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Get Pre-Order Swag for Portrait of Ruin

by Steven Rodriguez - October 23, 2006, 11:19 pm EDT
Total comments: 20 Source: Press Release

You'll get an unholy amount of goodies if you indulge in placing a deposit on the next DS Castlevania.

KONAMI ANNOUNCES LIMITED EDITION GIFT WITH PURCHASE FOR CASTLEVANIA: PORTRAIT OF RUIN

Boxed Set to Include 20th Anniversary Soundtrack, Art Book, Stylus, Game Case and Timeline Poster

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. ­ October 23, 2006 ­ Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.

today announced that just in time for the 20th anniversary of the

Castlevania series, consumers who pre-order Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

for the Nintendo DS at Gamestop, EB Games and GameCrazy locations

nationwide will receive, at the time of purchase, a limited edition box set

at no additional cost containing items that document the history of this

legendary franchise. Highlighting 20 years of one of the most celebrated

video game series of all time, the Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin limited

edition gift with purchase comes in a highly collectible wax-sealed box and

includes the following items:

-- Art Book: This 48 page book details the artwork of every game in the

Castlevania series and features an embossed cover.

-- 20th Anniversary Soundtrack CD: Spanning 20 years of music that has

defined the Castlevania series, this soundtrack contains songs from nearly

every Castlevania game ever made, including four never before released

tracks from Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin.

-- Stylus and DS Game Case: Emblazoned with the Castlevania logo, this

extendable stylus is sure to give virtual vampire hunters the edge in their

next handheld encounter with Dracula, while the transparent game case lets

gamers keep both Castlevania DS adventures out of harm¹s way.

-- Timeline Poster: Detailing key events and characters in the history

of Castlevania, this fold out poster features a timeline on the front and a

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin poster on the back.

Breaking new ground in the Castlevania series, Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

lets players continue the battle against the evil minions of the night as

two playable characters, Jonathan Morris and Charlotte Aulin. Players can

choose to use Jonathan¹s whip-cracking melee abilities or Charlotte¹s

magical prowess individually or team up together for the first time in the

history of the franchise as they explore all new levels and environments.

Players can also play online with friends and wirelessly trade items using

the Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection service.

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin will be available for the Nintendo DS this

December. For more information, please visit www.konami.com

Talkback

WuTangTurtleOctober 24, 2006

Seriously this makes me want to track down all the original games and play them till my eyes bleed and my hands form one giant blister.

.......I'm still hoping for some fancy Zelda TP gift.

Bartman3010October 24, 2006

I got my Castlevania pre-order at Game Crazy.

CericOctober 24, 2006

You'll get a Disc, an Instruction Manual, a Safety Warning, Case, and get this Some extra advertisement. They aren't going to give anything for TP Pre-orders. In fact they could give it to you as just the game in a paper sleeve and charge an extra ten bucks for the Deluxe which is the same as any other Wii game. I don't think anyone needs incentive for TP so we won't get any.

UltimatePartyBearOctober 24, 2006

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Originally posted by: Ceric
I don't think anyone needs incentive for TP so we won't get any.

Two things. One, the same could be said for most Zelda games, but there was still a preorder bonus for Wind Waker. You might argue that Wind Waker needed some incentives because of the "Celda" controversy, but compare that to the right-handed Link and two version controversies we've got now.

Two, this particular bonus is only available at certain retailers. It's not just an incentive to buy the game. It's an incentive to buy the game from Gamestop or its sister stores. This sort of deal is actually more likely for highly anticipated games. It works, too. I rarely go to the local EB Games, but I'll probably preorder this game there unless I can get this bonus online. Either way, they'll be getting my money instead of Best Buy, Target, or whoever.

BloodworthDaniel Bloodworth, Staff AlumnusOctober 24, 2006

If there is any news about a Zelda preorder campaign, expect it to come next week.

PaleMike Gamin, Contributing EditorOctober 24, 2006

Well this game is officially preordered by me. I just put my card info in at ebgames.com.

This is the first Castlevania game I've every purchased.

BloodworthDaniel Bloodworth, Staff AlumnusOctober 24, 2006

Same here. I could not resist that lovely package of swag.

Smash_BrotherOctober 24, 2006

I was just about to move my PoR preorder to CoM when I read this.

I guess I'll be keeping it after all.

KDR_11kOctober 24, 2006

I want it but I have a feeling Europe will only get the game itself.

UniversalJuanOctober 24, 2006

KDR, just how bad do you want it?

vuduOctober 24, 2006

Even I had to preorder this.

I asked the EB Games guy what he knew about the preorder. Here's what he told me.

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I'm a moron and I don't know anything about anything especially anything you'd care to know.
Note: Those may not be his exact words.

vuduOctober 24, 2006

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Originally posted by: Pale
This is the first Castlevania game I've every purchased.
Ya know, I don't really think this 20th Anniversary set is meant for you. Maybe you should give it to someone who actually appreciated Castlevania. Just a thought.

Also, for anyone who cares, it seems the price has dropped down to the normal $34.99 (it was listed at $39.99 a couple days ago).

wanderingOctober 24, 2006

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You might argue that Wind Waker needed some incentives because of the "Celda" controversy, but compare that to the right-handed Link and two version controversies we've got now.

I'm pretty sure the Celda controversy was far, far worse. I knew someone who was planning on getting a Cube....until he saw the Celda video on ign. He got a PS2 instead.

(Oh, before you say anything bad, Wind Waker did turn him around eventually.)

PaleMike Gamin, Contributing EditorOctober 24, 2006

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Originally posted by: vudu
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Originally posted by: Pale
This is the first Castlevania game I've every purchased.
Ya know, I don't really think this 20th Anniversary set is meant for you. Maybe you should give it to someone who actually appreciated Castlevania. Just a thought.

no u

UniversalJuanOctober 24, 2006

Heh, here's hoping KDR replies to meh soon

KDR_11kOctober 25, 2006

Not bad enough to sell my soul, if that's what you mean.

UniversalJuanOctober 25, 2006

Come now, simple question. I need to gauge if it will be worth me sending it off in the mail face-icon-small-wink.gif

KDR_11kOctober 25, 2006

Sending stuff across the atlantic can get very complicated, you don't need to do that.

UniversalJuanOctober 25, 2006

Wuoldn't be the first time I've internationally shipped. Just say the word KDR, and if you want this thing bad enough I'll send ya mine (Obviously when it releases ;x)

Nick DiMolaNick DiMola, Staff AlumnusOctober 26, 2006

Well I guess I'll pre-order this online, hopefully I don't get gyped ... again. Last 2 times I preordered online with Gamestop I got nothing. 4 Swords was supposed to come with a T-Shirt, never got it and Viewtiful Joe was supposed to come with a Bobblehead, never got it. I really want this swag, and I will be really pissed if I don't get it.

If this is your first Castlevania, prepare to get addicted. I played the last Castlevania DS and went out and bought every single GBA Castlevania and Symphony of the Night on the Playstation.

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