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Two people with short hair in a fringe stairing at each other, a map behind them, in a promotional image for the anime Leviathan.

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Bountiful Fruit | Netflix's next anime is a beautiful look at an alternative history with talent that's worked on hits like Howl's Moving Castle, Metal Gear Solid 4, and Trigun Stampede

There's a strong team behind this one.

Sept. 11, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

If you want to play the original Silent Hill 2 before its remake comes out, the final update for the fan-made Enhanced Edition makes it the best way to do so

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I See That HD Town | If you want to play the original Silent Hill 2 before its remake comes out, the final update for the fan-made Enhanced Edition makes it the best way to do so

Certainly a damn sight better than the original PC version.

Sept. 1, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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Scheming | Not sure why Silent Hill 2 is getting remade before the first one? Konami has a plan, apparently

Let's just hope it's a good one.

Aug. 26, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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Virtual Mission? | Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a faithful remake of the action espionage classic, and a statement of intent for Konami's stewardship of the series - hands-on preview

“The only thing we can believe in is the mission Snake.” And the mission to remake and preserve Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater, so far, has been a success.

Aug. 26, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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Steve Burns pointing in front of Big Shell from MGS 2

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PODCAST | The best game with the most pointless feature

We're not allowed to talk about horse balls.

Aug. 23, 2024 Jim Trinca

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A close-up of Snake in Metal Gear Solid 3: he is in the forest, and has camoflage paint on his face.

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Snake Deals | Amazon slashes the price on Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1 for Nintendo Switch

50% off for a limited time.

Aug. 21, 2024 Robert Anderson

An image of James' shoe as he enters Silent Hill is shown alongside him looking in the apartments' mirror in the Silent Hill 2 remake

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Bloober’s Best | “We did the best job that we could” Silent Hill 2 devs on the challenges of remaking beloved horror classic

“We were always fans of the original story, and we did not feel at any point that it needed any significant changes.”

Aug. 19, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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You Made Me Happy | I’m as shocked as you: Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2 could be the grand remake we’ve all been hoping for

Bloober Team has done an amazing job recreating Silent Hill 2 so far, turning my low expectations completely on their head.

Aug. 19, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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Ghost In The Machine | 10 years on, P.T. remains the most influential horror game that never existed

A playable teaser for the Kojima-helmed Silent Hill game that never was, looking back on a decade of P.T. proves that it has one of the most unusual legacies in gaming.

Aug. 12, 2024 Rebecca Jones

A field of red spider lily flowers with some kind of machine in it from the trailer for Niraya of ■■.

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Fill In The Blanks | The devs behind Silent Hill: The Short Message have a new game in the works, Niraya of ■■ - and yes, that's actually what it's called

What's it about? Well, it's not all that clear.

July 21, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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A Movie To Surpass.. | Despite the radio silence, the Metal Gear Solid movie is still in the works, apparently

It'll come out... eventually.

July 1, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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The creator of Silent Hill doesn't mind if Slitterhead is his final game, because his "last mission" is to set up young developers' futures

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Looking Ahead | The creator of Silent Hill doesn't mind if Slitterhead is his final game, because his "last mission" is to set up young developers' futures

"I don't feel like I'd be unsatisfied even if this was the last game I made."

July 1, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

Artwork of The Thing video game showing soldiers in snowsuits, some kind of monster in the background.

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The What Now? | The original release of The Thing video game didn't entirely work, but Nightdive Studios promises it will "fulfil the original vision"

"It will play the way you remember the original game playing, but that wasn't the way it actually played."

June 23, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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HORROR IN THE SNOW | (Update) No longer a rumour - The Thing Remastered officially announced at IGN Live

No one could've predicted this one, but we're glad it's real.

June 7, 2024 Fran Ruiz

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NOT 'ROUND HERE | Kingdom Hearts 4? Metal Gear Solid Delta? Geoff Keighley sets the record straight on what won't be appearing at Summer Game Fest

"People are setting themselves up for failure."

June 3, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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Angela and James are talking in the graveyard in the Silent Hill 2 remake

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HALLOWEEN READY | Silent Hill 2 remake set to release during October, with a particularly shiny new trailer

‘In my restless dreams, I see that town… You promised you’d take me there again someday.’ Well, Konami has finally named that day.

May 30, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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SILENT FOLLOW-UP | Here's your first look at Return to Silent Hill, the film adaptation of Silent Hill 2 that could release alongside its remake

James Sunderland included.

May 16, 2024 Fran Ruiz

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A mixture of screenshots and key artwork from five different PS1 games are shown. From left to right: Silent Hill, Gran Turismo, Mega Man X3, Dino Crisis, and Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

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PLAY HAS NO LIMITS | The best PS1 games to play in 2024

Still have your PlayStation kicking about? Here are some of the best games you can still play on it today.

May 16, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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Silent Hill 2 remake screenshot of James holding a pistol, looking at a dirty wall with text on it that reads "reap what you sow."

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HAVE CONFIDENCE | Bloober Team is feeling "very confident" in its Silent Hill 2 remake, as it confirms it's working on a new, original IP

"This is the most important test of our actions."

April 28, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

Black Panther is holding an enemy NPC in his hand in some kind of temple-like area in Marvel's Avengers.

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IT'S SOMETHING | EA's Black Panther game might be open world, according to a recent job listing

We know next to nothing about the game at this point in time.

April 14, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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GET FANGED | Vampire Survivors teams up with Contra for new DLC and fangs its way onto PlayStation consoles this summer

Weaponized crossover DLC blasts off this spring.

April 10, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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CRESTING THE HILL | We may be getting a Silent Hill 2 remake release date soon

The Silent Hill 2 remake has been rated in the United States, suggesting imminent release date news.

