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Stahujte zdarma kultovní klasiku, která dala jméno celému žánru
14.11.2024
Digitální obchod s hrami Epic Store tentokrát rozdává opravdovou lahůdku pro všechny fajnšmekry. Kolekce upírských Castlevanií způsobila v žánru 2D plošinovek malou revoluci a spolu se sérii Metroid pomohla definovat nový podžánr akčních her
How To Unlock Every Hero And Weapon Evolution In Vampire Survivors Ode To Castlevania DLC
13.11.2024
Vampire Survivors draws tons of inspiration from Castlevania, so it is no surprise that the new Ode To Castlevania DLC is fantastic. I’m here to guide you through unlocking each Hero and evolving each weapon, because that’s how you’ll end up accessing everything the Ode To Castlevania level has...
Castlevania Gets Massive Steam Sale Just In Time For Halloween
21.10.2024
Of all the spooky monsters that get the spotlight during Halloween, my favorite is by far vampires. Since the modern vampire was codified as a mix of taboo sexual desire, horrific gore, and sharp social commentary these creatures of the night have made a name for themselves in film, books, and—of...
Vampire Survivors Getting Huge Castlevania DLC Just In Time For Halloween
21.10.2024
Vampire Survivors, a not so thinly veiled homage to Castlevania, is finally bringing its unofficial source material out of the shadows and into the spotlight. Ode to Castlevania will bring the Konami franchise’s characters and weapons to the hit bullet-hell roguelite on Halloween in its biggest...
Star Wars Outlaws Is Simultaneously Astounding And Busted, The Minecraft Movie Knows Its Audience, And More Of The Week's Takes
7.9.2024
This week saw the release of Astro Bot, a delightful game that pays tribute to the rich history of PlayStation. It also, inadvertently, highlights the dearth of new games and franchises really worth celebrating from the PS5 era. Also, Star Wars Outlaws is a game with a staggering gulf between...
That New Castlevania DS Collection Includes A Terrific Bonus Game
4.9.2024
Last week saw the surprise release of Castlevania Dominus Collection, a great compilation that (finally!) gives us a way to play the series’ three Nintendo DS releases on modern hardware. Castlevania fans have their strong opinions on which of these are the best, but the fact that Dawn of Sorrow...
Dead By Daylight's Sprawling Horror-verse Expanding With D&D And Castlevania
14.5.2024
Believe it or not folks, the asymmetric horror multiplayer game Dead by Daylight is somehow eight years old. Over the years, the game has swallowed multiple horror properties into it, such as Scream, Silent Hill, Resident Evil, and more. Today, as it celebrated eight long years, developer Behaviour...
You’ll Finally Be Able To Play This Castlevania Spiritual Successor With Friends
3.5.2024
Almost a decade after the game’s Kickstarter campaign first launched, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is about to get its final update. The Castlevania: Symphony of the Night spiritual successor from former series producer Koji Igarashi released in 2019 and has been getting steady content updates...
Another Crab’s Treasure: The Kotaku Review
25.4.2024
I think most of us are constantly trying our hardest to fill the Dark Souls and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice-shaped holes in our lives. They’re simply some of the greatest games ever, and no one can really be blamed for seeking more of them. Time and time again, studios have tried their hands...
Meet The Guy Who Spent $90K On One Of The Rarest Copies Of Castlevania In The World
19.4.2024
Tom Curtin had just secured the video game of his dreams: a factory sealed first run copy of Konami’s original 1986 Castlevania for NES with a rare hang tab on the back of the box. There are only six currently known to exist and Curtin, together with his childhood friend, paid just over $90,000...
The 17 Best Video Game Movies And Shows
12.4.2024
Video-game adaptations have a reputation for being bad. This is partially because there’s an inherent disconnect between an interactive medium and a passive one. Consider also, however, that many of the bad ones were made by one guy in the 2000s. Now, brands are more precious about who they give...
Sealed OG Castlevania Fetches $90K At Auction But Could Be Worth Way More
9.4.2024
Physical copies of rare video games sell for tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of dollars. Just this past February, an ultra-rare copy of The Legend of Zelda on the NES went for over $700,00, while a mint-conditioned copy of the OG Super Mario Bros. game sold for $114,000 in July 2020. Collectors...
Sběratel chtěl vzpomínku na dětství, koupil na eBay videohru za dva miliony
9.4.2024
Americký sběratel klasických videoher rozšířil svoji kolekci o vzácnou kopii klasické hry Castlevania na konzoli NES. Na portálu eBay za ni dal přes devadesát tisíc dolarů, její cena prý do budoucna ještě může výrazně stoupnout
Two Great, Bloody Action Games Are Hitting Game Pass This Week
12.2.2024
This week love is in the air, but so are monstrous demons, brain-dead zombies, sword-swinging heroes, and plenty of gunfire. If you’re a Game Pass subscriber, you’ll be able to download 2020’s remake of Resident Evil 3 on February 13, and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on February 14. Read more
Castlevania: Nocturne Renewed For Second Season
6.10.2023
Castlevania: Nocturne, the sequel to Netflix’s surprise-hit Castlevania anime, premiered on the streamer last week to rave reviews from critics and fans alike. So it’s probably not startling to hear that the vampire-killing series has been renewed for a second season, but that won’t stop me from...
Revisiting Konami’s Messy, Misguided Saw Games On The Eve Of Saw X
28.9.2023
I’m seeing Saw X tonight. The ever-wearier death game horror movie franchise has been toying with soft reboots since 2017’s Jigsaw and 2021’s Chris Rock-led Spiral, but neither really got the series back off the ground. Saw X is a prequel injected between the 2004 original and its 2005 sequel,...
Castlevania: Nocturne Raises The Bar For Video Game Adaptations To New Heights
28.9.2023
Castlevania: Nocturne, the sequel series to Konami’s popular animated vampire saga, Castlevania, recaptures the magic that its predecessor brought to the dance back in 2017. A tightly written show with multifaceted heroes and villains, outstanding action sequences, and imaginative monster designs...
Netflix’s Devil May Cry Anime Teaser Trailer Is Here
27.9.2023
On Wednesday, Netflix revealed a teaser trailer for its upcoming Devil May Cry anime during the Drop 01 showcase, a livestreamed event where the streamer showcased new shows coming to its service in the near future. Read more
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 5 Games To Kick Back With
15.9.2023
Oh, hey there. It’s weekend time once more and that means we’re taking a look at what’s been keeping us busy on our gaming machines. It’s been a pretty busy time of year for game releases, so there’s the usual new stuff in the pages ahead but also one stone-cold classic and even one game that’s...
Castlevania’s Emancipation Of Isaac Stole The Entire Show
15.9.2023
I’ve been rewatching Netflix’s smash-hit anime adaptation of Konami’s vampiric video game series, Castlevania, to stave off my anticipation for its upcoming sequel, Castlevania: Nocturne. Unsurprisingly, the show is still a triumph among animated video game adaptations, thanks to its lore-accurate...