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[[Image:Deadseries.jpg|thumb|right|256px|Current logo of the ''Castlevania'' series]]
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''[[Castlevania]]'' is a [[video game series|series]] created and developed by [[Konami]]. The series debuted in Japan on September 26, 1986 with {{nihongo|''Akumajō Dracula''|悪魔城ドラキュラ|Akumajō Dorakyura|lit. "Demon Castle Dracula"}}, which later was released in the United States as ''[[Castlevania (video game)|Castlevania]]''. The series is one of Konami's most famous franchises. The games takes place in its own fictional universe, and the story revolves around vampire hunters from the [[List of Castlevania characters#The Belmont clan|Belmont clan]] waging an endless conflict against the immortal vampire [[Dracula (Castlevania)|Dracula]]. Castlevania titles have been released on numerous different [[video game console]]s, [[handheld game console]]s, and [[personal computer]] platforms, several which have been rereleased on multiple platforms and included as part of compilation packages. The series' characters have also appeared in several other Konami games. A [[Castlevania (film)|feature film]] based on the series is scheduled to be released in 2008.
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==Video games==
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| title = Saints Row 2
|article= Castlevania (video game)
| image = [[Image:Sr2 cover.jpg]]
|title= Castlevania
| caption = "''Saints Row 2''" box art
|date= {{vgrelease|Japan|JP|1986-09-26}}<br>{{vgrelease|North America|NA|May 1987}}<br>{{vgrelease|Europe|EU|1988-12-19}}
| resolution =
|refs= <ref name="C-1986">{{cite web| url = http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/dracula/product/1986.html| title = 悪魔城ドラキュラシリーズ総合サイト - 1986| language = Japanese| publisher = [[Konami]]| accessdate = 2007-09-05}}</ref><ref name="CastlevaniaNES">{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/nes/action/akumajodracula/similar.html?mode=versions| title = Castlevania (NES) - Release Summary| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-10-11}}</ref>
| developer = [[Volition, Inc.]]
|release= 1986—[[Famicom Disk System]]<ref name="C-1986"/><br />1987—[[Nintendo Entertainment System]]<ref name="CastlevaniaNES"/>, [[Nintendo Vs. Series]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/arcade/action/vscastlevania/similar.html?mode=versions| title = Vs. Castlevania&nbsp;— Release Summary| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-10-11}}</ref>, [[PlayChoice-10]]<br />1990&nbsp;— [[Personal Computer]],<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/castlevania/similar.html?mode=versions| title = Castlevania (PC) - Release Summary| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-10-11}}</ref> [[Commodore 64]],<ref>{{cite web| title = Castlevania (Commodore 64) - Release Summary| url = http://www.gamespot.com/c64/action/castlevania/similar.html?mode=versionsand| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-10-11}}</ref> [[Commodore Amiga]]<ref>{{cite web| title = Castlevania (Amiga) - Release Summary| url = http://www.gamespot.com/amiga/action/castlevania/similar.html?mode=versions| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-10-11}}</ref><br />1993—[[Nintendo Entertainment System|Famicom]] (Japan only)<ref name="CastlevaniaNES"/><br />2002—PC Microsoft Windows<ref name="CastlevaniaAndContra">{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/konamicollectorsscc/similar.html?mode=versions| title = Konami Collector's Series: Castlevania & Contra&nbsp;— Release Summary| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-10-11}}</ref><br /> 2004—[[Mobile phone]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/mobile/action/castlevania/similar.html?mode=versions| title = Castlevania (mobile) - Release Summary| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-10-11}}</ref> and [[Game Boy Advance]]<ref>{{cite web| title = Classic NES Series: Castlevania&nbsp;— Release Summary| url = http://www.gamespot.com/gba/action/famicomminiakumajodracula/similar.html?mode=versions| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-10-11}}</ref><br />2007—[[Wii Virtual Console]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://wii.ign.com/articles/784/784418p1.html| title = VC Mondays: 04/30/07| author = Matt Casamassina| date = 2007-04-30| publisher = [[IGN]]| accessdate = 2007-09-10}}</ref>
| publisher = [[THQ]]
|notes= * Known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Akumajō Dracula'''''|悪魔城ドラキュラ|Akumajō Dorakyura|lit. "Demon Castle Dracula"}}<ref name="C-1986"/>
| designer = [[Volition, Inc.]]
}}
| series = [[Saints Row (series)|Saints Row]]
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| engine = Custom, [[Havok (software)|Havok]]
{{VGtitle
| platforms = [[Microsoft Windows]]<ref name="sr2pc">{{cite web | url = http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/02/dont-trip-dawg-saints-row-2-be-comin-2-pc/ | title = Don't trip dawg, Saints Row 2 be comin' 2 PC | publisher = [[Joystiq]] | author = Alexander Sliwinski | date = 2008-06-02 | access date = 2008-06-02 }}</ref>, [[Mobile phone|Mobile]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://dailygamesnews.com/2008/09/saints-row-2-goes-mobile.html | title=Saints Row 2 confirmed for mobiles }}</ref>, [[PlayStation 3]], [[Xbox 360]]
|article= Vampire Killer
| released =
|title= Vampire Killer
{{vgrelease|North America|NA|[[October 14]], [[2008]]}}<br />
|date= {{vgrelease|Japan|JP|1986-10-30}}<br>{{vgrelease|Europe|EU|1986}}<br>{{vgrelease|Brazil|Brazil|1986}}
{{vgrelease|Australia|AU|[[October 16]], [[2008]]<br />
|refs= <ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/msx/action/vampirekiller/index.html?tag=result;title;0| title = Akumajou Dracula for MSX&nbsp;— Release Summary| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-09-06}}</ref><ref name="VampKill-CG">{{cite web| url = http://castlevania.classicgaming.gamespy.com/Games/vk.html| title = Vampire Killer (1986)| work = Classic Gaming.com| publisher = [[GameSpy]]| accessdate = 2008-01-24}}</ref>
{{vgrelease|Europe|EU|[[October 17]], [[2008]]}}<br />
|release= 1986—[[MSX]]2
{{vgrelease|PC[NA][[November 10]], [[2008]]}}<br />
|notes= * Known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Akumajō Dracula'''''|悪魔城ドラキュラ|Akumajō Dorakyura|lit. "Demon Castle Dracula"}}<ref name="C-1986"/>
| genre = [[Linearity (video games)|Sandbox]], [[Action-adventure game|action-adventure]], [[third-person shooter]], [[Racing game|driving]]
* First game in the series that was released outside Japan
| modes = [[Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
}}
| ratings = [[Entertainment Software Rating Board|ESRB]]: M<ref>{{cite web | url = http://community.saintsrow.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=17532&p=298490#p298490 | title = SR2 Rating Officially Announced }}</ref> </br> [[Office of Film and Literature Classification (Australia)|OFLC]]: MA15+ <ref>{{cite web|url=http://pc.ign.com/articles/892/892958p1.html|title=Saint's Row 2 - MA15+ and Uncut for Australia|date=[[July 22]], [[2008]]|publisher=IGN|pages=1|language=English|accessdate=2008-07-23}}</ref>}}
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| media = [[Blu-ray Disc]], [[DVD-DL]]
{{VGtitle
| requirements =
|article= Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
| input = [[Keyboard (computing)|Keyboard]] and [[Mouse (computing)|mouse]], [[Gamepad]]
|title= Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
|date= {{vgrelease|Japan|JP|1987-08-28}}<br>{{vgrelease|North America|NA|1988-12-01}}<br>{{vgrelease|Europe|EU|1990-04-27}}
|refs= <ref name="SimonsQuest">{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/famicomds/adventure/akumajodracula2/similar.html?mode=versions| title = Dracula II: Noroi no Fuuin&nbsp;— Release Summary| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-10-11}}</ref><ref name="SimonsQuest-Release">{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/nes/adventure/castlevania2/similar.html?mode=versions| title = Castlevania II: Simon's Quest&nbsp;— Release Summary| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-09-06}}</ref>
|release= 1987—Famicom Disk System<ref name="SimonsQuest"/><br />1988—NES<ref name="SimonsQuest-Release"/> and Tiger Electronics handheld<ref name="History-GS">{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/video/history_castlevania/index.html| title = The History of Castlevania| author = Whalen, Mike and Giancarlo Varanini| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2008-01-25}}</ref><br />2002—PC Windows<ref name="CastlevaniaAndContra"/>
|notes= * Known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Dracula II Noroi no Fūin'''''|ドラキュラII 呪いの封印|Dorakyura Tsū Noroi no Fūin|lit. "Dracula II: The Accursed Seal"}}<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/dracula/product/1987.html| title = 悪魔城ドラキュラシリーズ総合サイト - 1987| language = Japanese| publisher = [[Konami]]| accessdate = 2007-09-05}}</ref>
}}
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{{VGtitle
|article= Haunted Castle (arcade game)
|title= Haunted Castle
|date= {{vgrelease|Japan|JP|February 1988}}
|refs= <ref name="History">{{cite web| title = Konami Official Guide: Akumajō Dracula X Chronicle, pg. 121| url = http://www.vgmuseum.com/mrp/cv-rob/tdxc-guidebook.htm| publisher = [[Konami]]| accessdate = 2007-12-16}}</ref><br>{{vgrelease|North America|NA|1988-09-22}}{{Fact|date=March 2008}}
|release= 1988—[[Video arcade]]<ref name="History"/><br />2006—PlayStation 2 (Japan only)
|notes= * Known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Akumajō Dracula'''''|悪魔城ドラキュラ|Akumajō Dorakyura|lit. "Demon Castle Dracula"}}<ref>{{cite web| url = http://castlevania.classicgaming.gamespy.com/Games/hc.html| title = Haunted Castle (1988)| publisher = [[GameSpy]]| work = Classic Gaming.com| accessdate = 2008-01-24}}</ref>
}}
{{-}}
{{VGtitle
|article= Castlevania: The Adventure
|title= Castlevania: The Adventure
|date= {{vgrelease|Japan|JP|1989-10-27}}<br>{{vgrelease|North America|NA|December 1989}}<br>{{vgrelease|Europe|EU|1999-12-10}}
|refs= <ref name="C-Adventure">{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/gameboy/action/draculadensetsu/similar.html?mode=versions| title = ACastlevania: The Adventure&nbsp;— Release Summary| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-09-11}}</ref>
|release= 1989—Game Boy<ref name="C-Adventure"/><br /> 1999—Game Boy Color
|notes= * Known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Dracula Densetsu'''''|ドラキュラ伝説|Dorakyura Densetsu|lit. "Dracula Legend"}}<ref name="C-1989">{{cite web| url = http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/dracula/product/1989.html| title = 悪魔城ドラキュラシリーズ総合サイト - 1989| language = Japanese| publisher = [[Konami]]| accessdate = 2007-09-05}}</ref>
* First handheld Castlevania title
}}
}}
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{{VGtitle
|article= Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse
|title= Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse
|date= {{vgrelease|Japan|JP|1989-12-22}}<br>{{vgrelease|North America|NA|October 1990}}<br>{{vgrelease|Europe|EU|1992-12-10}}
|refs= <ref name="DracCurse">{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/nes/action/akumajodensetsu/similar.html?mode=versions| title = Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse&nbsp;— Release Summary| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-09-12}}</ref>
|release= 1989—NES/Famicom<ref name="DracCurse"/><br />2002—PC Windows<ref name="CastlevaniaAndContra"/>
|notes= * Known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Akumajō Densetsu'''''|悪魔城伝説|Akumajō Densetsu|lit. "Demon Castle Legend"}}<ref name="C-1989"/>
}}
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{{VGtitle
|article= Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge
|title= Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge
|date= {{vgrelease|Japan|JP|August 1991}}<br>{{vgrelease|North America|NA|1991-12-07}}<br>{{vgrelease|Europe|EU|1992-11-26}}
|refs= <ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/gameboy/action/draculadensetsu2/similar.html?mode=versions| title = Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge&nbsp;— Release Info| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-10-02}}</ref>
|release= 1991—[[Game Boy]]<br />2000&nbsp;— [[Game Boy Color]]
|notes= * Known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Dracula Densetsu II'''''|ドラキュラ伝説II|Dorakyura Densetsu Tsū|lit. "Dracula Legend II"}}<ref name="C-1991">{{cite web| url = http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/dracula/product/1991.html| title = 悪魔城ドラキュラシリーズ総合サイト - 1991| language = Japanese| publisher = [[Konami]]| accessdate = 2007-09-05}}</ref>
}}
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{{VGtitle
|article= Super Castlevania IV
|title= Super Castlevania IV
|date= {{vgrelease|Japan|JP|1991-10-31}}<br>{{vgrelease|North America|NA|December 1991}}<br>{{vgrelease|Europe|EU|1992-08-27}}
|refs= <ref name="SupCastIV">{{cite web| title = Super Castlevania IV&nbsp;— Release Summary| url = http://www.gamespot.com/snes/action/akumajodracula/similar.html?mode=versions| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-09-11}}</ref>
|release= 1991—[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Nintendo]]<ref name="SupCastIV"/><br />2006—Wii Virtual Console<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/supercastlevania4/similar.html?mode=versions| title = Super Castlevania IV (Wii)- Release Summary| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-09-11}}</ref>
|notes= * Known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Akumajō Dracula'''''|悪魔城ドラキュラ|Akumajō Dorakyura|lit. "Demon Castle Dracula"}}<ref name="C-1991"/>
}}
{{-}}
{{VGtitle
|article= Castlevania Chronicles
|title= Akumajō Dracula
|date= {{vgrelease|Japan|JP|1993-07-23}}<br>{{vgrelease|North America|NA|2001-10-08}}<br>{{vgrelease|Europe|EU|2001-11-09}}
|refs= <ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/dracula/product/1993.html| title = 悪魔城ドラキュラシリーズ総合サイト - 1993| publisher = [[Konami]]| language = Japanese| accessdate = 2007-10-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title = Castlevania Chronicles&nbsp;— Release Summary| url = http://www.gamespot.com/ps/adventure/castlevaniachronicles/similar.html?mode=versions| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-10-11}}</ref>
