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Hideo Kojima (Metal Gear Solid) Asked By Konami To Make The Next Silent Hill

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Posted by BurnTheBlueSky on September 29, 2012 @ 9:00pm
Category: Games / News

Dropped down on my knees, I beg you Hideo, PLEASE!!! Thanks to my friend AfterTheAsylum for heads up on this hopefully wonderfully amazing news. So long as everyone doesn’t vex Hideo too much so he says no. It’s true, according to Eurogamer in an interview with Hideo Kojima the President of Konami called him and asked him to make the next Silent Hill game. A lot pf people don’t think the past few Silent Hill games have been the picnic through Silent Hill that they wanted. They weren’t all sunshine and tampon lollipops like everyone had hoped for. And from reading the interview Hideo seems into the idea, but a little apprehensive. More past the break.

Akira Yamaoka Does Remix For New Dir En Grey Track

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on September 27, 2012 @ 3:00pm
Category: Music / News

Japanese prog metal band Dir En Grey have announced that Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka has done a remix of their upcoming brand new single “Rinkaku”, which will come out Dec. 19th. The single is the first new material from the band since 2011′s Dum Spiro Spero (review).

Straight off the band’s official website: The track is unlike anything you have heard before, almost overturning the band’s musical concept on a new scale, coming in with a range full of depth with Kyo’s vocals that evoke classical elements in this beautiful and intricate melodic track which builds up dramatically with the intertwining guitars and bass.

The new single from DIR EN GREY will be released with two tracks which will include a new rendition of “Kiri to Mayu” previously released on the album ‘MISSA’ (25.07.1997) and a remix of “RINKAKU” by famed sound designer of horror game series ‘Silent Hill,’ Akira Yamaoka. Once again Tue Madsen came on as the Mix Engineer for this release after lending his unrivaled expertise on ‘DUM SPIRO SPERO.’

I loved Dum Spiro Spero, so I’ll be thrilled to check out this song AND the remix. How about you? You ready for this kind of epic creepiness? READ MORE

[Special Report] Our Guide The Mazes Of Universal Studios Hollywood “Halloween Horror Nights”!

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Posted by EvanDickson on September 26, 2012 @ 11:12am
Category: Movies / Editorials

On Friday night I attended the Eyegore Awards at Universal Studios Hollywood. The event also serves as the official opening of their yearly Halloween Horror Nights extravaganza of mazes, performers and all around seasonally appropriate carnage. I always have fun with this event and I was stoked to see how this year measured up.

So after the awards I took it upon myself to amble around the park and visit the seven unique attractions that comprise the Horror Nights programming. And I’m pleased to say that this year’s set of mazes is even better than last year’s – if you’re making the trek out to the Hollywood version of Halloween Horror Nights, you won’t be disappointed.

As always – you need to go in with a plan. There’s only so much time, and lines are long, so we figured we’d provide you with our personalized guide for the event. This year’s Halloween Horror Nights dates are September 21, 22, 28, 29 and October 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 31. Tickets are available here.

Head inside to see which mazes we think you should prioritize and how to plan your evening. READ MORE

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[Rumor] Akira Yamaoka Composing New Music For Silent Hill: Revelation 3D: Hear Two Tracks From The Film

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on September 24, 2012 @ 2:15pm
Category: Music / News

According to a Silent Hill: Revelation 3D facebook fanpage, Akira Yamaoka, who composed Silent Hill 1-7 as well as the Silent Hill arcade game, has composed three new pieces for the upcoming film. Now, it was confirmed by director Michael J. Bassett in his blog that Yamaoka would be working with Jeff Danna, who helped compose the first movie. So, there might just be some validity to this. I can’t however find where Danna stated that this was the case, so until then I remain skeptical. I did however find that on his official website, you can stream two tracks from the upcoming score. They’re well worth checking out here!

