In a recent interview with Wired News, Koji Igarashi, the creator of the Castlevania, revealed that Konami is already working on another Nintendo DS instalment of the long-running series - the third title in the franchise for the dual-screened portable. He also revealed the mystery behind life-giving candles…

WN: What’s coming up next for Castlevania, the games?

KI: First, we’re doing another Nintendo DS version. There hasn’t been an official announcement, but we’re doing it. First, we want people to enjoy the PSP version, and afterwards we’re announcing it. So, please wait a little bit.

And on candles…

WN: Last question. Why does Dracula keep putting meat inside the walls of his castle?

KI: You should ask, why do they eat it! I’ve thought about this stuff. I’ve actually thought about the candles. The candles are people’s souls that were taken by Death or by the vampires. In Japan there are candles that represent life. So, when you release the souls from the candles by whipping them, they give you a thank you; present. Thank-you hearts, or thank-you holy water.

Well, you learn something every day…