|release= 1993—[[Sharp X68000]]<ref name="CastChron">{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/ps/adventure/castlevaniachronicles/news.html?sid=2815685&mode=recent| title = Castlevania Chronicles Preview| author = Varanini, Giancarlo| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| date = 2001-10-01| accessdate = 2007-10-11}}</ref><br />2001—[[PlayStation]] (''Castlevania Chronicles'')<ref name="C-2001">{{cite web| url = http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/dracula/product/2001.html| title = 悪魔城ドラキュラシリーズ総合サイト - 2001| language = Japanese| publisher = [[Konami]]| accessdate = 2007-09-05}}</ref><br />2007—[[PlayStation Network]] (''Castlevania Chronicles'')<ref>{{cite web| url = http://kotaku.com/gaming/smart-as-a-whip/castlevania-chronicles-coming-to-ps3-psp-via-psn-288450.php| title = Castlevania Chronicles Coming To PS3, PSP Via PSN| publisher = Kotaku| date = 2007-08-10| author = McWhertor, Michael| accessdate = 2007-10-11}}</ref>
|notes= * Remake of the original ''Castlevania''<ref name="CastChron"/>
* Re-released on the PlayStation as '''''Castlevania Chronicles'''''<ref name="C-2001"/>
}}
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{{VGtitle
|article= Akumajou Dracula X: Chi no Rondo
|title= Akumajō Dracula X: Chi no Rondo
|date= {{vgrelease|Japan|JP|1993-10-29}}
|refs= <ref name="Rondo">{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/turbocd/action/akumajodracula10chinorondo/similar.html?mode=versions| title = Akumajo Dracula X: Chi no Rondo&nbsp;— Release Summary| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-09-11}}</ref>
|canceled=
|release= 1993—[[PC Engine]]<ref name="Rondo"/><br />2007—[[PlayStation Portable]] (''Castlevania: Rondo of Blood'') <ref name="XChronicles">{{cite web| url = http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3156904| title = Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles (PSP)| author = Jeremy Parish| date = 2007-02-01| publisher = [[1UP.com]] |accessdate = 2007-09-04}}</ref>
|notes= * Re-released on the PlayStation Portable as '''''[[Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles]]'''''<ref name="XChronicles"/>
* Original version "Rondo of Blood" Unlockable in ''The Dracula X Chronicles''
}}
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{{VGtitle
|article= Castlevania: Bloodlines
|title= Castlevania: Bloodlines
|date= {{Vgrelease|North America|NA|1994-03-17}}<br>{{Vgrelease|Japan|JP|1994-03-18}}<br>{{Vgrelease|Europe|EU|1994-03-20}}
|refs= <ref name="Bloodlines">{{cite web| title = Castlevania: Bloodlines&nbsp;— Release Summary| url = http://www.gamespot.com/genesis/action/akumajodraculavampirekiller/similar.html?mode=versions| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-09-08}}</ref>
|release= 1994—[[Sega Mega Drive|Sega Mega Drive/Genesis]]
|notes= * Known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Vampire Killer'''''|バンパイアキラー|Banpaia Kirā}}<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/dracula/product/1994.html| title = 悪魔城ドラキュラシリーズ総合サイト - 1994| language = Japanese| publisher = [[Konami]]| accessdate = 2007-09-05}}</ref>
* Known in Europe as '''''Castlevania: The New Generation'''''<ref name="Bloodlines"/><ref>{{cite web| url = http://cheats.ign.com/objects/006/006176.html| title = Castlevania Bloodlines| publisher = [[IGN]]| accessdate = 2007-09-08}}</ref>
}}
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{{VGtitle
|article= Castlevania: Dracula X
|title= Castlevania: Dracula X
|date= {{Vgrelease|Japan|JP|1995-07-21}}<br>{{Vgrelease|North America|NA|September 1995}}<br>{{Vgrelease|Europe|EU|1996-02-22}}
|refs= <ref name="DraculaX">{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/snes/action/akumajodraculaxx/similar.html?mode=versions| title = Castlevania Dracula X&nbsp;— Release Summary| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-09-11}}</ref>
|release= 1995—[[Super Nintendo]]
|notes= * Known as '''''Castlevania: Vampire's Kiss''''' in Europe and {{nihongo|'''''Akumajō Dracula XX'''''|悪魔城ドラキュラＸＸ|Akumajō Dorakyura Daburu Ekkusu|lit. "Demon Castle Dracula Double X"}} in Japan<ref name="DraculaX"/><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/dracula/product/1995.html| title = 悪魔城ドラキュラシリーズ総合サイト - 1995| language = Japanese| publisher = [[Konami]]| accessdate = 2007-09-05}}</ref>
}}
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{{VGtitle
|article= Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
|title= Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
|date= {{Vgrelease|Japan|JP|1997-03-20}}<br>{{Vgrelease|North America|NA|1997-10-02}}<br>{{Vgrelease|Europe|EU|November 1997}}
|refs= <ref name="GameSpotSotN">{{cite web| url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps/adventure/castlevaniasymphonyoftn/index.html?tag=result;title;1| title=Castlevania: Symphony of the Night for PS|publisher=[[GameSpot]]|accessdate=2007-10-12}}</ref><ref name="C-SotN">{{cite web| url = http://au.gamespot.com/ps/adventure/castlevaniasymphonyoftn/similar.html?mode=versions| title = Castlevania: Symphony of the Night&nbsp;— Release Summary| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-09-11}}</ref>
|release= 1997—[[PlayStation]]<ref name="C-SotN"/><br />1998—[[Sega Saturn]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://cheats.gamespy.com/saturn/castlevania-x/| title = Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (Saturn)| publisher = [[GameSpy]]| accessdate = 2007-09-11}}</ref><br />2007—[[Xbox Live Arcade]] and [[PlayStation Network]]<ref>{{cite web| title = Sony reprises Symphony of the Night| url = http://au.gamespot.com/xbox360/adventure/castlevaniasotn/news.html?sid=6175445| author = Brendan Sinclair| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| date = 2007-07-20| accessdate = 2007-09-11}}</ref>
|notes= * Known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Akumajō Dracula X Gekka no Yasōkyoku'''''|悪魔城ドラキュラX 月下の夜想曲|Akumajō Dorakyura Ekkusu Gekka no Yasōkyoku|lit. "Demon Castle Dracula X: Nocturne in the Moonlight"}}<ref name="C-1997">{{cite web| url = http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/dracula/product/1997.html| title = 悪魔城ドラキュラシリーズ総合サイト - 1997| language = Japanese| publisher = [[Konami]]| accessdate = 2007-09-06}}</ref>
* Included in '''''[[Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles]]'''''<ref name="XChronicles"/>
}}
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{{VGtitle
|article= Castlevania Legends
|title= Castlevania Legends
|date= {{Vgrelease|Japan|JP|1997-11-27}}<br>{{Vgrelease|North America|NA|1998-03-11}}
|refs= <ref name="C-1997"/>
|release= 1997—[[Game Boy]]
|notes= * Known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Akumajō Dracula Dark Night Prelude'''''|悪魔城ドラキュラ 漆黒たる前奏曲|Akumajō Dorakyura Dāku Naito Pureryūdo|lit. "Demon Castle Dracula: Dark Night Prelude"}}<ref name="C-1997"/>
}}
{{-}}
{{VGtitle
|article= Castlevania (1999 video game)
|title= Castlevania
|date= {{Vgrelease|North America|NA|1999-01-26}}<br>{{Vgrelease|Japan|JP|1999-03-04}}<br>{{Vgrelease|Europe|EUR|1999-03-31}}
|refs= <ref>{{cite web| url = http://ign64.ign.com/objects/002/002229.html| title = Castlevania (N64) - Game Profile| publisher = [[IGN]]| accessdate = 2008-06-20}}</ref>
|release= 1999—[[Nintendo 64]]
|notes= * Also unofficially referred to as '''''Castlevania 64''''' by fans and the media<ref>{{cite web| title = Castlevania's 64-Bit Comeback| url = http://www.gamespot.com/n64/adventure/castlevania/news.html?sid=2452643| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| author = GameSpot Staff| date = 1999-01-26| accessdate = 2007-09-06}}</ref>
* Known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Akumajō Dracula Mokushiroku'''''|悪魔城ラキュラ黙示録|Akumajō Dorakyura Mokushiroku|lit. "Demon Castle Dracula Apocalypse"}}<ref name="C-1999">{{cite web| url = http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/dracula/product/1999.html| title = 悪魔城ドラキュラシリーズ総合サイト - 1999| language = Japanese| publisher = [[Konami]]| accessdate = 2007-09-06}}</ref>
}}
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{{VGtitle
|article= Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness
|title= Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness
|date= {{Vgrelease|North America|NA|1999-11-30}}<br>{{Vgrelease|Japan|JP|1999-12-25}}<br>{{Vgrelease|Europe|EUR|2000-03-03}}
|refs= <ref name="LegacyofDarknessDates">{{cite web| url=http://www.gamespot.com/n64/adventure/castlevanialegacyofdarkness/similar.html?mode=versions| title=Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness for Nintendo 64 - Release Summary|publisher=[[GameSpot]]|accessdate=2007-10-15}}</ref>
|release= 1999—[[Nintendo 64]]
|notes= * Known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Akumajō Dracula Mokushiroku Gaiden Legend of Cornell'''''|悪魔城ドラキュラ黙示録外伝 LEGEND OF CORNELL|Akumajō Dorakyura Mokushiroku Gaiden Rejendo obu Kōneru|lit. "Demon Castle Dracula Apocalypse Supplemental Story: Legend of Cornell"}}<ref name="C-1999"/>
}}
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{{VGtitle
|article= Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
|title= Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
|date= {{Vgrelease|Japan|JP|2001-03-21}}<br>{{Vgrelease|North America|NA|2001-06-11}}<br>{{Vgrelease|Europe|EU|2001-06-22}}
|refs= <ref name="GameSpotCotMDate">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/gba/adventure/castlevaniacircleofthemoon/news.html?sid=2701331&mode=all| title=Castlevania: Circle of the Moon confirmed as a GBA launch title|publisher=[[GameSpot]]|author=Stahl, Ben|date=2001-03-26|accessdate=2007-10-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/gba/adventure/castlevaniacircleofthemoon/similar.html?mode=versions| title = Castlevania: Circle of the Moon&nbsp;— Release Summary| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-09-10}}</ref>
|release= 2001—[[Game Boy Advance]]
|notes= * Known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Akumajō Dracula Circle of the Moon'''''|悪魔城ドラキュラ Circle of the Moon|Akumajō Dorakyura Sākuru obu za Mūn|lit. "Demon Castle Dracula Circle of the Moon"}}<ref name="C-2001"/>
* Known in Europe as '''''Castlevania'''''
}}
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|article= Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance
|title= Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance
|date= {{Vgrelease|Japan|JP|2002-06-06}}<br>{{Vgrelease|North America|NA|2002-09-16}}<br>{{Vgrelease|Europe|EU|2002-10-11}}
|refs= <ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/gba/adventure/castlevaniaharmonyofd/similar.html?mode=versions| title = Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance&nbsp;— Release Summary| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-09-10}}</ref>
|release= 2002—[[Game Boy Advance]]
|notes= * Known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Castlevania Byakuya no Concerto'''''|Castlevania 白夜の協奏曲|Kyassuruvania Byakuya no Koncheruto|lit. "Castlevania: White Night Concerto" or "Castlevania: Concerto of the Midnight Sun"}}<ref name="C-2002">{{cite web| url = http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/dracula/product/2002.html| title = 悪魔城ドラキュラシリーズ総合サイト - 2002| language = Japanese| publisher = [[Konami]]| accessdate = 2007-09-06}}</ref>
* Included in the '''''Castlevania: Double Pack''''' for the Game Boy Advance.<ref name="DoublePack">{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/gba/action/castlevaniadoublepack/news.html?sid=6142156| title = Konami ships a pair for Game Boy Advance| author = Sinclair, Brendan| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| date = 2006-01-10| accessdate = 2007-07-31}}</ref>
}}
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|article= Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
|title= Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
|date= {{Vgrelease|North America|NA|2003-05-08}}<br>{{Vgrelease|Japan|JP|2003-05-06}}<br>{{Vgrelease|Europe|EU|2003-05-09}}
|refs= <ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/gba/adventure/castlevaniaariaofsorrow/similar.html?mode=versions| title = Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow&nbsp;— Release Summary| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-09-10}}</ref>
|release= 2003—[[Game Boy Advance]]
|notes= * Known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Castlevania Akatsuki no Menuett'''''|キャッスルヴァニア 暁月の円舞曲|Kyassuruvania Akatsuki no Menuetto|lit. "Castlevania: Minuet of Dawn"}}<ref name="C-2003">{{cite web| url = http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/dracula/product/2003.html| title = 悪魔城ドラキュラシリーズ総合サイト - 2003| language = Japanese| publisher = [[Konami]]| accessdate = 2007-09-06}}</ref>
* Included in the '''''Castlevania: Double Pack''''' for the Game Boy Advance.<ref name="DoublePack"/>
}}
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|article= Castlevania: Lament of Innocence
|title= Castlevania: Lament of Innocence
|date= {{Vgrelease|North America|NA|2003-10-21}}<br>{{Vgrelease|Japan|JP|2003-11-27}}<br>{{Vgrelease|Europe|EU|2004-02-01}}
|refs= <ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/castlevaniatentativetitle/similar.html?mode=versions| title = Castlevania: Lament of Innocence&nbsp;— Release Summary| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-09-06}}</ref>
|release= 2003—[[PlayStation 2]]
|notes= * Is the first game in the Castlevania timeline<ref name="timeline">{{Citation| title = Castlevania The Timeline| publisher = [[Konami]] Digital Entertainment Co. Ltd.| series = 20th Anniversary Pre-Order Bundle| date = 2006}}</ref>
* Known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Castlevania'''''|キャッスルヴァニア|Kyassuruvania}}<ref name="C-2003"/>
* Known in Europe as '''''Castlevania'''''<ref>{{cite web| publisher = [[Konami]]| title = Castlevania -Konami| url = http://uk.games.konami-europe.com/game.do?idGame=18| accessdate = 2007-09-10}}</ref>
}}
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|article= Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
|title= Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
|date= {{Vgrelease|Japan|JP|2005-08-25}}<br>{{Vgrelease|Europe|EU|2005-09-30}}<br>{{Vgrelease|North America|NA|2005-10-04}}