Directed by Michael J. Bassett (Solomon Kane, Deathwatch), original cast members Sean Bean (HBO’s Game Of Thrones, Lord Of The Rings), Deborah Kara Unger (The Game, 88 minutes, The Samaritan) and Radha Mitchell (Man On Fire, The Crazies, upcoming The Frozen Ground) return in Silent Hill: Revelation 3D, starring along with rising stars Adelaide Clemens (X-Men Origins, upcoming The Great Gatsby, No One Lives) and Kit Harington (HBO’s Game Of Thrones) as well as Carrie-Anne Moss (The Matrix, Disturbia, NBC’s Chuck) and Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange, The Artist).

In the film, “Heather Mason (Clemens) and her father (Bean) have been on the run, always one step ahead of dangerous forces that she doesn’t fully understand. On the eve of her 18th birthday, plagued by horrific nightmares and the disappearance of her father, Heather discovers she’s not who she thinks she is. The revelation leads her deeper into a demonic world that threatens to trap her forever.”

Silent Hill: Revelation 3D will be released wide October 26, 2012 in time for Halloween. READ MORE

[Album Review] Stolen Babies ‘Naught’

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on September 20, 2012 @ 9:00pm
Category: Music / Reviews

I first learned about Stolen Babies a few months ago. Since then, I could’ve allowed myself to regret and mourn all the time that I hadn’t been listening to them. Rather than self-flagellating, I dove into their dark avant-garde world, as though I had purchased a ticket to some nightmarish carnival that tickled and teased every twisted and perverse avenue of my imagination.

And so it was that I entered listening to their latest album Naught, with images of American McGee’s Alice mingling with scenes from The City Of Lost Children, all housed in a carnival tent out of Killer Klowns From Outer Space. So, was this trip worth the price of admission or did I end up wanting a refund? Find out below. READ MORE

Here’s A Sneak Peak Of Universal Studios’ Resident Evil And Silent Hill Attractions

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Posted by Adam Dodd on September 17, 2012 @ 8:00am
Category: Games / Images

We’ve covered Universal Studios’ Silent Hill attraction before, and just last week they held a preview for the event so the media could take a peak behind the blood soaked curtain. Obviously, it’s still very much under construction, but it still looks great. Now, what you might not know is Universal is also recreating another iconic survival horror franchise at their Japan location, and naturally, we’re talking about Resident Evil. That’s right, if you’re planning on going to Japan between now and Halloween, you might want to check out the Raccoon City edition of Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights. If only I could be in two places at once. Check out some images from both attractions after the jump
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Watch Composer Akira Yamaoka And His ‘Silent Hill’ Band Perform Live

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Posted by Adam Dodd on September 14, 2012 @ 2:00pm
Category: Games / Videos

Now this is cool. It would seem that former Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka has taken a break from composing for video games so he can take his mad skills on the road and perform it live, in front of people, here in the States. Usually, when it comes to Konami’s survival horror series, Japan gets the good stuff (I’m looking at you, Silent Hill Sounds Box), but this time we’re getting something that normally would’ve been reserved for the lucky souls across the pond. I’m sure a majority of you are fully aware of this, but the Silent Hill series has some fantastic music. It just so happens that these haunting tunes sound just as good when we’re not hearing it whilst traversing a foggy town infested with countless twisted monsters that want to consume our souls. Check out a glorious hour’s worth of Yamaoka and friends goodness after the jump.
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Silent Hill Composer Akira Yamaoka Has An Official Silent Hill Band

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on September 13, 2012 @ 12:00pm
Category: Music / Videos

Akira Yamaoka, the composer of the first seven Silent Hill video games, Shadows Of The Damned, Lollipop Chainsaw, and more, has formed a live band that will be playing several of his compositions live. Footage of the first live event of what fans are calling The Silent Hill Band was taken at the Sept. 1st show in Glendale, AZ. You can watch the entire concert (minus the first four minutes) below and photos can be seen here.

The remaining line-up of the band features vocalist Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, a longtime regular on Silent Hill soundtracks, bassist/back up vocalist Troy Baker (who voiced Silent Hill 2′s James Sunderland in the Silent Hill HD collection), and drummer Joe Romersa, who has played on several Silent Hill soundtracks as well as laid down vocals.

