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If you're one of the few who have a PSP and do not have Castlevania: The Darcula X Chronicles, then we advise you to definitely avail of this bargain. Amazon lists the game at $18.99; back in January the price dropped down to $20 but steadily went back up. We're glad to see the deal return.

Anyway, this is a really good deal considering you're actually getting two games. The first game is a remake of the former Japan-only Rondo of Blood, and the second is a port of the uber-popular Symphony of the Night. Need more convincing? How about we sink our vampiric teeth into your neck. How 'bout that?

[Via CAG]

 

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]]>castlevaniakonamirondo-of-bloodrondoofbloodsymphony-of-the-nightsymphonyofthenightMajed AthabThu, 06 Mar 2008 13:15:00 ESTDeal of the Day: Castlevania for $20 at Amazonhttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2008/01/16/deal-of-the-day-castlevania-for-20-at-amazon/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2008/01/16/deal-of-the-day-castlevania-for-20-at-amazon/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2008/01/16/deal-of-the-day-castlevania-for-20-at-amazon/#commentsFiled under:

We haven't heard much about Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles as of late, but that's probably because everyone's been hunkered down playing it. For those who haven't, however, have we got a deal for you! Right now, Amazon has slashed the price on the game to only $20 with free shipping.

Our very own Nick Doerr gave the game an 8.5 when he reviewed it, and even said, "If you love Castlevania, this is the definitive game to get." Well, there you have it; if you're a Castlevania fan, this should definitely be in your library.

Via CAG

 

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]]>castlevaniacastlevania-dracula-x-chroniclescheap-gamesdealdeal-of-the-daydealsdracula-x-chroniclesChris PowellWed, 16 Jan 2008 14:30:00 ESTA closer look at Japan's awesome Castlevania packagehttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/11/12/a-closer-look-at-japans-awesome-castlevania-package/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/11/12/a-closer-look-at-japans-awesome-castlevania-package/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/11/12/a-closer-look-at-japans-awesome-castlevania-package/#commentsFiled under: ,


Japan continues to get the primo packaging for its games. The Dracula X Chronicles comes with a fancy art book, keychain, PSP pouch and more in the deluxe Japanese release. PSP GadgetZ was able to get their hands on the incredible package and they have a ton of pics right here. It may be pricey at $100, but the hardcore Castlevania fans may want to lay down some cash.

 

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]]>castlevaniaimportAndrew YoonMon, 12 Nov 2007 13:00:00 ESTPSP Fanboy review: Castlevania Dracula X Chronicleshttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/10/29/psp-fanboy-review-castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/10/29/psp-fanboy-review-castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/10/29/psp-fanboy-review-castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles/#commentsFiled under: ,


Konami finally released Rondo of Blood to the global audience -- the one Castlevania that eluded us (legally) for many years. It's the title that takes place four years prior to Symphony of the Night, making the two essentially part of a chronicle. Thus the title Dracula X Chronicles -- a 3-in-1 deal with the original RoB, the new 3D/2D remake, and SotN all in one place. Sounds like the definitive collection for a Castlevania fan, right?

For the most part, it is. You get the best of both worlds -- the classic Castlevania gameplay that veteran gamers will immediately recognize from Rondo of Blood, and the revamped gameplay Symphony of the Night brought to the stage with multiple weapons, skills, leveling up, and the castle map. However, getting to experience everything this game has to offer can sometimes be a chore and once done, there's little left to keep you around. That said, everything up until that point is well executed and incredibly enjoyable, if sometimes infuriating.

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]]>castlevaniajoystiqfeaturesreviewNick DoerrMon, 29 Oct 2007 15:30:00 ESTPre-order Castlevania, get a free Belmont figurehttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/10/09/pre-order-castlevania-get-a-free-belmont-figure/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/10/09/pre-order-castlevania-get-a-free-belmont-figure/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/10/09/pre-order-castlevania-get-a-free-belmont-figure/#commentsFiled under:

Chances are most PSP owners are chomping at the bit to get ahold of Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles as soon as it's available, but Gamestop's making that decision even easier. People who pre-order the game before it releases Oct. 23 through Gamestop's website will get a free "8-bit Simon Belmont figure."

We couldn't imagine passing up on Dracula X Chronicles as it features an enhanced Rondo of Blood version as well as unlockable versions of Symphony of Night and the original Rondo of Blood for a mere $30, but the old-school Belmont figure is just icing on the cake.

