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The night begins to shine.
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Netroidvania Castlevania: Nocturne is Netflix's next animated take on video game vampire hunting
This next series will focus on a new but familiar Belmont, Richter.
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Still have your PlayStation kicking about? Here are some of the best games you can still play on it today.
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Netroidvania | Castlevania: Nocturne is Netflix's next animated take on video game vampire hunting
This next series will focus on a new but familiar Belmont, Richter.
![Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Review](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/bloodstained-header-box-art.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
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Koji Igarashi is Begrudgingly Appreciative of the "Die, Monster" Line from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Symphony of the Night's Western success took Konami by surprise, and Richter's infamous quip might've played a small part in it.
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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Wouldn't Have Happened Without Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest
From a horrible curse comes a symphony.
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10 Things You Didn't Know About Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
STARTING SCREEN | This game's 20 years old and I'm learning new junk about it every day.
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Sympathy for the Vampire: Castlevania II Is Way Better Than People Give It Credit For
STARTING SCREEN | Happy 30th anniversary, Castlevania II: Simon's Quest! You're not a perfect game, but you're a damn ambitious one.
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Which of the Other Metroid-style Castlevanias Are Worth Revisiting?
We look back at Circle of the Moon, Dawn of the Sorrow, and the rest and render our verdict.
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Video Archive: We Press Our Luck in Symphony of the Night (Again) [Archived!]
By popular request, Jeremy revisits his Luck Code playthrough of this Castlevania classic.
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Retro Challenge: Six Challenge Runs Everyone Should Try
Looking to try something new? These Challenge Runs are not only fun, they will give you a greater appreciation for the games they appear in.
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USstreamer: Come Enjoy the Symphony of the Night! [Update: Over!]
Jeremy takes on the Castlevania classic in hopes of finally answering that all-consuming question: What is a man?
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USstreamer: Mike Plays Crypt of the Necrodancer at 2pm PST/5pm EST [Done!]
Come hang out with USG's editors while they play through and share their thoughts.
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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Gallery
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