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Title: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dremn on May 25, 2011, 02:10:10 AM
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- Konami has the latest series titles as well as completely new titles planned for the show
- look for some surprises in Konami's playable title lineup
- Konami is opening a special E3 site on June 3rd
- look for more specific details from Konami in next week's issue
http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=158960 (http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=158960)

ALL ABOARD THE HYPE TRAIN
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Sindra on May 25, 2011, 02:27:30 AM
If anything Castlevania happens, it'll probably be a playable demo of Resurrection.

They release anything new for CV, I'll be surprised.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Profbeanburrito on May 25, 2011, 02:58:08 AM
I'm Hoping for ps3 harmony of despair, some kind of lords of shadow info, and hopefully an anniversary thing
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dengo vlad tepes on May 25, 2011, 03:02:10 AM
I hope they will release the squel of SOTN
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: crisis on May 25, 2011, 03:05:03 AM
Quote from: professor bean
I'm Hoping for ps3 harmony of despair,

nooo!!! i know you wanna play it mr. burrito, but nooo!!!

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some kind of lords of shadow info,

Resurrection trailer, mmmaybe LoS 2 teaser perhaps

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and hopefully an anniversary thing

Does Konami even know it's the anniversary?
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Pemburu Vampir on May 25, 2011, 03:08:18 AM
I'm hoping for a CV3 remake.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Pemburu Vampir on May 25, 2011, 03:09:02 AM
Oops, sorry for the double post.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dremn on May 25, 2011, 03:23:40 AM
Oswald demands the 1999 game with Super Castlevania IV controls and three playable characters via Dracula's Curse, Julius/Yoko/Alucard and a game longer than Rondo and Dracula's Curse

Damn that was a mouthful
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: crisis on May 25, 2011, 03:31:34 AM
Oswald can't always get what he wants, everybody knows that

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Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dremn on May 25, 2011, 03:31:50 AM
god dammit
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Rugal on May 25, 2011, 03:45:43 AM
If it's not Gradius VI then I don't care.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Chernabogue on May 25, 2011, 05:38:43 AM
I'm sure they're going to announce the release date for Resurrection (if it's not out before), talk a bit about the LoS sequel and announce a DS/3DS Metroidvania.

No remake, no anniversary thing.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Munchy on May 25, 2011, 05:44:05 AM

Does Konami even know it's the anniversary?

They probably won't until some PR guy reads this post.

New 2D old-school game? Please?
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dark Nemesis on May 25, 2011, 06:10:50 AM
If there is going to be anything Castlevania related, except loS, i'll be happy!!!! If no, then screw your self Konami!!! :P
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: narkolepsi on May 25, 2011, 09:02:04 AM
I'm expecting LoS 2 stuff by the way of Castlevania, not too much new stuff otherwise, but I'll still keep my eyes peeled.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Francis on May 25, 2011, 09:44:14 AM
I'm sure they're going to announce the release date for Resurrection
I really hope it's already out at that time.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Foffy on May 25, 2011, 09:52:31 AM
I really hope it's already out at that time.
Don't they have until next week to actually accomplish this?
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: uzo on May 25, 2011, 09:53:22 AM
We still never learned what IGA was doing with that 3DS dev kit, right?

I want a new 2D game. Hoping for some E3 trailer/demo/news.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Profbeanburrito on May 25, 2011, 09:54:33 AM
nooo!!! i know you wanna play it mr. burrito, but nooo!!!

Resurrection trailer, mmmaybe LoS 2 teaser perhaps

Does Konami even know it's the anniversary?

Lol! I know, not a lot of HD fans here! Also I would be surprised if konami flex realize that
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Chernabogue on May 25, 2011, 10:01:24 AM
Also, I think Konami did its work for the Anniversary with the 2 Tribute albums. I did NOT said it was a good thing however.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Foffy on May 25, 2011, 10:21:08 AM
We still never learned what IGA was doing with that 3DS dev kit, right?

I want a new 2D game. Hoping for some E3 trailer/demo/news.

Many people associated his devkit with the Contra game being made for 3DS. He assisted development of Contra ReBirth on WiiWare.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Aridale on May 25, 2011, 11:42:04 AM
whats all this talk of resurrection?
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dark Nemesis on May 25, 2011, 12:24:29 PM
whats all this talk of resurrection?



Castlevania resurrection from the dreamcast,  yeahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! :P
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Sindra on May 25, 2011, 01:22:45 PM
Chances are, Konami's E3 stuff will be...

- Contra related
- MGS related
- Probably a new rhythm/dancing game, or several

Again, I'll be very surprised if any Castlevania news is revealed that isn't LoS related. Konami's a cocktease like that.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: narkolepsi on May 25, 2011, 01:24:35 PM
@Dark Nemesis:
That would be awesome. Sonia FTFW.

But they may be referring to the Lords of Shadow DLC package "Resurrection" which, as of now, has no known release date except for sometime this year.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dark Nemesis on May 25, 2011, 01:46:10 PM
@Dark Nemesis:
That would be awesome. Sonia FTFW.

But they may be referring to the Lords of Shadow DLC package "Resurrection" which, as of now, has no known release date except for sometime this year.

I know that they are referring to the Lords of Shadow DLC package "Resurrection". I only said, what i said, only to tease you people... :P

Anyways, i will never stop dreaming that some day, resurrection from dreamcast will become reality...........................
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: narkolepsi on May 25, 2011, 01:55:09 PM
I know that they are referring to the Lords of Shadow DLC package "Resurrection". I only said, what i said, only to tease you people... :P

Anyways, i will never stop dreaming that some day, resurrection from dreamcast will become reality...........................

Haha. I had a feeling. XD

That game really did look beautiful too, the 3D models were superb and Sonia was gorgeous! One of my favorite Belmonts. Pity it wasn't released, and with the Legends retcon I don't think the higher-ups will warm up to it anytime soon, if at all...

Yeah, I don't really expect anything beyond more LoS talk here. I do like my metroidvanias though, so if they do announce one it'd be nice. Heck, a new anythingvania would be nice at this point.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dark Nemesis on May 25, 2011, 03:22:42 PM
Haha. I had a feeling. XD

That game really did look beautiful too, the 3D models were superb and Sonia was gorgeous! One of my favorite Belmonts. Pity it wasn't released, and with the Legends retcon I don't think the higher-ups will warm up to it anytime soon, if at all...

Yeah, I don't really expect anything beyond more LoS talk here. I do like my metroidvanias though, so if they do announce one it'd be nice. Heck, a new anythingvania would be nice at this point.

I'm glad that i made you laugh!!! I like the way you are speaking and i to want a new anythingvania, besides LoS...... :)
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Renonsgoods on May 25, 2011, 03:39:12 PM
If there is anything about a new 2D Vania...and it's NOT on home consoles...I'm not interested.  My DS just took an unintended bath a few days ago and I'm not about to shell the dough to replace it now (considering the only reason I owned one was to play DoS, PoR, and OoE).  Otherwise, I'll make do with whatever announcements they have in store regarding the LoS series.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: X on May 25, 2011, 04:12:11 PM
- Contra related
- MGS related
- Probably a new rhythm/dancing game, or several

They'll probably mention MGS5 for the PS3 as it is scheduled for a 2011 fall release. I will keep my eyes on Castlevania though.

-X
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Renonsgoods on May 25, 2011, 04:33:46 PM
Yes.  Unfortunately right now Metal Gear is still Konami's prized, darling son.  Castlevania is just the red-headed stepchild.  I'm not holding my breath for anything earth-shattering regarding this series at E3.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Inccubus on May 25, 2011, 07:57:18 PM
They should make a damn CV game for Wii even if it's just a remake of CV64/Legacy. That would be nice. Use the stage layouts and revamp the game play a bit. Either that or some more 2D action on wiiware. Is there a reason they can't port a version of CVHD? Hell, even a classic remix of CVReBirth with stages & music from the original would be great. Maybe add Soleiyu as a playable character and for gods sakes don't use a Richter edit for the player sprites. Of course they're not gonna do any of that.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Jorge D. Fuentes on May 25, 2011, 08:14:16 PM
Yes.  Unfortunately right now Metal Gear is still Konami's prized, darling son.  Castlevania is just the red-headed stepchild.  I'm not holding my breath for anything earth-shattering regarding this series at E3.

I think you're forgetting about Goemon and Gradius, they can't catch a break.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Renonsgoods on May 25, 2011, 08:17:35 PM
I'd give my left testicle for a nice HD remake of Legacy of Darkness. ;D  But I'd definitely settle for being able to play the original on the Wii VC.  I'd finally be able to put the N64 back in storage.  As far as Harmony of Despair goes.  Hmph.  I don't see any reason why they wouldn't be able to put it on the Wii.  Maybe it has something to do with getting the MP to work on the Nintendo network?  It would be nice for all the diehard Nintendo/Castlevania fans to have access to another 2D game....even if it's largely just a "playground" game.

I think you're forgetting about Goemon and Gradius, they can't catch a break.


I think that just about every other notable Konami franchise is playing a distant 2nd (maybe even 3rd or 4th) to Metal Gear.  I love Metal Gear and all, but I'm really starting to get a little tired of seeing ALL of Konami's best efforts being put into it....and little else.  I had my fill of the series after MGS3.  4 was great too, but I wasn't excited about the series anymore by the time it came around.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Profbeanburrito on May 25, 2011, 09:41:24 PM
How about a new Konami Krazy Racers or Wai Wai world? Wouldn't that be great
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: narkolepsi on May 25, 2011, 10:02:49 PM
I think you're forgetting about Goemon and Gradius, they can't catch a break.

And don't forget Suikoden... Go to the Konami facebook page at any given time and, 90% of the time, there will be a post asking for Suikoden VI.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: crisis on May 25, 2011, 10:11:27 PM
*crosses fingers for Kid Dracula HD Remix & Haunted Castle 2*
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Flame on May 25, 2011, 10:37:26 PM
Castlevania is just the red-headed stepchild. 
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Literally!
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: narkolepsi on May 25, 2011, 11:33:31 PM
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Literally!

I was thinking the same thing when he posted that too! XD
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dremn on May 26, 2011, 12:51:00 AM
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Literally!
Man I hate that design of Simon so much.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Munchy on May 26, 2011, 01:40:33 AM
*crosses fingers for Kid Dracula HD Remix & Haunted Castle 2*

Well, as long as we're dreaming...

*crosses fingers for Dracula Densetsu Chronicles for DS and MercurySteam 2.5D XBLA Vania with Hitoshi Sakimoto replacing Oscar Araujo*
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: angevil on May 26, 2011, 01:57:43 AM
Just give me a 2D game!! No lords of sucking, please.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Reinhart77 on May 26, 2011, 02:22:56 AM
i'd still be up for a Belmont's Revenge ReBirth.  though, the whole ReBirth branding seems to have run its course.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Francis on May 26, 2011, 02:47:37 AM
i'd still be up for a Belmont's Revenge ReBirth.  though, the whole ReBirth branding seems to have run its course.
Yeah,this!!! High five!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Flame on May 26, 2011, 03:56:31 AM
Man I hate that design of Simon so much.
Well I don't. if only because he has a unique hair color there amongst other Castlevania characters. BRIGHT RED
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Chernabogue on May 26, 2011, 06:59:26 PM
Everyone is hoping...

We're June 2nd...

Konami has shown a new MGS trailer,

Konami has announced a new Getsu Fuma Den...

and...

PACHISLOT 3!!!!11!






Seriously, that'd be the most awful day of my life XD
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: JR on May 27, 2011, 04:44:32 AM
The way Konami has been dropping the ball lately, I think it would be a home run for them CV-wise if they gave a 20-second teaser trailer for LoS 2, Announced a 3DS IGA game, and presented a collector's item/downloadable game for the anniversary. I know that's asking too much, but in a weird way, it feels like it's not asking for enough, either.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Munchy on May 27, 2011, 08:17:43 PM


Konami has announced a new Getsu Fuma Den...