If you're looking to get in on this deal, you better hurry as it's only good until supplies last.

[via Gamingbits]

 

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]]>castlevaniacastlevania-dracula-x-chroniclesdealsChris PowellTue, 09 Oct 2007 11:00:00 ESTGerman Castlevania trailer features boobies / human sacrificehttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/09/11/german-castlevania-trailer-features-boobies-human-sacrifice/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/09/11/german-castlevania-trailer-features-boobies-human-sacrifice/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/09/11/german-castlevania-trailer-features-boobies-human-sacrifice/#commentsFiled under: ,

Gametrailers has a new German/Japanese trailer for Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles and it features some gratituous cleavage as well as a bit of the ol' virginal human sacrifice. The trailer appears to be the opening CG scene from the game and it looks appropriately gorgeous. It's only a couple more months until the game is released and vids like this don't make the wait any easier.

 

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]]>castlevaniadracula-xColin TorrettaTue, 11 Sep 2007 19:00:00 ESTCastlevania producer autograph signing in LAhttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/09/10/castlevania-producer-autograph-signing-in-la/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/09/10/castlevania-producer-autograph-signing-in-la/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/09/10/castlevania-producer-autograph-signing-in-la/#commentsFiled under: ,


Castlevania fans in the Los Angeles area, grab your trusty whip and holy water and get them signed by Koji Igarashi! Not too sure how you sign holy water, but Igarashi can figure that out. Konami is sending the Dracula X Chronicles producer to the Universal CityWalk EB Games this Wednesday, September 12 at 6:00PM. Check out this poster for more details.

[via Kotaku]

 

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]]>castlevaniadraculaxigakojiigarashikonamiJedwin CelestinoMon, 10 Sep 2007 14:30:00 ESTDracula X Chronicles could be only Castlevania game on PSPhttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/09/05/dracula-x-chronicles-could-be-only-castlevania-game-on-psp/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/09/05/dracula-x-chronicles-could-be-only-castlevania-game-on-psp/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/09/05/dracula-x-chronicles-could-be-only-castlevania-game-on-psp/#commentsFiled under:

In a revealing interview with Koji Igarashi, 1UP's Sam Kennedy found out that the upcoming Dracula X Chronicles may be the first and last Castlevania game to grace the PSP platform. Why? "When I first started on this project, everyone around me strongly suggested that PSP could be the best platform for Castlevania. But unfortunately, PSP's market has been shrinking as of late, so I will have to watch the sales of the game." Considering Konami's significant support of the PSP through its Metal Gear series, we hope that they'll see sufficient reason to continue developing for our favorite handheld.

The next game Igarashi will work on will be on the DS.

 

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]]>castlevaniadraculaxigakojiigarashikonamiAndrew YoonWed, 05 Sep 2007 21:00:00 ESTNew Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles trailer released at Leipzighttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/08/22/new-castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles-trailer-released-at-leipzi/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/08/22/new-castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles-trailer-released-at-leipzi/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/08/22/new-castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles-trailer-released-at-leipzi/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Leipzig Games Convention keeps pouring on the goodies, this time in the form of a brand new trailer for Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles from Konami. It's a pretty slick trailer, showing off a ton of different aspects of the game. You see both playable characters, a huge range of different environments and quite a few boss battles. Also you get to see some of the nice in-game cutscenes, which are looking pretty sharp. Castevania ships out on October 24th, just in time for some Halloween vampire killing fun.

 

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]]>castlevaniadraculaxleipzigColin TorrettaWed, 22 Aug 2007 19:30:00 ESTKonami considering reviving more classic titles in the futurehttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/08/17/konami-considering-reviving-more-classic-titles-in-the-future/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/08/17/konami-considering-reviving-more-classic-titles-in-the-future/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/08/17/konami-considering-reviving-more-classic-titles-in-the-future/#commentsFiled under: ,

Don't you love Castlevania? Konami's own Ken Ogasawara loves it more than you probably do -- he recently sat down to discuss the upcoming PSP title Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles as well as Konami's plans for bringing more titles back. Ogasawara thanks the online marketplaces like the PSN, Xbox Live, and Wii's Virtual Console for bringing back classic arcade titles, hoping the revival continues with fan favorite games like Rondo of Blood, a Castlevania title never before released in the US.