|refs= <ref>{{cite web| title = Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow&nbsp;— Release Summary| url = http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/castlevania/similar.html?mode=versions| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-09-08}}</ref>
|release= 2005—[[Nintendo DS]]
|notes= * Known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Akumajō Dracula Sōgetsu no Jūjika'''''|悪魔城ドラキュラ 蒼月の十字架|Akumajō Dorakyura Sōgetsu no Jūjika|lit. "Demon Castle Dracula: Cross of the Blue Moon"}}<ref name="C-2005">{{cite web| url = http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/dracula/product/2005.html| title = 悪魔城ドラキュラシリーズ総合サイト - 2005| language = Japanese| publisher = [[Konami]]| accessdate = 2007-09-06}}</ref>
* First Castlevania game with a multiplayer mode<ref>{{cite web| title = Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow&nbsp;— Nintendo DS Review| url = http://www.mobiletechreview.com/games/DS/castlevania.htm| publisher = Mobile Tech Review| author = Corbie Dillard| date = August 2005| accessdate = 2007-09-08}}</ref>
}}
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|article= Castlevania: Curse of Darkness
|title= Castlevania: Curse of Darkness
|date= {{Vgrelease|[[North America|NA]]|2005-11-01}}<br>{{Vgrelease|[[Japan|JP]]|2005-11-24}}<br>{{Vgrelease|[[Europe|EU]]|2006-02-17}}
|refs= <ref name="C-CoDPS2">{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/castlevaniacurseofdarkness/similar.html?mode=versions| title = Castlevania: Curse of Darkness for PS2 - Release Summary| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-09-06}}</ref><ref name="C-CoDXbox">{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/Xbox/action/castlevaniacurseofdarkness/similar.html?mode=versions| title = Castlevania: Curse of Darkness for Xbox&nbsp;— Release Summary| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-09-06}}</ref>
|release= 2005—[[PlayStation 2]]<ref name="C-CoDPS2"/> and [[Xbox]]<ref name="C-CoDXbox"/>
|notes= * Known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Akumajō Dracula Yami no Juin'''''|悪魔城ドラキュラ 闇の呪印|Akumajō Dorakyura Yami no Juin|lit. "Demon Castle Dracula: Curse of Darkness"}}<ref name="C-2005"/>
}}
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|article= Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
|title= Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
|date= {{Vgrelease|[[Japan|JP]]|2006-11-16}}<br>{{Vgrelease|[[North America|NA]]|2006-12-05}}<br>{{Vgrelease|[[Europe|EU]]|2007-03-09}}<br>{{Vgrelease|[[Australasia|AUS]]|2007-03-22}}
|refs= <ref name="GameSpotPoRDate">{{cite web| url=http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/castlevaniaportraitofruin/news.html?sid=6162679| title=Shippin' Out December 4-8: Full Auto 2, MGS: Portable Ops&nbsp;— DS News at GameSpot|publisher=[[GameSpot]]|author=Thorsen, Tor| date=2006-12-04| accessdate=2007-10-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://au.gamespot.com/ds/action/castlevaniaportraitofruin/similar.html?mode=versions| title = Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin for DS&nbsp;— Release Summary| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-09-06}}</ref>
|release= 2006—[[Nintendo DS]]
|notes= * Known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Akumajō Dracula Gallery of Labyrinth'''''|悪魔城ドラキュラ ギャラリー・オブ・ラビリンス|Akumajō Dorakyura Gyararī obu Rabirinsu}}<ref name="C-2006">{{cite web| url = http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/dracula/product/index.html| title = 悪魔城ドラキュラシリーズ総合サイト - 2006| language = Japanese| publisher = [[Konami]]| accessdate = 2007-09-06}}</ref>
* First Castlevania game with online cooperative multiplayer
* Popular game outlets included a 20th Anniversary Pre-Order Bundle with the game.<ref>{{cite web| author = Brendan Sinclair| date = 2006-10-23| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| url = http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/castlevaniaportraitofruin/news.html?sid=6160362| title = Konami boxes DS Castlevania| accessdate = 2007-05-03}}</ref>
}}
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|article= Castlevania: Order of Shadows
|title= Castlevania: Order of Shadows
|date= {{Vgrelease|[[North America|NA]]|2007-09-18}}
|refs= <ref name="IGNOoS">{{cite web| url = http://wireless.ign.com/objects/958/958506.html| title = Castlevania: Order of Shadows| publisher = [[IGN]]| accessdate = 2007-10-02}}</ref>
|release= 2007—[[Mobile phones]]
|notes= * Developed and published by Konami Mobile<ref name="IGNOoS"/>
}}
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|article= Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia
|title= Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia
|date= {{Vgrelease|[[North America|NA]]|2008-10-21}}<br>{{Vgrelease|[[Japan|JP]]|2008-10-23}}<br>{{Vgrelease|[[Europe|EU]]|TBA}}
|refs= <ref name="ooe_release-date_na">{{cite web|date = 2008-07-31|url=http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/castlevaniaorderofecclesia/index.html|title=GameSpot: Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia|publisher=[[GameSpot]]|accessdate=2008-07-31}}</ref><ref name="ooe_release-date_jp">{{cite web|author=[[User:MisterMario92|MisterMario92]]|date = 2008-07-25|url=http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/dracula_ds3|title=The second Promotional Video reveals japanese release date and the names of characters|publisher=[[Konami|Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.]]|accessdate=2008-07-26}}</ref>
|release= 2008—[[Nintendo DS]]
|notes= * Known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Akumajō Dracula Ubawareta Kokuin'''''|悪魔城ドラキュラ 奪われた刻印|Akumajō Dorakyura Ubawareta Kokuin}}
* Upcoming title.
}}
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|article= Castlevania Judgment
|title= Castlevania Judgment
|date= {{Vgrelease|[[North America|NA]]|2008-11-18}}<br>{{Vgrelease|[[Europe|EU]]|1st half 2009}}<br>{{Vgrelease|[[Japan|JP]]|TBA}}
|refs= <ref name="cv-j_release-date_na">{{cite web|date = 2008-07-31|url=http://wii.ign.com/objects/142/14262760.html|title=Release date at IGN|publisher=[[IGN]]|accessdate=2008-07-31}}</ref><ref name="cv-j_release-date_eu">{{cite web|date = 2008-07-09|url=http://www.voltagepr.com/product.asp?i=1048|title=''Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH'' brings its legendary Castlevania® series to Nintendo Wii in all-new action guise.|publisher=Voltage PR|accessdate=2008-07-17}}</ref>
|release= 2008—[[Wii]]<ref name="announce">{{cite web|author=|date = 2008-07-01|url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/885/885501p1.html|title=Konami Announces Castlevania Judgement for Wii|publisher=[[IGN]]|accessdate=2008-07-11}}</ref>
|notes= * The game will be the first [[fighting game]] in the series.<ref name="announce"/>
* Upcoming title.
}}
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|article=
|title= Akumajō Dracula THE ARCADE
|date= TBA
|refs=
|release=
|notes= * Upcoming arcade title.<ref>{{cite web| title = Arcade: Castlevania Arcade Game Hands-On| url = http://kotaku.com/5028044/castlevania-japanese-arcade-game-hands+on| publisher = [[Kotaku]]| accessdate = 2008-08-01}}</ref>
}}
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|article=
|title= Akumajō Dracula THE MEDAL
|date= TBA
|refs=
|release=
|notes= * Upcoming arcade title.<ref>{{cite web| title = Akumajō Dracula THE MEDAL| url = http://www.konami.jp/products/am_dracula_medal| publisher = [[Konami]]| accessdate = 2008-10-04}}</ref>
}}
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|article=
|title= Castlevania xbox360/PS3
|date= TBA
|refs=
|release=
|notes= * Upcoming Xbox360 and Playstation 3 title.<ref>{{cite web| title = Castlevania xbox360/PS3| url = | publisher = [[Konami]]| accessdate = 2008-10-04}}</ref>
}}
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===Compilations and collections===
'''''Saints Row 2''''' (abbreviated to '''''SR2''''') is a [[Nonlinear gameplay|sandbox-style]] [[action-adventure game|action-adventure]] [[video game]] developed by [[Volition, Inc.|Volition Inc]] and published by [[THQ]]. It is the sequel to ''[[Saints Row (game)|Saints Row]]'' and is the second title in the [[Saints Row (series)|''Saints Row'' series]]. ''Saints Row 2'' is to be released in America on [[October 14]], [[2008]] in Australia on [[October 16]], [[2008]] and in Europe on [[October 17]], [[2008]]<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.vgreleases.com/ps3/ReleaseDate-39099.aspx | title = Saints Row 2 Release Date | publisher = [[VGReleases]] | date = [[2008-10-09]] | accessdate = 2008-10-09}}</ref>, for [[Microsoft Windows]] and the [[Xbox 360]] and [[PlayStation 3]].A smaller variant of the game will also be published for [[mobile phone|mobiles]]. Announced on [[May 11]], [[2007]] <ref>{{cite web | url= http://au.xbox360.ign.com/articles/787/787621p1.html| title= Saints Row 2 Announced }}</ref>, ''Saints Row 2'' was originally slated for an [[August 28]], [[2008]] release, but was delayed <ref>{{cite web | url= http://au.xbox360.ign.com/articles/877/877595p1.html| title= IGN Announces Saints Row 2 has been pushed back }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url= http://au.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/saintsrow2/news.html?sid=6191742&mode=news| title= GameSpot announces Saints Row 2 has been pushed back}}</ref> for marketing considerations. A Collector’s Edition for the game is confirmed, to be released alongside the standard version, and features various collector’s items.
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|article=
|title= Konami Collector's Series: Castlevania & Contra
|date= {{Vgrelease|[[North America|NA]]|2002-11-16}}
|refs= <ref name="CastlevaniaAndContra"/>
|release= 2002—PC Windows
|notes= * Included the original '''''[[Castlevania (video game)|Castlevania]]''''', '''''[[Castlevania II: Simon's Quest]]''''', and '''''[[Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse]]''''' along with two ''[[Contra (series)|Contra]]'' titles.
}}
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|article=
|title= Castlevania: Double Pack
|date= {{Vgrelease|[[North America|NA]]|2006-01-11}}<br>{{Vgrelease|[[Europe|EU]]|2006-02-17}}
|refs= <ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/gba/action/castlevaniadoublepack/similar.html?mode=versions| title = Castlevania Double Pack| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-10-25}}</ref>
|release= 2006—Game Boy Advance
|notes= * A single Game Boy Advance cartridge that included '''''[[Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance]]''''' and '''''[[Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow]]'''''<ref name="DoublePack"/>
}}
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|article= Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles
|title= Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles
|date= {{Vgrelease|[[Japan|JP]]|2007-11-08}}<br>{{Vgrelease|[[North America|NA]]|2007-10-23}}
|refs= <ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/psp/action/castlevaniathedraculaxchronicles/similar.html?mode=versions| title = Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles&nbsp;—Release Summary| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-10-25}}</ref>
|release= 2007—[[PlayStation Portable]]
|notes= * A remake of ''Akumajō Dracula X Chi no Rondo'' with 3D graphics
* Also includes the original '''''[[Akumajō Dracula X Chi no Rondo|Akumajou Dracula X: Chi no Rondo]]''''' as well as a port of '''''[[Castlevania: Symphony of the Night]]'''''<ref name="XChronicles"/>
}}
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===Cancelled titles===
<!-- Expand this pararaph -->''Saints Row 2'' features extensive customization options, co-operative play and multiplayer. Multiplayer is online and through System Link only, with no split-screen mode.
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|article=
Set in a redesigned rendition of Stilwater, a fictional city based heavily on the cities of [[Chicago]] and [[Detroit]], the game picks up from where ''Saints Row'' left off, with the player waking up from a trauma-induced coma in a prison hospital, five years after the events of ''Saints Row'', only to escape the prison island and rejoin the 3rd Street Saints, the gang the series is set around. The protagonist learns that the Saints have fallen apart, and that three new gangs have risen to power in Stilwater.
|title= Castlevania 32X
|canceled= Unknown
|refs= &nbsp;
|release= 1996—[[Sega 32X]]
|notes= * Also known as '''''Castlevania: The Bloodletting'''''
* Koji Igarashi stated initial ideas changed and used for ''Symphony of the Night''.<ref name="1UPCastlevaniaHistoryPage3">{{cite web|url=http://www.1up.com/do/feature?pager.offset=2&cId=3152109|title=Tales From The Crypt: Castlevania 20th Anniversary Blowout from 1UP.com&nbsp;— Page 3|publisher=[[1UP.com]]|author=Kalata, Kurt|date=2006-07-26|accessdate=2007-11-20}}</ref>
}}
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|article=
|title= Castlevania: Resurrection
|canceled= 1999-09-09
|refs= <ref name="1UPCastlevaniaHistoryPage3"/>
|release= 2000&nbsp;— [[Sega Dreamcast]]
|notes= * Would have been the first ''Castlevania'' title developed by Konami's American division.<ref>{{cite web| title = Castlevania Resurrection: Interview with Greg Orduyan| url = http://castlevania.classicgaming.gamespy.com/Features/orduyan.html| work = Classic Gaming.com| publisher = [[GameSpy]]| accessdate=2007-08-02}}</ref>
}}
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===Related titles===
==Gameplay==
There are parody games created by Konami that have ''Castlevania''-related elements or characters.
''Saints Row 2'' has gameplay structured similarly to ''Saints Row''. On foot, the player's character is capable of walking, running, swimming, climbing and jumping, as well as utilising weapons and basic hand-to-hand combat. After ''Saints Row'' was produced and work begun on ''Saints Row 2'', the streaming engine was completely rewritten. Because of this, new air-based vehicle types and online co-operative play have been made possible, along with many new major improvements to provide a smooth, interactive world, with significant decreases in terms of glitches, bugs and pop ins. The game incoprorates three difficulties: casual, normal and hardcore, which can be changed at the beginning of the game.