It's funny you mention this. Supposedly Hideki Kamiya tweeted about a new version of this being his dream project. Nothing substantial sadly, but one can hope.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Reinhart77 on May 27, 2011, 10:45:55 PM
I'd take a new Castlevania Puzzle too as long as its not the only new Castlevania thing.  Or maybe some other strange Castlevania incarnation for the iPhone since its not a real good platform for real CV games.  You never know what they'll come up with next.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: JR on May 28, 2011, 08:26:41 AM
Or maybe some other strange Castlevania incarnation for the iPhone since its not a real good platform for real CV games.

Or a Puzzle: Encore of the Night port for Android. Kinda sucks that I can't play this or the Double Dragon iOS remake on a Droid X. I was hoping more iOS games would be ported to Android versions by now. I know...my mistake.  :-\
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Chernabogue on May 30, 2011, 08:28:27 AM
It's in a few days. We won't wait a long time.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dark Nemesis on May 30, 2011, 09:08:13 AM
It's in a few days. We won't wait a long time.

Few more days, before we burn our brains with the stupidity that we will hear from konami..... :P
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Nagumo on May 30, 2011, 09:35:35 AM
Think they'll reserve the big reveal for E3, and only give us information about downloadable stuff? I don't remember how they did it last year.   
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Chernabogue on May 30, 2011, 02:52:58 PM
Hideo Kojima said he wouldn't be at E3 this year (he teased another project and revealed he would do something for MGS's 25th anniversary however). As he was the one to reveal LoS, I don't think we'll get an announcement of the LoS sequel, except if Cox is there.

Let's hope IGA will be there with a whole new Metroidvania! Or some cool stuff.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: angevil on May 30, 2011, 04:17:40 PM
Let's hope IGA will be there with a whole new Metroidvania!

Please, let it be truth!!!! I would buy 3DS or NGP just for this game.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dark Nemesis on May 30, 2011, 04:20:07 PM
Hideo Kojima said he wouldn't be at E3 this year (he teased another project and revealed he would do something for MGS's 25th anniversary however). As he was the one to reveal LoS, I don't think we'll get an announcement of the LoS sequel, except if Cox is there.

Let's hope IGA will be there with a whole new Metroidvania! Or some cool stuff.

At least MGS gets a special treatment for the 25th anniversary, when we don't know if Castlevania is going to get any kind of that treatment......

Also, it's funny how we complain about Metroidvanias and yet we still hope for one to be announced on E3.......just saying..... :P
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Chernabogue on May 30, 2011, 04:26:29 PM
At least MGS gets a special treatment for the 25th anniversary, when we don't know if Castlevania is going to get any kind of that treatment......

Also, it's funny how we complain about Metroidvanias and yet we still hope for one to be announced on E3.......just saying..... :P
Castlevania Tribute Albums released on January 11, anyone? (Okay, these albums were like a bad joke)

Also, I never complained about Metroidvania's. :D
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dark Nemesis on May 30, 2011, 05:32:29 PM
Castlevania Tribute Albums released on January 11, anyone? (Okay, these albums were like a bad joke)

Also, I never complained about Metroidvania's. :D

Those tribute albums, are really a bad joke from the side of Konami........and as for the Metroidvania's, i was speaking in general!!!
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Puwexil on May 30, 2011, 06:22:40 PM
There's about an album's worth of good material on the Tribute volumes, so I wouldn't write them off entirely.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: angevil on May 30, 2011, 06:53:46 PM
I don`t see anything wrong with those tribute albums. I quite like them. They are much more enjoyable to listen than almost any soundtrack from the games when listened to from beginning to the end.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: shelverton. on May 30, 2011, 07:00:11 PM
As much as I feel that there has been waaay too many Metroidvanias released for the past 10 years, I suddenly think it's been too long ago since the last one (Harmony of Despair doesn't count). I wanna EXPLORE in 2D again! Let's hope IGA hasn't completely abandoned the formula. I actually miss it.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: JR on May 31, 2011, 07:21:50 AM
I'm hoping for one, too. I'm just wondering what the likelihood is, though. Most new games for the series have a habit of being leaked some way or another before an official announcement, don't they? (I could be remembering that incorrectly)
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Nagumo on May 31, 2011, 07:44:14 AM
We may already have had a leak, but without pictures or anything.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: bucky on May 31, 2011, 07:49:23 AM
This may be a safe guess, but I'm thinking there might be more info on a 3D-ized version of the NES Castlevania for the 3DS. Like a release date, playable demo on the floor, etc. Of course that wouldn't be that special of an announcement, but I'm assuming this is something they were planning to follow-through on (Nintendo and/ or Konami).
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Cypress on May 31, 2011, 10:57:19 AM
I'm Hoping for ps3 harmony of despair, some kind of lords of shadow info, and hopefully an anniversary thing

Yup. You got it.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dremn on June 01, 2011, 01:21:42 AM
2 days until disappointment!
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: cecil-kain on June 01, 2011, 11:36:16 PM
2 days until disappointment!

24 hours until disappointment!   ;D
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Profbeanburrito on June 02, 2011, 01:24:26 AM
Well Cox said he won't be at E3 so I don't expect to see any new Lords of Shadow stuff. Everyone knows the HD is coming to PS3 so let's hope for an anniversary or something new.

Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Sindra on June 02, 2011, 01:38:27 AM
And no word is Iga's going to be there?

Yeah....CV's got nothing. We're boned.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: beingthehero on June 02, 2011, 03:07:01 AM
IGA might be there, but it may not be Castlevania-related. If he's there, it'll probably be for that Gradius spin-off he's producing.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Francis on June 02, 2011, 03:09:09 AM
Absence of Cox means no info about LoS sequel imho.I think this year we will get only HoD for PS3 :-\
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: darkmanx_429 on June 02, 2011, 03:32:53 AM
Seriously. I would even take a new remake on PSP!
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: thernz on June 02, 2011, 03:50:45 AM
IGA might be there, but it may not be Castlevania-related. If he's there, it'll probably be for that Gradius spin-off he's producing.
Oh? I heard years ago that he was interested in doing a Gradius title. It'd be really neat if he's finally given the chance to.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Chernabogue on June 02, 2011, 05:27:39 AM
Around 17 hours before E3. What a shame, it'll be June 3rd when it'll occur in France, haha.

Also, no Cox? Hope IGA'll be there.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dremn on June 02, 2011, 05:42:41 AM
8 PM EST time, god dammit
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: narkolepsi on June 02, 2011, 11:18:27 AM
24 hours until disappointment!   ;D

11 hours and 8 minutes until disappointment, EST! XD

But seriously, I'm really not expecting much. I'm more focused upon my baccalaureate right now (as I should be, I guess), and I'm not really holding my breath for much of anything CV-related. And at the same time, the suspense. It's killing me, and I don't think it should be.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Kamirine on June 02, 2011, 03:00:32 PM
I admit: I'm not expecting much of anything to come from Konami via Castlevania (I'm used to something being leaked by now, given past instances XD) though I'm reserving hope: I honestly wouldn't mind another SOTN style game...I've been missing them lately.  :P Or even a remake of an older game (Castlevania 3 being my top choice) for the anniversary game.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: angevil on June 02, 2011, 03:29:54 PM
I have always been saying I want a remake of CV3 with Ayami Kojima`s new artwork and great remixes of music. I hope IGA makes it. And than, I also want the 1999 game. Anything 2D would do good!!
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 02, 2011, 03:35:24 PM
I admit: I'm not expecting much of anything to come from Konami via Castlevania (I'm used to something being leaked by now, given past instances XD) though I'm reserving hope: I honestly wouldn't mind another SOTN style game...I've been missing them lately.  :P Or even a remake of an older game (Castlevania 3 being my top choice) for the anniversary game.

Honestly, CV3 remakes are getting old. I'd love it if they remade CV3 in the style of DXC, meaning redesigns by Ayami Kojima (a new Alucard outfit would be badass), rearranged music, etc. I hope they improve the fluidity of the controls, though.

But yeah, back to the old CV3 remakes, there are TONS of homebrewers deciding to make a remake of CV3. You'll see them everywhere. There's Jorge's old Castlevania Chronicles: Dracula's Curse game (which was indeed the best of the bunch). Super Castlevania III, which was cool cuz of all the added stuff, but the creator's kind of... douche-y (no offense intended). Hell, even I have plans for a CV3 remake eventually. Then one guy happened to come along and remake Simon's Quest. Props to you, sir.

I have yet to see a good remake of the first Castlevania. Yeah, sure, we had Super Castlevania IV, which, in Japan, is a remake of the first game. We had Akumajou Dracula X68000 and that remake's remake Castlevania Chronicles. But here's the thing: SCV4 has a whole different feel to it, almost none of the environments are the same. X68000 was cool and all, but it wasn't exactly a remake of the first, mostly cuz the levels and everything were almost completely different. CVC was pretty half-assed, and again, wasn't exactly a remake. If anything, I'd like a 3D remake of the first Castlevania.

But oh. This idea of a CV3 remake I just can't get out of my head because it sounds so amazing. A Metroidvania remake of CV3. I would looooooove that. :D

But all in all, it doesn't matter what the new Castlevania is (if one's coming), I'll still get it and play the hell out of it anyway.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Odile Kuronuma on June 02, 2011, 05:20:40 PM
A remake of CV3 sounds like a good idea. I would rather have a 2D remake than a 3D one . And it has to be made by IGA's team. I don't mind if they make it straightforward, but a metroidvania remake sounds really interesting. I just hope they use Ayami's design for Trevor and Alucard.  Sypha  prolly looks like Yoko, but I wonder what Grant looks like, if Kojima were to draw him.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Kamirine on June 02, 2011, 05:22:59 PM
Honestly, CV3 remakes are getting old. I'd love it if they remade CV3 in the style of DXC, meaning redesigns by Ayami Kojima (a new Alucard outfit would be badass), rearranged music, etc. I hope they improve the fluidity of the controls, though.
That would be awesome. I rather liked DXC, so if they did that again with CV3, I'd be all for it. Then again, I'm a bit bias to CV3 (it's my favorite) so any remake as long as it's good, would do for me. LOL. Though I'll elaborate at bit more later in my reply.

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But yeah, back to the old CV3 remakes, there are TONS of homebrewers deciding to make a remake of CV3. You'll see them everywhere. There's Jorge's old Castlevania Chronicles: Dracula's Curse game (which was indeed the best of the bunch). Super Castlevania III, which was cool cuz of all the added stuff, but the creator's kind of... douche-y (no offense intended). Hell, even I have plans for a CV3 remake eventually. Then one guy happened to come along and remake Simon's Quest. Props to you, sir.
I'll have to go give some of those others a try. Was Jorge's game ever finished? (I think at the time I played it, it wasn't done yet and stopped shortly after the ship or during that stage I believe.) I know there are quite a bit of homebrews but I wouldn't mind having an official one (with co-op) either.

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I have yet to see a good remake of the first Castlevania. Yeah, sure, we had Super Castlevania IV, which, in Japan, is a remake of the first game. We had Akumajou Dracula X68000 and that remake's remake Castlevania Chronicles. But here's the thing: SCV4 has a whole different feel to it, almost none of the environments are the same. X68000 was cool and all, but it wasn't exactly a remake of the first, mostly cuz the levels and everything were almost completely different. CVC was pretty half-assed, and again, wasn't exactly a remake. If anything, I'd like a 3D remake of the first Castlevania.

That doesn't sound like to bad of an idea to be honest. It's make a nice anniversary game: a full 3D remake of the first CV. Or at the very least a good HD version of it.

