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E3 09: Castlevania: Lords of Shadows coming in 2010 photo

Thanks to an early leak, it looks like the long-in-production Kojima game Lords of Shadows is actually a -- gasp! -- Castlevania title … and it’s headed to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2010!

This whole concept is surreal to me right now, but as the pieces are slowly coming together, it looks like all this information could turn out to be true! Of course, we will know if this is, indeed, fact when Konami has its press conference later on this week.

But, seriously, let’s think about what this leak is telling us: The mysterious “dark fairy tale” action/adventure game Lords of Shadows that is one of the next big games from Kojima Productions … is actually the next game in the Castlevania series. Kojima and Castlevania. Joining forces. Oh my lord have mercy this is incredible.

And, as fellow editor Grim said: “Castlevania: Now with 100% more cutscenes!” Ha!

What do you think about this news? Are you just as confused as I am? Do you feel better waiting until the Konami press conference to get excited about this? If it is true, are you hoping and praying that Lords of Shadows could actually be a 2D game? Also, is it possible that this rumor could have been started by a simple cut and paste mistake?


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fetusmilk's Avatar
fetusmilk at 06/01/2009 19:24
damnit i called this in another post awhile ago., a kojima directed castlevania game? could be interesting
Holyetheline's Avatar
Holyetheline at 06/01/2009 19:24
I just hope they do the series justice in this next gen!
Danielzilla's Avatar
Danielzilla at 06/01/2009 19:25
Exciting news indeed.
fetusmilk's Avatar
fetusmilk at 06/01/2009 19:26
Strife381's Avatar
Strife381 at 06/01/2009 19:27
Ehh if not i still have my 2D Castlevania. DSi ftw
Wedge's Avatar
Wedge at 06/01/2009 19:27
Whoa wait what whoa what huh what? Kojima Studios already has a pretty good vampire hunter pedigree with Boktai/Lunar Knights, though I don't imagine this will be anything like that. Assuming this won't be anything like the 2d ones, and probably not much like the more recent 3d ones, but definitely something to want to hear more about.
JynxShot's Avatar
JynxShot at 06/01/2009 19:28
CALLED IT!

Fuck yes!
CBunn's Avatar
CBunn at 06/01/2009 19:29
"Are you hoping and praying that Lords of Shadows could actually be a 2D game?"

You bet I am (actually, 2.5 D as New Super Mario Bros), but I'm keeping low expectations.
Jack Maverick's Avatar
Jack Maverick at 06/01/2009 19:30
Kojima? Castlevania? This is enough to make me nerdgasm. Also, bonus points to Kojima if he puts in a Solid Snake skin for the main character.
Kraid's Avatar
Kraid at 06/01/2009 19:32
This is just getting better and better O_O
Drack48's Avatar
Drack48 at 06/01/2009 19:35
No Words for this...what the hell will it be!
StMcDuck's Avatar
StMcDuck at 06/01/2009 19:38
I just messed my pants.

Actually, with Kojima involved, I might not be entirely turned off by a 3D Castlevania. Iga should stick to 2D, but Kojima has plenty of experience in the 3D realm.
Chronic Logic's Avatar
Chronic Logic at 06/01/2009 19:40
When was the last time there was a good Castlevania game that was in 3D?
The Legendary Star's Avatar
The Legendary Star at 06/01/2009 19:42
Be it 3d or 2d...

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!
Mighty Pinto's Avatar
Mighty Pinto at 06/01/2009 19:45
Spoiler Alert! Alucard appears in the game, but it actually turns out to be Raiden....
Kyousuke Nanbu's Avatar
Kyousuke Nanbu at 06/01/2009 19:47
I trust Kojima more than IGA, let's see what he can do with Castlevania.
Springsteen's Avatar
Springsteen at 06/01/2009 19:49
Well, it does take only a "ma" to turn Koji into Kojima. Either way, it would be interesting to see where it takes us.
Chicken008's Avatar
Chicken008 at 06/01/2009 19:55
WTF.. I want more 2D.
teknomcr's Avatar
teknomcr at 06/01/2009 19:58
ZOMG make it goot!!
Necros's Avatar
Necros at 06/01/2009 19:59
wat

wat




...wat




Seriously though, this is...woah. Crazy. IGA has to be pissed about this.
eternalplayer2345's Avatar
eternalplayer2345 at 06/01/2009 19:59
First announcement to make me say holy shit this e3
Magic Whiskey's Avatar
Magic Whiskey at 06/01/2009 20:02
Yes. Oh HELL yes. Oh....AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA *Head pops*
Mr Kite's Avatar
Mr Kite at 06/01/2009 20:08
starring Solid Belmont? or Liquid Alucard?
bluki's Avatar
bluki at 06/01/2009 20:09
Castlevania: Lord of shadows, Tactical Vampire Killer Action
whoa... mind blows. Kojima productions makes more than one game!!
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lovemana23 at 06/01/2009 20:11
Lush, super hi-res, atmospheric, hyper sweet looking 2D is my pick for the next Castlevania game (like in a more adult, gothic looking Muramasa stylee), obviously with lots of 3D craziness woven in (bosses, enemies, platforms, rotating levels etc.). And BIG sprites!

