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Silent Hill:Shattered Memories To Silently Release Dec 8th (News)

Nov 13, 2009

HellDescent writes: "Fellow horror game fans, we finally have a date! SH: Shattered Memories will be releasing in America for the Wii on December 8th. After a few delays and mixed date info we can finally rest easy, that is until the game comes out and we find out we actually killed our wife. Oh wait this is a re-imaging of Silent Hill 1, sorry..."

Useless game heroes who couldn’t save the girl (Feature)

Nov 3, 2009

There are several sure-fire ways to check for heroic DNA in a video game character. An addiction to wearing tank tops (the more torn the better). Crew cuts so kempt you could grate cheese on their craniums. But the one thing sewn into the heart of every true hero’s genetic makeup is an unwavering talent for saving the girl.

Above: Not a hero (we’re assuming the racoon’s a chick)

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Useless heroes who couldn't save the girl - Travis Grady (Silent Hill Origins) (Video)

Nov 3, 2009

The sleepy, creepy town of Silent Hill traps a truck driver. Will the hallucinations steal his soul?

Silent Hill 2 Film Is Official (News)

Sep 15, 2009

Screenwriter Roger Avary and producer Samuel Hadida are going back to the haunted town of Silent Hill. Both have now signed on to pen the 2nd film based on the cult classic Silent Hill series. After lukewarm reviews of the first film and fan outrage at the deviation from source material, we can only hope Avary and Hadida will take some more time with this one. We believe it can be done, but it just needs the right dedication and research. The 2nd film will be moving from paper to reel after the release of Resident Evil: Afterlife. We hope to see more psychological fear and less Pyramid Head booty.

Preorder Shattered Memories For OST, Possible Delay (News)

Sep 3, 2009

HellDescent writes: " Gamestop is listing the next installment in the Silent Hill series as a November 3rd release. Yes, delays usually suck but they're always for the better. A polished game is better than a unpolished one. Also, Gamestop is now offering a soundtrack with a preorder on Shattered Memories. No, it is not the Shattered Memories OST but a compilation of 18 different tracks in the series. Lame, we know. "

How to Survive a Zombie Invasion (Feature)

Jul 17, 2009

Fact: zombie invasions suck. Just ask anyone who’s been through one, and he’ll tell you: “bluurble gurrble braiiins.” Does that sound like the guttural moaning of someone who had a good time? No, it sure as shit does not. ...

Konami Reveal PSP Double Packs (News)

Mar 2, 2009

Available from March 27th, the new compilations retain their original packaging, but are twinned in a special slip cases for just £19.99. The first two pairings will be Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops with Silent Hill Origins, and Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops alongside Coded Arms.

Silent Hill remake coming to PSP? (News)

Feb 27, 2009

After so many exciting PSP announcements this week, Pocket Gamer investigates rumours of a possible Silent Hill remake for Sony's handheld.

Behind the scenes of gaming's great soundtracks (Feature)

Jan 28, 2009

When he started sharing his idea of an orchestra playing music from videogames, people thought the veteran composer Tommy Tallarico was off his rocker. It took him three years to convince publishers and developers that he was sane. “Imagine me making a call to Taito in Japan, asking them for the rights for the score of [1983 arcade hit] Elevator Action. “I’d like to play the theme tune to the game at the Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Hello... hello?’” ...

Why scary games are never scary (Feature)

Oct 28, 2008

They can be creepy. They can be disturbing. They can obviously be gross, gory and gruesome. Are videogames, however, really that scary? Do they truly, honestly frighten you? We don't think so, and here are 13 reasons why. ...

The Top 7… least scary moments in scary games: Redux (Feature)

Oct 27, 2008

This week marks two important milestones for GamesRadar: the start of Halloweek, a weeklong series of horror-centric features, and the two-year anniversary of our weekly Top 7 lists. To celebrate both at once, we’ve dredged up the original Top 7 article - back from before we had our formula down and our shit together – and updated it with fresh art, better layout, a few revisions and videos that actually work. ...

The Top 7... games that affect real life (Feature)

Aug 4, 2008

You know that phrase people use when something "stays with you long after it's over?" Nothing fits that statement better than video games, and here we've collected the seven best examples of games that leap out of the screen and infect, impede or enhance your daily existence. In other words, you're still playing these reality-altering games even when the power's off.