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But oh. This idea of a CV3 remake I just can't get out of my head because it sounds so amazing. A Metroidvania remake of CV3.
I would looooooove that. :D
Now THAT would be awesome. More so if it was co-op. ( I loved the idea of Harmony but hated that I couldn't play it with someone sitting right beside me. I was hoping that was the reason they were trying it...maybe an idea for the 1999 game since we know J. had help or a cool remake of CVIII with co-op.)
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Sindra on June 02, 2011, 05:36:19 PM
Does Konami actually have a press conference scheduled, or they're just exhibitors?

If they're just exhibitors, don't expect much.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Puwexil on June 02, 2011, 05:42:46 PM
Stop remaking games already.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: crisis on June 02, 2011, 05:57:43 PM
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Stop remaking games already.

Seriously. Castlevania has enough remakes/reimaginings as it is. Why does everyone on the forum keep asking for more remakes, sheeesh..

I'll take a brand new game with brand new mechanics/characters/story/music/etc. over yet another remake any day.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: uzo on June 02, 2011, 05:58:26 PM
Perhaps if the newer games were as good as we expect them to be, we wouldn't crave the remaking of old games that do meet our expectations.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: DarkPrinceAlucard on June 02, 2011, 06:08:53 PM
Perhaps if the newer games were as good as we expect them to be, we wouldn't crave the remaking of old games that do meet our expectations.

This ^^^

Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Vampire Killer on June 02, 2011, 06:16:26 PM
Perhaps if the newer games were as good as we expect them to be

There's your problem right there. Asking for the impossible.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: crisis on June 02, 2011, 06:17:18 PM
Most people will still prefer the original anyway, so.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 02, 2011, 06:30:35 PM
Seriously. Castlevania has enough remakes/reimaginings as it is. Why does everyone on the forum keep asking for more remakes, sheeesh..

I'll take a brand new game with brand new mechanics/characters/story/music/etc. over yet another remake any day.

Well, then if not remakes, here's a few games that I would like to see.

1) The Demon Castle Wars in 1999, starring Julius Belmont. Only main Belmont without his own game. Let's just hope in his prime Julius still has his beard.
2) The story of Morris Baldwin fighting alongside Nathan's parents when they banished Dracula before 1830 (the events of Circle of the Moon).
3) A game about Michael Gelhart Schneider. Apparently he did something cool, otherwise he wouldn't have even been mentioned as Reinhardt's father.
4) A war game about Leon and Mathias's exploits before Lament of Innocence.
5) A game about Joachim's rebellion against Walter.
I have more, but I'll keep the list this small.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: DragonSlayr81 on June 02, 2011, 06:30:58 PM
Does Konami actually have a press conference scheduled, or they're just exhibitors?

If they're just exhibitors, don't expect much.
Press conference is TODAY, at 5:00 pm PST.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Puwexil on June 02, 2011, 06:34:06 PM
If the older games meet your expectations, just play them again. I'd rather take something with new ideas even if it stumbles on the way, as opposed to a rehash content to languish in safe, predictable mediocrity.

Which isn't that easy to ask from a borderline-niche series with a quarter-century of baggage, but whatever. I want to see people at least try.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 02, 2011, 06:43:28 PM
If the older games meet your expectations, just play them again. I'd rather take something with new ideas even if it stumbles on the way, as opposed to a rehash content to languish in safe, predictable mediocrity.

Which isn't that easy to ask from a borderline-niche series with a quarter-century of baggage, but whatever. I want to see people at least try.

Words of wisdom. However, the day and age we live in is the era of remakes. In the video game industry, film industry... Hell, every industry. Honestly, it's more appealing to see a Metroidvania remake of Castlevania III with a full story included with Ayami's awesome art rather than a brand new Metroidvania with cliche'd main characters, bland personalities, dull twists and terrible artwork (*cough*PoR*cough*)

Of course, I played the hell outta the game anyway. So as long as its Castlevania, it appeals to me.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Chernabogue on June 02, 2011, 07:07:15 PM
Was Order of Ecclesia bad? No. So let's hope for a Metroidvania in the same way! Few hours and we'll know.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: uzo on June 02, 2011, 07:08:58 PM
OoE was a giant step in the right direction. I only hope they continue to build on that and not revert to the usual crap.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Odile Kuronuma on June 02, 2011, 07:30:43 PM
OOE was good, in terms of gameplay, graphics and difficulty. But the characters are bland, and the story a bit silly if you ask me. There's still a lot of work to do in that department.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 02, 2011, 07:50:34 PM
I was more referring to PoR and DoS. I loved OoE.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: beingthehero on June 02, 2011, 08:45:37 PM
I dunno, I really liked Shanoa. It was a bummer she was almost entirely 1-dimensional, but oh well. So was Simon, and everyone still loves him.

I'd really like to see another game along the lines of OoE as well. But I'd really love to see a 2D game with Leon Belmont, or even Gabriel Belmont. Leon's 2D sprite from PoR was a huge tease.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dremn on June 02, 2011, 10:18:15 PM
10 minutes to go.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Flame on June 02, 2011, 10:57:40 PM
Id be interested in seeing how Gabriel Belmont handles in 2D. (I imagine much like the animated move sketches in the book)
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dremn on June 02, 2011, 11:00:44 PM
No Castlevania announcements besides new DLC for LoS. Nothing was shown, just mentioned.

This conference blew, I expected funny not professional. :(
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: beingthehero on June 02, 2011, 11:04:05 PM
I had no idea they were making another Silent Hill movie, and especially not one based around Heather. That actress is a dead-ringer for her.
Otherwise, yeah, the video blew. Peace Walker is getting an HD re-release as part of a collection less than a year after it was released and a new Contra was hinted at the end. I guess that's the one Cox-kun said he wanted to do. I just hope it's not a wholly derivative affair.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Kingshango on June 02, 2011, 11:05:12 PM
They knew they couldn't top last years so they went the safe route and pre recorded it, and yeah sad that there was no news concerning Castlevania.

But hey look on the bright side ZOMG ZOE HD COLLECTION!!!!!!!10101
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: beingthehero on June 02, 2011, 11:06:55 PM
Now that will be interesting, considering how hard to find the second one is.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Vampire Killer on June 02, 2011, 11:24:32 PM
Now that will be interesting, considering how hard to find the second one is.

I wanted to love that game so badly, but I just couldn't get past the mech designs. The cockpit was literally in the "cock" pit. All you'd have to do to win the fight is kick your opponent in the junk. It would crush his their entire body.

The Johnny Cage Mech would destroy all!
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: narkolepsi on June 02, 2011, 11:31:45 PM
Well, I expected this much. Oh well, looks like I didn't miss much. Seems like there was a lot of lag in the video too. Many people complained on Facebook about that.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Profbeanburrito on June 02, 2011, 11:38:12 PM
Not too big a fan of ZoE, but the MGS collection is great, especially since my PSP crapper out on me right after I got Peace Walker, but MGS1 should also be included. I am excited to see this new contra, Contra 4 was great but I haven't liked any of the others since the NES. Too bad there wasn't any CV info, but I guess there still could be next week.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Ahasverus on June 03, 2011, 12:13:01 AM
I'm very very very excited, I haven't played any MGS so it'll be my first time with the series, I'm really glad! Also about SH Colelction (I never played 3 and I would love to replay 2). You know how to suck my money Konami, you really know.

Not to sound unthankful but I would have liked the MGS collection to include Twin Snakes.. Just sayin'!
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Profbeanburrito on June 03, 2011, 01:12:30 AM

Not to sound unthankful but I would have liked the MGS collection to include Twin Snakes.. Just sayin'!

Not me! I wish they would just have put in the original. Twin Snakes isn't terrible, but is so over the top in every cinematic. He throws a grenade down the barrel of a tank, does a back flip off a missle and does some fancy stuff with a gun with Meryl. I don't know why, but I felt that took so much away from it. I prefer the original, hands down.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Maedhros on June 03, 2011, 02:47:18 AM
It was funny that they mentioned Castlevania's 25th anniversary, but didn't say nothing about it... maybe they'll announce something on TGS instead...
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: DragonSlayr81 on June 03, 2011, 02:53:57 AM
Again, Konami, you are just sacks full of disappointment:

Totally lame (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nK8DoV8FJE#)
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: cecil-kain on June 03, 2011, 03:20:11 AM
It was funny that they mentioned Castlevania's 25th anniversary, but didn't say nothing about it... maybe they'll announce something on TGS instead...

Not very likely.  Castlevania is more successful in the West than in Japan, so that makes E3 is the more logical choice for any major announcements.  After Resurrection, I'd say we're in for a very, VERY long year ahead....  I can only wonder what kind of tasty treats Metal Gear fans will be getting for their franchise's 25th anniversary next year.  >:(
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Maedhros on June 03, 2011, 03:32:44 AM
Except all of the other announcements were made on TGS. The DS vanias/HoD, anyway...

LoS2 is the only thing I can see being announced on E3.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Koutei on June 03, 2011, 03:38:36 AM
President of Konami Digital Entertainment, America: Shinji Hirano says...
25th anniversary of Castlevania...Lords of Shadow DLC soon!

OH, Lords of Shadow DLC is 25th anniversary of Castlevania!!
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: cecil-kain on June 03, 2011, 03:44:09 AM
Except all of the other announcements were made on TGS. The DS vanias/HoD, anyway...

LoS2 is the only thing I can see being announced on E3.

I was actually hoping for a 3DS Castlevania being announced --considering all the 3DS hype going around...  Thinking about it now --the centerpiece of Konami's show today were HD ports of exiting MGS and ZOE games...  That feels --unusual...  They must be holding back something for the actual E3 show....  Whatever it is, it isn't Castlevania.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: thernz on June 03, 2011, 03:48:48 AM
President of Konami Digital Entertainment, America: Shinji Hirano says...
25th anniversary of Castlevania...Lords of Shadow DLC soon!

OH, Lords of Shadow DLC is 25th anniversary of Castlevania!!
Castlevania is...
The Forgotten One.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: DragonSlayr81 on June 03, 2011, 03:54:59 AM
President of Konami Digital Entertainment, America: Shinji Hirano says...
25th anniversary of Castlevania...Lords of Shadow DLC soon!

OH, Lords of Shadow DLC is 25th anniversary of Castlevania!!
If so, boooooooo... >:(

Konami = FAIL! They always seem to drop the ball when it comes to celebrating CV's anniversaries. PoR.... lame. The only worthwhile thing about that was the anniversary pre-order package. Now.... DLC for the anniversary? Weak...lame....not cool....
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Koutei on June 03, 2011, 04:04:30 AM
President of Konami Digital Entertainment, America: Shinji Hirano says...
"and, 30th anniversary of Frogger. Frogger has now hopped it's way to the Nintendo 3DS"

3DS Froggerrrrr!!!
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: JR on June 03, 2011, 04:08:36 AM
So the big news of the night was HD ports of MGS? Lame. I don't need prettier versions of games I've played several times over. I just wonder how many times MGS2 and 3 are going to be released.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Chernabogue on June 03, 2011, 05:25:01 AM
Castlevania is...
The Forgotten One.
Nice pun, haha!

Kinda lame they just said Resurrection was coming. LoS2 may be announced at Gamescon and Metroidvania at TGS.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Nagumo on June 03, 2011, 05:43:29 AM
This E3 was even more terrible for Castlevania then the previous two. During the next one they probably announce the Lords of Shadow  sequel, ugh.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: DragonSlayr81 on June 03, 2011, 06:03:43 AM
Cox once said, "Forget what you know about Castlevania!". This E3's press conference said, "Forget Castlevania altogether!!". Dracula's rolling over in his coffin.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Nagumo on June 03, 2011, 06:10:08 AM
I really wish now we'll suddenly get Famitsu scans about a Belmont's Revenge Rebirth or something, because it's almost the game's 20th anniversary, just like they did with Adventure. That would be great.     
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 03, 2011, 06:23:44 AM
This E3 was even more terrible for Castlevania then the previous two. During the next one they probably announce the Lords of Shadow  sequel, ugh.

