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jokkir · 04:59 PM

I think they're teasing the game on Konami's Facebook page.

The Dragon Returns on 5.31.12

Teaser site:
http://www.thedragonreturns.com/

In the source code:

Quote:

CLOS Teaser Page

Konami's Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/konami

Originally Posted by Combichristoffersen:

Obvious teaser. Dracul literally means 'the Dragon', so..

Combichristoffersen · (05-24-2012, 04:46 PM)

Originally Posted by jokkir:

I think they're teasing the game on Konami's Facebook page.

The Dragon Returns on 5.31.12

Teaser site:
http://www.thedragonreturns.com/

In the source code:

Obvious teaser. Dracul literally means 'the Dragon', so..

"God's Beard!" · (05-24-2012, 04:48 PM)

Originally Posted by Combichristoffersen:

Obvious teaser. Dracul literally means 'the Dragon', so..

yeah...

RoboPlato · (05-24-2012, 04:48 PM)

Originally Posted by jokkir:

I think they're teasing the game on Konami's Facebook page.

The Dragon Returns on 5.31.12

Teaser site:
http://www.thedragonreturns.com/

In the source code:

Art looks great.

FoneBone · (05-24-2012, 04:52 PM)

Originally Posted by jokkir:

I think they're teasing the game on Konami's Facebook page.

The Dragon Returns on 5.31.12

Teaser site:
http://www.thedragonreturns.com/

In the source code:

Edit:
Does this count as new news? >__>

Definitely warrants a new thread if you ask me.

Santiako · (05-24-2012, 04:53 PM)

Originally Posted by Combichristoffersen:

Obvious teaser. Dracul literally means 'the Dragon', so..

Does Dracula mean Dragona then?

Combichristoffersen · (05-24-2012, 04:53 PM)

Originally Posted by Santiako:

Does Dracula mean Dragona then?

I guess she could be a dragon at times, but no, Dracula means 'son of the Dragon' :lol

Father_Brain · 04:59 PM

May 31 is the date of Konami's pre-E3 broadcast... video... thing. Makes sense.

Mpl90 · (05-24-2012, 04:54 PM)

We have a date for the unveiling of both Lord of Shadows 2 and Mirror of Fate :D

RPGCrazied · (05-24-2012, 04:56 PM)

I hope that is what it is, and not that 3DS game.

badcrumble · (05-24-2012, 04:56 PM)

Here's hoping they iron out some of the jank from Lord of Shadows, because the game's art and music were gorgeous and the basic idea of the combat and the two-magic-meter system was a very solid one even if the execution was flawed. What I mean is that the puzzles and combat and platforming should be much much better and for fuck's sake the framerate needs to be a locked 30fps at the very, very least.

Ahasverus · (05-24-2012, 04:56 PM)

Konami just updated the Castlevania LoS facebook page with this

A cryptic message saying: The Dragon Returns on 5.31.12
And a link to: http://www.thedragonreturns.com/
Which is a teaser site with this pic

Place your bets!

Edit: Dracul = Dragon in Romanian.

Derrick01 · (05-24-2012, 04:57 PM)

Well I'm definitely excited to see how they follow up the really good first game. Hopefully it's an actual sequel and no prequel bullshit.

schwabdizzle · (05-24-2012, 04:57 PM)

I need to go back and beat the 1st game. I am over halfway through it, but then I just lost interest for some reason.

LOCK · (05-24-2012, 04:57 PM)

I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it.

lordfroakie · (05-24-2012, 04:57 PM)

Gametrailers top secret game!

keltickennedy · (05-24-2012, 04:58 PM)

This better be Lords of Shadows 2. I loved the last game so damn much!!

RPGCrazied · (05-24-2012, 04:58 PM)

Curious to see the trailer? After the ending for the first one, will be interesting to see how it plays.

LiK · (05-24-2012, 04:58 PM)

this doesn't look like what i was expecting after the LoS' ending...

AAK · (05-24-2012, 04:58 PM)

But... at the end of LOS: Gabrielle is in present time. I want to see what transpires from that!

Sadist · (05-24-2012, 04:58 PM)

Good. Goooood.

Dascu · (05-24-2012, 04:59 PM)

Art looks interesting.

Seik · (05-24-2012, 04:59 PM)

Originally Posted by schwabdizzle:

I need to go back and beat the 1st game. I am over halfway through it, but then I just lost interest for some reason.

Same here, except that I lost interest way before being halfway through. :(

I need to give it a chance, I lost interest because it didn't feel like a castlevania, but now I need to look at it as 'the game' alone.

Tguy · (05-24-2012, 04:59 PM)

I wonder if 2/3 of the game will be filler this time around. First game was just decent, there are certainly a lot of room for improvements.

Izick · (05-24-2012, 04:59 PM)

Does Gaf suggest LoS (1)?

Ambitious · (05-24-2012, 05:00 PM)

Beatiful artwork. Hope this turns out great. I want moves and abilities that fit what has become of Gabriel.

Originally Posted by Izick:

Does Gaf suggest LoS (1)?

Absolutely.

Synless · (05-24-2012, 05:00 PM)

I don't see present time in that art..... I am disappointed already.

Originally Posted by Izick:

Does Gaf suggest LoS (1)?

Great game if you can deal with the framerate. The game has some of the most beautiful environments in gaming.

RPGCrazied · (05-24-2012, 05:00 PM)

Originally Posted by Izick:

Does Gaf suggest LoS (1)?

