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Koji Igarashi Unveils the Latest Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Update for Halloween

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Koji Igarashi, the mind behind some of Castlevania‘s best entries, including Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, has been hard at work on his latest game Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. The game’s Kickstarter campaign received over ten times its original funding goals, and while it missed its original estimated release date of March 2017, Igarashi has yet to stop developing the game or update its backers. And, since Bloodstained is horror-themed, Halloween is as good a time as any for an update.

Today, Igarashi revealed that the music team at Noisycroak is helping develop some of Bloodstained‘s songs, including the boss battle music from the 2017 E3 demo, the theme for the side character Johannes, and music for a yet-to-be-announced location in the game. And, what is a Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night updated without a video?

The video takes place in ruined courtyard covered in vines and crawling with new enemies, including toads and an archer named Barbatos. The update also reveals that the side-character Zangetsu will be a boss in Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and that he comes with a grappling hook and an affinity for ice magic. Also, it was revealed that players will be able to customize the protagonist Miriam’s appearance, as the video demonstrates she can wear different hats. Sure, it’s not much, but it’s more customization than gamers usually get in Metroidvania games.

Igarashi finished the update with the promise that he and the Bloodstained team have more surprises in store for gamers and backers. And that the Bloodstained booth at New York Comic Con was so successful that almost 10,000 people played the available demo (I was one of those people). The booth also gave away free Bloodstained prints that Igarashi signed, also for free.

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Either I missed the prints or they were already out by the time I made it to the Bloodstained booth, but it’s a beautiful piece of work. Still, Igarashi continues to wow me with his game, and I look forward to its eventual release.

All you have to do to get my attention is talk about video games, technology, anime, and/or Dungeons & Dragons - also people in spandex fighting rubber suited monsters.

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Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 introduces an exciting addition to the roster of exclusive cars available in the PS5 and PS4 racing game

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Gran Turismo 7 has just received an exciting update to version 1.46 on both PS5 and PS4. This latest update introduces a unique addition to the game: the Škoda Vision Gran Turismo, a car that you won’t come across in any other game. Škoda makes its debut in the franchise with a visionary study of a single-seater, all-electric racing concept car, designed exclusively for the Polyphony Digital racer.

Once you’ve downloaded update 1.46, you’ll have the opportunity to test drive not one but two additional cars: the AFEELA Prototype 2024 and the iconic Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Sport Coupe ’70. Get ready for an exhilarating ride! Watch as they take to the track in the video above.

Additionally, the update introduces a new menu for players to tackle in the GT Café. At Collector Level 38, players have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of Ferrari 12-cylinder engines, gaining knowledge and expanding their collection. In World Circuits, players can look forward to exciting new events such as the Japanese Clubman Cup 550, the American FR Challenge 550, and the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy. For all the avid fans of Photo Mode, there’s an exciting opportunity to explore the captivating city of San Diego in a brand new Scape.

What are your thoughts on the latest update for Gran Turismo 7? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section.

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ReFantazio Takes a Different Approach to Romance, Setting Itself Apart from the Persona Games

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Atlus’ highly anticipated RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, appears to incorporate familiar systems reminiscent of the developer’s acclaimed Persona series. The game features turn-based battles that heavily rely on exploiting enemy weaknesses. Additionally, players have the ability to summon warrior spirits during combat. However, the most significant aspect of this game, which will be discussed in this article, is the bonding system. Through this system, players can spend time with important characters and gain deeper insights into their personalities and stories.

In contrast to the Persona games, the bonding system ends at that point. Unfortunately, players will be unable to pursue romantic relationships with their beloved waifus, which may come as a disappointment to those who have developed strong feelings for Hulkenberg, the party’s charismatic red-haired elven knight.

According to Siliconera, the absence of romance came up during a recent question and answer session. Atlus emphasized the continued opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with your allies while also introducing additional narratives through substories. In addition, familiarizing yourself with the supporting characters will grant you access to new archetypes, which serve as the game’s character classes.

In the Persona games, romance is not obligatory; rather, it serves as a means to customize your playthrough. However, it is quite unexpected that Metaphor has chosen not to pursue such a venture, considering the significant amount of discussion it typically generates!

Were you anticipating any romantic elements in Metaphor? If you’re not satisfied with your pre-order, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Shift Up unveils the intriguing details behind the physical packaging of Stellar Blade for the PS5

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It appears that many

are eagerly anticipating the launch of the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade. Shift Up, the developer, has shared a lengthy video showcasing the “secrets” found in the physical box of the game for PS5. From what we can gather, these secrets include a reversible cover/dust jacket and a download code for cosmetic items.

We must clarify that while we do appreciate the variant cover, it may be more appealing than the game’s standard art. However, it is not something we would typically classify as a “secret.”. However, what’s interesting is that Shift Up has confirmed through the comments section that this will be the case in all regions. Additionally, the visually striking action RPG will remain uncensored worldwide.

It’s refreshing to witness a developer going the extra mile for physical collectors, and it’s evident that the developer is determined to leave a favorable mark in the console realm. Stellar Blade is set to make its highly anticipated debut this Friday, April 26th, exclusively on the PS5.

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