Someone Else Is Writing Those Symphonies

Source: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/05/im-sorry-legendary-castlevania-composer-confirms-shes-not-working-on-belmonts-curse-or-bloodstained-the-scarlet-engagement

Veteran Castlevania composer Michiru Yamane had confirmed in a recent post that she would not be providing music to either the upcoming Belmont’s Curse game or the upcoming Bloodstained game in a recent video update. This will no doubt be a disappointment to those who were hoping to see her make her return to the former or continue her contributions in the latter.

Her not doing music in Belmont’s Curse isn’t much of a surprise. I’m sure the Dead Cells people have their own composers that they could use and while I think that’d be a cool thing to have her come back and bust a couple tunes, it’s not a total deal breaker, either. However, the fact that she’s not doing Bloodstained is a bit of a surprise. Not sure if it’s scheduling issues or Iga wanting to go in a different direction, but considering she had been an instrumental part of that Igavania equation since it ran roughshod these past two decades, it’ll be interesting to see who fills the void and if they can live up to the legacy she established in either brand.

In any event, I wish Yamane-san all the best in all her future endeavors and I look forward to seeing who steps up to the place in either game.

Sunday Gimmick Table #56 – Lost Space Invaders LCD Thing From Ottawa Found

A couple years ago while on vacation in Ottawa, I bought an LCD Space Invaders thing and did a video on it (that was posted last year). And then it was lost for two years until now. So now, you get to rewatch old footage that’s bookended with new footage and we get to play this properly… or not. I don’t know. I’m just happy I found this thing after years of having thought it lost.

Marble Mouth Davies Wants Surprises In Doctor Boo!

Source: https://www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/doctor-who-christmas-spoilers-rtd-106956.htm

“Wouldn’t it be great if we got to this year’s Doctor Who Christmas Special and nothing had been spoiled and everything was new? Why do we do it any other way?” says current Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. “Marble Mouth” Davies in explaining why there are no news regarding the upcoming special or anything afterwards. He says this presuming that people want to be surprised by what’s going to happen, but people are just wondering what the fuck is going on with their favorite sci-fi show of the past 60 years.

Honestly, the question I’d be asking your audience is “Wouldn’t it be great if we got to this year’s Christmas Special and it didn’t suck. Why would we do it any other way?”

But yes, Russell. Keep telling yourself that we want surprises and not good quality Doctor Who stories like you used to be able to conjure up.

Review #1312 – Castlevania: Order Of Ecclesia (Nintendo DS)

A 30-minute grievance disguised as a video review of Castlevania: Order Of Ecclesia for Nintendo DS. Played off the Castlevania Dominus Collection on Nintendo Switch.

There are some bits where the framerate tumbles, but otherwise it’s largely (theoretically) watchable. In any case, it’s done. We’re moving on.

Next.

AEW Dynamite (April 29th, 2026) – Better Maintained Road To Double Or Nothing

There was a part of me that wanted to hold this musings off until Saturday. See, because Saturday is May 2nd, which is the Rock’s birthday, you stupid son of a bitch… so let’s celebrate by talking about an AEW show. Obviously, we’re not doing that… but I’ll probably play the Fight Forever game on Saturday instead… or do a quick match there. I don’t know…

Anyway, we’re continuing the Road To Double Or Nothing, which is nowhere near as poorly maintained as the Road To Wrestlemania was. Hey, if nothing else, these Dynamite shows have been entertaining enough to warrant continuing these musings for the short term, which will probably last until Double Or Nothing. Last night’s show wasn’t a big show, by any means, but still a fun one.

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One Last Snippet Before The Bomb Drops

There’s a context that’s missing. It doesn’t contribute to the overall review by any means… but goddammit, it’s a bit that amuses me. And in regards to a game that had none of that, I need to find my amusement out of the little moments.

Going through a couple rendering processes, fixing a couple things, making sure nothing goes through without a hitch, but most of all, making sure that when all is said and done, I’m uploading this fucker without incident. It’s a long video and one that has been tough to put together… but at the same time, I had a blast putting this together even if some folks decide that this isn’t to their liking. That’s okay.

Review #1312 – Castlevania: Order Of Ecclesia (DS) goes live at 7 p.m. EST.

My flame shield is at maximum.