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E3: New Silent Hill Screens Pour Out of E3
E3 is technically only in it’s first day, since yesterday’s press conferences were really just the appetizer for what is looking to be another fantastic year to be a geek (though, really, when is it not a great time to be one?). With all the stunning news and surprising announcements, it’s been a little lacking in the horror department so far. Fortunately, today brought with it some fresh screens from one of my most anticipated horror games of the year, Silent Hill: Downpour.
The game is definitely giving off an Alan Wake vibe, though that’s certainly not a bad thing. In fact, if Downpour is as atmospheric as Alan Wake I’ll be a happy camper. Still no word on a release date other than a fairly open October 2011 release, but there’s still plenty of time left at E3 to announce when we’ll be able to get our hands on this game. Downpour will also support 3D, for those of you who are lucky enough to own a 3D capable TV. Head past the break for a substantial batch of screens.
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Epic’s Fortnite is heading for another crossover, this time with Universal Orlando and Halloween Horror Nights. The title’s annual Fortnitemares Halloween event will be coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort in a new scare zone, kicking off on August 28.
For those not in the know, Scare zones are themed, open-air areas where guests and actors roam around freely.
This is the first time Fortnite will be featured during the after-hours event, which will run from August 28 until November 1. Tickets and packages are on sale now at the official site.
Per the press release, guests will enter Freaky Fields, a Halloween-inspired living battleground that’s been “overcome with a threatening force.” From there, fans will meet up with the Battle Bus, featuring familiar Fortnitemares characters, including “a few new additions exclusive to Halloween Horror Nights.”
And of course, there will be Fortnitemares merchandise available for fans, including a graphic t-shirt, decal set, and an acrylic collectible piece.
Fortnitemares won’t be the only featured property at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. Killer Klowns from Outer Space will also be getting its own scare zone. Sinners, Stranger Things, Hellraiser, and Evil Dead Burn will also be part of the event, though they will be relegated to their own specific houses.
And while it’s early yet, gamers can probably expect Fortnitemares to return to Fortnite this October.