Join legendary game designer, producer and writer Koji Igarashi (Castlevania: Symphony of the Night) to discuss Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. Igarashi will share his experiences developing and creating one of the most buzzed-about fan-funded games of all time and will discuss his return to the “Metroidvania” genre he helped shape, define and re-imagine throughout the years. From character development, story and art design to music and gameplay, Igarashi will discuss the challenges and triumphs in bringing Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night to fans around the world. Discussion will be followed by a brief audience Q&A and meet-and-greet with Igarashi.

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