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Shacknews : The Video Game Release List of 7/31 - 8/3

Downloadable games top the highlights here with Earthworm Jim HD (PS3) and Castlevania: Harmony of Despair (Xbox 360). One more week until Madden NFL 11 kicks off the onslaught of games that should continue through the end of the year.

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nunley335052d ago

I'm going to get Earthworm Jim and i want to get Castlevania but i'll wait to see about a ps3 version. I have 360 but i don't like buying multi-plats for it.

nunley335052d ago

I liked the GBA & DS games and this looks similar so that makes me want to get this. curious to see the multi-player and this could hold me over till Lords Of Shadow comes out!

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autobotdan976d ago

Castlevania and Resident Evil are always good

Neonridr976d ago

the old stuff here vastly outshines the newer stuff, lol

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NeoGamer232976d ago

How about scraping Games with Gold and reducing both XB Live Gold and XB GamePass Ultimate by $5 per month.

I don't mind the games with gold, but in reality it has been a long time since I really cared about what came on games with gold.

John_McClane976d ago

Getting rid of the gold paywall entirely works for me.

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NeoGamer232975d ago

@John_McClane
I believe in paying for services you use. You look at the console vendors and they run a network that tracks your gamer profile, does your games saves, and provides an environment for multi-player. The servers and infrastructure to do this is expensive and has to be paid for somehow.

I like a direct payment method rather then hiding the costs behind something else. No matter what they have to find a way to make money off the investments they make. No company does stuff for free. Now with PSNow and XB GamePass I think both should just drop the free games (that aren't really free because they allocate Gold and Plus money to buy those games) I think it is time the the free games are dropped and the subscriptions drop in price as well.

Kurt Russell975d ago

I loved Aaero. I bought it on PS4 a few years ago and got hooked (some great tunes in there). I will happily double dip and try and grab a few achievements blitzing through the earlier difficulties again.

darthv72976d ago

I havent played Code Veronica since the Dreamcast. I assume this is that but in HD?

Yui_Suzumiya976d ago

Yeah, it had an HD remaster during the PS3 / 360 era

babadivad976d ago

Same. That game was long AF!!

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franwex976d ago

Damn, I just bought code name Veronica. Lol. I was eyeballing the Castlevania game due to the recent Tokyo Gameshow Sale, but I guess I’ll just get it here instead.

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autobotdan976d ago

Resident Evil and Castlevania crossover Video game and Anime series confirmed!

VersusDMC976d ago

Nope. That would make no sense...but there is going to be a Devil May Cry and Castlevania anime crossover.

https://www.ign.com/article...

So anything is possible.

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Top 10: Worst Castlevania Games

Alex S. from Link-Cable writes: "It’s been a Castlevania-packed week here at Link-Cable as we’ve spent nearly every day covering the series and reminiscing about our favorite moments from the revered franchise. But now it’s time to turn away from the light and take a deep dive into the darkness that is the worst games from the series. Yes, while the vast majority of games that bear the Castlevania games are genuinely good there’s enough monsters lurking in the shadows to fill us with dread of ever stepping back into Dracula’s castle. So grab your whips and your wall-meat, things are about to get"

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MWH1923d ago

It's unfortunate how LOS2 turn out, great gameplay mechanics let down by mostly bad level design and dull story.

LoS1 is among the best games i played, it reminded to rush into judging a game without trying it.

ShockUltraslash1923d ago

LoS2 had good combat.
It's how the end of the game was lackluster and felt unfinished.

Eien1923d ago

Knew that Number 1 was going to be Castlevania Judgement. So many people judge the game without even playing it. It was a fine game with some flaws like most games, no where near the worst.

william_cade1923d ago

Simon's Quest is one of my favorite games of all time and ahead of its time. It felt like an action rpg, the day/night cycle was awesome and different, and when I figured out how to take the tornado to the other side I was excited. I beat the game in the early 90's and still have great memories playing it.

I know this would never happen but I would love to see a From Soft remake of Simon's Quest with Miyazaki developing it. It would hold up well as a souls-like experience.

INMATEofARKHAM1923d ago

Simon's Quest is always the bastard child of the good Castlevania. It was frankly ahead of it's time.

Vanfernal1923d ago

It's "cool" to hate on that game. Apart from being obtuse because of the localization, the atmosphere, gameplay and music still makes it one of the most memorable Castlevanias. It laid the groundwork for 2D exploration games down the line.

rataranian1923d ago

Castlevania 64. End of story.

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The Best Castlevania Games, All 30 Ranked From Worst to Best

Few game series are as definitive and beloved as Castlevania. Pitting players against Dracula and his unholy forces time and again, it is a staple of the medium of gaming and continues to live on in some way, shape or form after decades of releases. Some entries have been better than others though, so today we've got all 30 ranked from worst to best.

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