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After ''Saints Row'' was developed, [[Havok (software)|the game's engine]] was completely re-tooled, allowing noticable graphical improvements. Textures and dynamics have been reworked and so the city looks more realistic. Night-time lighting and shadowing have dramatically improved, and explosions and visual effects have also had noticable improvements. The game will also include additional weather effects. Rain and wind have dramatic effects on the landscape, notably altering sea tides and roads.
|article= Konami Wai Wai World
|title= Konami Wai Wai World
|date= {{Vgrelease|[[Japan|JP]]|1988-01-14}}
|refs= <ref name="WaiWaiWorld">{{cite web| title = Konami Wai Wai World&nbsp;— Release Summary| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| url = http://www.gamespot.com/nes/action/waiwaiworld/similar.html?mode=versions| accessdate = 2007-09-10}}</ref>
|release= 1988—[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]]<br />2006—[[Mobile phone]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.konami.jp/mobile/appli/waiwai.html| title = コナミネット】アプリゲーム｜コナミワイワイワールド| publisher = [[Konami]]| language = Japanese| accessdate = 2007-09-10}}</ref>
|notes= * Released only in Japan<ref name="WaiWaiWorld"/>
* Featured [[Simon Belmont]] as a playable character<ref>{{cite web| language = Japanese| url = http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20060405/waiwai.htm| title = コナミ、懐かしのキャラたちが携帯でよみがえる iモード「コナミワイワイワールド」配信開始| author = 滝沢修| date = 2006-04-05| publisher = GameWatch| accessdate = 2007-09-10}}</ref>
}}
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|article= Wai Wai World 2: SOS!! Parsley Jō
|title= Wai Wai World 2: SOS!! Parsley Jō
|date= {{Vgrelease|[[Japan|JP]]|1991}}
|refs= <ref name="WaiWai2">{{cite web| url = http://castlevania.classicgaming.gamespy.com/Games/waiwai2.html| title = Wai Wai World 2: SOS! Parsley Castle (1991)| work = Classic Gaming.com| publisher = [[GameSpy]]| accessdate = 2008-01-23}}</ref>
|release= 1991—[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]]
|notes= * Released only in Japan
* Featured [[Simon Belmont]] as a playable character<ref name="WaiWai2"/>
}}
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|article= Kid Dracula
|title= Kid Dracula
|date= {{Vgrelease|[[Japan|JP]]|1991}}<br>{{Vgrelease|[[North America|NA]]|1993}}
|refs= <ref name="KidDrac-Nes">{{cite web| url = http://castlevania.classicgaming.gamespy.com/Games/kiddracnes.html| title = Akumajou Dracula Special: Boku Dracula-kun (1991)| work = Classic Gaming.com| publisher = [[GameSpy]]| accessdate = 2008-01-23}}</ref><ref name="KidDrac-GB">{{cite web| url = http://castlevania.classicgaming.gamespy.com/Games/kiddrac.html| title = Kid Dracula (1993)| work = Classic Gaming.com| publisher = [[Gamespy]]| accessdate = 2008-01-23}}</ref>
|release= 1991—[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]]<ref name="KidDrac-Nes"/><br />1993—[[Game Boy]]<ref name="KidDrac-GB"/>
|notes= * Released in Japan as '''''Akumajō Special: Boku Dracula-kun'''''<ref name="KidDrac-GB"/>
* NES title released only in Japan<ref name="KidDrac-Nes"/>
}}
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{{VGtitle
|article= Konami Krazy Racers
|title= Konami Krazy Racers
|date= {{Vgrelease|[[Japan|JP]]|2001-03-21}}<br>{{Vgrelease|[[North America|NA]]|2001-06-10}}<br>{{Vgrelease|[[Europe|EU]]|2001-06-15}}
|refs= <ref name="KrazyRacers">{{cite web| title = Konami Krazy Racers&nbsp;— Release Summary| url = http://www.gamespot.com/gba/driving/konamikrazyracers/similar.html?mode=versions| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2007-09-07}}</ref>
|release= 2001—[[Game Boy Advance]]
|notes= * Released in Japan as '''''Konami Wai Wai Racing Advance'''''<ref name="KrazyRacers"/>
* Featured [[Dracula (Castlevania)|Dracula]] as a playable character
}}
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|article= DreamMix TV World Fighters
|title= DreamMix TV World Fighters
|date= {{Vgrelease|[[Japan|JP]]|2003-12-18}}
|refs= <ref name="DreamMix-GC">{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/gamecube/action/dreammixtvworldfighters/similar.html?mode=versions| title = DreamMix TV: World Fighters&nbsp;— Release Summary (GC)| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2008-01-23}}</ref><ref name="DreamMix-PS2">{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/dreammixtvworldfighters/similar.html?mode=versions| title = DreamMix TV: World Fighters&nbsp;— Release Summary (PS2)| publisher = [[GameSpot]]| accessdate = 2008-01-23}}</ref>
|release= 2003—[[Nintendo GameCube]],<ref name="DreamMix-GC"/> [[PlayStation 2]]<ref name="DreamMix-PS2"/>
|notes= * Released only in Japan<ref name="DreamMix-GC"/><ref name="DreamMix-PS2"/>
* Featured [[Simon Belmont]] as a playable representative of [[Konami]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.hudson.co.jp/gamenavi/gamedb/softinfo/wfight/html/chara/simo.html| title = キャラ紹介 シモン| publisher = [[Hudson Soft]]| language = Japanese| accessdate = 2008-01-23}}</ref>
}}
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==Other media==
[[Artificial intelligence|AI]] has also undergone major improvements <ref>http://community.saintsrow.com/blogs/?p=176#more-176</ref>. [[Non-player character|NPCs]] will undertake more realistic actions, such as doing yoga, opening umbrellas at the chance of rain and sitting on benches and cuddling, which would not have been possible in [[Saints Row]], because the physics, animation and action node systems didn’t support two people interacting that closely. Additionally, numerous NPCs can be seen around Stilwater eg barber shop quartets, fire eaters, mimes, skydivers. NPCs will also react and respond to the player's actions in the world.
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Although ''Saints Row 2'' uses [[ragdoll physics]] on character models in the game, car physics have been touched up slightly, and will still be maintaining a "loose" feel with easy turning and brake mechanisms. Additionally, a [[cruise control]] system has been introduced on many vehicles in the game, which has been stated to make drive bys and car chases much easier.
|title= Castlevania

