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  "path": "/2026/02/16/bloodstained-director-shutaro-ida-has-sadly-passed-away-at-52/",
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    "Read More »Bloodstained director Shutaro Ida has sadly passed away at 52",
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  "textContent": "Sadly news has emerged today that Shutaro Ida, the director behind Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and the upcoming Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, has passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. Mr. Ida previously worked at Konami where he worked on several Castlevania games and the acclaimed Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Here’s a statement… Read More »Bloodstained director Shutaro Ida has sadly passed away at 52\n\nSource",
  "title": "Bloodstained director Shutaro Ida has sadly passed away at 52"
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