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Third DS Castlevania rated by ESRB

Two weeks after popping up on the USPTO's database, Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia is rated T for Teen by US ratings board.
By Tor Thorsen, GameSpot
Posted Apr 14, 2008 4:32 pm PT

Late last month, Konami registered the title "Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia" with the US Patent and Trademark Office. Specifically, the Japanese publisher locked down the rights to use the title in "Goods and Services: Video game software, video game programs, computer game software, computer game programs, electronic game programs." It also registered the title in the category of "Goods and Services: Entertainment services, namely, providing online video games," hinting that the game would have an online component of some sort.

Now, more details have emerged about the game, which has not yet been officially announced. This week, a rating for Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia appeared on the Entertainment Software Rating Board's Web site. The industry's self-imposed ratings body gave the game a T for Teen rating due to "blood and fantasy violence."

Most significantly, the ESRB rating revealed the game's platform: the Nintendo DS. If accurate, Order of Ecclesia would be the third Castlevania game released for the popular handheld, after 2005's Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow and 2006's Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin.

As of press time, Konami had not answered requests for comment on the two listings for Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia. However, the USPTO listing did come with an official logo for the game.

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HavenlyHunter

this game lock really great , and for the first time main character is a girl
this is a must play game for 2d action lovers !

Posted May 16, 2008 2:44 pm PT
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sungoro12728

@ gamewako : are you kidding me best CV are always the 2d ones there was never a good 3d CV

but i guess to each there own

Posted May 16, 2008 5:35 am PT
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sungoro12728

sweet muffiny muffins a new CV cant wait for that one

Posted May 16, 2008 5:12 am PT
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Gamewako

I hope its in 3d.

Posted May 15, 2008 4:15 pm PT
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gameknight147

Sweet. If this is as good as the first 2 DS Castlevanias, I WILL buy it.

Posted May 3, 2008 11:44 am PT
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Sephiroth99000

Yes! Please! Come out soon! I must have more castlevania!

Posted Apr 27, 2008 1:06 pm PT
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MadManRich

No doubt about it is castlevania the best games i've ever played up to Regular nintendo, simply love POR, and play it as much as possible!

Posted Apr 22, 2008 1:24 pm PT
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TheAcejoel99

WOO HOO now they need to make a wii castlevania!!!

Posted Apr 16, 2008 5:50 pm PT
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RVViLL

i have the other two and look very forward to this games relase

Posted Apr 16, 2008 2:50 pm PT
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enoslives7

Castlevania is the best franchise in video games....Its the only reason I own a DS

Posted Apr 16, 2008 9:04 am PT
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DJ_5

whooooo! castlevania ftw

Posted Apr 16, 2008 5:08 am PT
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DSfanatic5

Castlevania games are the best experiences available on Nintendo handhelds. Given their success, (and their short shelf-span) expect this new game to be a "must own" title. Get it while Konami keeps it "In Print," otherwise you'll be Ebay shopping for it in a short while. God bless the DS and the format which keeps 2-D games alive. The Castlevania series has suffered through the 3-D era, but the 2-D games on Nintendo platforms keep supplying the gameplay that fans crave. I look forward to what will probably be the best game for the DS when it arrives.

Posted Apr 15, 2008 10:07 pm PT
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yohan7

This game is going to be hugh.

Posted Apr 15, 2008 8:49 pm PT
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Brifox7

sweet.

Posted Apr 15, 2008 8:02 pm PT
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king-micky207

can't freakin' wait! it's going to be awesome!

Posted Apr 15, 2008 4:38 pm PT
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hack-shinobi

Cannot wait for this game..

Posted Apr 15, 2008 12:47 pm PT
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TalesofRaGnArOk

Best news of the day

Posted Apr 15, 2008 11:53 am PT
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Sins-of-Mosin

More quality games will make me happy.

Posted Apr 15, 2008 9:38 am PT
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the-obiwan

castlevania for 360 please =D

Posted Apr 15, 2008 9:26 am PT
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FLEEBS

Can't wait! I love Catslevania!!!

Posted Apr 15, 2008 8:34 am PT
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Syrinx61

Fan-freakin'-tastic! Looking forward to adding it- the DS 2D "castleroid" thing has been working out well... Don't get me wrong, SotN is a JEM- Iga knows it and has revolved many of his current CV games around the SotN formula...I just hope they add plenty of new aspects to keep the franchise fresh.

Posted Apr 15, 2008 8:21 am PT
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dougphisig

Woot I can't wait

Posted Apr 15, 2008 7:53 am PT
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coulman

SWEET! I love Castlevania!

Posted Apr 15, 2008 7:22 am PT
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LordelX

I'm totally stoked about this game! Yes!

