In Real Life

The Latest Castlevania Game Originally Had Simon Belmont In It

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, released last year, ended up starring Gabriel Belmont, and was let’s say…different from most other games in the franchise.

Fans will be interested to see, then, that developers Mercury Steam and publishers Konami originally had other plans for the game, with series legend Simon Belmont cast in the lead role.

The footage above shows an early demo for the game, with Belmont front and centre, dishing out the hurt.

This Is What Simon Belmont Looked Like In Castlevania: Lords of Shadow [Siliconera]


January 25, 2011
News

The Best Video Game Costume & Character Design Of 2010

Who were the best dressed, the most memorable and the most visually striking video game characters of 2010? I’ve made my picks for the best video game costume and character design from the past year, let’s see if you agree.


December 23, 2010
PlayStation

Castlavania: Lords Of Shadow Whips Up A Double Dose Of DLC

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow left many unanswered questions lingering after the credits rolled, and Konami plans on answering them with a double dose of downloadable content coming next year to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.


October 26, 2010
News

Castlevania And Metal Gear Solid 4 Get A PS3 Bundle… Together!

Konami has already released a special PS3 bundle for Metal Gear Solid 4. This new bundle isn’t so special. But hey, it’s got Castlevania: Lords of Shadow.


Community Review: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow

Kotaku AU

Sure, you could listen to me rattle on about Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – but you know what might be better? Me listening to you for a change!


October 12, 2010

Review: Castlevania: Lords Of Shadow

Gabriel Belmont will have his revenge upon the Lords of Shadow, venturing to the very depths of hell to find retribution against those who have corrupted the ideals of the Brotherhood of Light and murdered his wife.


In Real Life

A Tasty Castlevania: Lords Of Shadow Easter Egg

What dark secret was worth this deceased knight’s life? He bears a message regarding the very nature of truth, as it pertains to certain comestibles. I speak no lie when I tell you there are spoilers ahead!


News

Castlevania And PES 2011

Kotaku AU

Bad news folks.

We just got the quick heads up from Mindscape that both Castlevania: Lords of Shadow and Pro Evolution Soccer 2011, which were due for release this Thursday have now been delayed until Tuesday, October 19.


News

Castlevania: Lords Of Shadow Sequel In The Works

With last week’s Castlevania: Lords of Shadow pulling in pretty solid reviews, the composer of the game’s score outs a sequel already under construction at developer MercurySteam.


September 29, 2010

What A Horrible Night For A Castlevania: Lords Of Shadow Trailer

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