Well, Dave Cox said at one point that he didn't want LoS to have a sequel. Apparently he'd rather make another non-canon Castlevania.

Course, I can't find the page I read this on anymore. Not that I even bothered looking. I'll find it eventually.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Munchy on June 03, 2011, 09:30:37 AM
Well, Dave Cox said at one point that he didn't want LoS to have a sequel. Apparently he'd rather make another non-canon Castlevania.


I'd... actually approve of that more than a straight up LoS sequel. Not holding my breath though.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Nagumo on June 03, 2011, 09:45:43 AM
Yes, I know. But I think he was just talking about him not being the producer of the next Castlevania game or something. He didn't say anything about MercurySteam.

so uh

Any chance we might get some real news about Castlevania during the actual E3? 
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 03, 2011, 10:01:29 AM
Yes, I know. But I think he was just talking about him not being the producer of the next Castlevania game or something. He didn't say anything about MercurySteam.

so uh

Any chance we might get some real news about Castlevania during the actual E3? 

Hopefully. I've played the hell out of every existing official CV game. It's not fun resorting to homebrews when 70% of them aren't even polished. Serio's Castlevania Fighter, Esco's Symphony Hack (demo), Castlevania Chronicles: Dracula's Curse, Super Castlevania III, and Simon's Quest ReVamp are the only ones I can think of that actually kept me playing.

So yeah. Here's to a new CV at E3.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Puwexil on June 03, 2011, 11:31:50 AM
Put Hodespair PS3 on the showfloor and I will chortle.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 03, 2011, 11:36:44 AM
Put Hodespair PS3 on the showfloor and I will chortle.

Speaking of CV:HD, my Xbox 360 recently got an E74 error. Looks like I won't be playing that game again for a while. And I just got Gold too...
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dremn on June 03, 2011, 01:09:08 PM
I'm still desperately crossing my fingers for Castlevania during E3, I just have a gut feeling we haven't seen everything yet.

Nah I'm probably just desperate. :[
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Ahasverus on June 03, 2011, 01:32:16 PM
I don't expect anything CV related in this E3

Gamescom on the other hand....
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 03, 2011, 01:38:46 PM
At every game convention/whatever thingy, I'm always hoping for some news for Castlevania. If its my favorite series, I'm always cravin' some news. (:
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: cecil-kain on June 03, 2011, 03:02:26 PM
Cox once said, "Forget what you know about Castlevania!". This E3's press conference said, "Forget Castlevania altogether!!". Dracula's rolling over in his coffin.

FTW!  You sir, have inspired a new sig.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Kamirine on June 03, 2011, 09:24:06 PM
At every game convention/whatever thingy, I'm always hoping for some news for Castlevania. If its my favorite series, I'm always cravin' some news. (:

LOL, this. I'm very disappointed not to hear anything about Castlevania other than a DLC mention. I'm still holding hope that they are saving it for E3 as a surprise but I'm not holding my breath.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dark Nemesis on June 04, 2011, 08:24:33 AM
Square-Enix has lost me as a fan, so now i believe it's time to part also from Konami.....
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 04, 2011, 11:40:52 AM
Square-Enix has lost me as a fan, so now i believe it's time to part also from Konami.....

(Why'd SE lose you?)

But I don't think you should just give up on a company just cuz they aren't releasing a game you want badly. It's just that look clearly at this: the Contra and Metal Gear series (what's plural for series?) are far more popular nowadays than Castlevania (though Castlevania has a bigger fanbase, get that). It's only natural for a company (any company) to go for the bigger market games.

If there's any company people should give up on (in some ways) it should be Capcom. What with them giving both Devil May Cry and Resident Evil to American companies. Their biggest franchises. Then they lost a lot of sales when they decided to not put Leon in the 3DS game coming out. (<-------Trust me, that lost them a lot of sales. They lost my sale though cuz I don't have a 3DS)
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dark Nemesis on June 04, 2011, 12:01:08 PM
When a company doesn't make a game that it will attract me, there is no reason to follow that company anymore........
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 04, 2011, 12:10:36 PM
They will eventually. That's what happened with SE for me in any case. And besides, you don't gotta follow it religiously (not intending that you follow it THAT closely), but occasionally you can check for updates about what they're releasing.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dremn on June 04, 2011, 12:35:42 PM
I've got a hot rumor for you guys.

On 4chan's /v/, this Round Cactus guy claims to be working for the ESRB and says he's seen a new Castlevania:
http://i.imgur.com/8gIt1.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/8gIt1.jpg)

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FLvu20.jpg&hash=56eaf5ae23344db53593077ef4c3a16e28320bc0)

Last night there was a giant thread on Project Cafe detailing tech demos that would be present at E3, one of them was Castlevania. It would be similar to Portrait of Ruin utilizing paintings. The paintings would be 3D, and once you enter said paintings the game would become 2D/2.5D. Sounds very similar to what this Cactus guy was describing.

Perhaps there is hope yet?
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: crisis on June 04, 2011, 01:04:45 PM
Lettuce hope Oswald is correct!  ;D
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Ahasverus on June 04, 2011, 01:46:50 PM
IGAVAnia coming? Sweet
Hope it gets ported to PS360
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Koutei on June 04, 2011, 01:53:07 PM
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Castlevania in 3d, or maybe 2.5d.
LoS DLC Spoiler
(click to show/hide)
maybe 2.5d.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Jorge D. Fuentes on June 04, 2011, 01:55:25 PM
HOLY CRAP!
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Kingshango on June 04, 2011, 02:01:54 PM
Is this Cactus guy legit, what's his track record?

If it is legit then im in.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Nagumo on June 04, 2011, 02:02:28 PM
IGAVAnia coming? Sweet

.......
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Kingshango on June 04, 2011, 02:17:00 PM
.......


Castlevania 3DS produced by IGA.......Developed by Mercurysteam.


RUSSO SWERVE!
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dremn on June 04, 2011, 02:21:26 PM
Is this Cactus guy legit, what's his track record?

If it is legit then im in.
He predicted the new Contra title and described the trailer as a "C."

There were other things he was right on the ball about but I can't remember what. Check the dates of his posts too, I believe him. I think Vania Cafe will be one of those games he mentioned that would be briefly shown in clips, but we'll get a full blow out on it at TGS.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Kingshango on June 04, 2011, 02:26:39 PM
Well we'll see if he's right about everything else in 2 day's. :)
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: DragonSlayr81 on June 04, 2011, 02:47:56 PM
If this is true, awesome. I'm hoping it's true!! Konami, you've disappointed me lately, especially with your handling of Hudson. But if this CV game turns out to be true....  :o

Though, of course, I'd love to see Konami swallow their pride and pull Master Higgins, Bonk, Bomberman and, perhaps, Milon(damn, been a while since we've seen anything with him) under the Konami banner for their own major game titles.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dremn on June 04, 2011, 02:57:55 PM
I'm keeping my expectations low. Even if this game is real, I doubt it will be what I would like it to be.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: cecil-kain on June 04, 2011, 03:21:16 PM
Interesting...  But is a tech demo really something to get excited about?  Remember that Alucard trailer a couple years back... :rollseyes:

Castlevania Debut Trailer (Xbox360/PS3) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phX4ExPgHr8#ws)
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: DragonSlayr81 on June 04, 2011, 04:06:25 PM
It would be interesting if it's true. I once had an idea for a CV that would be both 3D and 2D, handled in the way like Goonies 2 was. The 2D castle would have, about, 3 layers to it(Goonies 2 had 2 layers), and would be connected by doors you enter, and the transition would switch into 3D mode where you're going into the hallways on way to the other layers(different than Goonies 2's Shadowgate-esque first-person room exploration/transition). I also thought it would be cool if some bosses where fought in 2D, and others fought in 3D(entering the boss rooms in 2D would immediately transition into a full 3D room and bosses would be fought like LoI or LoS, then after the boss is defeated, the room reverts back into 2D).
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Profbeanburrito on June 04, 2011, 04:25:27 PM
Obviously, I want to see a new Castlevania. A dracula's curse remake is at the top of my want list, but I would love to see konami make a new gradius and a twinbee
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Chernabogue on June 04, 2011, 05:39:11 PM
A new CV game, please! :)
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dark Nemesis on June 04, 2011, 06:28:12 PM
It would be interesting if it's true. I once had an idea for a CV that would be both 3D and 2D, handled in the way like Goonies 2 was. The 2D castle would have, about, 3 layers to it(Goonies 2 had 2 layers), and would be connected by doors you enter, and the transition would switch into 3D mode where you're going into the hallways on way to the other layers(different than Goonies 2's Shadowgate-esque first-person room exploration/transition). I also thought it would be cool if some bosses where fought in 2D, and others fought in 3D(entering the boss rooms in 2D would immediately transition into a full 3D room and bosses would be fought like LoI or LoS, then after the boss is defeated, the room reverts back into 2D).

A few years back, i was having the same ideas as you!!!

Now if this is going to be true(and i really wish it is)then i might forgive Konami and come back on board their ship...... :P
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Munchy on June 04, 2011, 10:01:54 PM
Until this guy is proven right, I'm going to assume he be trolling. Especially with the pretty much unanimous shittiness of the pre E3 conference.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: DragonSlayr81 on June 04, 2011, 11:08:59 PM
Until this guy is proven right, I'm going to assume he be trolling. Especially with the pretty much unanimous shittiness of the pre E3 conference.
I don't think no rumor could live up to the whole Dual Moons bit. LOL! That one even got national exposure on the BIG gaming sites, as well as gaming magazines! Damn, for being fake as shit, I can't help to smile at that one.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Foffy on June 05, 2011, 04:41:28 AM
Here's everything he's claiming...

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Ffy2gp.jpg&hash=12ed781b854c1d6391ae39e86fbb827347eec18b)

Copy and paste the url into your browser, because I guess this board resized the image. :P
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: JR on June 05, 2011, 06:41:46 AM
I'm hoping it's true, but seriously doubting it as well.

If it were true, that would mean that Konami generated zero anticipation during its pre-E3 conference (not even a hint or allusion of any kind??) to get fans excited for its CV reveal at E3. To me, that would make the company incompetent or lazy (or both!).

I was just hoping they'd throw us some kind of bone last Thursday, especially with the series making a move to increase its fanbase with LoS.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Chernabogue on June 05, 2011, 07:06:25 AM
There are some nice announcements, if it's true.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Profbeanburrito on June 05, 2011, 03:32:27 PM
If that stuff is true, I'll be buying this Nintendo thing day 1. Also very excited for a new CV. Let's hope it's all true
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Reinhart77 on June 05, 2011, 11:57:59 PM
oh good, a rumor to get the mind whirling.  more paintings?  interesting idea, not sure if i'd really want it at this point after jumping in paintings in PoR and a magical book in HD.  its been a while now since we've had an "all in the castle" game, i'm more in the mood for one of those now.  after they make said game, i'd be all for jumping into paintings again.  but if it works, guess i won't complain too much.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Profbeanburrito on June 06, 2011, 03:09:03 AM
Maybe its a collection of older games and that's the menu, and the "paintings" are the game select screen... How fantastic would that be?
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: uzo on June 06, 2011, 03:12:42 AM
Reminds me of Megaman Anniversary Collection's menu. Just that was kinda crappily done.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 06, 2011, 03:13:23 AM
Maybe its a collection of older games and that's the menu, and the "paintings" are the game select screen... How fantastic would that be?

