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5 CommentsKonami to stream pre-E3 press conference June 6
By Griffin McElroy on May 14, 2013 05.14.13
Konami will stream its pre-E3 press conference Thursday, June 6 at 1:30 p.m. ET, the publisher announced today on its official Twitter account. The presentation, which Konami traditionally uses to discuss its upcoming releases before the bombast of E3 begins, will stream both on Gamespot's website and Xbox 360 media application, and will also be hosted on Konami's site. Games likely to show up in the presentation include Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain and Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2. We'll be covering the event live, so tune in for any announcements Konami might have up its sleeve.
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13 CommentsCastlevania: Lords of Shadow possibly coming to Steam (update)
By Jenna Pitcher on Mar 17, 2013 03.17.13
Mercury Steam's action adventure title, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, appeared in Valve's digital distribution service's database, indicating the title may be due for a PC release. The name registered with Steam is "Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Early Access Comp," possibly hinting at a complimentary access code with the upcoming sequel. The history states that the entry was added a day ago and the last update has a "March 17, 2013 - 00:24:14 UTC" timestamp. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow was initially released to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on Oct. 5, 2010. The sequel, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, is due for release this year for Windows PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Polygon reported last month that the sequel won't see a release on the Wii U because of budget constraints. The N...
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24 CommentsCastlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 isn't coming to Wii U due to budget issues
By Emily Gera on Feb 28, 2013 02.28.13
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 will not be coming to Wii U consoles due to budget restrictions that make it too difficult to port the title to Nintendo's platform this late in the development cycle, producer Dave Cox told Eurogamer. "The reason why we are developing it on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 is simply because that's the amount of people we got," Cox said. "If we want to do a Wii U conversion, that's another 20 people. We just don't have the resources or the budget to do it." Those required 20 additional staff members would have had be hired by Spanish developer MercurySteam, the studio behind the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC version of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, he said. "Game development is about managing resources," said Cox. "You say to yourself, can I take...
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16 CommentsVGAs will feature Samuel L. Jackson, Snoop Lion, Zachary Levi, Jack Black and Neil Patrick Harris
By Brian Crecente on Nov 29, 2012 11.29.12
This year's Spike TV's Video Game Awards will feature a line-up of guest appearances by the the 10-year-old show's previous hosts, the Associated Press reports. That means that four-time VGA host Samuel L. Jackson will be joined by Snoop Lion, Zachary Levi, Jack Black and Neil Patrick Harris when the show airs on Dec. 7. This year's show will be broadcast live from Sony Picture Studios in Culver City, Calif. and will, as always, include a number of high-profile trailer debuts along with the awards. Games expecting an early peek this year include Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, Tomb Raider and new content for Halo 4 and Assassin's Creed 3. Several Polygon editors are members of the VGA 2012 Advisory Council.
'Call of Duty: Black Ops 2', 'Far Cry 3', 'Halo 4' among games to be shown at EB Games Expo
By Tracey Lien on Sep 05, 2012 09.05.12
With the EB Games Expo kicking off in Sydney, Australia next month, a list of games that will be playable at the show was confirmed today, with Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 and Far Cry 3 topping the list. The list of confirmed games is below. Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (multiplayer)Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: BlacklistStar TrekFarcry 3 (Single & Multiplayer)Halo 4Medal of Honor: WarfighterAliens Colonial MarinesEpic Mickey 2Tekken Tag Tournament 2WWE'13Forza HorizonLost Planet 3Sonic & All-Stars Racing TransformedRocksmithGod of War: Ascension (single player)Tomb RaiderSkylanders GiantsXCOM: Enemy UnknownNeed for Speed Most WantedPro Evolution Soccer 2013Silent Hill Book of MemoriesPlayStation All-Stars Battle RoyaleNBA2K13Dragon Ball Z KinectKinect Nat Geo TVMetal Gear Rising: RevengeanceB...
'Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2' getting a PC version
By Alexa Ray Corriea on Aug 16, 2012 08.16.12
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 will be released for PC alongside its console versions, publisher Konami announced today. The Windows PC game will be developed by Mercury Steam in Madrid alongside the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions, set to release next year. "This new game tells a much broader tale and one that spans centuries. It is a game that pushes whatever format it is on to the absolute limit, and we are delighted that its rich blend of first-class fighting, deep exploration and rich storytelling are set to delight and enthrall PC users, too," said Lords of Shadow 2 producer Dave Cox. "There's a darkness coming and with our new game engine, we hope to deliver something truly special across multiple formats that will set new standards for action adventure games." Castlevania:...
E3 2012: The Action
By Alexa Ray Corriea on Jun 01, 2012 06.01.12
Zombies, gods, assassins, and... Mickey Mouse. This year's E3 marks the return and reboot of several major action franchises, including the long-standing Devil May Cry and Tomb Raider series. New kids like The Last of Us and Dishonored pack their own klout while Assassin's Creed and Resident Evil sequels bring their own bang to the table. Platformers also get a generous turn to shine, with new Rayman, LittleBigPlanet, the whiff of a handful Mario games, and a return to the world of Epic Mickey holding firm presences on the show floor. This year at E3, we'll be sorting all of our news and previews from the event into easily consumable genre streams. This round-up of expected games kicks off our action stream. Of course, you'll still be able to follow our coverage of the big press...
'Castlevania: Lord of Shadows 2' features a golem showdown and the return of Dracula
By Emily Gera on Jun 01, 2012 06.01.12
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 is confirmed for a 2013 release, according to the new E3 2012 trailer offered today from Konami. The CGI footage sees the return of Gabriel Belmont as he transforms into a powerful smoke monster to attack army hordes and a golem-like abomination outside of a fortified castle. According to the official website, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 will add new twists to the preceding game's Dracula and Belmont origin story. "In Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, the origin of Dracula and his legendary connection with the Belmonts was revealed. In Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, fans can expect thrilling new twists and challenges. In this shocking conclusion to the Lords of Shadow saga, Dracula returns once again, weakened and yearning for release from his immortal...
New Star Wars and Castlevania game leaked
By Tracey Lien on May 31, 2012 05.31.12
Earlier today the landing page of GameTrailers TV leaked two unannounced games that will be shown at E3. The page, which has since been replaced, made mention of a new Star Wars game titled Star Wars 1313 as well as Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2. Neither of these games were officially announced and little is known of them. It is believed that the rumored Star Wars game will feature Boba Fett because the character once used the alias 'CT-1313'. StarWars1313.com has also been registered by LucasArts and currently redirects to the main Star Wars site. A new Castlevania game is less of a surprise, with Lords of Shadow 2 appearing to be a sequel to the 2010 release.