Yes, just don't get the DLC. Over priced, short, and not all that good.

LiK · (05-24-2012, 05:00 PM)

Originally Posted by Izick:

Does Gaf suggest LoS (1)?

yah

thetrin · (05-24-2012, 05:01 PM)

Originally Posted by Izick:

Does Gaf suggest LoS (1)?

I think it's a pretty good game. It falters in places, and the screen tearing is unbelievably bad, but I was actually really surprised by how good the game is.

The DLC is awful, though. Avoid it.

Ahasverus · 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by thetrin:

I think it's a pretty good game. It falters in places, and the screen tearing is unbelievably bad, but I was actually really surprised by how good the game is..

Ehm, nope? LoS has ZERO tearing.
Framerate could be completely nuts in parts though.

Originally Posted by LiK:

this doesn't look like what i was expecting after the LoS' ending...

The LoS epilogue was just a "safe measure" in case LoS wasn't too succesful I think. If LoS flopped they only had to make the sequel in present times and end the series. It wasn't the case so they are telling the full story now, and i expect each newq game telling a little part of the present day story in the epilogue.

I think it's time to discuss the LoS without spoilers, especially on this thread, don't you think?

RPGCrazied · (05-24-2012, 05:01 PM)

Originally Posted by thetrin:

I think it's a pretty good game. It falters in places, and the screen tearing is unbelievably bad, but I was actually really surprised by how good the game is.

The DLC is awful, though. Avoid it.

I saw zero tearing in the ps3 version, and always look for that in game. 360 version?

santi_yo · (05-24-2012, 05:02 PM)

Love the artwork.

Wonko_C · (05-24-2012, 05:02 PM)

Quote:

The Dragon Returns on 5.31.12

I know it's just the announcement but that makes it sound like the game will be released at the end of this month, and the line "The Dragon Returns" is more befitting of a martial arts game than a Castlevania.

(please be on PC too.)

Pupi18 · (05-24-2012, 05:02 PM)

Originally Posted by Izick:

Does Gaf suggest LoS (1)?

Its flawed but its really fun. Go get it.

Foffy · (05-24-2012, 05:02 PM)

Is this for Lords of Shadow II or Mirror of Fate?

Sammy Samusu · (05-24-2012, 05:02 PM)

I hope they reveal the 3DS version too, don't want to wait until E3.

Toki767 · (05-24-2012, 05:02 PM)

Not to be nitpicky, but it should be Lords of Shadow, not Lord of Shadows.

Nemesis_ · (05-24-2012, 05:02 PM)

How ANNOYING that people are so obsessed with dragons lately. I hope this at least stays a little true to Castlevania's roots. I get Lords of Shadow was a reboot, but at the same time some links to the others would be nice.

Derrick01 · (05-24-2012, 05:02 PM)

Originally Posted by Izick:

Does Gaf suggest LoS (1)?

One of the best games of its year.

Nocturnowl · (05-24-2012, 05:03 PM)

The ending for LoS made me very intrigued to see what direction the sequel will go in, looking forward to this.

Ahasverus · (05-24-2012, 05:03 PM)

Originally Posted by Foffy:

Is this for Lords of Shadow II or Mirror of Fate?

Both, I think. They are part of the same meta-project (Supposedly)

Dascu · (05-24-2012, 05:04 PM)

Originally Posted by Nemesis556:

How ANNOYING that people are so obsessed with dragons lately. I hope this at least stays a little true to Castlevania's roots. I get Lords of Shadow was a reboot, but at the same time some links to the others would be nice.

Rumours (some from 4chan) suggest that Simon, Trevor and Alucard will be featured in the LoS sequel and/or the 3DS game.

To Far Away Times · (05-24-2012, 05:04 PM)

Love that artwork. Mercury Steam has some of the best artists in the business.

thehypocrite · (05-24-2012, 05:04 PM)

Originally Posted by Izick:

Does Gaf suggest LoS (1)?

I liked it, so much content, unique combat system and beautiful art direction.

Hero_of_the_Day · (05-24-2012, 05:04 PM)

I am always shocked at the positive posts that follow any news about this game. The first was one of my most hyped games, and then became one of the most disappointing games ever for me.

Random final villain, not using any of the cool looking characters in any meaningful way, and then that ending. That ending...

To each their own, just surprises me so many of you are interested in that set up.

Nibel · (05-24-2012, 05:04 PM)

Please no chapter system and different health mechanics please; oh, and do something against those slowdowns.

Ahasverus · (05-24-2012, 05:05 PM)

Originally Posted by Nemesis556:

How ANNOYING that people are so obsessed with dragons lately. I hope this at least stays a little true to Castlevania's roots. I get Lords of Shadow was a reboot, but at the same time some links to the others would be nice.

Wut? Dracul means dragon since, well, ever. This is not referring to litteral dragons.

gdt · (05-24-2012, 05:05 PM)

Never got around to picking this up.

360 or PS3 version?

Dascu · (05-24-2012, 05:06 PM)

Originally Posted by Hero_of_the_Day:

I am always shocked at the positive posts that follow any news about this game. The first was one of my most hyped games, and then became one of the most disappointing games ever for me.

Random final villain, not using any of the cool looking characters in any meaningful way, and then that ending. That ending...

To each their own, just surprises me so many of you are interested in that set up.

There's tons of things to dislike and to hate about LoS, but it also showed a lot of potential. I'm hopeful.