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The Excellent Silent Hill 2 Remake Has Attracted Five Million Players
Konami announced that over five million players have experienced Silent Hill 2 across its PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S platforms, combining sales and subscription service downloads. This figure suggests a significant portion of players accessed the game through services like PS Plus Extra. The success of the remake is contributing to a broader resurgence of the Silent Hill franchise.
How Silent Hill f developers crafted tense melee-only combat
NeoBards studio creative director Al Yang discusses the design philosophy behind Silent Hill f's melee-only combat system, emphasizing tension and resource management over traditional gunplay. The game, available on PlayStation 5, focuses on building fear through anticipation and incomplete information, with weapon durability and a 'master key' system providing unique combat mechanics.
Resident Evil Creator Shinji Mikami and Team Are Working on an AAA Action RPG
Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami's new studio, Unbound Games, is reportedly working on a new AAA action RPG based on an original intellectual property. The multiplatform title will utilize Unreal Engine and appears to lean into fantasy themes, a departure from Mikami's signature survival horror. Developers who previously worked on series like Silent Hill and Devil May Cry are involved in the project.
Silent Hill: Townfall Is Up for Preorder Before Getting a Confirmed Release Date - IGN
Silent Hill: Townfall, the next installment in the Silent Hill horror franchise developed by Screen Burn and published by Konami and Annapurna Interactive, is now available for preorder for $49.99, despite lacking a confirmed release date beyond an expected 2026 launch. The game will feature a first-person perspective and is set in Scotland on the island of St. Amelia.
The Best PS5 Deals This Week: Save On RPGs, Preowned Games, And Accessories - March 11, 2026
This week's PlayStation 5 deals include significant discounts on RPGs like Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, as well as sales on preowned games from GameFly. Several accessories, including headsets and DualSense controllers, are also available at reduced prices, though console bundle stock is limited.
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake Review | Console Creatures
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake successfully polishes and enhances the classic survival horror experience for modern platforms. While the core gameplay loop and emotional narrative remain intact, the remake introduces updated visuals, refined mechanics, and richer atmosphere, making it the definitive way to play for both longtime fans and newcomers.
Review: Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (Switch 2) - Great Atmosphere But Never Quite Comes Into Focus
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake offers a solid, albeit uneven, survival horror experience with a strong atmosphere and engaging lore. While the remake improves upon the original with modern gameplay elements and new content, it is hampered by sluggish combat and performance issues, particularly a low frame rate on the Nintendo Switch. Despite its flaws, it remains a worthwhile recommendation for fans of the series and the genre.
Silent Hill 2 Remake Devs Give Update On Upcoming Nintendo Exclusive, Project M
Bloober Team has provided an update on its Nintendo-exclusive horror title codenamed Project M, stating that the project is developing in a satisfactory direction and has been transferred to a new development team. The studio also mentioned progress on another ambitious, codenamed project 'Project H' and confirmed that Layers of Fear 3 is in development. Bloober Team plans to share more details about its upcoming projects at industry events.
Gaming’s Female Lead Renaissance Takes Center Stage on International Women’s Day
International Women's Day 2026 highlighted a growing trend in gaming: upcoming major titles are increasingly featuring female protagonists. This shift reflects a broader evolution in representation within the industry, with studios prioritizing complex character development and narrative agency across diverse genres and established franchises.
The Best Games Of 2026 (So Far)
This article lists the highest-rated games released in 2026 so far, focusing on titles that have achieved a review score of 8 or higher. It highlights games like Cairn, Esoteric Ebb, Mewgenics, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Nioh 3, Pokemon Pokopia, Big Hops, Mario Tennis Fever, Reanimal, Resident Evil Requiem, and WWE 2K26, providing brief descriptions and their scores. The article also mentions notable games from 2025 and explains GameSpot's review methodology.