If they're remakes of older games (or even just graphical upgrades), I won't mind. I still prefer a newer adventure.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Flame on June 06, 2011, 10:10:57 AM
Reminds me of Megaman Anniversary Collection's menu. Just that was kinda crappily done.
Anniversary collection's menu was still way better than Both X collection or Zero Collection's menus.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: affinity on June 06, 2011, 03:45:23 PM
if its a Castlevania Anniversary edition, that could be epic on PS3 and 360 if it includes:
CV1, CV2, CV3, Dracula X Chronicles (with original RoB and SoTN), CoTM, AoS, DoS, PoR and OoE together on one disk!   ;D

Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: cecil-kain on June 06, 2011, 03:48:33 PM
Reminds me of Megaman Anniversary Collection's menu. Just that was kinda crappily done.

In theory, MMAC was one of the best packages ever, but the sound quality was atrocious on those remastered soundtracks.  I'm getting real tired of these game companies that don't at least respect their art.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: cecil-kain on June 06, 2011, 03:50:11 PM
if its a Castlevania Anniversary edition, that could be epic on PS3 and 360 if it includes:
CV1, CV2, CV3, Dracula X Chronicles (with original RoB and SoTN), CoTM, AoS, DoS, PoR and OoE together on one disk!   ;D



My God man, you're dreaming....  :rollseyes:  We'll be VERY lucky just to see an HD port of DXC...
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Reinhart77 on June 06, 2011, 08:20:30 PM
Maybe its a collection of older games and that's the menu, and the "paintings" are the game select screen... How fantastic would that be?
maybe they would redo one level from an assortment of old games as an anniversary thing.  kinda like the harmony of despair remixed levels, except more like DXC with a new 2.5d style instead of a straight sprite rip.

maybe beating a level would allow the hero of that game to join your party, kinda like wai wai world.  or unlock the original game.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Munchy on June 06, 2011, 09:00:18 PM
In theory, MMAC was one of the best packages ever, but the sound quality was atrocious on those remastered soundtracks.  I'm getting real tired of these game companies that don't at least respect their art.

Yeah... sound was atrocious at points and that horrible animated monkey gave me the heebly-jeeblies.

I'd like a new Mega Man collection made by Capcom internally with ACTUAL remastered soundtracks for 1-3, adding MM&B, 9, 10, the Gameboy ones, and an option to reduce voice volume on 8. Slap that shit on 3DS or Steam and I'm good to go.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Flame on June 07, 2011, 03:03:40 AM
They REALLY messed up the emulation on 8. They fucked the life bar colors, making it a piss dark yellow, and destroying the glossy effect it had, and they fucked up the sound, making shit like explosions obnoxiously loud, and speeding up the voices for the Robot Masters.

Also makes NO sense how 7, 8 and the Power Battles load instantly while the NES games take a while to load.

Also, all Anniversary collection really was is a shitty compilation of the 1-6 Complete Works re-releases but without a lot of the extra content. (like, helmet less Rock)

but to be fair, they DID give us a really fun navigation system for the menu, and the bonuses WERE pretty neat. You dont see much of that art even in R20 Official Complete Works. the remixed bonus tracks were pretty boss, and my only gripe was that there were system exclusive video bonuses. PS2 got a Mega Man episode, Xbox got an NT Warrior Episode I think, and gamecube got an actual interview with Inafune.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Keldor on June 07, 2011, 05:24:00 PM
well, it looks like e3 will be virtually castlevanialess this year. pretty fucked up considering its the 25th anniversary. not even a 3ds title, I can't believe it. what a shame!
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Kamirine on June 07, 2011, 05:49:50 PM
Here's everything he's claiming...

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Ffy2gp.jpg&hash=12ed781b854c1d6391ae39e86fbb827347eec18b)

Copy and paste the url into your browser, because I guess this board resized the image. :P

I guess this is false for the most part. A lot of the stuff he said has been proven false or was already known. (Mostly the stuff for the new WiiU and not the 'current' as he called it.) I guess no Castlevania after all. :(
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Odile Kuronuma on June 07, 2011, 07:10:27 PM
I'm so sad. I really wanted a new 2D game. Here's hoping they make an announcement in TGS.
Btw how long has it been since OOE got released? 2 years? Didn't think we'll have to wait that long without a entirely new 2D CV title. Hod doesn't count because it's ripping  of previous games.And the story is...well it doesn't have a story if you ask me.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Chernabogue on June 07, 2011, 07:12:20 PM
OoE was released on October 21, 2008. So it'll be 3 years in a few months... It's time for a new 2D game!
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: DragonSlayr81 on June 07, 2011, 07:53:53 PM
Well, since it was proven false, I guess my stance hasn't changed. Konami's lame, lame-ass, lamey, lamo-lame!
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Odile Kuronuma on June 07, 2011, 07:57:21 PM
OoE was released on October 21, 2008. So it'll be 3 years in a few months... It's time for a new 2D game!
O.O. it's been that long?

I can't live that long without a 2D castlevania........I want a CV game, and NOW!

Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Koutei on June 08, 2011, 12:53:15 AM
OoE was released on October 21, 2008. So it'll be 3 years in a few months... It's time for a new 2D game!
Don't forget Castlevania: The Adventure Rebirth (2009) :)
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 08, 2011, 12:56:10 AM
Don't forget Castlevania: The Adventure Rebirth (2009) :)

Uh... Then does Harmony of Despair (2010) count, despite all its hate? o.o

IGA says he releases at least one game a year. I'm expecting one. If he doesn't, I'm going to KONAMI myself and kicking him in the bawlz.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Profbeanburrito on June 08, 2011, 01:03:13 AM
Well with 2 or 3 days left at E3 I guess it is still possible we could see something but I doubt we will, maybe TGS or Gamescom?
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: thernz on June 08, 2011, 01:11:50 AM
Uh... Then does Harmony of Despair (2010) count, despite all its hate? o.o

IGA says he releases at least one game a year. I'm expecting one. If he doesn't, I'm going to KONAMI myself and kicking him in the bawlz.
Maybe it was Scribblenauts this year heh.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 08, 2011, 01:15:21 AM
I dunno. I'm just hoping to see a new CV. It probably might not even show up at a gaming-con thing. Unless it has to, but I'm not really sure how these things work.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Koutei on June 08, 2011, 01:27:20 AM
IGA is Otomedius Excellent's producer now.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 08, 2011, 03:04:51 AM
IGA is Otomedius Excellent's producer now.

I dunno how this whole game biz thing works, but can't be the producer of both that and CV? I really don't wanna see another producer at work, mainly cuz I fear for the direction the series may take.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Francis on June 08, 2011, 03:47:54 AM
IGA says he releases at least one game a year.
He said this? I didn't remember it.

Anyway, he make a new annuncement at E3 today, he is the productor of a new puzzle game for Kinect on Xbox 360 arcade named Leedmees
look here
http://www.facebook.com/koji.igarashi1 (http://www.facebook.com/koji.igarashi1)
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Koutei on June 08, 2011, 04:33:17 AM
IGA is a wandering tribe now.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: thernz on June 08, 2011, 04:35:24 AM
First Tokimeki, then Castlevania, but now IGA is a nomad. He is wandering for the path to his next success...
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 08, 2011, 08:33:09 AM
Huh. I thought IGA only made games he would play. Apparently Kinect wouldn't "fit" in his house. :\
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Chernabogue on June 08, 2011, 09:31:16 AM
Castlevania Ribirth and HoD were remakes IMO, and I don't have a chance to play any of them.

What I want is a DS game, but with the 3DS and all the new console stuff, I think I can forget about that.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Francis on June 08, 2011, 01:49:47 PM
What I want is a DS game, but with the 3DS and all the new console stuff, I think I can forget about that.
Of course or he breack the rule of 3 game per console ;D
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Ahasverus on June 08, 2011, 02:13:58 PM
First Tokimeki, then Castlevania, but now IGA is a nomad. He is wandering for the path to his next success...
Alucard dating simulator, Edward Cullen costume unlockable!  ;D
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Puwexil on June 08, 2011, 02:27:59 PM
The Tokimeki Memorial spoof endings in Akumajou Dracula: The Arcade kind of took the whole thing full circle. Igarashi could've declared his work in this series finally finished the instant he saw those, really.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 08, 2011, 03:25:45 PM
I hope IGA's not gone... D:
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: angevil on June 08, 2011, 03:36:06 PM
IGA, come back!! I need a 2D Castlevania....
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: crisis on June 08, 2011, 04:06:45 PM
It's okay, angevil. There's still Halmoney of Despair for PSN to look forward to =p
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Nagumo on June 08, 2011, 04:38:27 PM
So when is Konami going to show their new stuff? Or have they already done that?
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dark Nemesis on June 08, 2011, 05:03:02 PM
After seing so much promotion of metal gear from Konami, all i can say is..........Konami? Konami??? Konamiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiii :P (You are dead)
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: uzo on June 08, 2011, 05:47:43 PM
Funny how the IGA hate is intense any other time, but now we haven't had a 2D game in a while people are begging for IGA to return.

Personally he was getting back on the right track with OoE. I really want to see what he'd do next, hopefully for the better. Never really hated the guy at all, and I don't particularly understand the massive hate he gets. I guess that's what you get for being the figurehead of a series.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 08, 2011, 06:21:10 PM
In all honesty, I'm a serious IGA fan. Mainly cuz SotN is what drew me back into the series and since then IGA's been in charge of almost every game. I don't really want someone else in charge of the series, not until IGA retires from the game business. The guy's got the potential to give us another 5-10 years of CV games.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: DragonSlayr81 on June 08, 2011, 06:40:47 PM
So when is Konami going to show their new stuff? Or have they already done that?
They aren't. Game over, as far as this year's E3 is concerned.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Nagumo on June 08, 2011, 06:41:38 PM
Damn, I'm really worried now. 
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: crisis on June 08, 2011, 07:06:22 PM
Why are you worried, Nagu-sama? Castlevania is big budget series now, with Mr. Araujo making fantastic music, excellent graphics & mind-bending scenario. Now with Twitter, we will always be in-the-know with Cox tweeting all the time. Leagues beyond whatever eeguh offered...

2D CV survives via HD on ps3. Is that not enough?
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Nagumo on June 08, 2011, 07:11:38 PM
yes but

goblins
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: RichterB on June 08, 2011, 07:20:15 PM
Semi-surprised that there wasn't anything CV related at E3. I mean, yes, LOS is still wrapping itself up with DLC, but I thought maybe Japan was working on something on the side...even something like Rebirth 2, a compilation game, or some Virtual Console releases (Dracula XX or Bloodlines?). Now, I'm not big on IGA, but I just figured the different direction of LOS would inspire Konami of Japan to rethink their approach as well and offer something more classic Castlevania-centric.

But you know what's really shocking about E3. The random next-gen Contra reveal...and then no footage of said game--just a logo. I'm not sure if that made much sense to build hype in vain like that. Maybe TGS will have it? For that matter, Contra 3DS has been announced for months, and not a peep or screen from that. And finally, since Konami bought Hudson, I wonder if they put the ax on Bomberman 3DS, which looked to be the most promising Bomberman single player offering since the N64 days. Hmm. :-\
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: DragonSlayr81 on June 08, 2011, 07:24:32 PM
Hudson's dead, and Konami's locking Bomberman, Bonk and Master Higgins in the basement and throwing away the key. Again, Konami's made of major suckage, more lately than usual. Oddly enough, they are making Square Enix look like geniuses.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Maedhros on June 08, 2011, 07:45:10 PM
Just like I said, we have to wait for TGS for stuff like Castlevania.

For LOS, Gamescon.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Kingshango on June 08, 2011, 07:57:12 PM
Hudson's dead, and Konami's locking Bomberman, Bonk and Master Higgins in the basement and throwing away the key. Again, Konami's made of major suckage, more lately than usual. Oddly enough, they are making Square Enix look like geniuses.

