We all know piracy runs abound when it comes to technology, especially game. Now, just how bad is the rate of piracy on Sony's PlayStation Portable? Well, we were able to get the low down on some of the top games. Boy, oh boy! it's definitely one scoop you guys don't want to miss out on. Find out the details in the full article.

Amazon.com has just put up a deal involving the PSP game Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles. Accordingly, the title can now be had for just US$ 19.99.

Even though the game has been released for some time now, we imagine that there are still among you who haven't bought a copy yet.

More information on this sweet deal via the "read more" link below!

It's been a while since we last heard about the Castlevania movie, and now we get news of the ambitious project being postponed due to an ongoing writer's guild strike. Will this game-to-movie adaptation ever see the light of day, or has it been killed outright with a stake to the heart and silver bullets to the spleen? Check out the entire scoop in the full article.

Still hungry even after the Thanksgiving feast? Don't worry, another world of food still awaits you... in the gaming world, that is.

From awesome booming voices that exclaim CHICKEN when you pick them up to Gyro Plates being served in Dracula's castle, check out a sampling of fine food that you can encounter in the gaming world, and it awaits you in the full article.

Japanese fans now have their own version of the long-awaited Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles. Koji "Iga" Igarashi along with Castlevania artist Ayami Kojima kept fans busy during the recent Dracula X Chronicles Japan launch.

Mr. Kojima apparently had a lot of things to say to fans during the event regarding the game and a possible new entry in the series. Find out what Igarashi-san talked about during the launch after the jump!

  

Koji "Iga" Igarashi, the man behind the successful Castlevania franchise, revealed more juicy tidbits about his experiences with Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles and the future of the Castlevania series in another interview held during the recent E for All 2007 event. While Igarashi didn't quite reveal everything players were dying to know, he did offer some insights into both himself and the Castlevania franchise.

For example, Koji Igarashi said that he was thinking of producing titles for next-gen consoles, only that he hadn't actually decided on one yet. Nintendo fans, at least, have something to look forward to: Mr. Igarashi mentioned that he was working on a version of Castlevania for the Nintendo DS.

Oddly enough, Koji Igarashi admitted to having an Xbox 360,  but not a PS3 at home, saying that he liked the lineup of games that the Xbox 360 had to offer. Mr. Igarashi said he would rather wait for Metal Gear Solid 4 come out (and for the PS3's price to drop) before purchasing a PS3. As one observant reader noted: could this be any indication of the specific console that the next Castlevania game will come out for?

While North American fans start getting their copies of Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles for PSP today, Japanese gamers have to wait for a couple of weeks more until November 8 to try the game. As part of its continued marketing strategy, Konami opened a microsite for the title over at Famitsu's official website.

As you all probably know, Famitsu is one of the most respected video game publication in Japan today. This joint venture is definitely a good way to further hype up the title in the remaining days prior to the Japanese launch.

Not that Dracula X Chronicles needs more hyping up but it's an excellent move from Konami to widen its audience more. Regarding the microsite itself, it is home to the background story of the new game as well as a little comparison with the original title which was released in 1993 on PC Engine.

Some sections of the said microsite were dedicated to features, character profiles, and a little info on Castlevania Producer Koji Igarashi. Click the Read link below to visit Famitsu's page for Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles.

In an interview with Wired, the series producer of Konami's Castlevania series, Koji Igarashi, confirmed that they are currently working on a new Castlevania game for the Nintendo DS. He also gave out details on the pre-order promotions for the U.S. release of Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles and shared some of his thoughts on Dracula's meat.

Regarding a new DS iteration of the Castlvania series, Igarashi said that they want people to enjoy Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles for the PSP before they make the official announcement about the game. While he didn't give any details about this game yet, we can probably expect it to be pretty sweet if it turns out to be like Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin or Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow.

PSP owners who plan on pre-ordering Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles will be happy to know that Igarashi said that those who decide to get the game from GameStop will be getting a special Simon's Quest figure which will come in black, white, and red. Be advised though that the number of figures made are very limited, so you may want to go see if your local GameStop will have any of them during the launch.

While Igarashi did give out lots of information about the direction of the Castlevania series, there are some things that even he cannot explain. So before we go, here is his answer regarding the presence of meat in Dracula's castle:

You should ask, why do they eat it! I've thought about this stuff. I've actually thought about the candles. The candles are people's souls that were taken by Death or by the vampires. In Japan there are candles that represent life. So, when you release the souls from the candles by whipping them, they give you a "thank you" present. Thank-you hearts, or thank-you holy water. The meat, I have no idea.

Koji "Iga" Igarashi, producer of the Castlevania series, shared his thoughts about the Castlevania franchise during the E for All 2007 event. Mr. Igarashi answered all the questions thrown at him with the assistance of an interpreter while gameplay videos of the upcoming PSP game Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles and rousing symphonic music played in the background.

Koji Igarashi appeared enthusiastic as he talked about the improvements he had made to the PSP remake of the original Akumajou Dracula X: Chi no Rondo. He expressed interest in making a new Castlevania game, partly because he took some of the responsibility upon himself for the failure of the 3D Castlevania games. He admitted, however, that he had no details to share with the gaming public just yet. He also said that he felt excited about the rumors of a 2D Castlevania game for the XBox 360 (though he never confirmed the rumors were true) and acknowledged the progress in the production of the Castlevania movie.

If you readers prefer to hear it straight from the man himself, however, check out Mr. Koji Igarashi wearing his cowboy hat below. Enjoy!

 

Looking to score a new PSP Slim & Lite with the ridiculously-awesome Darth Vader silkscreen, but don't have enough greenbacks for it? Then you'd better hurry up and go over to Fry's, as the online shopping website is now offering the PSP Limited Edition Star Wars Entertainment Pack, as well as Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles, for considerably lower prices in their One Day Sale promo.

So how much does the Star Wars Entertainment Pack cost? US$ 184.99 - quite a drop from its regular US$ 199 price (but still coming bundled with its goodies, along with Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron). As for Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles, it's going for about US$ 21 a pop, which is a steal considering it lets us play a chapter in the series that's never seen the light of day outside Japan.

Certainly a very good deal for gamers on a budget, wouldn't you say? Updates as we get them, and you can check out the website itself via the read link below. Do note that this is a limited offer, so you'll have to act fast!