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Retailers confirm Silent Hill Origins PS2 rumours? (News)

Jan 16, 2008

Jan 16, 2008 Retailers often make mistakes, and can be the source of many a rumour, but when an unannounced game turns up on major retail sites - with proper box art and everything - we're inclined to believe what we see. That's why we're reporting, with great certainty, that the surprisingly good Silent Hill Origins - the latest game in the series released on PSP - is being ported to PS2 and will see a release real soon. Both Amazon and Gamefly have the PS2 version listed for a March ...

Climax quiet on Silent Hill Origins PS2 (News)

Dec 10, 2007

Dec 10, 2007 Climax has refused to comment on emerging rumors today that it is currently working on a PS2 port of Silent Hill Origins, currently out on PSP. According to reports, a newly surface fact sheet has revealed that Climax (who admits on its website that it's working on an un-announced PS2 game) has been handed porting duties to bring the PSP horror to PS2. Origins throws players into a storyline set before the events of the classic original Silent Hill, which uncovers some the ...

GameFly: Assassin's Creed, Mass Effect Unshakeable (News)

Dec 4, 2007

This week's top rental charts from U.S. game rental company GameFly, representing the most requested games for the week ending December 3rd, highlight both to-be-released and already released games in a unique demand-specific chart.

This week's top five all-platform requests show little movement once again, after last week saw the list barely ruffled. Assassin's Creed still takes the top spot for a third week with Mass Effect in second for its second week in a row.

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, which spent the last two weeks at number four, slips a bit to the fourth spot to make room for Kane and Lynch: Dead Men to move up one spot into the fourth spot, but that's the only movement -- Uncharted: Drake's Fortune stays at number five, where it entered last week.

New releases for upcoming week in Japan (12/2 - 12/8) (News)

Dec 3, 2007

VG Chartz has a list of the upcoming releases in Japan for the Wii, DS, PS3, PS3, PSP, and Xbox 360. Not all games are listed - only major releases are listed. The list includes release dates.

Source: Sinobi (Japanese)

Silent Hill: Origins Soundtrack release date (News)

Nov 19, 2007

We finally have a release date for the Silent Hill: Origins soundtrack! It is available to pre-order from their site for release on January 25th 2008. The OST will contain 30 tracks from the game which have of course been composed by Akira Yamoaka.

Silent Hill Origins (Review)

Nov 9, 2007

Nov 9, 2007 Silent Hill has always been scary because of what it doesn't show you. It's the little things that get to you the most; weeping ghosts, implacable thuds, grinding machinery, that sort of thing. And while Origins is an admirable attempt by a Western developer to capture the magic of the Japanese-developed originals, it doesn't quite manage it. But that doesn't mean it's not worth your ...

Silent Hill Origins has shipped (News)

Nov 8, 2007

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced Silent Hill Origins has shipped to retail stores in North America. Developed exclusively for the PSP, Silent Hill Origins brings to North America the frightening and popular survival horror series with all new game play and a storyline set before the events of the original Silent Hill. Fans can experience this one of a kind game with updated controls allowing for more fluid combat and detailed exploration of environments.

"Fans of Silent Hill can expect a fear-inducing experience with Silent Hill Origins," said Anthony Crouts, Vice President of Marketing for Konami. "We're adding to the mythos by revealing some secrets hinted at in the original Silent Hill and have added an all-new soundtrack from series composer Akira Yamaoka to the elaborate puzzles and chilling storyline that has made Silent Hill a hit for gamers everywhere." he said.

Week in Games: Silent Hill Origins Edition (News)

Nov 5, 2007

The flood of amazing game titles seems to have ebbed a bit this week which my beleaguered bank account is most thankful for. Silent Hill: Origins will be my purchase this week as I try to plow through the last two week's worth of purchases. Anything on the list catch your eye?

Japanese release of Silent Hill Origins (Zero) to get butchered (News)

Oct 24, 2007

Japanese gamers who pre-order Silent Hill Origins (or Silent Hill Zero as it is known over there)for the PSP will get a creepy Butcher figure thrown in for free.