And at the same time making Capcom look like gods in comparison, there are more Capcom games im looking forward too than Konami games, even..........DMC.......yeah you heard me, DM Fucking C!
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: beingthehero on June 08, 2011, 08:03:49 PM
I don't believe you. Nobody is looking forward to DmC.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: RichterB on June 08, 2011, 08:06:06 PM
I don't believe you. Nobody is looking forward to DmC.

lol. What I don't get there is that the new trailer shows its the same darn game as the old DMC, just with a different visual style. Talk about a reboot for no good reason.  >:( :rollseyes:
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Kale on June 08, 2011, 08:09:21 PM
Indeed. after seeing the gameplay it looks exactly the same cept the producer or whatever just put in his epeen to show off. Maybe a few changes but its more or less the same.

Don't know if that's a good thing or not, but it doesn't seem as bad as I was thinking. The story will prolly suck but it was never good anyway.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: uzo on June 08, 2011, 10:15:29 PM
It's time for UZO's boolean test.

Castlevania is big budget series now
TRUE

with Mr. Araujo making fantastic music
FALSE

excellent graphics
TRUE

mind-bending scenario
FALSE

2D CV survives via HD on ps3. Is that not enough?
FALSE

3/5 - 60%

You fail the test.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Sindra on June 08, 2011, 11:27:56 PM
If anything Castlevania happens, it'll probably be a playable demo of Resurrection.

They release anything new for CV, I'll be surprised.

So....consider me not surprised and now your prophet. You may make homage to me later.

And no, nobody is looking forward to DmC, and if it's anything other than an alternate universe, I'm fairly certain there may be rioting in the streets and calls for the heads of the Capcom execs. Good to know game company's are at least being consistent in their inconsistencies.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 08, 2011, 11:50:29 PM
And no, nobody is looking forward to DmC, and if it's anything other than an alternate universe, I'm fairly certain there may be rioting in the streets and calls for the heads of the Capcom execs. Good to know game company's are at least being consistent in their inconsistencies.

DmC is an origin story. So props to you on your last statement in the quote above. But seriously, they already had an origin story. Why make another one? This game won't end well. :\

And at the same time making Capcom look like gods in comparison, there are more Capcom games im looking forward too than Konami games, even..........DMC.......yeah you heard me, DM Fucking C!
CAPCOM's got a lot of good games coming out. The last one you need to point out is DmC. That doesn't even count, I put that one under Ninja Theory.

But seriously, we have another seven months in 2011. Don't automatically think there's gonna be no news yet. Let's wait another 4-5 months for a Castlevania announcement. ^.^
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Flame on June 09, 2011, 12:10:25 AM
I feel like im the only one who actually likes LoS' music and appreciates it for what it is, with my only complaint being the repetitiveness.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 09, 2011, 12:16:05 AM
I feel like im the only one who actually likes LoS' music and appreciates it for what it is, with my only complaint being the repetitiveness.

Don't worry. I like it. Could Belmont's Theme be any cooler? :D
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Flame on June 09, 2011, 12:19:33 AM
Only if it was longer. XD
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 09, 2011, 12:31:24 AM
While not outstanding, the game still did have great music to my ears. It really fit the atmosphere well. The game might've seemed weird if it had classic tunes such as Mad Forest playing in the forest in stage 2, or Beginning playing in the village at the beginning. Course, it still would've been cool. XD
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dremn on June 09, 2011, 12:57:56 AM
Another Vania less E3. Fucking Konami.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Nagumo on June 09, 2011, 07:42:50 AM
Isn't it possible that the "new Castlevania" rumor from a few pages back was just the Lords DLC? That would be pretty lame. 
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dengo vlad tepes on June 09, 2011, 08:36:15 AM
E3 has finished and we got only one unexciting announcement to be honest i'm pretty dissapointed . . . i'll make my own CV game

Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Koutei on June 09, 2011, 08:47:10 AM
CVLoS DLC!!

CVHD PS3!!

oh, yes.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dengo vlad tepes on June 09, 2011, 09:35:26 AM
you wont believe what i'm telling here but its pretty funny hahaha

i used to have only PS3 and Wii so i bought XB360 after castlevania harmony of despair announcement so don't you think thats pretty dissapointing for me to have it again on my PS3 ? we want something neeww ! CVLOS DLC SUCKS !

short gameplay and
(click to show/hide)
so CV gave us nothing special at this year . . .
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Kingshango on June 09, 2011, 12:44:12 PM
Konami pretty much deserted Castlevania fans this E3, they could have announced SOMETHING for the 25 anniversary of Castlevania but nope, they announce that X Blades is getting a sequel(you know, the game with the chick wearing a extra tiny thong and had crap gameplay?)

Yep, "fuck Castlevania, X Blades is the new hottness" say's Konami.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 09, 2011, 12:57:14 PM
Konami pretty much deserted Castlevania fans this E3, they could have announced SOMETHING for the 25 anniversary of Castlevania but nope, they announce that X Blades is getting a sequel(you know, the game with the chick wearing a extra tiny thong and had crap gameplay?)

Yep, "fuck Castlevania, X Blades is the new hottness" say's Konami.

Maybe they wants us to wait til the 26th anniversary. :P

E3 has finished and we got only one unexciting announcement to be honest i'm pretty dissapointed . . . i'll make my own CV game
That's the spirit. :D The more homebrews, the merrier! Cuz you know... They for some reason have more points of interest. >.>
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: angevil on June 09, 2011, 02:22:43 PM
25th anniversary should have been big. I am disappointed in Konami. Instead Nintendo people talked about Zelda for its anniversary like it is some new faith. Ugh. It was like planet ″Earth″ will be called planet ″Zelda″ from now on. Ohh, just stick the Weeeugh-mote up your *** and make it throw shurikens around!
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: DragonSlayr81 on June 09, 2011, 02:53:08 PM
Konami pretty much deserted Castlevania fans this E3, they could have announced SOMETHING for the 25 anniversary of Castlevania but nope, they announce that X Blades is getting a sequel(you know, the game with the chick wearing a extra tiny thong and had crap gameplay?)

Yep, "fuck Castlevania, X Blades is the new hottness" say's Konami.
It feels like Konami is saying, "Oh, you want something for the 25th anniversary? Here!" and tosses us scraps that are ports(HOD) and add-on DLC(LoS Resurrection), then gives us a half-smile and says, "Happy anniversary. What, you don't like? Well, beggers can't be choosy!".

The thing is, with something like an anniversary game, the sooner it's revealed, the more time within the anniversary year they have to promote it. Revealing it at Gamescon or TGS would be, IMO, too late. Unless they plan on releasing the game next year, but then, they'd be missing the entire anniversary thing. So either way, this anniversary's screwed. >:(

When Konami tosses us these scraps, I think the only proper way to thank them is by saying "Fuck you very much!"
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Ahasverus on June 09, 2011, 03:07:13 PM
Perhaps 25th was not a significant enough, perhaps it will be different or the 30th? O.o
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dominus on June 09, 2011, 03:18:59 PM
It feels like Konami is saying, "Oh, you want something for the 25th anniversary? Here!" and tosses us scraps that are ports(HOD) and add-on DLC(LoS Resurrection), then gives us a half-smile and says, "Happy anniversary. What, you don't like? Well, beggers can't be choosy!".

The thing is, with something like an anniversary game, the sooner it's revealed, the more time within the anniversary year they have to promote it. Revealing it at Gamescon or TGS would be, IMO, too late. Unless they plan on releasing the game next year, but then, they'd be missing the entire anniversary thing. So either way, this anniversary's screwed. >:(

When Konami tosses us these scraps, I think the only proper way to thank them is by saying "Fuck you very much!"


On the other hand what did we get in 20 anniversary...........at least they compensated it with DXC
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dremn on June 09, 2011, 04:04:14 PM
Konami is a just very lazy company. Metal Gear and Kojima is their highest priority when it comes to business, they really don't care about anything else. LoS DLC was our anniversary treat, says a lot doesn't it?
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Successor The Cruel on June 09, 2011, 04:17:38 PM
Perhaps 25th was not a significant enough, perhaps it will be different or the 30th? O.o

Typically, a 25th anniversary is more of a milestone than a 30th anniversary... at least, from my experience. I believe they call it a Silver Jubilee. I don't think they call a 30th anniversary anything : x
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 09, 2011, 04:32:23 PM
Typically, a 25th anniversary is more of a milestone than a 30th anniversary... at least, from my experience. I believe they call it a Silver Jubilee. I don't think they call a 30th anniversary anything : x

And every series other than Castlevania has something grand on their 25th anniversary.
Hell, they could've at least remade the first game.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: cecil-kain on June 09, 2011, 04:35:58 PM
Konami is a just very lazy company. Metal Gear and Kojima is their highest priority when it comes to business, they really don't care about anything else. LoS DLC was our anniversary treat, says a lot doesn't it?

Exactly.  Imagine Nintendo putting everything into Mario instead of making these Zelda games for Zelda's 25th Anniversary.  Zelda fans are getting the Ocarina remake, 4 Sword Adventures (free) and Link's Awakening on 3DS, plus they're also getting Skyward Sword for Wii --and some massive preorder goodies to boot!  What would be the Castlevania equivalent look like?

If all Konami cares about is their precious Metal Gear Solid profits, they should just change their name to Kojima Productions --and sell properties like Castlevania to some software developer that gives a damn.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: crisis on June 09, 2011, 04:57:41 PM
Reading all these responses is really starting to put things in perspective. Destroying my collection will probably be the only way to lift this curse the series has had over me for 25 years. I mean if Konami doesn't care about Castlevania enough even on the milestone anniversary then what's the point...

Should I just throw it all in a bonfire or take individual games/items & smash them to pieces with a sledgehammer?
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dengo vlad tepes on June 09, 2011, 05:07:08 PM
After CV OOE iga's butt got lazy ... i hope in someday he will get kicked on it to get hot again  !


<< sorry sounds gay but i'm so angry .. -__- i was on my laptop whole the week i forgot about my exams waiting for some announcement  but .. *sigh*
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: DragonSlayr81 on June 09, 2011, 05:09:38 PM
Typically, a 25th anniversary is more of a milestone than a 30th anniversary... at least, from my experience. I believe they call it a Silver Jubilee. I don't think they call a 30th anniversary anything : x
Anniversary milestones go by 5 years(5th year, 10th year, 15th year), and the BIGGIES happen every 25 years(25th anniversary, 50th anniversary...). Seriously, HOD PS3 port and LoS DLC is not enough. They should've shown MAJOR love towards the CV series this year. It shows where Konami has placed their priorities.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 09, 2011, 05:22:14 PM
Reading all these responses is really starting to put things in perspective. Destroying my collection will probably be the only way to lift this curse the series has had over me for 25 years. I mean if Konami doesn't care about Castlevania enough even on the milestone anniversary then what's the point...

Should I just throw it all in a bonfire or take individual games/items & smash them to pieces with a sledgehammer?

Why destroy such good things? I'll take it if you don't want it.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dengo vlad tepes on June 09, 2011, 05:27:42 PM
why don't we contact iga on FB ?
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 09, 2011, 05:46:05 PM
I don't IGA has an official Facebook. Just pages run by either fans that don't have any contact with him or douchebags impersonating him.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Puwexil on June 09, 2011, 05:49:50 PM
Konami probably would've been happy to include Castlevania in its HD collection boom if the series representation on PS2 wasn't so bad.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: JR on June 09, 2011, 05:51:21 PM
Konami offering up more disappointment, huh? Nice. But they didn't really have much to show overall, either. Milking the sacred Metal Gear cash cow for some HD re-releases? That was their big trump card? Ugh. (Oh, but wait! It also includes Transfarring! Whew.)

