Konami is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Castlevania with a big retro sale and a free game
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"Konami is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Castlevania with a big retro sale and a free game" is generating significant coverage in the Technology category, with 1 articles from 1 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
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Coverage (1)
- Konami’s Castlevania Anniversary Video May Be Hinting at 3D Rereleases selectbutton.com · 45d ago
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