PixlBit

More like a light drizzle.

What’s the key to great horror? More importantly, what is the key to creating great horror video games? Is it a strong, relatable character? Is it the combat? Monster designs? Atmosphere? Whatever your answer, one thing became abundantly clear to me as I played Silent Hill: Downpour: developer Vatra Games didn’t ask this one crucial question at any point in this game’s creation.

Read more »

Konami has a three month block of terror planned.

Things have been a little slow in the Silent Hill department for a while now. It’s been two years since Silent Hill: Shattered Memories came out for the Wii, and that was more of a remake of the first game than an entirely new entry in the series. News on the future of the franchise had slowed to a trickle after the delay of Silent Hill: Downpour. Well, consider this a flood of information, as 2012 will see not one, but three releases bearing the Silent Hill name.

Read more »

The follow-up to Homecoming will be known as Downpour.

Today, Konami revealed the official title for their upcoming title, Silent Hill 8. Known now as Silent Hill: Downpour, the game will bring players back to the town of Silent Hill with an all new storyline and characters. Coming on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, the game will be available at an unspecified date this fall.

Read more »