I can’t even begin to describe how excited I am to hear this. I’m such a Silent Hill music obsessed little fanboy. This is basically like finding out that all eight of my Hanukkah gifts are EXACTLY what I wanted. Now I just have to hope that this band will embark on a US tour and come near me. It would kinda make my dreams come true (hint hint Mr. Yamaoka).

Also, thanks have to be given to BD Infected Member AfterTheAsylum for the awesome heads up and TJ for shooting this over to me! READ MORE

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Sneak A Peek At The Makeup Behind Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights!

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Posted by EvanDickson on September 07, 2012 @ 4:30pm
Category: Movies / News

The artistry that transforms mere mortals into the most frightening creatures imaginable was revealed yesterday at Universal Studios Hollywood, as extreme Hollywood horror make-up masterminds offered a sneak peek at this year’s bone-chilling “Halloween Horror Nights” event.

Extreme Hollywood horror make-up artist Larry Bones and his innovative special effects team partnered with “Halloween Horror Nights” Creative Director, John Murdy, to demonstrate how many highly dramatic, morbidly disturbing creatures will come to life during the event. As the skilled professionals created the illusions of severed heads, oozing wounds and slashed throats, an additional team of experts showcased other effects employed to craft the many scare-actors featured throughout “Halloween Horror Nights.” Costume designers were on hand to distress and customize wardrobe, wig makers teased and twisted locks, and a graphic artist adeptly illustrated original “Halloween Horror Nights” concept art.

Head inside for a look at some of the makeup that you’ll see in mazes for The Walking Dead: Dead Inside, Welcome To Silent Hill and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Saw is The Law,. September 21, 22, 28, 29 and October 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 31. READ MORE

Here’s The Poster For ‘Silent Hill: Revelation 3D’! It’s Horrible!

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Posted by EvanDickson on September 06, 2012 @ 4:07pm
Category: Movies / Images

io9 has landed the first one-sheet for the hotly anticipated Silent Hill: Revelation 3D, the Michael J. Bassett-directed sequel Open Road will release in theaters October 26. And it looks pretty d*mn stupid. I’ve loved most of Open Road’s slate this year but just can’t get jazzed for this one. Thanks to nothing333 for the heads up!

Adelaide Clemens, Kit Harington, Sean Bean, Radha Mitchell, Deborah Kara Unger, Carrie-Anne Moss, Malcolm McDowell all star in the sequel that’s based on the acclaimed survival horror video game franchise by KONAMI.

“For years, Heather Mason and her father have been on the run, always one step ahead of dangerous forces that she doesn’t fully understand. Now on the eve of her 18th birthday, plagued by terrifying nightmares and the disappearance of her father, Heather discovers she’s not who she thinks she is. The revelation leads her deeper into a demonic world that threatens to trap her in Silent Hill forever.”

Head inside to check it out and decide for yourselves! READ MORE

Kojima Productions’ New Fox Engine Could Power Other Konami Titles, Including The ‘Silent Hill’ Series

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Posted by Adam Dodd on September 01, 2012 @ 7:23pm
Category: Games / News

The engine that will be powering Kojima Productions’ future projects, including the upcoming Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes, is the brand spanking new Fox Engine. At the Metal Gear 25th Anniversary panel at PAX, Kojima discussed the new engine and its potential, which he said won’t be limited only to his studio’s games. The Fox Engine could be used to power other Konami titles, Kojima even went on to mention the Silent Hill series as a possibility. This isn’t a confirmation on anything, though I wouldn’t be surprised if development of another game in the longstanding survival horror series is already underway, but it does inspire some exciting possibilities for the next installment in the franchise. In case you need something to help get you excited about what this could mean for Silent Hill, head past the break for eleven minutes of gorgeous Fox Engine-powered Ground Zeroes gameplay.
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The Red Pyramid Featured On First ‘Silent Hill: Revelation 3D’ Poster!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on September 01, 2012 @ 2:46pm
Category: Movies / News

Cine1 has landed what appears to be the first international one-sheet for the hotly anticipated Silent Hill: Revelation 3D, the Michael J. Bassett-directed sequel Open Road will release in theaters October 26. The poster depicts the Red Pyramid, his massive blade, and a horde of undead arms reaching out.