|date= 2008
===Customization===
|refs=<ref name="white">{{cite news | author=Michael Fleming | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117966892.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 | title=White stakes out 'Castlevania' | publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date=2007-06-13 | accessdate=2007-06-14 }}</ref>

|platform= [[Film]]
Character customization has been expanded beyond the original ''Saints Row.'' New customization options give the player more control over their character. ''Saints Row 2'' gives the player the option of playing as a female, unlike in ''Saints Row'', where the player was forced to play as a male. Additionally, the player can customize the character's appearance even further. The player is now given the option of customizing the character's age and weight, as well as their voice, walk, fighting style, taunts, facial expression and weapon holding. Height modification for the player was originally in development, but was later cut due to difficulties and glitches.
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* Feature film based on the video game series
Clothing and apparel customization has also been modified to become more in-depth. The player is given a wide variety of clothing to wear. Customizing clothes gives the player more choice over how they wear their clothes, with additional coloring and layout designs. Also, there is a broader range of tattoos, which can now be applied to the face, and jewelery. The player can also save outfits in their crib and reload them for later use.
* Written and directed by [[Sylvain White]]<ref name="white"/>

Crib and gang customization have been introduced as new features in ''Saints Row 2''. The player can customize the 3rd Street Saints and the nine cribs they can dwell in. Cribs cannot be simply bought, but are unlocked at certain points in the game <ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.gamespot.com/pages/unions/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=25972806&union_id=2286 | title = James Tsai interviewing the United People of Saints Row (Letter 1 of 4)}}</ref>. The player can choose from three pre-set styles; cheap (rundown and dilapidated), classy (well furbished with basic walls and floors) and ultra-modern (stylishly decorated interior design). Additionally, the player can fully furnish the crib, with a wide array of items, such as pool tables, minibars, pianos, lounges, TVs, strippers and more. Cribs serve as locations to hang out with fellow Saints, save the game, change clothes, access a weapon stash and customize the 3rd Street Saints. In terms of customizing the player's gang, a variety of clothing styles can be applied to the gang. Also, the gang sign and graffiti tag can be chosen and the player can equip the gang with certain vehicles.