Either way i`m very intrigued by this....
Cowboy TTop's Avatar
Cowboy TTop at 06/01/2009 20:19
True, Castlevania has always struggled with 3d, and didn't seem to know what type of game it wanted to be. Should be interesting to see what Kojima come up with and I'll welcome it.

Funny really. Kojima left Konami to form his own studio, but yet seems to be still working for them more than ever these days. We are still yet to really see a Kojima Productions game that is truly theirs, like Platinum Games have from Capcom (eg Bayonetta etc.

Makes you wonder too, what's going on at Konami, if they need Kojima so much. Are they loosing talent or something?

Anyway, I hope Lords brings back what's been missing from Castlevania.
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TJF588 at 06/01/2009 20:21
OK, so I see the title in the RSS feeder, see the pic, but go and get some pot pie. Come back and read that first line. Jeebus. Y'know, I bet if I'd played the MG[S] titles before now, this might have a more WTF/FTW/[acronym] effect.
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Arttemis at 06/01/2009 20:28
I'd love to see a reinvention of Castlevania in 3D! Hopefully the established storyline of the series will prevent any convoluted scripts and unnecessarily long cutscenes. That said, I'm ecstatic MGS isn't monopolizing Kojima's time!

There's plenty of 2D DS Castlevanias, so I'm definitely looking forward to a unique and refreshing, and most assuredly satisfying action game!
bluki's Avatar
bluki at 06/01/2009 20:46
cowboy: actually Kojima never leaves Konami, Kojima Productions is actually part of Konami
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InfraredChimera at 06/01/2009 20:56
Kojima + Castlevania = Where the hell do I sign up!?!
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icarus at 06/01/2009 20:58
I am open to the idea of someone else taking the reins on a Castlevania game and trying something different. Hopefully we might actually get a solid 3D Castlevania game.
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Solgrim at 06/01/2009 21:03
Holy goddamn fuck shit. I hope to god it is 3D. A good 3D castlevania game CAN be done. They just keep fucking it up. Do this right Kojima!
Danger Mouse's Avatar
Danger Mouse at 06/01/2009 21:04
Sure, the Wii gets the craptacular 'Judgment' and the PS3/360 gets...this.
Geez.
At least the DS had three fantastic Castlevania games. Can't complain about that.
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Doomsday Forte at 06/01/2009 21:05
Please tell me Gun del Sol is unlockable in this game! XD

Pretty nice news for someone who has neither relevant system. =P
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theeggplantwizard at 06/01/2009 21:06
I think I would be remiss if I didn't call everyone's attention to the fact that the header image is clearly one of a mossy vagina.
Black Nexus's Avatar
Black Nexus at 06/01/2009 21:16
just make it 2D and give me a whip.
mechayakuza's Avatar
mechayakuza at 06/01/2009 21:44
I think you all need to stop being so hung up on 2D Castlevania games. There's a ton of them already, and the Metroidvania formula is starting to get old. IGA can keep making portable 2D titles until the end of time, but if this is true, maybe Kojima can finally do the series right in 3D.
Arttemis's Avatar
Arttemis at 06/01/2009 21:47
I'm wondering if this will be the action-genre Yin to MGS:Rising's Yang.

I could see two very fine, contrasting 3D action games coming from Kojima Productions.

I want both!
The Amazing Shenazin's Avatar
The Amazing Shenazin at 06/01/2009 21:51
here's hoping it's 2D
Projectexodus's Avatar
Projectexodus at 06/01/2009 21:52
Woah, wait a minute? The game Lords of Shadows we saw in that old trailer, now have turned into a Castlevania game?...directed by Hideo Kojima!?

My mind is blown!

But I guess that is what the Mask site is all about.
Fyrebrand's Avatar
Fyrebrand at 06/01/2009 23:02
If it is indeed true that Kojima is working on a new Castlevania, this would be the game of my dreams! :-0
This is definitely turning out to be a good year for E3, all around.

Between this and MGS: Rising, I hope Kojima isn't spreading himself to thinly.
Edgeward's Avatar
Edgeward at 06/01/2009 23:09
If anyone can make Castlevania work in 3d, it's Kojima.

Always bet on Kojima.
Im OK's Avatar
Im OK at 06/01/2009 23:16
Wow...

just...

wow.

Nice.
Jinky Williams's Avatar
Jinky Williams at 06/02/2009 03:36
2D+RPG, please. I'll take two.
lolrly's Avatar
lolrly at 06/02/2009 07:43
solid snake vs. dracula, imo
NaeVal's Avatar
NaeVal at 06/02/2009 07:51
Thank you for linking :D. Dulce dulce destructoid :D
Tha Meat's Avatar
Tha Meat at 06/02/2009 08:04
I wonder if the mask on the teaser site is related to LOS? Easier to explain that then connecting it somehow to MGS.
TheToiletDuck's Avatar
TheToiletDuck at 06/02/2009 08:55
Well, i'm certainly on my knees in front of Kojima.. err praying, not umm.. yeah.
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Magnalon at 06/03/2009 21:30
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