[Reaction] I Beat Silent Hill: Downpour And Here’s What I Thought Of The Sound And Music

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on August 03, 2012 @ 9:00am
Category: Music / Editorials

The other night, I beat Silent Hill: Downpour. For those of you who are sitting back and scratching your head wondering, “Didn’t this game come out a few months ago?”, you would be right. But here’s what happened. I bought Silent Hill: Downpour and managed to squeeze in a few hours. Then, the following week, I bought Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City, brought it home, popped it into my Xbox and BAM! Dead Xbox.

So, for a few months, I was without an Xbox 360 and was suffering every moment of this long and unexpected video game exile. It got to the point where I couldn’t take it anymore. I caved, bought an Xbox, and dived immediately into the world of…..Minecraft. Yeah, I had to face some creepers to get my hands used to the 360 controller once again. And after building a badass world with TJ (and a little bit with Adam, even though he likes to destroy other people’s creations), I got my mitts all set again. I was ready to enter that foggy world once again! READ MORE

The 10 Scariest Video Game Music Tracks

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Posted by MolotovCupcake on July 31, 2012 @ 11:02pm
Category: Games / Editorials

Written by Brittany Vincent

It’s easy to escape disturbing imagery. You just close your eyes. In an instant, the offending blight on your vision disappears. Traces may well remain in the shelter of your eyelids, but for the moment you’re in the clear. A haunting melody, however, lingers with you long after you scramble to turn down the volume. Like a bright, cheery pop song on the radio that worms its way into your psyche, so too do the unsettling notes wafting from your speakers. Dissonant chords that seep into your very being and hallucinatory auditory effects play important roles in horror, as you’re no doubt already aware. After all, aren’t the things you hear much scarier than the things you’re seeing in the dark?

It’s easier to explain away bizarre visuals, but much harder to explain away what you’ve heard. That’s why music is such a powerful tool when it comes to setting an appropriate mood, in horror and otherwise. Even when you think you’re safe from the chills that run down your spine after being forced to listen to some painfully atmospheric soundtrack cuts, a few key notes arise in the back of your mind to plague you once again. But some are definitely a little worse than others. Here are ten genuinely disturbing cuts from various games, horror and otherwise, that you might want to listen to with the lights on, or chase with some Carly Rae Jepsen. READ MORE

The Full Trailer For ‘Silent Hill: Revelation 3D’ Is Finally Here!!!

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Posted by EvanDickson on July 27, 2012 @ 11:59am
Category: Movies / Videos

Open Road’s Silent Hill: Revelation 3D, the highly anticipated sequel to 2006′s film Silent Hill, finally has a full length trailer. And if you’re a fan of the series, you won’t be disappointed! It also seems to incorporate a lot of the footage I saw at Comic-Con but adds a whole lot more.

Directed by Michael J. Bassett (Solomon Kane, Deathwatch), original cast members Sean Bean (HBO’s Game Of Thrones, Lord Of The Rings), Deborah Kara Unger (The Game, 88 minutes, The Samaritan) and Radha Mitchell (Man On Fire, The Crazies, upcoming The Frozen Ground) return in Silent Hill: Revelation 3D, starring along with rising stars Adelaide Clemens (X-Men Origins, upcoming The Great Gatsby, No One Lives) and Kit Harington (HBO’s Game Of Thrones) as well as Carrie-Anne Moss (The Matrix, Disturbia, NBC’s Chuck) and Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange, The Artist).

