisher from Persona 5. When attacking or being attacked, Joker will be able to charge up Rebellion…

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Konami 50th Anniversary Arcade Classics, Castlevania, & Contra Collections Announced

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Konami has recently announced that they will be re-releasing several games as apart of the Konami 50th Anniversary Collection. The games will range from several arcade classics, games within the Castlevania franchise, and games in the Contra game series. The games will be released digitally on the Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Xbox One, and Steam priced at $19.99 each. Each collection will also include “… a bonus eBook packed with new information about the titles, including interviews with the development staff, behind-the-scenes insights, and sketches and design documents never before revealed to the public!”  The collections include:…

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Persona V’s Joker Joins Super Smash Bros Roster as DLC Fighter

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Nintendo recently revealed the first DLC fighter for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate during the Games Awards 2018. In a surprising turn of events, the first fighter to be revealed is Joker, the main protagonist of Persona V. For those who are not aware, Persona V is the fifth main title in the Persona series that was released for the Playstation 3 and Playstation 4 in 2016 in Japan. The game later launched worldwide on the Playstation 4 in early 2017. Joker along with his associated stage and songs will be available as a single release priced at $5.99. He will also be apart of…

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Devil May Cry Animated Series in the Works

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IGN has reported that an animated series in in the works based on the Devil May Cry video game franchise. The series will be helm by Adi Shanker, who for those who are not aware, worked on the Netflix Original Castlevania animated series. According to IGN, Adi Shanker confirmed that the series “will join Castlevania in what we’re now calling the bootleg multiverse.” Adi Shanker also posted about his involvement in the project on his official Twitter page. Open for business. pic.twitter.com/TCT5JH9fXz — Adi Shankar (@adishankarbrand) November 16, 2018 No other details are confirmed at this time…

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