Castlevania (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Castlevania" in English language version.

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animenewsnetwork.com

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archive.org

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capsulecomputers.com.au

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destructoid.com

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express.co.uk

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factmag.com

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filmmusiccritics.org

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glixel.com

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