Silent Hill: Revelation 3D will be released wide October 26, 2012 in time for Halloween. Head inside for the trailer! READ MORE

Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights Is Getting An Added Dose of ‘Silent Hill’

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Posted by Adam Dodd on July 22, 2012 @ 12:00pm
Category: Games / News

I’ve always had an itch to go to Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights, but I’ve never really had the chance. This year, I have two very exciting reasons to finally haul my lazy ass over to Los Angeles, and they include The Walking Dead maze and the recently unveiled Silent Hill attraction. This fall, the legendary haunted attraction which runs from September through October will include some of the most iconic monsters video games have to offer. Anyone who’s lucky enough to attend can expect to see some nurses and the infamous Pyramid Head, and I imagine pairing this with a screening of Silent Hill: Revelation 3D (the film hits theaters on October26) could very well end with you on the ground in an awesome horror-induced coma. Check out a “trailer” after the break.
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Get These Amazing ‘Silent Hill’ Figures For That Special Horror Geek In Your Life

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Posted by Adam Dodd on July 22, 2012 @ 12:49am
Category: Games / News

Toymunkey Studios was at Comic-Con last week to debut their new line of Silent Hill PVC statues that will release this December (read: Christmas gift) and as their $150 price tag would suggest, they each look pretty fantastic. The figures include a trio of nurses as well as the iconic Pyramid Head–in related news, I once had a dream where Pyramid Head replaced Bruce Campbell in one of those Old Spice commercials and he was just sitting on a recliner wearing a suede robe smoking a pipe, not giving a shit. Also, that’s totally untrue. I wish my dreams were that great, but for me they rarely stray from a naked me being chased through a purple forest by a horde of neon garden gnomes with Obama faces. You know, the usual. Oh yeah, Silent Hill statues. They’ll be 12″ tall, making them the perfect replacement for those hideous garden gnomes I see littered about people’s yards. Seriously, let’s get rid of those. Their stupid grins and wee beady eyes never fail to send shivers down my spine.
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“Silent Hill” Maze Confirmed For Halloween Horror Nights; Video And Concept Art!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 16, 2012 @ 5:00pm
Category: Movies / News

It is now official that, this fall, the demented multiverse of the popular horror video game and motion picture franchise, Silent Hill, will come to life in a haunted maze at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights events.

This is not a game. This is not a movie. This is real. And guests will be tormented by horrifying creatures from an alternate dimension, including the iconic deformed nurses and the executioner.

Konami’s ground-breaking “Silent Hill” series is heralded for its psychologically-charged, horrific plot, which is centered around the disturbing, ash-covered town of Silent Hill – a place where reality gives way to other dimensions. In this demonic world the physical laws of nature no longer apply and nightmarish monsters abound. Characters try to escape back to the safety of reality but constant brutal attacks by disjointed, knife-wielding beings make survival seem impossible.

Inside you’ll find the entire press release along with some concept art posters Universal shared with us! SO. EXCITED.

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[OMFG] “The Walking Dead” and ‘Silent Hill’ Mazes Scheduled For Universal Horror Nights!!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 13, 2012 @ 6:27pm
Category: Movies / News

Universal Studios is planning to announce at Comic-Con today that AMC’s “The Walking Dead” and the video game Silent Hill that spawned a movie franshise will be two of the featured themed attractions at the 2012 Halloween Horror Nights events.

Deadline reports that the Silent Hill attraction will mark the first time Universal has chosen a video game as the source intellectual property for one of its horror attractions — and it will promote the release of the next installment of the video game “Silent Hill: Book Of Memories” as well as the release of Silent Hill: Revelation 3D, which hits theaters October 26 via Open Road.