Layers of Fear 3 is Not Being Developed at Bloober Team, Project H Now in Pre-Production
Bloober Team has confirmed it is not developing Layers of Fear 3 internally but is co-developing it with another studio while providing significant input. The studio is focusing on two new original horror projects, one of which, codenamed Project H, is entering full production after pre-production. CEO Piotr Babieno stated that these projects are self-financed and aim for greater sales potential, with more details to be revealed at industry events.
Resident Evil director Shinji Mikami has a new studio, Unbound, who are making original games for PC and console
Resident Evil director Shinji Mikami has founded a new studio named Unbound, which began operations in May 2023. The studio, comprising around 50 staff including former Tango Gameworks producer Masato Kimura, aims to create original "AA" games with aspirations for AAA quality for PC and consoles. Mikami previously left Tango Gameworks in 2023, shortly before Microsoft announced plans to close the studio.
A Silent Hill Super Fan Plays Resident Evil For the First Time
A self-proclaimed Silent Hill superfan shares their journey into the Resident Evil franchise for the first time, overcoming initial apprehension with survival horror mechanics. After a failed attempt with the Resident Evil 2 remake, they successfully completed it and are now committed to playing through key titles featuring main characters before tackling Resident Evil 9.
Haunted Pikachu dolls? Dead-eyed Ditto-humans? A Look at Pokemon Pokopia | TAG
The article discusses the unique and bizarre post-apocalyptic world of Pokémon Pokopia, which offers a refreshing departure from the traditional Pokémon formula with its haunted dolls and unusual characters. It also touches upon other gaming news including Resident Evil Requiem's narrative approach, deals on Nintendo titles like Mario Kart World and Splatoon 3, the divisive nature of Mega Evolutions in Pokémon, new book preorders, a Star Wars character comparison, a quirky dungeon crawler, and the ongoing drama surrounding Ashes of Creation.
Resident Evil Requiem delivered on the multiple-protagonist promise I've always wanted from Silent Hill
The article discusses how Resident Evil's use of multiple protagonists, particularly in a hypothetical 'Resident Evil Requiem,' fulfills a long-held desire for the Silent Hill series to explore different character perspectives and gameplay styles. It contrasts this with Silent Hill F's attempt at dual realities and praises Resident Evil's approach to balancing horror and action across its characters.
Frost Fatales 2026 Returning March 8-14
Games Done Quick's Frost Fatales 2026, a speedrunning event benefiting the National Women's Law Center, will take place from March 8 to March 14. The event will feature speedruns of various games and will be streamed live on Twitch and YouTube, with an art bundle available for purchase to support the cause.
How to watch Frost Fatales 2026, kicking off on March 8
Frost Fatales 2026, a week-long speedrunning charity event organized by Games Done Quick, will take place from March 8 to March 14. The event will raise money for the National Women's Law Center and will be streamed on Twitch and YouTube. The schedule features a variety of games, including classics and newer titles, with a focus on community and entertainment.
Here Are The 12 Finalists For The World Video Game Hall Of Fame In 2026
The Strong Museum has revealed the 12 finalists for the 2026 World Video Game Hall of Fame, including first-time nominees like Silent Hill, Mega Man, and League of Legends, alongside returning candidates such as Angry Birds. The inductees will be announced on May 7, with a "Player's Choice" category allowing fan votes to influence one ballot.
Silent Hills P.T: A new PC remake in development! Yay!.... ALREADY CANCELLED.
A fan-made PC remake of the Silent Hills P.T. demo, developed by Qimsar using Unreal Engine, has been cancelled by Konami. Despite Konami being impressed with the work and offering Qimsar an internship, the project was shut down. This follows a pattern of Konami removing unofficial remakes of the popular horror experience.
The Game Awards 2025 - List of Nominees - NintendoFuse
Geoff Keighley announced the nominees for The Game Awards 2025, highlighting Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yotei with multiple nominations across various categories including Game of the Year. The full list of nominees for categories like Best Performance, Best Ongoing Game, and Best Mobile Game has been revealed, with the Player's Voice award nominees to be announced later. The article also mentions Steve as the Senior Editor of NintendoFuse.