EGM December 2007 Review Scores Roundup (News)

Oct 23, 2007

The review scores from EGM #222 (December 2007) are revealed:

* Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock: 9, 8.5, 8
* Sega Rally Revo: 7.5, 7, 7
* Conan: 5.5, 5.5, 5.5
* WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008: 8, 7, 5.5
* Clive Barker's Jericho: 3, 4.5, 4.5 (Shame of the Month)
* The Simpsons Game: 7, 6.5, 7
* Bladestorm: The Hundred Years War: 4, 6, 4
* Folklore: 5.5, 7.5, 8
* The Eye of Judgment: 8, 8, 8
* Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction: 8.5, 9.5, 9
* Halo 3: 10, 10, 9
* Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation: 6.5, 6.5, 8
* Half-Life 2 Orange Box: 10, 9.5, 10
* Beautiful Katamari: 7, 4.5, 4
* Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations: 9, 7, 7.5
* Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness: 7.5, 7, 7
* Silent Hill: Origins: 7.5, 7, 7

FIFA 08 vs Pro Evolution Soccer 08 on handhelds (News)

Sep 13, 2007

Issue 8 of the free DSP/PSP magazine, HGZine, has a head-to-head preview of PES 2008 and FIFA 08 on the handheld systems.

Silent Hill Origins - further impressions (Preview)

Aug 21, 2007

Aug 21, 2007 By now, its pretty obvious that if you wind up in thick fog staring at the “Welcome to Silent Hill” sign, then it means youve an unresolved skeleton or two in your closet. Nobody stumbles upon the town by accident, and thats exactly why we expect trucker Travis Grady is harbouring a guilty secret. He begins the game pursuing a girl he thinks hes knocked over, which eventually leads him to the towns dreaded hospital - home to many a familiar monstrous nurse who display ...

Silent Hill Demo Stolen From Leipzig (News)

Aug 21, 2007

A demo of Silent Hill: Origins, the fifth instalment in the Silent Hill series, has been stolen from Leipzig and is now available to download online. However, the game will only be playable for those with homebrew-ready PSP's. The game is currently been developed and Climax Studios, and shares a gameplay style similar to what was seen in Silent Hill 4: The Room. It currently has a planned release date of November 6th in North America, and a earlier October 26th date in Europe.

Kojima to unveil "undisclosed" MGS themes at Leipzig (News)

Aug 20, 2007

Aug 20, 2007 Konami has said that the Leipzig convention later this week will play host to Hideo Kojima unveiling his new, undisclosed in-game themes for Metal Gear Solid 4 on PS3 with a new trailer. The event will also be a platform for the firm to showcase Winning Eleven Pro Evolution Soccer 2008, Castlevania The Dracula X Chronicles and Silent Hill Origins for PSP, and Dewy's Adventure on Wii. Plans will also be revealed for the recently announced Silent Hill V (working title), although ...

Konami Updates EU Release Dates - PES 2008. MGS4 and more (News)

Jul 13, 2007

Konami Digital Entertainment has released an updated release dates for Europe. The titles with revised dates include PES 2008, Hellboy:Science of Evil, Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill Origins and more after the jump.

E3 07 - Silent Hill Origins - Gameplay 07-13-07 (Video)

Jul 13, 2007

The sleepy, creepy town of Silent Hill traps a truck driver. Will the hallucinations steal his soul?

Silent Hill Origins (Screenshots)

Jul 11, 2007

Issue 4 of free magazine for PSP and DS (News)

May 9, 2007

Quick contents listing of issue 4 of the free magazine for Nintendo DS and Sony PSP games. Most notably includes WipEout Pulse, Harvest Moon interview and Worms Open Warfare 2.

New Silent Hill images drip in (News)

Apr 30, 2007

Being Silent Hill nuts here at 'Radar towers, we're stoked to have more visuals from PSP's upcoming installment, Silent Hill Origins. Especially since all we've had to tide us over since SH 4's hellish adventure was the just-not-as-satisfying-as-we'd-hoped Silent Hill movie. As our recent hands on proved, the game's been beefed up in the scare-stakes and given a proper Silent Hill-feel, with the originally planned over-the-shoulder cam replaced by more traditional views. Check out these fresh ...

Silent Hill Origins - Hospital 04-30-07 (Video)

Apr 30, 2007

The sleepy, creepy town of Silent Hill traps a truck driver. Will the hallucinations steal his soul?

Silent Hill Origins - updated impressions (Preview)

Apr 23, 2007

When we last saw Silent Hill Origins, it was something of an abomination, and we don't mean that in a good way. Sure, it was kind of cool to see the series go all Resident Evil 4, with an over-the-shoulder view and a bigger focus on action, but it wasn't scary, and it sure as hell wasn't Silent Hill. A lot of fans didn't react well to the gameplay shift, and for months, rumors circulated that the game had been canceled. It turns out the rumors were half-right. Silent Hill Origins, or at least ...