Halloween Horror Nights is a monthlong event every year at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Orlando — they work with the best in the biz to create entertaining, horrifying Halloween experiences that are wildly popular. The seasonal events feature a series of themed creepy haunted mazes. In the past, themes have included horror movie staples like Scream, The Thing, Saw, Friday The 13th, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, A Nightmare On Elm Street, House of 1,000 Corpses and Hostel. READ MORE

10 Mistakes That Nearly Ruined Otherwise Great Horror Games

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Posted by Adam Dodd on June 28, 2012 @ 8:00pm
Category: Games / Editorials

Have you ever had that moment where you’re blissfully mowing down Necromorphs with your plasma cutter or literally mowing down zombies in Dead Rising, only to come across that part of the game that almost ruins everything? Pretty much every game has it, but that doesn’t lessen the blow when you finally find it. It’s like when someone violently shakes you while you’re sleeping, ruining the amazing dream you were having about that saucy minx who works at the Starbucks near your work. You go there every day–even if you don’t want a coffee–just to see their face. If you’re feeling extra brave you might pretend to forget your usual order, just to see if they remember you. Then when they aren’t there or they don’t remember you, you’re struck by a wave of sadness that only a Mountain Dew Pitch Black and a hug from TJ can soothe. Oh, and you should definitely check out the ten games that came close to ruining everything after the break. READ MORE

E3 2012: ‘Silent Hill: Book Of Memories’ (Supposedly) Coming This October, Teases With Another Trailer

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Posted by Adam Dodd on June 06, 2012 @ 12:54am
Category: Games / Trailers

If you’ve been following Book of Memories you’re undoubtedly fully aware of its fickle relationship with release dates, so I suggest taking this bit of news with a grain of salt lest you get your heart broken as you’re again forced to watch as Pyramid Head slowly walks off out of view, leaving you with thoughts of what could have been. If you’ve been anxiously waiting for some steamy handheld Silent Hill co-op action, you’ll get all you can handle this October when Silent Hill: Book of Memories releases for the PS Vita. It features four player co-op, a more action oriented approach to the survival horror series, and it almost definitely won’t be awful. Check out the trailer after the break.
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An Evening With Composer Daniel Licht (Dexter, Silent Hill: Downpour)

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on May 21, 2012 @ 7:13pm
Category: Music / News

Well, I just stumbled across yet another reason why I wished I lived in/near Los Angeles. Composer Daniel Licht will be performing music from Dexter and Silent Hill: Downpour as well as the premiere of music from Silent Hill: Book Of Memories during which long time Silent Hill vocalist Mary Elizabeth McGlynn will also perform. There will be several special guest performers and Michael C. Hall, Dexter himself, will be present at the concert. The event will take place June 10th at Largo At The Coronet. Doors are at 7pm and the show begins at 8pm. You can buy tickets for the event here. If I could go to this show, you better believe that I’d be in the front row with the biggest grin on my face.

Make sure to check out our review for the Silent Hill: Downpour OST here. READ MORE

Silent Hill: Book Of Memories Is Coming In October… Maybe

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Posted by Adam Dodd on May 15, 2012 @ 2:08pm
Category: Games / News

I have no idea what’s going on with Silent Hill: Book of Memories. It was originally supposed to kick off Konami’s March of Madness before it was delayed to the end of the month, then again to the end of May. We can now expect it to come to the Vita in October, though if we’ve learned anything by now it’s that when it comes to Book of Memories anything can change. I hope all this extra development time will make it a game worthy of the Silent Hill label because right now it’s not looking so good.. An October release will put it in the same month as Resident Evil 6, which releases on October 2nd.
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Our Premature Evaluation of Silent Hill Book of Memories

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Posted by Adam Dodd on May 05, 2012 @ 6:57pm
Category: Games / Editorials

For the first time in the series’ history, Silent Hill is diving pyramid head first into the world of multiplayer gaming with the PS Vita exclusive Book of Memories. This is a serious gamble since this multiplayer isn’t just tacked on, it’s actually a main focus of the game. This means if the multiplayer sucks, then the main selling point is gone. It was originally planned to release near Downpour and the HD Collection in March, but Konami pulled it from the schedule at the very last second to the end of May. This could be a good thing because at the very least it’s getting some extra time for added spit and polish. Read on to find out what TJ and I think of this ambitious game’s chances of success.
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