===Combat===
[[Image:Bank vault under attack- SR2.jpg|thumb|200px|right|The player escaping from Stilwater Prison.]]
Combat in ''Saints Row 2'' offers additional features not seen in ''Saints Row''. The player can still walk, run, climb, jump, swim, drive, engage in hand-to-hand combat and fire weapons. However, in ''Saints Row 2'', the player can take [[human shield]]s which can be used as cover in outdoor areas. When the player no longer needs the hostage, they can either kill the hostage, or push them away. Also, finishers are introduced in ''Saints Row 2''. If three hits are dealt with the same button on an enemy, the player performs a quick finishing move.

Police are alerted when the player commits crimes, dispatched to the scene of the crime in order to deal with the perpetrator. As in ''Saints Row'', there are five notoriety levels, which are gained gradually as the player commits more and more crimes. Notoriety levels are represented by an allotted amount of stars. At a one star level, police rely on non-lethal means to deal with law violators, using standard nightsticks, [[Taser]]s and [[pepper spray]]. However, at two stars, the cops are actively searching for the offender, dispatching standard squad cars, and also police boats and helicopters if the chase leads to the sea or sky. Though still relying on non-lethal means, if the player opens fire on the police, they will respond appropriately. From three stars onwards, negotiation and arrest are no longer options. Human shields, even if they are police, will not be spared, as the police are now desperately trying to get rid of the player. At three stars, roadblocks are established, and police helicopters dispatch [[SWAT]] officers to help deal with the perpetrator. At four and five stars, the Tornado helicopter is introduced into the battle, unleashing torrents of firepower. The FBI are called in at five stars, using any means necessary to deal with the criminal. Police force will no longer use spike strips, even if the player is at a high notoriety level.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://au.gamespot.com/pages/unions/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=26106400&union_id=2286 | title = James Tsai interviewing the United People of Saints Row (Letter 2 of 4)}}</ref>

Many old weapons from ''Saints Row'' will be appearing in the game, however several new weapons will be included in ''Saints Row 2''. Dual-wielding has also been introduced on [[submachine gun]]s and [[handgun]]s.
Some new weapons in ''Saints Row 2'' are [[chainsaw]]s, [[sledgehammer]]s, [[flamethrower]]s, [[katana]]s, [[electroshock weapon|stun guns]] and [[Defibrillation|shock pads]]. [[Satchel charge]]s<!-- They are not called limpet mines. Limpet mines are completely different. --> are introduced, and can stick to walls, vehicles and even people <ref name="weaponsvehicles trailer">{{cite web | url = http://www.gametrailers.com/player/32962.html | title = Gametrailers.com - Saints Row 2 - Vehicles and Weapons Trailer | publisher = [[Gametrailers]] | author = | date = 2008-06-05 | access date = 2008-06-05 }}</ref> The player can now pick up and use objects from the environment as melee weapons such as [[garden gnomes]] and [[cement blocks]].<ref name="gamespot first look">{{cite web | url = http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/saintsrow2/news.html?sid=6187214&om_act=convert&om_clk=newlyadded&tag=newlyadded;title;1 | title = Saints Row 2 First Look | publisher = Gamespot | first = Justin | last = Calvert | date = [[2008-03-05]] | accessdate = 2008-03-07 }}</ref> Additionally, over half a dozen weapons can be unlocked throughout the game, but have not been announced yet. <ref>{{ cite web | url = http://au.gamespot.com/pages/unions/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=26506739&union_id=2286 | title = James Tsai interviewing the United People of Saints Row (Letter 4 of 4) }}</ref>

===Side-play===
[[Image:Saints Row 2 BASE jumping.jpg|thumb|200px|left|[[BASE jumping]], one of the many new diversions]]
Activities were first seen in ''Saints Row'', where the protagonist would perform various tasks to earn money and respect, in-game currency used to unlock missions and progress through the storyline. In addition, numerous items and also homies could be unlocked by doing such activities. ''Saints Row 2'' includes eleven of the twelve activities from ''Saints Row'', including racing, snatch, escort, drug trafficking, hitman, insurance fraud, demolition derby, chop shop, mayhem, loan shark and tagging. Hijacking has been exclued from the game. All returning activities have been touched up slightly, and feel slightly different to what they originally were. In ''Saints Row'', activities spanned out over eight progressing difficulty levels however, in ''Saints Row 2'', activities span out over six. The protagonist also gains unlockables like strength and stamina upgrades, weapon enhancements etc for completing every three and six levels of each activity <ref>{{cite web | url = http://au.gamespot.com/pages/unions/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=26506739&union_id=2286 | title = James Tsai interviewing the United People of Saints Row (Letter 4 of 4) }}</ref>. Additionally, activities are only seen in two locations around the city, instead of three from ''Saints Row''.

As well as the old activities from ''Saints Row'', six<ref name="activities trailer">{{cite web | url = http://gamersyde.com/news_6599_en.html | title = Saint's Row 2: Activities - Gamersyde | publisher = Gamersyde | author = | date = 2008-06-05 | access date = 2008-06-05 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://community.saintsrow.com/blogs/?p=148#more-100 | title = "Activities and Diversions" Developer Blog}}</ref> new activities are available for the player to participate in. Each activity has also been designed to suit co-operative play.

''Crowd Control'' sees the player acting as a security guard for a celebrity as they go about their daily business at various events. Crazed fans will harass and even attack the celebrity, and so the player must fend off these fans by means of throwing them into oncoming trains, helicopter rotor blades and anything else in the world.

''Fight Club'' is a fighting-based activity where the player signs up to fight in underground arenas. The player must eliminate opponents using the melee system and also any items that can be found littered on the ground.Once an opponent has been successfully knocked down, the player must approach the opponent and begin a button-tapping showdown where the player will break the neck of the opponent if they manage to succeed.

''FUZZ'' is a fictional [[police procedural|cop]] [[television series|show]], where the player is followed around with a camera crew and must deal with criminals. More creativity in dealing with the perpetrator earns the player more points.

''Heli Assault'' sees the dealing with enemy aircraft and vehicles to protect gang lieutenants as they deliver drugs around the city. The player is given the Tornado attack helicopter and must stop interferences with deals, using heat-seeking missiles.

''Septic Avenger'' is a task in which the player must devalue property and its owners using a Stilwater Municipal septic truck and spraying human waste on buildings and people.

''Trail Blazing'' is an activity where the player must drive checkpoint races around the city in the Toad quad bike, while wearing a flame-retardant suit that ignites people and blows up cars that come into contact with the player, which earns the player more time to complete the courses.

A fully 3D [[survival horror]] game can be played at arcades and television across the city. The game, titled ''Zombie Uprising'' <ref>http://au.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/saintsrow2/news.html?sid=6197587&mode=news</ref>, sees the player in a dark, zombie-filled setting, and must eliminate these zombies in waves using a limited number of weapons. Fellow survivors also aid the player in the fight. If a zombie manages to latch on to the protagonist, a [[Resident Evil]]-like button mashing pushback, where the protagonist knocks back the attacker if the button is pressed in succession.

Diversions are mini-activities in the ''[[Saints Row (series)|Saints Row]]'' world, which can be performed any time, any where. Diversions involve the player carry out small actions eg pulling stunts in vehicles, [[BASE jumping]], streaking and more. Minor criminal misbehaviours also count as diversions, taking hostages, hijacking vehicles, theft etc

===Vehicles===
[[Image:Flying in Saints Row 2.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Flying a fighter plane through the city]]
In addition to an expanded list of land-based vehicles, several new vehicle types have been introduced in ''Saints Row 2''. The player is given the option of driving up to five different [[motorcycles]], each with unique designs and benefits. These bikes, like most cars, can be equipped with [[nitrous oxide|Nitrous Oxide]], giving the vehicle a temporary boost. Additionally, [[all-terrain vehicle|quad bikes]] and [[monster truck]]s can be driven through the city. In addition to the new land-based vehicles, a new streaming system has seen the addition of [[boat]]s and [[personal water craft|jet skis]] as water-based vehicles, both of which utilize the [[PlayStation 3]]'s [[PlayStation 3 accessories#Sixaxis|SIXAXIS]] wireless controller mechanism. Also, [[fixed-wing aircraft|planes]] and [[helicopter]]s can be flown around the city, with planes equipped with parachutes. Helicopters and planes also utilize the [[PlayStation 3 accessories#Sixaxis|SIXAXIS]] feature. The Gyro-Daddy in-game [[helicopter]] and PeeWee [[minibike|Mini Bike]] are included as additional in-game content to players who buy ''Saints Row 2'' from GameStop in the [[USA]] and Play.com & hmv.com in the [[UK]]. Additionally, NPCs will ride various vehicles that the player cannot<ref>{{cite web | url=http://community.saintsrow.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=19702&p=341979&hilit=skateboards#p341979| title= Saints Row 2- The Row Community FAQ}}</ref>, such as skateboards and rollerblades <!-- See the reference -->. As in ''Saints Row'', vehicles can be customized. Vehicle customization has become more indepth, with numerous performance modifiers eg torque, tire grip, engine and also with more body mods and colour customization.

===Multiplayer===
{{Missing information|Multiplayer|date=October 2008}}
''Saints Row 2'' now features Co-op. When playing Co-op the enemy NPC's will get scaled up with some more health to counter the difficulty of Co-op vs. playing alone.

As for competitive vs. online games modes a Moderator on SaintsRow.com forums confirmed that the only game modes will be "Gangsta Brawl, Team Gangsta Brawl" (a basic deathmatch and team version), as well as a new mode called Strong Arm.

