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Tue, May 14, 2013 | 11:30 BST
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 producer says risk-taking stopped franchise becoming another Mega Man
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 producer Dave Cox has explained why taking risks with Mercury Steam’s 2010 reboot and reinventing the franchise has saved it from becoming another Mega Man, presumably due to Capcom’s struggles to bring the series into the modern age.
Mon, May 13, 2013 | 09:57 BST
Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2: new gameplay details surface
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 has received its first hands-on preview. The article has only appeared in print so far, but details have started pouring out online. The piece covers Gabriel’s new ‘Blood Whip’ weapon, bosses, camera control and much more.
Fri, Mar 15, 2013 | 10:27 GMT
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 teased as press gets first look
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 director Dave Cox is good at dropping teasers. This time he has posted what appears to be a presentation still from a press event happening today in Madrid.
Tue, Mar 05, 2013 | 14:40 GMT
Castlevania: Mirror of Fate doesn’t suck (blood)
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate reviews have begun. VG247′s Dave Cook discusses why it’s another solid entry to the hand-held series.
Fri, Mar 01, 2013 | 10:38 GMT
Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 Wii U: “I wouldn’t rule it out”, says Cox
Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 isn’t coming to Wii U at launch, and just yesterday we heard that it wasn’t happening due to resource issues. However, producer Dave Cox has opened things up a bit, giving Wii U owners a vague glimmer of hope.
Wed, Feb 20, 2013 | 19:17 GMT
New Castlevania 3DS game kept Mercury Steam going
The Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2′s upcoming 3DS prequel Mirror of Fate is more than just a story bridge for Mercury Steam. It is their very livelihood, according to Konami’s Dave Cox.
Tue, Jan 08, 2013 | 12:36 GMT
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 dev shoots down Wii U rumours
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 isn’t coming to Wii U. It’s a rumour that has been shot down by Konami’s Dave Cox on Twitter today.
Mon, Dec 10, 2012 | 14:54 GMT
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 gets official screens, concept art
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 enjoyed a rather superb trailer reveal at the VGAs over the weekend. Konami and Mercury Steam have revealed a batch of HD screens from the reveal, and some new concept art. We’ve also got the HD trailer below. Check it out.
Wed, Oct 17, 2012 | 11:17 BST
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 image emerges
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 received a teaser trailer earlier this year, but developer Mercury Steam has fallen silent on the issue. Konami’s David Cox has snapped the game on a TV screen and posted the image online. Check out the shot below.
Fri, Aug 31, 2012 | 21:01 BST
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate screens and art escape PAX
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate may have been pushed into 2013, but that doesn’t mean you can’t ogle a few screenshots and concept art for the game in the interim. Head over to Gematsu for a look. Mercury Steam’s Mirror of Fate will be released on 3DS.
Wed, Aug 22, 2012 | 00:20 BST
Castlevania on 3DS “quite a challenge” but “remarkable”
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate developer MercurySteam has nothing but praise for the 3DS despite the difficulties of tackling a whole new platform.
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 | 16:29 BST
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 to release on PC
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 producer Dave Cox has announced via Twitter the game will be released on PC due to “popular demand.” The game will be the conclusion to the saga, and features Dracula returning to his castle in order to reacquire his powers. Konami followed up the tweet with an official press release on the matter, adding it would be simultaneously developed by Mercury Steam alongside the console versions. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 is slated for release in 2013 for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.
Fri, Jul 13, 2012 | 15:40 BST
Quick shots – Castlevania: Mirror of Fate is dark and moody
A handful of screens for Konami and Mercury Steam’s lengthy titled Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate have risen from the depths of Comic Con. Grab them through the break where all the action takes place at night. The game launches on 3DS later this year.
Wed, Jun 27, 2012 | 14:56 BST
Moving on: Cox and Mercury Steam aim for Contra reboot
Fans have embraced the Castlevania reboots and sales are strong, but Dave Cox and the team at Mercury Steam are ready to leave the Belmonts behind.
Fri, Jun 15, 2012 | 08:59 BST
Castlevania 3DS – “we have people we need to satisfy”
Konami and developer Mercury Steam have discussed how they’re intending to push the series forward in 3DS title Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate, with advances in emotional storytelling and, that key tenet of Castlevania, exploration.
Sat, Jun 02, 2012 | 18:27 BST
Lords of Shadow 2 will be the conclusion to the saga, says Konami
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 will be the conclusion to the saga, according to the game’s producer Dave Cox.
Fri, May 25, 2012 | 00:18 BST
Konami puts up teaser site for Lords of Shadow 2
Konami is teasing folks again, and this time, the tease points to a website called, The Dragon Returns, which is supposedly Castlevania: Lord of Shadows 2. The date on the site points to Konami’s pre-E3 presser which takes place on May 31. A NeoGAF user looked at the page’s source code, and found “CLOS Teaser Page” listed. The teaser is also up on Facebook. Earlier this week, it was reported the game would not only arrive on PS3 and Xbox 360, but Wii U as well with the later interacting with the 3DS title Mirror of Fate. Both titles are in development at MercurySteam.
Tue, May 22, 2012 | 01:36 BST
Rumour – Castlevania: Mirror of Fate due for E3 reveal
The Internet will not rest until it’s outed every E3 2012 surprise, starting with a new 2D Castlevania title for 3DS.
Wed, Dec 01, 2010 | 19:08 GMT
Konami releases PS3 patch for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow

Konami has released a patch for Castlevania: Lords of Shadows addressing save issues and also adds additional upgrades for PS3.
Tue, Nov 23, 2010 | 08:17 GMT
Konami “ships” 1 million Castlevania units

Konami’s said it’s shipped 1 million units of Castlevania: Lords of Shadown in North America and Europe. As for actual sales, however, the firm’s not saying.


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