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Castlevania Producer Leaves Konami in Favor of Kickstarter Project

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Castlevania Producer Leaves Konami Launches game on Kickstarter

Famed Castelvania producer Koji Igarashi announces his departure from Konami to begin raising funds on Kickstarter for a new project

Castlevania is a series that has stood the test of time in ways that no other game series has or probably ever will. Reaching clear back to the days of 8 bit gaming Castlevania has graced scores of platforms and weaved one of the most intricate pieces of game lore in history. Its popularity could be traced back in large part to one man, its producer Koji Igarashi; who had more passion for his game series than many of its fans. Clear up until Konami opted to take the series out of his hands, placing Metal Gear Solid producer Hideo Kojima.

That’s led to years of neglect by Konami that has finally convinced the veteran producer to leave the company that’s been going through a serious rough patch this year. Now on his Igarashi has launched a spiritual successor to Castelvania on Kickstarter called Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. Set release on PC, PS4, and Xbox One Ritual of Night will have all hallmarks of a Castlevania game without Konami’s trademarks. Igarashi has high hopes for the games success even though it will be more expensive develop without access to Castlevania’s assets.

The Kickstarter campaign, with a goal of $5oo,000, already has investment backing according to Igarashi. Stating that the reason the goal is set so high is to first ensure that Ritual of Night will have a high quality budget; but more importantly he and his team would like to produce the game on disc for the PS4 and Xbox One. Giving gamers who prefer physical copies over digital download an option the average Kickstarter campaign doesn’t. During the campaign Igarashi also wants to develop a connection with the massive Western fan base he never knew he had.

Castlevania Producer Leaves Konami Launches game on Kickstarter

Partnering with Fangamer to create rewards for the campaign the ex Castlevania producer wants to get fans involved in the development process. Realizing that fan involvement can not only help craft a stronger gamer but also give him and his team a constant vote of confidence. Fangamer is helping that process along by encouraging fans to create fan art, stories, and videos about the Ritual of Night universe to raise excitement about the campaign. Its never easy launching a new IP and the team is hopeful that encouraging fans to get involved will make the ride smoother.

Of course a quick look at the former Konami producers campaign page will show that he and his team have very little to worry about. Barely after opening the game has already completely blown past its original funding goal. Hitting as of the time of this writing $835, 401, a number that is quite literally rising by the second. Few would be surprised if Ritual of Night were to reach a over a million before the campaign closes.

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Joker’s Free Suicide Squad DLC on PS5

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There hasn’t been much buzz surrounding Suicide Squad since its release in February. Warner Bros. was let down by the game’s underwhelming sales, but they remained committed to turning their live service vision into a reality. An exciting new DLC update has been released, introducing The Crown Prince of Crime to the game.

As the game’s first live season begins, players will have the chance to take on Green Lantern and, in the end, unlock The Joker as a playable character. Which Joker are you referring to? This is quite intricate. Furthermore, players can look forward to the inclusion of a Battle Pass, a variety of new shop items available for purchase, exciting Incursions and Strongholds to partake in, as well as an expanded selection of Infamy Sets and Notorious Gear to amass.

What are your thoughts on this? Does the allure of The Joker entice you to return to Suicide Squad, or have you remained a loyal fan all along? We value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

 

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Documentary Explores the Making of the Highly Praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PS5

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Square Enix has launched a captivating documentary series that explores the intricate process behind the creation of the highly praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. In the first episode, titled “Shaping the World,” the developer delves into the process of reimagining the expansive PS1 map of the original game into a vast sandbox for the PS5. The film includes personal stories shared by directors Naoki Hamaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura, as well as other important members of the team.

This reimagining of the all-time PlayStation classic was truly enjoyable. In our review, we praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for its ability to enhance the already impressive combat system of Remake. The game truly shines in its portrayal of an iconic RPG setting. If you have a deep appreciation for the original PS1 game and found enjoyment in Remake, then Rebirth’s character-focused adventure will surely captivate you from start to finish.

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Gran Turismo 7 for the PS5 and PS4 shows continuous improvement

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While Sony may not classify Gran Turismo 7 as a live-service game, the team at Polyphony Digital certainly approaches it with a similar mindset. The game continues to impress with every new update, and although v1.44 may be smaller compared to previous versions, it still manages to enhance the already extensive content of this simulation racer.

The update, now available worldwide, introduces three new cars: the Audi R8 Coupé V10 Plus ’16, the Lamborghini Urus ’18, and the Toyota GT-One (TS020) ’99. Furthermore, it introduces three fresh events to World Circuits, an extra menu to conquer in the GT Café single-player campaign, and a collection of livery stickers inspired by the upcoming Highspeed Étoile anime, set to debut next week in Japan.

If you’re not already acquainted with Highspeed Étoile, you can watch a trailer right here. “Sony has announced that a collection of 26 stickers, consisting of 8 title logos and 18 main character stickers, will be made available for a limited time,” stated Sony on the PS Blog. In addition, Fukushima will be included as a backdrop in the title’s beloved photography mode.

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