Strong Arm: 2 teams will do various objectives that are featured in Single Player but have to earn more money than the Opposing team, while the 2 teams may interfere with each other.

==Synopsis==
===Plot===
The game is set five years<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.saintsrow.com/overview.php| title= Saints Row 2 overview}}</ref> after the events of ''Saints Row''. The protagonist was betrayed by former 3rd Street Saints, who detonated a bomb aboard a yacht he was also on. Then-mayoral candidate Alderman Hughes was killed, along with his personal servants in the explosion, however, the protagonist suffered severe injuries and slipped into a trauma-induced coma, only to be taken away and put into a dingy prison hospital ward.

Meanwhile, the 3rd Street Saints, who had conquered Stilwater in ''Saints Row'', have fallen apart. Former leader of the Saints, Julius Little, has abandoned his crew and slipped into the shadows. Johnny Gat has been captured by police and awaits the [[Death penalty|electric chair]], after being convicted of three hundred and eighty seven <ref>http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=jFcdmWQmKfs</ref> counts of murder and attempting to assassinate Troy Bradshaw once Gat learned that Troy was an undercover cop. Lin is dead. Dex went into hiding the night of the yacht explosion. Undercover police officer Troy Bradshaw, who was tasked with undermining the Saints, has risen through the ranks and has been promoted to Chief of Police, after the demise of former Police Chief Monroe.

[[Image:Saints Row 2 battle.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Fighting the Sons of Samedi]]
After five years, the protagonist has unexpectedly awoken from his trauma-induced coma. A young Hispanic man, Carlos, allows himself to be "[[Shank (weapon)|shanked]]", simply so he can talk to the protagonist in the prison infirmary. After a heated exchange between the two when they are left alone, the protagonist agrees to let Carlos help him escape. In the exchange, Carlos also reveals he has a brother in the 3rd Street Saints, however, never mentions his name, it is rumored to be Dex and mentions in the beginning of the game if he remembers his brother to the protagonist and he replies yes. After a battle to the shore, Carlos and the protagonist escape the island and return to Stilwater. Hell-bent on revenge, the protagonist forms together a new crew of Saints, which includes Johnny, who the protagonist rescues from a courtroom precession in which his final appeal from being sent to the [[electric chair]] was being denied. Carlos soon introduces Shaundi and Pierce who hang out in an abandoned hotel basement, and are more than willing to work for the protagonist. With a new crew, the protagonist must march on and eliminate the three rival gangs in Stilwater, and reclaim what is rightfully his/hers.

===Characters and gangs===
{{main|List of characters in Saints Row 2}}
====3rd Street Saints====
The 3rd Street Saints were the most prominent and powerful gang in Stilwater at the end of the original ''Saints Row''. However, the Saints collapsed almost immediately after they conquered the city. With the protagonist out of action, the rest of the Saints dropped out and the gang fell apart. However, five years later, the protagonist comes out of a coma and busts out of jail with Carlos a man who claims he has a brother in The 3rd Street Saints, and reforms the Saints with a new crew. Original Saint Johnny Gat who is about to be sentenced to Death Row is busted out of a courtroom precession by the protagonist, and two new Saints, Shaundi and Pierce join the crew with the protagonist, Johnny and Carlos to reclaim the turf they once ruled.

====Brotherhood of Stilwater====
The Brotherhood of Stilwater was formed from the outcasts of society, those long victimized by gang warfare and police corruption. The Brotherhood are an aggresive gang with a 'kill now, ask questions later' attitude. The Brotherhood engage in murder, extortion and violence to fuel their empire, and are engaged in an underground weapon trade providing violent means for city citizens. The gang is headed by Maero, a seven-foot-tall warrior willing to fight anyone that stands in his way. Lieutenants Matt and Jessica stand loyally at his side, and former Westside Roller Donnie not only operates his own chop shop, but also flies the flags of the Brotherhood. The Brotherhood are picked out by their numerous piercings and tattoos, the wolf head logo, the bright color red and gas-guzzling trucks.

====Sons of Samedi====
An internationally-known gang that conquered the Caribbean underworld, the Sons of Samedi have spread themselves into Stilwater. A [[Haitian Vodou|Voodoo]]-style gang, the Sons of Samedi pay tribute to [[Baron Samedi]], the Voodoo [[Loa]] of death. Decked out in green outfits and state-of-the-art jewelry, the Sons of Samedi gain a continual cash flow from the Loa Dust drug trade across Stilwater, selling to many inhabitants and preying on the young and reckless college students. The Sons of Samedi's Stilwater division is overseen by one known only as the General, and violent extortionist/drug trader Mr Sunshine spreads their message across Stilwater with ruthless violence and a thirst for power. There is also DJ Veteran Child, a DJ for one of Stilwater’s radio stations, who is also a lieutenant for the Sons of Samedi and Shaundi's Ex-boyfriend

====Ronin====
The Ronin are the self-proclaimed most powerful gang in the world. The Ronin can best be identified by their dragon-influenced yellow and black custom leathers, as well as by their flashy bikes. Essentially a Japanese gang, the Ronin control much of the entertainment industry in Stilwater, engaging in gambling, street racing and owning numerous high roller casinos throughout the city. Shogo Akuji left the streets of Tokyo and formed the Ronin. His father, Akuji-san finances and oversees the gang, and orders Shogo around in how to run the faction. In Japanese, [[ronin]] literally translates as a [[samurai]] warrior whose master, or [[daimyo]], has been banished or is dead. There is currently 1 unamed member of the Ronin.

====Ultor Corporation====
Ultor are a major figure in ''Saints Row 2''. Mainly responsible for the cleanup of Stilwater, Ultor originally began as a clothing company and quickly became a major corporation. Ultor pumped millions into the city and it was completely overhauled, turning the once crime-ridden city into an "urban utopia". The Saints Row district, for example, has been turned into a booming commercial industry, and serves as the district for Ultor headquarters. The company's name comes from the mega-corporation that the player rebels against in the [[Volition, Inc.| Volition]]-developed game [[Red Faction]].'''

===Setting===
[[Image:939458 20080212 screen003-1-.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The lighthouse in Stilwater]]
Stilwater in ''Saints Row 2'' has seen heavy expansion since the original game. Developers announced the city has been entirely redeveloped, every neighborhood has been touched up in one way or another. In-game faction Ultor Unlimited is largely responsible for the expansion that has taken place; it is said they spent well over three-hundred million dollars redeveloping Stilwater, turning the crime-ridden city into an 'urban utopia'. Many new sites can also be seen across the city including the Stilwater Science Centre, Marshall Winslow Detention Centre, Stilwater University, Stilwater Hall of Industry, as well as a graveyard, marina, Rounds Square Mall, casinos, and also two new islands which host the Stilwater Pentitentionary (similar to [[Alcatraz Island|Alcatraz]]) and Stilwater Power Plant. The new Stilwater is said to be one and a half times the size it was compared to Stilwater in ''Saints Row''. Around the outside of Stilwater and used as background, (therefore unaccessable to the player) is sprawling countryside with hills and glens, and can be seen in some screenshots.

All the old districts from ''Saints Row'' still stand in ''Saints Row 2''. However, every district has been touched up or modified in some way. This is particularly noticable in the Downtown and Saints Row districts which have been completely redesigned. The new marina sits on top of the High End Retail/ Suburbs area. Additionally, the Suburbs district has seen expansion to the west, and also, the University district lies west of the Arena district, almost completely cut off from the mainland by a river.

From the beginning of the game, the map of Stilwater is fully visible. However, shops will simply be displayed as a question mark until the player discovers them. Additionally, as the player earns more respect, they can buy shops. Buying an entire chain of departments will mean that the protagonist’s face appears on in-game billboard advertisements.

Over the years, many new in-game companies and businesses have been established. All shops from [[Saints Row|the original game]] are returning in ''Saints Row 2'', however numerous others have been introduced. In addition to the four clothing shops seen in ''Saints Row'', three new clothes departments have been established. ''Leather and Lace'' is a [[lingerie]] store selling clothes designed for women (but can be worn on men). ''Let's Pretend'' is a costume shop, where the player can buy numerous unique outfits ie ninja suits, pirate outfits, masks etc. ''Nobody Loves Me'' is an [[Emo#Fashion and stereotype|emo]]-influenced store, somewhat similar to Hot Topic, primarily selling black outfits and piercings. ''On Thin Ice'' was the original seller of jewelery and accessories in ''Saints Row'', however, ''Bling Bling'' is a new store offering cheaper accessories. In ''Saints Row'', the player could only buy food from Freckle Bitch's, a fast food restaurant. ''Apollo's'' ([[coffee]] and [[dougnut]]s), ''Phuc Mi Phuc Yeu'' ([[Chinese cuisine|Chinese food]]) and ''Company of Gyros'' ([[Greek cuisine|Greek food]]) are three new stores the player can buy food from.