Konami couldn't be doing a worse job if they were deliberately trying to run the series into the ground. I ended up spoiling Resurrection for myself (couldn't wait, heh), but was still planning on buying it. Now, I'm not sure. I like to buy everything CV-related that gets released, but Konami is making that kinda hard lately. Do I really want to give these guys more of my money? Maybe I'll just watch Resurrection on YouTube.  :D

But damn, no 25th anniversary celebration? That is friggin' lazy.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Flame on June 09, 2011, 07:35:14 PM
Reading all these responses is really starting to put things in perspective. Destroying my collection will probably be the only way to lift this curse the series has had over me for 25 years. I mean if Konami doesn't care about Castlevania enough even on the milestone anniversary then what's the point...

Should I just throw it all in a bonfire or take individual games/items & smash them to pieces with a sledgehammer?
You should donate it to me.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 09, 2011, 07:38:32 PM
I asked first, Flame. D:
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Odile Kuronuma on June 09, 2011, 08:18:27 PM
Haha I just noticed something about Konami's name. In French it sounds like "conami", which  can be translated to "stupid friend".

One thing is for sure, Konami is not "mon ami" anymore.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dremn on June 09, 2011, 10:26:35 PM
Pretty sure Crisis was being sarcastic.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Flame on June 09, 2011, 11:35:11 PM
I asked first, Flame. D:
I know. But we ALL want some of that.

HOW BOUT ROCK PAPER SCISSOR?
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 10, 2011, 12:59:59 AM
I know. But we ALL want some of that.

HOW BOUT ROCK PAPER SCISSOR?

How the hell do you RPS over a forum?! D:
But I accept your challenge!
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: crisis on June 10, 2011, 01:04:40 AM
I could give it all away but hulk-smashing it all seems funner  :D

and maybe if I videotape it, Konami execs or Cox will see it and say "what have we done" and a new era of CV will open up that's dedicated to the fans to ensure nothing like what i've done will ever happen again


i dunno. i'm just mad & I want to make others angry too
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 10, 2011, 01:06:55 AM
Haha, you'll definitely make me mad smashing all that CV stuff I've been wanting for the longest time. XD
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Flame on June 10, 2011, 01:34:24 AM
Konami should take a note from Capcom's Mega Man Legends 3 team and make a game tailored for the fans by the fans, with massive fan input.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 10, 2011, 01:37:17 AM
Konami should take a note from Capcom's Mega Man Legends 3 team and make a game tailored for the fans by the fans, with massive fan input.

That sounds like a homebrew.

But it was actually sent to the company and they polished it and published it into a full game. XD
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Chernabogue on June 10, 2011, 05:49:35 AM
Haha I just noticed something about Konami's name. In French it sounds like "conami", which can be translated to "stupid friend".

One thing is for sure, Konami is not "mon ami" anymore.
Being French and never having thought about it, it made be laugh a bit.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: GummiCandyful on June 10, 2011, 01:19:04 PM
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An Castlevania-less E3, who would've thunk?

Also:

Haha I just noticed something about Konami's name. In French it sounds like "conami", which  can be translated to "stupid friend".

They ain't no friend of mine, but they sure as Hell are stupid.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Odile Kuronuma on June 10, 2011, 07:09:17 PM
Being French and never having thought about it, it made be laugh a bit.
Ha well I'm glad it made someone laugh, even if it's just a bit :).
 
They ain't no friend of mine, but they sure as Hell are stupid.
Yep. They're really stupid. It's the only way to explain why didn't plan anything for the 25th anniversary.
That or their mind got violated by a dark priest.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Munchy on June 10, 2011, 10:04:54 PM
Reading all these responses is really starting to put things in perspective. Destroying my collection will probably be the only way to lift this curse the series has had over me for 25 years. I mean if Konami doesn't care about Castlevania enough even on the milestone anniversary then what's the point...

Should I just throw it all in a bonfire or take individual games/items & smash them to pieces with a sledgehammer?

Don't do it, man! Think of all the children clamoring for those Tiger LCD SotN games!
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Vampire Killer on June 10, 2011, 10:10:59 PM
Man, people here sure do like to bitch.

And Flame, if you're gonna smash your Cv stuff, PLEASE give me the LoS related items. I say give your stuff to people who can appreciate it. That way, even if you've decided to entirely quit on this series, the money and time you've spent will still have been for a good cause since you'd be making others happy.

Just smashing it all out of spite is a bit selfish. IMHO that is. ;)
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 10, 2011, 10:13:40 PM
And Flame, if you're gonna smash your Cv stuff, PLEASE give me the LoS related items. I say give your stuff to people who can appreciate it. That way, even if you've decided to entirely quit on this series, the money and time you've spent will still have been for a good cause since you'd be making others happy.

Crisis. Flame and I were arguing about taking it. ^.^
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Flame on June 11, 2011, 01:49:50 AM
I'm starting to get very annoyed with people quoting someone else and responding to my name. It's getting old fast. this is like, the 3rd time.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: thernz on June 11, 2011, 01:52:04 AM
They're onto your alternate accounts, Crisis.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 11, 2011, 01:56:34 AM
I'm starting to get very annoyed with people quoting someone else and responding to my name. It's getting old fast. this is like, the 3rd time.

They're onto your alternate accounts, Crisis.

Hold on... What? o.o
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: crisis on June 11, 2011, 02:03:22 AM
Flame and I are two of several personas.. we are not the same..


Shut up, thernz!!!!!!
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 11, 2011, 02:22:13 AM
Okay, I thought it'd be weird if I argued with Crisis over his own collection. o.o
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Nagumo on June 11, 2011, 06:43:55 AM
Man, people here sure do like to bitch.

I bet you work for Konami.  :)
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Chernabogue on June 11, 2011, 08:49:07 AM
OK, TGS is around September 18-20 and CV's anniversary is just after that. Wouldn't be a good time/place to release something very cool? I mean, maybe they think make huge ads and announcements isn't the big deal.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 11, 2011, 11:31:23 AM
OK, TGS is around September 18-20 and CV's anniversary is just after that. Wouldn't be a good time/place to release something very cool? I mean, maybe they think make huge ads and announcements isn't the big deal.

Or at least announce something? Seriously, like I said. At least a friggin remake of CV1. That would probably put everyone in a happy mood so long as its done right.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Puwexil on June 11, 2011, 11:40:49 AM
Man there are like, at least five distinctly different versions of CV1 around in the series, various ports not included. I contend we do not need any more, except maybe a 3DS release under the "3D Classics" banner.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Chernabogue on June 11, 2011, 11:42:04 AM
Man there are like, at least five distinctly different versions of CV1 around in the series, various ports not included. I contend we do not need any more, except maybe a 3DS release under the "3D Classics" banner.
Exactly this. Remakes are cool, but the CV series have enough.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 11, 2011, 11:48:35 AM
Man there are like, at least five distinctly different versions of CV1 around in the series, various ports not included. I contend we do not need any more, except maybe a 3DS release under the "3D Classics" banner.

But as I've said before, not a single one of them was great. They were mediocre at best. Half, or even more, of them didn't even resemble the first game. Just a simple graphical upgrade, give Simon his original art, an upgraded barbarian classic-Simon look, upgrade the music, etc. I don't think any of them were done right. I don't count CV4 as a remake of 1, rather a reimagining. Since you know, that game was amazing, but it didn't resemble the first game in any way other than it having Simon and Dracula.

Either that, or the damn 1999 game, which we know is never gonna happen. >.>
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Puwexil on June 11, 2011, 12:04:10 PM
Who cares that they're not 1:1 content reworkings like DXC was to Rondo? That's the boring route. Instead we got the excellent CV4 that had almost nothing to do with CV1, and the just as apt Chronicles, which follows the original about half the time. Even Vampire Killer is a totally different experience despite sharing roughly the same levels. I am glad we got some legitimately great, original games out of the Simon revisitations instead of bland graphical updates.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 11, 2011, 12:11:05 PM
Who cares that they're not 1:1 content reworkings like DXC was to Rondo? That's the boring route. Instead we got the excellent CV4 that had almost nothing to do with CV1, and the just as apt Chronicles, which follows the original about half the time. Even Vampire Killer is a totally different experience despite sharing roughly the same levels. I am glad we got some legitimately great, original games out of the Simon revisitations instead of bland graphical updates.

I loved CV4, but that was more of a reimagining, like I said.

In my honest opinion, a "1:1 content reworking" is rather interesting to see, and quite fascinating to me. It's cool to see levels from a game most of us grew up with fully upgraded, and even more detailed than before. And even like DXC, new surprises could be thrown in. But again, that's just me.

And again, like I said. At the very least, they could do that. It's better than a port and DLC, if you ask me.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Puwexil on June 11, 2011, 12:24:21 PM
It's just that if they're going to expend real effort on something, I'd rather have it be an original game instead of living up past glories.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 11, 2011, 12:26:17 PM
I do agree with that. For an anniversay, the remake is the lazy-acceptable way out. (Lazy-unacceptable would be... you guessed it, more DLC for LoS) I would like to see a game about Alucard after SotN, possibly turn the audio drama he was in into a full-blown CV game (I listened to it, it was pretty cool).
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Chernabogue on June 11, 2011, 12:54:53 PM
I do agree with that. For an anniversay, the remake is the lazy-acceptable way out. (Lazy-unacceptable would be... you guessed it, more DLC for LoS) I would like to see a game about Alucard after SotN, possibly turn the audio drama he was in into a full-blown CV game (I listened to it, it was pretty cool).
Alucardvania, LoS Style, with a great respect towards the series (music, enemies, weapons, spells, characters, bosses, etc.) = full win.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 11, 2011, 12:57:17 PM
Alucardvania, LoS Style, with a great respect towards the series (music, enemies, weapons, spells, characters, bosses, etc.) = full win.

So in other words, the cancelled Alucard game? You know that was gonna be win. These three always seem to make a game right if they're together, even one missing can screw the whole thing up: Koji Igarashi, Ayami Kojima, and Michiru Yamane. But of course, not having IGA would be fine, but I'd prefer it. ^.^
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Chernabogue on June 11, 2011, 01:06:06 PM
So in other words, the cancelled Alucard game?
In some way. I'd see a cool LoS-style game starring Alucard, but more respectful towards the series than LoS (though I love LoS).
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 11, 2011, 01:07:54 PM
I love LoS, too. Never played it, but it'd be perfect as a stand-alone title (probably would have sold better had it not gone under the Castlevania title). But yeah, a 3D-hack-and-slash with real/not half-assed platforming with Alucard would be awesome.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Puwexil on June 11, 2011, 01:44:05 PM
So in other words, the cancelled Alucard game? You know that was gonna be win. These three always seem to make a game right if they're together, even one missing can screw the whole thing up: Koji Igarashi, Ayami Kojima, and Michiru Yamane. But of course, not having IGA would be fine, but I'd prefer it. ^.^

The three of them were involved with Lament and Curse. Both contain some of Kojima and Yamane's finest work in the series, but... yeah, they're not very good games. Curse was worse than Lament, even. The teased Alucard game was probably going to be more of the same, so I'm glad they canned it.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Vampire Killer on June 11, 2011, 03:15:16 PM
I love LoS, too. Never played it

That's like saying "I love Star Wars. What's that, which movie is my favorite? Oh, I've never actually seen any of them."
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Chernabogue on June 11, 2011, 03:50:06 PM
That's like saying "I love Star Wars. What's that, which movie is my favorite? Oh, I've never actually seen any of them."
Not exactly, because I may have watched the whole thing on YouTube.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Jorge D. Fuentes on June 11, 2011, 04:00:40 PM
Ha ha 'may have watched'.

