On the heels of the new of the Team Ninja/Metroid team up comes an even more odd threesome. It’s been reported by The Magic Box that the next Castlevania, titled Lords of the Shadow, will be developed by MercurySteam Entertainment. The same studio behind American McGee’s Scrapland and Clive Barker’s Jericho. David Cox from Konami Europe will be involved with this project, but I find it an odd choice that long time series creator Koji Igarashi is not involved at all. Now while these aforementioned facts makes me die a little on the inside, there is a shining ray of hope. Kojima Productions will be producing/overseeing the game. While Hideo Kojima is not directly producing the game he is there to “support” MecuryStream on the game.
Seeing what MercuryStream did with their last outing, Kojima will have to be like a jock strap of support to these boys. Let’s hope some of the greatness that is Kojima rubs off on this game. Let’s just hope it’s not another cheap God of War rip off.
One question though, why is Konami not as involved in this game? Why was this handed off to such a developer? Maybe we’ll find out here in the months to come. While we’re waiting, check out the video and pics after the jump.
BTW: Am I the only one that wants a next gen home console high res 2-D Castlevania? C’mon guys, give us what we want!
From what I understand this Castlevania was already in development as another game, Lords of Shadow. Konami, seeing these similarities, decided to approach MercuryStream about using their game as a full fledged Castlevania title.
I’ve been hearing about a Bloodlines remake as well. Personally I’m excited about the idea as I really enjoyed Bloodlines on the Genesis.
I wonder if the last year’s preview depicting Alucard has anything to do with this.
By the way, I read there might be a Bloodlines remake probably for PSP.