Deadly Premonition Review

Deadly Premonition (Formerly know as Rainy Woods) is a very difficult game to describe. It was originally planned for a 2008 release but complications due to its striking similarity to the David Lynch television show Twin Peaks caused it to be delayed. Deadly Premonition requires a special mindset to fully understand what makes its so great. In other words, it’s an acquired taste. From a “normal” point of view the game would be trash due to the graphics alike the last generation of games, stiff controls and sketchy voice acting. But ladies and gentlemen, that is what makes this game so damn fun. So many things are wrong in this game but that’s what makes it work. (more…)

Is Climax Working on Silent Hill For Xbox 360 and PS3?

In a recent job posting by Climax UK we see that the company is looking for a Narrative Designer to guide the very same team that made Silent Hill: Shattered Memories.

The job description is looking for someone who has a passion for the horror genre and can successfully convey solid story telling. So love for the horror genre is a must and a massive emphasis on story telling and its Climax.While the project will be for “next gen” consoles its safe to assume they mean the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 (Sorry Wii). The true next gen consoles are a long way away.

With the critically acclaimed success of Shattered Memories and Climax’s interest in returning to Silent Hill we can reckon that this title will be Silent Hill Next. We have contacted Climax for response.

Source (gamesindustry.biz)

Akira Yamaoka Will Return To Silent Hill If Asked

Akira Yamaoka may have left Konami after more than ten years to seek new experiences but he will return to the Silent Hill franchise if asked. Many assumed that because he left Konami he would never be able to work on another one of their games. Which is definitely not true.

“But if the team of Silent Hill asks me to work on the title,”I would like to provide brutal music for them.” he tells Kotaku.

Akira and his new partner Suda 51 are going to bring their talents together at Grasshopper manufacture to bring us that collaborative title with Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami but this may not be their only title. Akira also mentions how he wants to eventually do some work for a children’s game and not be solely labeled as a horror game guy. Kuraymi is also mentioned as not even being in development yet Suda 51. So horror gamers, we are left with good news and bad news. Akira will return to Silent Hill if need be, and Kuraymi may not be that mega horror title. Either way Akira, Suda and Shinji are amazing people in the video game industry and are bound to make a fantastic title horror or not.

Source (Kotaku)

Resident Evil 5: ‘Lost In Nightmares’ Review

Resident Evil 5 wasn’t the best game in the series for horror fans, but can Capcom please us die hard horror fans with the latest downloadable episode for the action fest? Is Lost In Nighmares a slice of what made the Resident Evil series the most well know survival horror franchise? Find out after the jump. (more…)

Free Resident Evil 5 ‘Figures’ Now Available

Seems like Capcom let this little DLC slip from any press release. Nothing substantial, but for you fans that love collecting virtual figures of video game characters you’re in luck. The DLC brings newcomers Rebecca Chambers and Barry Burton from earlier Resident Evil games; you know, the actual scary ones. The content is only available on Xbox Live. Seeing as how all of the new RE5 DLC will be a few days behind on the PS3 this shouldn’t come as a surprise.

P.S. Yes my HDD’s name is “Super Sexy Sunshine”. Wanna fight about it?

X10: Dead Rising 2 News Galore

Microsoft’s annual Xbox convention has brought as a massive amount of news on Dead Rising 2. First and foremost we have a release date. The game will be released this summer! An August 31st release for North America and September 3rd for Europe. Very sudden but also very welcome.

Then there is the Xbox 360 exclusive Dead Rising 2: Case Zero mission that will be released before the game. It will be a playable prologue to Dead Rising 2 which will introduce us to our new protagonist Chuck Greene and link the original games events to the sequel. No pricing or release date has been given at this time. To see the new weapon creation system in action check the screens after the jump.

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Rebecca and Barry Coming To Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition

Well look-e here. Looks like Capcom was serious about this whole “Reunion” thing. Rebecca Chambers (Resident Evil 0) and Barry Burton (REmake) are making a come back in the upcoming Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition. Both Barry and Rebecca’s costumes are from their Gamecube adventures. Rebecca is a girly girl and she really shows it off in her finishing moves while Barry is a tough guy cliche complete with 1 liners and a beard. The 2 will be part of the Mercenaries Reunion pack DLC or bundled with the Gold Edition. Whether they come together in the same pack is unclear. Look for the first pack February 17th.

Hit the jump for multiple screens and the 2 trailers.

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Dead Space 2 Continues To Tease (Update 3)

See that little greenish pic up there? Well thats something Visceral wants us to spend days trying to solve. Over the next 2 weeks they will continue to further reveal just what that tiny little pic is showing. All we have so far is that that may be Mr. Clark in the middle surrounded by green necromorph snot. Maybe Issac is inside a big baddies nasal cavity. Only time will tell. So keep an eye on Dead Space 2’s official Facebook page. While we stare at it…for hours…

Update: And now for round 2. The previous image was a zoomed view of what we now see. We see teeth and saliva, so its pretty safe to assume this is a mouth of some sort of necromorph, we’re guessing a worm. Lets see if we are right.

Update 2: Another image, another round of “WHAT THE F**K IS THAT?!” We still go with the wormy body idea, but you can now see what was once its eyes and possibly nose. We still can’t tell what this necromoph was before it was changed but its safe to say this thing will hardly resemble its original form. This is the 2nd to last pic. Next week we will finally see the full figure. Until then, ponder away and cry inside.

Update 3: Well here is the final image guys. Yes, I was wrong. It was not a worm… Even so, this new necromorph is still pretty ugly. He sort of shares some traits with Resident Evil 3’s Nemesis. They both share that sever cleft lip thing. So what do you guys think? Is this new necromorph not as good as previous? Is it scary or just goofy?

Source (DS 2’s Facebook)

Akira Yamaoka Teams Up with Suda51 At Grasshopper Manufacture

Akira Yamaoka, the man behind the wonderful sounds that have accompanied every single Silent Hill game has now moved to Grasshopper Manufacture. The game company behind No More Heros and Killer 7. Suda 51, the acclaimed developer behind these games has always been an admirer of Akira and now he will be working along side him for their next game which is to be a horror title. Probably Kurayami. The game will be in the hands of Suda, Akira and Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami. Yeah…..Epic. What ever these guys create is bound to be the weirdest and most horrifying game ever released. We are itching to see it come to fruition.

Source (1UP)

Post Dead Space: Extraction Interview

Dead Space : Extraction is a on rails shooter for the Nintendo Wii and while being pretty under the radar the game turned out to be a fantastic experience. With platform defining graphics, great gameplay and an engaging story. DS:E is a must have for Wii owners. Hit the jump to see our interview with Visceral Games’s Steve Papoutsis, executive producer of Dead Space: Extraction.

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