Because of our extensive coverage of this game already, hands-on and all, we've nothing new to say from a gameplay standpoint (though it bears mentioning again that all the Symphony of the Night voice-overs were re-recorded to sound less cheesy/campy), but we would like to point out Ogasawara's open-mindedness to bring further classic titles back into the spotlight -- not as remakes, but released over the PSN or Xbox Live. Hopefully these will be downloadable to our PSP's. We'd love to try our hand at Castlevania III again. We got angry and busted up our NES cartridge because we always took the very, very difficult paths.

 

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]]>castlevaniakonamiNick DoerrFri, 17 Aug 2007 18:06:00 ESTRetro Review: Castlevania Symphony of the Nighthttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/07/24/retro-review-castlevania-symphony-of-the-night/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/07/24/retro-review-castlevania-symphony-of-the-night/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/07/24/retro-review-castlevania-symphony-of-the-night/#commentsFiled under: ,


File Size: 356 MB
Price: $9.99
Developed By: Konami
Published By: Konami
Original Release Date: October 2, 1997

Short Review
Recommended.
One of the most frequently requested PS1 titles finally hits the PlayStation Store, with Konami releasing Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. The title holds its age remarkably well and clearly shows why it is considered one of the finest titles of the original PlayStation era. The graphics look surprisingly sharp and colorful on the PSP and hold up nicely even when displayed on a 52" HD TV via the PS3. The gameplay is the real selling point here though, as you romp through a fairly non-linear castle, with a full RPG-like leveling system, magic, special moves and colorful monsters, the lengthy campaign is well worth paying the higher-than-normal cost of this retro title. Overall, Castlevania: SotN is a fantastic addition to the PlayStation Store's lineup and should not be miss by any Castlevania or 2D platformer fans.

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]]>castlevaniakonamiretroreviewSymphonyOfTheNightColin TorrettaTue, 24 Jul 2007 22:00:00 ESTCastlevania: Symphony of the Night now downloadablehttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/07/19/castlevania-symphony-of-the-night-now-downloadable/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/07/19/castlevania-symphony-of-the-night-now-downloadable/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/07/19/castlevania-symphony-of-the-night-now-downloadable/#commentsFiled under: ,


PS3 owners can now download the PS1 classic, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night from the PlayStation Store for only $10. The downloadable game will play on both PS3 and PSP systems. For those without PS3 systems, players can find a version of Symphony of the Night included in the upcoming Dracula X Chronicles.

See also:
Our most wanted PS1 games

 

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]]>castlevaniaps1symphonyofthenightAndrew YoonThu, 19 Jul 2007 21:39:00 ESTHands-on: Castlevania Dracula X Chronicleshttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/07/12/hands-on-castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/07/12/hands-on-castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/07/12/hands-on-castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles/#commentsFiled under:


At long last, we were able to get our hands on Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles at Konami's E3 booth. This upcoming PSP-exclusive remake of Rondo of Blood is easily the best-looking handheld Castlevania to date. Although far away from being the best looking PSP title to date, the game offers a visual feast for those that have become accustomed to the excellent, but somewhat visually underwhelming DS offerings.

The old roots of the game can be easily seen in the game's somewhat antiquated controls. Richter feels stiff, missing the quick movement of recent Castlevania stars. Regardless, we found ourselves compelled by the classic Castlevania gameplay. The creatures are well-designed, and the music is even more stunning.

As revealed earlier, Dracula X Chronicles will include three games: the new 3D remake, the original 2D game, and a newly enhanced Symphony of the Night. Unfortunately, we weren't allowed to see Symphony of the Night in action. But even without that, it appears that Dracula X Chronicles will offer a significant, meaty adventure. There are multiple paths through levels, and at completion, another character will be unlocked. Eventually, players will be able to remix the music of the game, reassigning levels with songs of their choice. From what we've seen, we can say the game is drawing close to completion. Expect Dracula X Chronicles before the end of the year.

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]]>castlevaniadracula x chroniclesDraculaXChroniclese307Andrew YoonThu, 12 Jul 2007 02:40:00 ESTPSA: Richter can't swim in Castlevaniahttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/06/23/psa-richter-cant-swim-in-castlevania/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/06/23/psa-richter-cant-swim-in-castlevania/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/06/23/psa-richter-cant-swim-in-castlevania/#commentsFiled under: ,

High-Score has posted yet another video of Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles in action. This time, we see Richter crossing a bridge ... but watch out! That kid can't swim ... Certainly, a shaky boat ride will mean his doom.