==Reception==
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The UK edition of ''[[Official Xbox Magazine]]'' gave ''Saints Row 2'' an 8.0 of 10 review, praising the game's sense of humor, "This is a truly entertaining game. There's no pretension - just enjoyable mayhem."<ref name="oxmukrev">[[Official_Xbox_Magazine#UK_Edition|Official Xbox Magazine (UK)]] (November 2008, p. 67), ''Saints Row 2'' review. [[OXM]]. ''[[Future Publishing]]''.</ref> ''[[IGN]]'' awarded it an 8.2 of 10, stating, "the core gameplay experience is extremely enjoyable,"<ref name="ignreview">{{cite web| url=http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/918/918374p1.html |title= IGN ''Saints Row 2'' review| author= Nate Ahearn| date= 2008-10-10| accessdate= 2008-10-10| language= English| pages= 3|work= [[IGN]]| publisher= [[IGN]]}}</ref> while ''IGN''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Australian site gave it an 8.0 of 10, calling it "big, dumb fun".<ref name="ignaureview">{{cite web| url= http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/917/917951p1.html| title= IGN (AU) ''Saints Row 2'' review| language= English| date=2008-10-10| accessdate= 2008-10-10| pages=3| author= Patrick Kolan| work=[[IGN]]| publisher= [[IGN]]}}</ref> ''Total Video Games'' raved in its 9 of 10 review, pointing out the game's co-op mode and calling it "brilliant."<ref name="tvgreview">{{cite web| url= http://www.totalvideogames.com/articles/UK_Online_Exclusive_Saints_Row_2_13858.htm| title= TVG ''Saints Row 2'' review|language= English| pages= 1|date= 2008-10-10| accessdate= 2008-10-10| work=TVG| publisher=[[British Sky Broadcasting]]}}</ref>
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==Soundtrack==
|title= Castlevania: Dracula's Curse
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The soundtrack of ''Saints Row 2'' will feature a new line-up of songs for the in-game radio and audio player. A custom radio station has been confirmed for the game where players may use songs bought from the Scratch That music store and use them in the in-game radio station. It is rumored that Aisha will be singing again but that is not confirmed.
|platform= [[DVD]]

|notes= *Direct to DVD animated film based on ''Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse''
==Development==
*Written by comic book author, [[Warren Ellis]]<ref>{{cite web | author=Ellis, Warren | year=2006 | title=Castlevania | url=http://www.warrenellis.com/?p=3133 | work=[http://www.warrenellis.com WarrenEllis.com] | accessdate=2007-08-02}}</ref>
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THQ has stated that with ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' due out prior to the release of ''Saints Row 2'', they plan to allow Volition enough time to completely finish the game in order to obtain the best quality game possible. Additionally, the streaming engine has been improved to reduce the amount of "pop-in" due to spawning distances that were criticized in the first game. New weapons will also be available for playable characters in the game.
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On [[May 28]] [[2008]], THQ announced that ''Saints Row 2's'' release would be pushed back by about two months, from August to October 2008, for "product quality and marketing considerations"<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssTechMediaTelecomNews/idUSN2844790320080528?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0 | title = THQ delays key game by nearly two months | publisher = [[Reuters]] | date = [[2008-05-28]] | accessdate = 2008-08-26}}</ref>.
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|title= Akumajō Dracula Radio Chronicles
On [[July 15]] [[2008]], the ''Saints Row 2'' Community was launched<ref>http://community.saintsrow.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=17414</ref>.
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On [[October 1]], [[2008]], ''Saints Row 2'' was illegally [[Copyright infringement|pirated]] and published on the internet available for download <ref>http://community.saintsrow.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=20523</ref><ref>http://community.saintsrow.com/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=20601</ref>. Leaked videos have spread across many internet websites including [[YouTube]].<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCJVYTekD34 Saints Row 2 LEAKED Gameplay Xbox360 Gun Store]</ref> <ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN4o8oKWbDE Saints Row 2 LEAKED Gameplay Xbox360 Heli Assault]</ref>.
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|notes= * Upcoming radio drama.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://573st.i-revo.jp/dracula/drama.html| title = 悪魔城ドラキュラ ラジオクロニクル Konami Station| publisher = [[Konami]] Corporation| language = Japanese| accessdate = 2008-08-21}}</ref>
===Promotion===
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[[Image:Tera Patrick.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Tera Patrick]]
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''Saints Row 2'' has been marketed heavily since it was first announced, including numerous trailers and contests found across the Internet and in certain places across the world. In fact, the original date for the game, [[August 28]] was not only pushed back for development purposes, but also for marketing considerations. Since ''Saints Row 2'' was first announced, full-length [[Film trailer|trailers]] have been released to help promote the game.

The first trailer was released in [[March]], [[2008]] and gave a brief insight into how the fictional Ultor Corporation has helped to clean the streets of Stilwater. The trailer also details some of the new weapons in the game, including the [[Hand grenade#Stun grenade|Flashbang]], [[Semi-automatic shotgun|AS14 Hammer]] (later renamed X-52 Ultimax), [[Assault rifle|AR-50 XMAC]], [[Rocket-propelled grenade|Annihilator]], [[Uzi submachine gun|dual wielding uzi's]] and [[Defibrillation|shock paddles]], as well as some of the new vehicles in the game, including the [[Armoured personnel carrier|Bear]], [[Sedan (car)|Hooptie]], [[Personal water craft|Water Craft]], [[Attack helicopter|Tornado]] and [[Fighter aircraft|Wolverine]].

The second full-length trailer was released in early [[June]], [[2008]] and gained controversy as it poked fun at [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] for its lack of side-play in the game. The trailer shows four of the six new activties playable in ''Saints Row 2'', including Septic Avenger, FUZZ, Fight Club and Trail Blazing. It also lists several of the game's many diversions, in-game actions which can be performed at any time to earn money and respect.

The third full-length trailer was released in late [[June]], [[2008]] and gives gamers an introduction to the storyline and the new gangs in ''Saints Row 2''. The trailer details the protagonist busting out of prison with fellow in-mate Carlos, and riding a patrol boat back to Stilwater, where he gets a shock as he realizes just how much the city has changed in five years. The trailer gives insight to the storyline and missions in the game, and serves as a basic introduction to the Brotherhood of Stilwater, Sons of Samedi and Ronin, the three new gangs that inhabit Stilwater, and also an introduction to the Ultor Corporation, which serves as the main antagonist faction in the game.

The forth full-length trailer was released during the [[E3|E3 Media and Business Summit]] in [[July]], [[2008]], and details the new customization options in ''Saints Row 2''. The trailer is set out as a fictional TV show titled ''Trick My Life'' and follows Randy the Trandy, a poorly dressed mid-30s man whose life is also the subject of the trailer, showing him being dressed up as a woman. The trailer also demonstrates the crib and gang customization in ''Saints Row 2'', showing numerous features available to the player that can be modified or changed to their liking.

The fifth full-length trailer was released in early [[September]], [[2008]] and shows the co-op gameplay available in the game. Numerous co-op features are shown in the game. The trailer gained popularity as it makes fun of two [[United States|American]] presidential candidates, [[Barack Obama]] and [[John McCain]], showing two in-game characters that look like them walk through Stilwater causing death and destruction.

Two campaigners for the game are [[Gary Busey]], an [[United States|American]] actor, and Tera Patrick, an [[United States|American]] [[Pornographic actor|porn star]]. Online movies starring [[Gary Busey|Busey]]<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/52086 | title = Gary Busey Presents Saints Row 2 | publisher = [[Shacknews]] | date = [[2008-04-04]] | accessdate = 2008-04-05 | first =Maarten | last = Goldstein}}</ref>, titled 'Street Lessons With Uncle Gary', are short, 30-50 second mock educational videos on street life in Stilwater. So far, ten have been released: Costumes, Flying, Heavy Weapons, Motorcycles, Nut Shots, Police Abuse, Satchel Charges, Taunting, Throwing People and Wieldable Props. [[Tera Patrick|Tera]] has also been involved with marketing and development for the game, and so far has released a Developer Diary preview into the development of ''Saints Row 2''.

''Saints Row 2'' has received heavy funding and sponsorship, and has appeared at game conventions with its own booth. ''Saints Row 2'' has appeared at [[E3]], [[THQ]] Gamer's Day, [[Comic-Con International|Comic Con]], [[Penny Arcade Expo|PAX '08]] and [[Games Convention|Leipzig Games Convention]]. In addition, ''Saints Row 2'' provides funding and markets itself with the [[Myspace]] Music Tour. Also, numerous competitions have been launched giving away merchandise etc for players who enter. Numerous competitions include ''Pimp Your Crib'', ''Summer of Bling'', a Tshirt design contest and a mingame giving players the chance to design their own box art for the game. On September 14, 2008, THQ and WorthPlaying.com launched a contest offering one player a chance to win a trip to the Saints Row 2 Multiplayer Event in San Francisco, California.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://community.saintsrow.com/blogs/?p=211|title=Win a Trip to Play SR2 MP!|date=15 September 2008|publisher=''Saints Row 2 Community Site''}}</ref> On September 17, 2008 the contest was updated to offer three players a chance to attend the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=55708|title=Win A Trip to San Francisco to Check Out 'Saints Row 2'|date=17 September 2008|publisher=''WorthPlaying''}}</ref> The contest was restricted to U.S. residents over the age of 21. The Saints Row 2 Multiplayer Event was held on [[September 24]], [[2008]].

===Collector's Edition===

There are two versions of 'Collectors Edition' available. Both contain a copy of the game.

The Saints Row 2 Initiation Pack is exclusive to New Zealand and Australia and includes:

* A Poster
* Limited Edition art book
* Metal [[money clip]],
* Gold Bullet [[USB drive|USB]] Memory stick
* Content including a basketball singlet, videos, a Saints ID card, and a Saints Rule book


The Saints Row 2 Gun Pack is an Xbox 360 exclusive edition. It comes packaged in a gun mould case and includes:

* 1GB Gold Bullet USB Memory stick
* Exclusive content, including buddy icons and wallpapers
* Limited edition art book
* Stilwater Map poster
* Exclusive 3rd Street Saints Poster

== See also ==
* [[Saints Row (game)]]
* [[Saints Row (series)]]


== References ==
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== External links ==
==External links==
* [http://www.saintsrow.com/ Official ''Saints Row 2'' site]
* [http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/dracula/ ''Akumajō Dracula'' series] at Konami Tokyo {{ja icon}}
* [http://www.volition-inc.com/ Volition, Inc. home page]
* [http://www.konami-data.com/officialsites/castlevania/ ''Castlevania'' series] at Konami USA
* [http://www.thq.com/games/gameinfo.php?id=1306 ''Saints Row 2'' page at THQ]
* [http://www.thq.co.uk/uk/game/show/4317/Saints%20Row%202 ''Saints Row 2 To PC'' page at THQ]
* [http://au.xbox360.ign.com/launch/saints-row-2.html Saints Row 2 Launch Center on IGN]
* [http://www.freeyourinnersinner.com.au/ Saints Row 2 Australian Collector's Edition site]
* [http://www.s0ftware.co.uk/playstation-3/adventure/saints-row-2/prod_1568.html Saints Row 2 UK pre Order]


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