Posted Apr 15, 2008 7:05 am PT
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BelmontV

If another Castlevania for DS is coming out, I'm 100% sure I'll buy it. Dawn of Sorrow was AMAZING (it truly captured Symphony of the Night's instant gameplay and offered an intriguing weapon-creation system that is yet to be bested in the Castlevania series). Portrait of Ruin introduced a new concept in gameplay that was new but easy to catch-on-to, so I'm sure another DS Castlevania title will be welcomed into fan's library of the series many games.

Posted Apr 15, 2008 7:04 am PT
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djalmax

Will another Castlevania ever beat Circle of the Moon?

Posted Apr 15, 2008 6:10 am PT
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Dualmask

I agree, I'd love to see a new 2D Castlevania, perhaps graphically along the lines of Bionic Commando Rearmed (which I know was made by Capcom while Castlevania is made by Konami) on PS3 or even Wii. Heck, I wouldn't mind if it were done with sprites--SotN is still a beautiful game by today's standards.

Either way, I'm interested in seeing what Konami does with the Metroidvania (Castleroid?) formula this time.

Posted Apr 15, 2008 5:57 am PT
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5UPERMARIO

awesome, great news I play the other 2 very often

Posted Apr 15, 2008 5:56 am PT
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rikjuh

Hurray for metroidvenia games! Seriously can't wait to get my hands on this.

Posted Apr 15, 2008 5:30 am PT
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Shmoe82

Bring out another 2d version to all systems. Something along the lines of Symphony of the night. That games rocked.

Posted Apr 15, 2008 3:24 am PT
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MetalGear_Ninty

I suppose it's good news, but konami definitely has to do something different this time; the last five installments of the series on handhelds have just been far too similar.

Posted Apr 15, 2008 2:59 am PT
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lew_0911

DS's Portrait of Ruin and Dawn of Sorrow. PSP's Rondo of Blood (with Symphoniy of the Night). I NEED MORE!!!!

Posted Apr 15, 2008 2:25 am PT
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kegmiester

hurrah, another castlevania game. I trust it'll be awesome.

Posted Apr 15, 2008 2:08 am PT
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fgjnfgh

yes yes yes

Posted Apr 15, 2008 1:17 am PT
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ShadowTheHHFan

FINALLY. I've been dying for a new castlevania game. I wonder what the story will be. Maybe we'll finally be able to see what happens in 1999.

Posted Apr 15, 2008 1:05 am PT
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DrCLos

Can't wait for it. I haven't been disappointed by a DS Castlevania game yet.

Posted Apr 15, 2008 12:28 am PT
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skullflower

I really should buy the previous 2 Castlevania games for my DS! Lovin' Symphony of the Night

Posted Apr 14, 2008 10:50 pm PT
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PixyMisao

Sign me up!

Posted Apr 14, 2008 10:41 pm PT
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dr_taffin

Castlevania is by far my favorite series, but this title reminds me more of Kingdom Under Fire.

Posted Apr 14, 2008 10:39 pm PT
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Orasion_Seiz

no surprice with the ratings there, Castlevania games have been always like that. Still i havent beaten Dawn of Sorrow yet still im excited on this new installment in the series.

Posted Apr 14, 2008 10:13 pm PT
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sexydaniboy

*dances around naked*

Posted Apr 14, 2008 9:57 pm PT
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HiroArka

Groovy !!

Posted Apr 14, 2008 9:52 pm PT
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Vamihilion

that could be a very intriguing way to liven up the already epic way in which castlevania functions.

Posted Apr 14, 2008 9:39 pm PT
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BPDecPimp

I wonder if they will give us some new store elements and also some incredibly innovative controls maybe akin to Ninja Gaiden DS

Posted Apr 14, 2008 9:31 pm PT
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Vamihilion

Castlevania rules and all, and Portrait of ruin was excellent, but when they say "However, the USPTO listing did come with an official logo for the game." Isn't that image they have there (which I assume is the logo) the same as the logo for any Castlevania game?

Posted Apr 14, 2008 9:30 pm PT
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Schmidty1218

Castlevania on the DS is just amazing. This is awesome news!

Posted Apr 14, 2008 9:29 pm PT
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InfinityTomorro

Whoop dee do?

Posted Apr 14, 2008 9:13 pm PT
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PEELEDbanana

God, i can't wait till this game comes out. I dunno why i like this game so much, but i really really enjoy it.

Posted Apr 14, 2008 8:55 pm PT
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ocdog45

whats the big deal. wasn't all the other games T too?

Posted Apr 14, 2008 8:50 pm PT
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payne6705

FINALLY!!! its been long enough i can't wait to slay dracula...again....and again...and again lol but seriously i really love this series

Posted Apr 14, 2008 8:40 pm PT
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