
Konami register new trademarks for Castlevania and Metal Gear Rising
Konami have recently registered trademarks in Japan for Castlevania and Metal Gear Rising, which is probably just the publisher renewing their franchises.
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Konami have recently registered trademarks in Japan for Castlevania and Metal Gear Rising, which is probably just the publisher renewing their franchises.
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