April 1, 2024 Sherif Saed

Crash Bandicoot and Dr. Nefarious in Crash Team Rumble.

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CRASH AND BURN? | Bandicoot fans hope Toys For Bob'll get to keep working on a woah-le load of Crash games as it goes indie

Oh, and Crash Team Rumble’s getting one final update next week before riding off into the sunset.

March 1, 2024 Mark Warren

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2D art for Contra Operation Galgua showing multiple soldiers fighting off alien enemies.

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ON THE CONTRARY | Contra revival Operation Galuga gets a demo and a release date

Have a taste of some reimagined classic action.

Feb. 21, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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IT WAS THEM, NOT ME | Bloober Team pins the blame on Konami for that bad Silent Hill 2 remake combat trailer

You reap what you sow, I guess!

Feb. 15, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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EVERYONE LIKED THAT | That game everyone loves that you just can't stand? Turns out, everyone's got one of those

Some popular games are actually real stinkers.

Feb. 12, 2024 Jim Trinca

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Kojima stands in a studio, dancing, to announce Physint.

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PHYSINT THAT GREAT | Coming close to death and Metal Gear Solid fans bugging him on Twitter: Kojima shares why he's making Physint

Maybe just log off for once, everyone.

Feb. 11, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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GAME ON, BOY! | Konami has announced that there will finally be a (legal) way to play old Yu-Gi-Oh games soon

A dose of nostalgia is coming your way.

Feb. 5, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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DOUBLE JUMP SCARES | The best horror games to play in 2024

From founding fathers of horror to underrated gems, here are some of the best horror games to sink your teeth into.

Feb. 5, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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DUEL OF THE FATES | Konami is testing out AI in Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, but it's not what you think

You’re a third-rate AI with a fourth-rate deck!

Feb. 5, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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TELL ME A GOOD ONE | The best story games to play in 2024

If you're looking for a game with a story that will captivate you, check some of these out.

Feb. 1, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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THE GREAT ESCAPE | The OG Snake, Kurt Russell, shares why he'd never voice Solid Snake

Well, technically Naked Snaked.

Jan. 31, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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GO OUTSIDE | Hideo Kojima says OD is as different as Boktai, his solar-powered Gameboy game

Motherfudgers forgot about Boktai, the game that made you touch grass before it was cool.

Jan. 4, 2024 Connor Makar

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FOG AND CAMO | PS5 video seems to confirm 2024 release for Silent Hill 2 and Metal Gear Solid 3 remakes

Sony's preview video hints at a haunting and stealthy 2024.

Jan. 4, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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The best PS2 games to play in 2024

It's time to take a trip back in time to one of the best generations of gaming.

Jan. 1, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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GIT REUNION | The Best Games Ever Show Christmas Special

Who is the best Santa in video games? And is it Tony Blair?

Dec. 22, 2023 Jim Trinca

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SOCIAL SPOOKS | OD might have some social horror-style elements to it, Kojima Productions trademarks seem to suggest

You mean like when I have to psyche myself up to order a takeaway?

Dec. 13, 2023 Mark Warren

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LEAGUE OF ITS OWN | EA FC 24 rival, eFootball 2024, adds a new game mode, stops players from colliding with goal posts

Konami takes self-inflicted virtual concussions seriously.

Dec. 11, 2023 Mark Warren

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TAKE A HIKE | Ever self-indulgent, Hideo Kojima confirms the documentary all about him is coming to Disney+ next year

The game director also officially revealed his latest project at The Game Awards.

Dec. 10, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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The best 3DS games to play in 2024

Zelda, Mario, Dragon Quest, Phoenix Wright, and even Metal Gear Solid. The 3DS had it all.

Dec. 8, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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The best Nintendo DS Games to play in 2024

While the NDS library sits at over 2000+ titles, there are a few that stand out from the rest.

Dec. 8, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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The best video game soundtracks to revisit in 2024

From classical symphonies and industrial noise to acid jazz and synthwave, these game soundtracks leave no stone left unturned.

Dec. 8, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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PUMP THE BREAKS | Desperate for more Silent Hill 2 remake deets? You'll have to wait until Konami fancies sharing

"Once Konami, as the game's publisher, shares more information, we are confident that the wait will be worthwhile."

Nov. 27, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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James Sunderland speaks to Angela Orosco in Silent Hill 2

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NEIGH IT AIN'T SO | Konami continues to beat dead horse, is hiring for "large-scale" Silent Hill projects

No word on what these projects will be though.

Nov. 12, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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MAKE IT QUICK | Silent Hill: The Short Message plot details emerge thanks to the Australian ratings board

Still no official word about the game, though.

Nov. 7, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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WISHFUL THINKING | Silent Hill 2 remake listing mentions the return of Pyramid Head alongside a "special origin story"

Though the story is likely about a different classic character.

Nov. 5, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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The 20 best Nintendo Wii games to play in 2024

Time to head down motion control memory lane.

Nov. 1, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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LET'S A-GO GROMIT! | Don't panic, but there's now a mod which fuses Super Mario Bros. Wonder with Wallace and Gromit

Load up on Wensleydale and check that you aren’t wearing the wrong overalls!

Oct. 30, 2023 Mark Warren

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SNAKETACULAR | Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater looks visually stunning in Unreal Engine 5

The Metal Gear Solid 3 remake promises to be a venomous visual feast for the eyes.

Oct. 25, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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SNEAKY AS A SNAKE | Metal Gear Solid Master Collection datamine all but confirms a Volume 2

Plus, with a subtitle like Volume 1, wasn't a second one guaranteed anyway?

Oct. 24, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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