Inside the mind of Silent Hill (Feature)

Mar 20, 2007

Theres more to the Silent Hill series than most people realize. If you play through it and take everything you see at face value - assuming that the writhing flesh sacks are just writhing flesh sacks - then youre missing out half the experience. Each game in the series revolves around psychological themes and everything your character witnesses, from bubble-headed nurses through ghostly apparitions to rusty wheelchairs, are all there for a specific reason, conjured up by the evil-infested town. ...

Silent Hill Origins - hands-on (Preview)

Aug 24, 2006

The over-the-shoulder gameplay of Resident Evil 4 is popping up in a lot of PSP titles these days. Miami Vice used it, Gun Showdown will use it and now - blasphemy of blasphemies - Silent Hill Origins will too. We've finally had a chance to play the handheld prequel to the landmark horror series, and so far, it's shaping up to be a lot more action-oriented than its moody predecessors. Starring a bearded trucker named Travis, Origins will finally reveal how the sleepy town of Silent Hill was ...

Silent Hill Origins trailer (News)

May 18, 2006

• Silent Hill Origins (WMV, 21.5MB) Thursday 18 May 2006 Konami has released a new trailer for Silent Hill Origins, the latest in its survival-horror series that will be released for PSP this winter. As the title suggests, Origins will deal with the events that turned the sleepy holiday resort into a town of flailing flesh monsters and reality altering fog. It follows the path of a lone truck driver who has to deal with his own hallucinations as he attempts to escape the cursed ...

Silent Hill Origins (Preview)

May 17, 2006

One of the more mysterious games at last week's E3, appropriately enough, was Silent Hill Origins. According to Konami, that was intentional - the best way to get people interested is with mystery. With only a confusing video trailer full of images of a trucker in the night, meat hooks and a house full of disturbed spirits, we still aren't sure what the game is all about. Click "movies" up above to see it for yourself. We do know that this new PSP version of the popular series is not, as was ...

E3 06: Silent Hill goes handheld on PSP (News)

May 12, 2006

Konami has announced that it is set to bring the dark and sinister world of Silent Hill to the shiny small-screened world of Sony's PSP. Called Silent Hill: Origins, this wholly new episode of the scary series is set before the very first game and goes someway to explaining the story behind this foggy old bit of real estate. And despite being developed by Climax in both Britain and the US, the story and score are still being penned by the original team and series composer Akira ...

Silent Hill goes handheld on PSP (News)

May 11, 2006

Thursday 11 May 2006 Konami has announced that it is set to bring the dark and sinister world of Silent Hill to the shiny small-screened world of Sony's PSP. Called Silent Hill: Origins, this wholly new episode of the scary series is set before the very first game and goes someway to explaining the story behind this foggy old bit of real estate. And despite being developed by Climax in both Britain and the US, the story and score are still being penned by the original team and series composer ...

Pre-E3 06: Silent Hill Origins first look (Preview)

May 9, 2006

Fans of Silent Hill who were disappointed by the movie's endless exposition can get a different, more interactive look into the town's history this winter. In Silent Hill Origins for the PSP, they'll step into the boots of a waylaid trucker who finds himself trapped in the town somewhere between South Carolina and Hell. Set before the first game, this prequel will finally reveal what happened to make Silent Hill the way it is. Konami has promised that the game won't reveal too much of the ...

Silent Hill: Origins FAQ/Walkthrough (FAQ)

Nov 12, 2008

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Plot Analysis (FAQ)

Oct 10, 2008

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Silent Hill: Origins FAQ 2 (FAQ)

Jul 1, 2008

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How To Sneak Up On Enemies (Hint)

Jun 26, 2008

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Silent Hill Origins FAQ (PS2) (FAQ)

Jun 13, 2008

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Accolades (Unlockable)

Apr 4, 2008

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Key To Open The Staff Room (Hint)

Mar 11, 2008

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Door Eyes (Hint)

Mar 11, 2008

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316 Room key (Easter Egg)

Mar 11, 2008

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1st Boss Battle (Hint)

Dec 5, 2007

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Ice Box Code (Cheat)

Dec 5, 2007

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Chicken Neck Dog Creature (Hint)

Dec 5, 2007

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Exam Room Entry (Hint)

Dec 5, 2007

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