 

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]]>castlevaniadracula xdracula x chroniclesDraculaXDraculaXChronicleshigh scorehigh-scoreHighScoreAndrew YoonSat, 23 Jun 2007 10:15:00 ESTThe fifth stage of Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicleshttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/06/15/the-fifth-stage-of-castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/06/15/the-fifth-stage-of-castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/06/15/the-fifth-stage-of-castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles/#commentsFiled under: ,

High Score's Castlevania week is unfortunately over. Thankfully, their latest video of Dracula X Chronicles is the best yet. You can see some of Richter's more capable moves in today's video, and a hint at an upcoming boss battle. High-Score is promising even more content next week, so don't put your whips away yet.

See also:
The fourth stage of Castlevania
The third stage of Castlevania
The second stage of Castlevania
The first stage of Castlevania

 

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]]>castlevaniaAndrew YoonFri, 15 Jun 2007 17:00:00 ESTThe fourth stage of Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicleshttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/06/14/the-fourth-stage-of-castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/06/14/the-fourth-stage-of-castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/06/14/the-fourth-stage-of-castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles/#commentsFiled under: ,

As this player from High-Score continues to go deeper into the Dracula X Chronicles, he reveals some of the castle's more challenging dangers. See all sorts of traps attempt to (successfully) kill the player not once ... but twice.

See also:
The third stage of Castlevania
The second stage of Castlevania
The first stage of Castlevania

 

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]]>castlevaniadracula xdracula x chroniclesDraculaXDraculaXChronicleshigh scorehigh-scoreHighScoreAndrew YoonThu, 14 Jun 2007 13:00:00 ESTThe third stage of Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicleshttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/06/13/the-third-stage-of-castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/06/13/the-third-stage-of-castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/06/13/the-third-stage-of-castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles/#commentsFiled under: ,

The latest video from High Score's week-long Castlevania series highlights some of the incredible animation featured in the game. Take particular note to the way the spear-wielding skeleton moves. It's quite articulate. However, we're concerned about Belmont: does he have arthritis? He seems really stiff, don't you think?

See also:
The second stage of Castlevania
The first stage of Castlevania

 

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]]>castlevaniadracula xdracula x chroniclesDraculaXDraculaXChronicleshigh scoreHighScoreAndrew YoonWed, 13 Jun 2007 12:00:00 ESTThe second stage of Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicleshttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/06/12/the-second-stage-of-castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/06/12/the-second-stage-of-castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/06/12/the-second-stage-of-castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles/#commentsFiled under: ,

Does the Castlevania theme ever get old? (The correct answer is no.) Here's your second serving of your daily Dracula X Chronicles videos for this week.

See also:
The first stage of Castlevania

 

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]]>castlevaniadracula xDraculaXAndrew YoonTue, 12 Jun 2007 18:00:00 ESTThe first stage of Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicleshttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/06/11/the-first-stage-of-castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/06/11/the-first-stage-of-castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/06/11/the-first-stage-of-castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles/#commentsFiled under: ,

It might have sexy, modern 3D graphics, but its gameplay is decidedly old-school. High Score's week-long Castlevania feature goes through the first five levels in the game. Bust out the old whip, and get ready to destroy everything in your sight.

 

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]]>castlevaniadracula x chroniclesDraculaXChronicleshigh scoreHighScoreAndrew YoonMon, 11 Jun 2007 17:00:00 ESTCastlevania: Dracula X Chronicles opening cinematichttp://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/06/07/castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles-opening-cinematic/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/06/07/castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles-opening-cinematic/http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/06/07/castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles-opening-cinematic/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Dracula X Chronicles is bringing classic Castlevania gameplay to PSP ... in style. In celebration of their upcoming "Castlevania Week," High-Score has uploaded the opening cinematic to the upcoming PSP exclusive. Certainly looks atmospheric, no? High-Score is promising even more great stuff next week, including interviews, and a look at the remastered Symphony of the Night that's included on the UMD.

When you're done watching the intro, don't forget to check out some of the screenshots from our updated gallery.

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]]>castlevaniadracula x chroniclesDraculaXChronicleshigh-scoreAndrew YoonThu, 07 Jun 2007 19:00:00 EST