I share some sentiments with that, as I don't own the PS2 CV's but I own copies of 'em that, while I didn't personally play, I watched my college buddies play all the way to the end.

I think they're terrible games for my tastes (they feel like dungeon crawlers rather than action titles).  I started playing LoI and got bored out of my wits at the House of Sacred Remains.  There are only so many identical rooms (sure, they moved an organ or a bookcase to the other side of the room, or put a window on one that isn't in another) I had to go through before I just up and quit.  It was better to watch someone else go through the trouble of playing the game and just watch the cutscenes and the boss battles.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Puwexil on June 11, 2011, 04:07:52 PM
For the record, I still find Lament the most successful the series has been in 3D, despite its saddening focus on combat-in-a-box et al. Such is the triumph of the style the game exudes from every pore. There was always a hopeful sentiment that it was a good start, but then Curse happened and just amplified every problem. Oh well.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: cecil-kain on June 11, 2011, 04:22:38 PM
For the record, I still find Lament the most successful the series has been in 3D, despite its saddening focus on combat-in-a-box et al. Such is the triumph of the style the game exudes from every pore. There was always a hopeful sentiment that it was a good start, but then Curse happened and just amplified every problem. Oh well.

For all of its flaws, at least Lament was truly Castlevania.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: DarkPrinceAlucard on June 11, 2011, 04:29:46 PM
For all of its flaws, at least Lament was truly Castlevania.

This ^^^

Say what you want about LOI but atleast it felt like a CV game. If only Lament would have focused more on distinguishing the rooms or focused more on platforming then I believe LOI would have trully been one of the crown jewels of the series.

But overall I still enjoyed LOI alot.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Jorge D. Fuentes on June 11, 2011, 04:32:34 PM
It 'sort of' felt like one to me... but not really.  Not nearly enough jumping and reaching spaces after climbing towers with stairs and pitfalls and such.  Coupled with too much 'room locks shut, defeat all enemies to proceed' nonsense.  That's not Castlevania to me.  That's... Final Fight.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Flame on June 11, 2011, 04:52:48 PM
House of Sacred remains I really liked, but only really because of the music in retrospect. HoSR is one of the best tracks in the game.

As for stages, I really liked The Garden Forgotten By Time. (Even though it did frustrate me a fair bit) there's just something about it.

And as for the stage Hub, i REALLy wonder if that was made because of any time or space or what have you limitations, laziness, or just because IGA thought it would be a good idea.

I just think IGA sucks at making 3D Castlevania games. And his idea of obsessing on gameplay innovation before anything else really hurts him. We have CoD to prove that. I mean... just... LOOK at it..!

I feel Mercurysteam did a better job "innovating" than IGA could ever do.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: cecil-kain on June 11, 2011, 04:58:16 PM
House of Sacred remains I really liked, but only really because of the music in retrospect. HoSR is one of the best tracks in the game.

As for stages, I really liked The Garden Forgotten By Time. (Even though it did frustrate me a fair bit) there's just something about it.

And as for the stage Hub, i REALLy wonder if that was made because of any time or space or what have you limitations, laziness, or just because IGA thought it would be a cool "new" idea for a Castlevania.

I just think IGA sucks at making 3D Castlevania games. And his idea of obsessing on gameplay innovation before anything else really hurts him. We have CoD to prove that. I mean... just... LOOK at it..!

I feel Mercurysteam did a better job "innovating" than IGA could ever do.

Funny you should say that.  I was surprised how similar LoS's combo-centric combat felt compared to LoI --BTW Lament's spell fusion completely destroys Lord's cliched light and shadow magic crap...
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Flame on June 11, 2011, 05:04:39 PM
It WAS very similar, but I feel LoS did much better, especially in the whip combo department.

True though, it's orb system was very good, (and a good way to explain just what those orbs you get after beating a boss are) but thats really just IGA getting lucky IMO... Once again, look at CoD. He could have easily done just about anything else, another Belmont game, possibly sporting mechanics similar or better than LoI's, but no. instead we got Innocent Devils and an Alucard wannabe. :|
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: cecil-kain on June 11, 2011, 05:12:06 PM
It WAS very similar, but I feel LoS did much better, especially in the whip combo department.

True though, it's orb system was very good, (and a good way to explain just what those orbs you get after beating a boss are) but thats really just IGA getting lucky IMO... Once again, look at CoD. He could have easily done just about anything else, another Belmont game, possibly sporting mechanics similar or better than LoI's, but no. instead we got Innocent Devils and an Alucard wannabe. :|

As much as I loved Isaac --that game was the biggest mistake IGA ever made.  IMO Curse of Darkness is the reason we got stuck with Lords of Shadow.  >:-(
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: DarkPrinceAlucard on June 11, 2011, 05:17:35 PM
I actually liked curse of darkness.

It was not better then Lament or the N64 titles but It was an alright game to play when you bored with nothing to do.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Flame on June 11, 2011, 05:20:34 PM
I would imagine the ONLY worth that game has is the ability to play as Trevor.

How DOES he play BTW? Like Leon I imagine. Only probably more buffed becase he doesnt have the Innocent Devil system to help him.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: thernz on June 11, 2011, 05:21:45 PM
Considering the level design in LoI, I'm glad everything wasn't interconnected. I think the hub was nice, it complimented the more non-linear elements and secrets of the game. Though they were still hampered by the level design. I think the level design is the only real thing holding LoI back, and maybe that the enemy AI doesn't provide enough context for you to really explore the combat mechanics. Though the combat itself isn't that "Castlevania," it works very well in the game so I don't care about it not fitting. I'm not really sure how I would feel if there was more platforming in LoI. Its engine seems pretty awkward when dealing with it and the whipping off poles was just odd. For the most part, I would've just liked more environmental texture, slopes and walls and etc, not specifically platforming challenges.

Also, Trevor in CoD does not play like Leon at all. He's really just awkward and clunky like everything else in the game. Trevor's moveset is pretty different from Leon's too and operates more like Hector's which is just a stripped down version of Dynasty Warriors combat. So it's just uh.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Flame on June 11, 2011, 05:27:35 PM
Another thing that Hurts IGA is his over reliance on the castle.

Almost ALL IGAvanias take place Inside the castle, leaving very little room for creativity aside from the standard Castle Locations.

Creativity like say, Bloodlines had, which explored just about all over Europe. Or hell, even earlier Vanias, which did not ALWAYS start off inside the castle. Castlevania 3 comes to mind.

That's another thing LoS did. (and probably the thing that most people bitch about too) It doesnt start in the castle, but leads up to it. (Then people also bitch that the Castle isnt the main focus that that you leave it afterwards, but I consider it just another way of exploring what DoS did, which was going to hell.)
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 11, 2011, 06:01:27 PM
That's like saying "I love Star Wars. What's that, which movie is my favorite? Oh, I've never actually seen any of them."

Played the demo, though that doesn't exactly count. As well, I also watched the entire game on YouTube. :P

Another thing that Hurts IGA is his over reliance on the castle.

Almost ALL IGAvanias take place Inside the castle, leaving very little room for creativity aside from the standard Castle Locations.

Remember, when IGA did have it take place outside the castle, CoD was born. ^.^
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Vampire Killer on June 11, 2011, 06:01:40 PM
It 'sort of' felt like one to me... but not really.  Not nearly enough jumping and reaching spaces after climbing towers with stairs and pitfalls and such.  Coupled with too much 'room locks shut, defeat all enemies to proceed' nonsense.  That's not Castlevania to me.  That's... Final Fight.

Ditto. I actually through LoI a few times too, so I definitely played it enough to rate it. It does in fact feel more like a Cv Baldur's Gate. The room locks and the extreme similarity of the rooms were my biggest problem. even after my first two playthrough, I was still having to check the map every other minute. Iga absolutely blows at 3D level design.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: whitedragon_nall on June 11, 2011, 08:33:41 PM
Remember, when IGA did have it take place outside the castle, CoD was born. ^.^

We can't forget about the fantastic OoE though.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Flame on June 11, 2011, 08:45:51 PM
Yeah i was thinking about that myself.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Dominus on June 11, 2011, 09:21:29 PM
I havent played LoS....but I have played LoI and whatever LoS might be, I prefer it to LoI
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Vlad_TepeZ on June 11, 2011, 11:16:19 PM
I haven't followed this all the way.

So nothing this year? (Not even for the Anniversary?)

I don't care about LoS DLC..
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: whitedragon_nall on June 11, 2011, 11:38:41 PM
I haven't followed this all the way.

So nothing this year? (Not even for the Anniversary?)

I don't care about LoS DLC..

Nothing that we know of, except for Harmony of Despair for PSN. It's still possible there might be something, but not likely
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Claimh Solais on June 12, 2011, 08:22:47 AM
I'm on the hope that when the anniversary rolls around, we're gonna get an announcement of a game, from Konami, not Mercury Steam.

Hey, better than nothing, right?
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Maedhros on June 12, 2011, 07:30:38 PM
http://www.metalgearsolid.be/metal-gear-solid-aussi-sur-3ds-yoshikazu-matsuhana-476.html (http://www.metalgearsolid.be/metal-gear-solid-aussi-sur-3ds-yoshikazu-matsuhana-476.html)
http://nintendoeverything.com/67226/ (http://nintendoeverything.com/67226/)

This information comes from Yoshikazu Matsuhana (Google translated)…

“We would also like to see Metal Gear Solid 2 on 3DS. If the return fan is quite important, we believe. It is also the case for other franchises from Konami headlights. Maybe Castlevania.”

Hmm… Castlevania 3DS certainly interests me! I was really hoping Konami would announce something at this year’s E3. We saw three Castlevania DS games, so I’m hoping the 3DS will get some love as well.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: thernz on June 12, 2011, 07:35:43 PM
Lament of Innocence 3DS.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Kingshango on June 12, 2011, 08:09:20 PM
It's a shame that a few years ago a Castlevania game on a Nintendo portable was a sure thing(still is), now it's become a "maybe" in the eyes Konami.

Say's alot about that company now.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Chernabogue on June 12, 2011, 08:19:44 PM
http://www.metalgearsolid.be/metal-gear-solid-aussi-sur-3ds-yoshikazu-matsuhana-476.html (http://www.metalgearsolid.be/metal-gear-solid-aussi-sur-3ds-yoshikazu-matsuhana-476.html)
http://nintendoeverything.com/67226/ (http://nintendoeverything.com/67226/)

This information comes from Yoshikazu Matsuhana (Google translated)…

“We would also like to see Metal Gear Solid 2 on 3DS. If the return fan is quite important, we believe. It is also the case for other franchises from Konami headlights. Maybe Castlevania.”

Hmm… Castlevania 3DS certainly interests me! I was really hoping Konami would announce something at this year’s E3. We saw three Castlevania DS games, so I’m hoping the 3DS will get some love as well.
Yeah, but let's hope for something new and not a 3DS port of CoD or LoI.
Title: Re: Konami E3 rumors (Castlevania?)
Post by: Koutei on June 13, 2011, 01:42:22 AM
http://www.metalgearsolid.be/metal-gear-solid-aussi-sur-3ds-yoshikazu-matsuhana-476.html (http://www.metalgearsolid.be/metal-gear-solid-aussi-sur-3ds-yoshikazu-matsuhana-476.html)
http://nintendoeverything.com/67226/ (http://nintendoeverything.com/67226/)

This information comes from Yoshikazu Matsuhana (Google translated)…

“We would also like to see Metal Gear Solid 2 on 3DS. If the return fan is quite important, we believe. It is also the case for other franchises from Konami headlights. Maybe Castlevania.”

Hmm… Castlevania 3DS certainly interests me! I was really hoping Konami would announce something at this year’s E3. We saw three Castlevania DS games, so I’m hoping the 3DS will get some love as well.
In other words, Konami is not making 3DS-Castlevania now.