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News Metal Gear Solid 1, 2, and 3 Launch on PS5 in the Master Collection
In addition to 3 remake
Not only is Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater coming to PS5 as a remake, but the original PS2 version is also launching on Sony's current-gen console alongside the original Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty as the Master Collection. "Sneak back into the original games on PlayStation 5" in Autumn 2023, an...
News Konami's Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Is Real, Confirmed for PS5
Oh what a thrill
After many months of rumours and speculation, Konami has finally announced a full remake of PS2 classic Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is in the works. It will launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The news was shared during Sony's PlayStation Showcase
News PS5 Exclusivity Over Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Appears Uncertain
New report says it's multi-platform
Gaming insiders can't definitively work out whether the heavily rumoured remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater will be exclusive to PS5 or not, as a new report conflicts with suggestions that Sony has locked the game to its console. The article comes from Insider Gaming, where Tom Henderson reveals his sources...
Rumour PS Showcase Could Be Around Two Weeks Away
Any day now
Update: The speculation continues, unobstructed, without official confirmation from Sony. Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb, who’s been beating the May PS Showcase drum for a fair few months, has nailed down a “week of May 25th” window for the anticipated event. He added: “That timing on PS Showcase is right as of now.” He continued:...
News Rumours About PS5 Exclusive Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, and Castlevania Send the Web Potty
But
Speculation on social media this weekend suggests Sony may have signed (timed?) console exclusivity agreements with Konami on a trio of titles, including Castlevania, Metal Gear Solid, and Silent Hill. We don’t need to speculate about the latter, because a remake of legendary PS2 survival horror Silent Hill 2 was announced by Bloober Team last...
Random Metal Gear Solid Singer Causes Stir with Unrelated Snake Eater Recording
Hype responsibly
The persistent rumours of a Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater remake have been swirling for years, with Konami's reimagined epic purportedly out as soon as 2024. It seemed like further fuel had been thrown onto that particular conflagration over the weekend, not from a leak or data breach, but by a singer long associated
News Suikoden Remasters Release Date Could Be Incoming as Games Get Rated
RPG classics could be coming soon
The terribly named Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars could be getting a release date in the near future, if a new Taiwanese rating is anything to go by (as spotted by Gematsu). Ratings like this often suggest that some kind of announcement is incoming, and in Suikoden's case, a...
News Konami Employee Charged with Attempted Murder After Attacking Boss with Fire Extinguisher
Publisher yet to comment
There’s never a dull day at Konami it seems – but this story isn’t really a laughing matter. According to Japanese publication Asahi Shimbun Digital, an employee has been charged with attempted murder after attacking his boss with a fire extinguisher, and allegedly hitting him “with the intention of killing him”...
News Super Bomberman R 2 on PS5, PS4 Pulls the Pin on 14th September Launch
Tick, tick, boom
Announced mid-way through last year, Super Bomberman R 2 is coming to both PS5 and PS4, and we now have a release date. Prepare for things to really start popping off on 14th September. R 2 will include all the classic game modes fans have come to love, but the main attraction here is the new "Castle" game mode, an asymmetrical...
News PS5, PS4 TMNT Retro Compilation Eclipses One Million Copies
Shredded
There’s a big win for retro enthusiasts here: Digital Eclipse’s excellent TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection compilation has topped one million units across all platforms, including PS5 and PS4. That’s a really huge success for a bundle of classic games, and while the source material is obviously excellent, it certainly increases the odds...
News Retro Compilation TMNT: Cowabunga Collection Adds Online to The Manhattan Project
Radical
Digital Eclipse’s pursuit of the greatest ever retro compilation continues with an update to TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection today, adding online play to the NES’ TMNT 3: The Manhattan Project. This had been previously promised by the developer, and will roll out as part of a patch available to download imminently on
News Konami's Return to Games Continues with New Studio Opening
Another building planned for 2025
Konami's plans to return to releasing big and proper games took another step forward today as the firm has announced its relocated to a new studio in Osaka. Under the slogan of "Creators First", it's designed to help the company achieve "sustainable growth in the next 50 years". The building is kitted out with...
News Bloober Team's Work on Silent Hill 2 Isn't Actually Almost Finished At All
Polish dev clears up some rumours
A wave of miscommunication appears to have hit Silent Hill 2 studio Bloober Team, as the team has taken to Twitter to rectify some inaccurate reports. While the developer's CEO Piotr Babieno was quoted (via Google Translate) as saying the remake is "technically ready", a new statement out of Bloober Team says this...
News Konami's Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Reportedly Out Next Year
E3 2023 may host the big reveal
The rumoured remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is a 2024 game according to VGC's Andy Robinson. Today the editor tweeted out that alongside the remake, re-releases or remasters of other Metal Gear Solid titles are also still on the table. And the last time Robinson heard anything about Konami's plans, it was...
News Shattered Memories Writer Describes Silent Hill 2 as 'Biggest Poison Chalice in Video Games'
"I mean, good luck to them"
The writer of Silent Hill: Shattered Memories and Silent Hill: Origins, Sam Barlow, has remarked on the difficulty of remaking Silent Hill 2, an undertaking developer Bloober Team is reportedly close to achieving. In an interview with PCGamesN during GDC 2023, Barlow wasn't shy about sharing h
News Silent Hill 2's PS5 Remake Is Close to Completion
But release date is in Konami's hands
Development on Bloober Team’s PS5 remake of Silent Hill 2 is close to completion, CEO Piotr Babieno revealed in an interview reported by Bankier.pl. He stressed, however, this doesn’t necessarily mean that a release is imminent – and he explained that its launch date will ultimately be decided by publisher...
News Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes Was an Experiment Fans 'Didn't Understand'
Kojima had plotted a full-scale episodic series
Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes was a standalone prologue, designed to ease players into the eventual full game, Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain. However, speaking on the game’s ninth anniversary, auteur Hideo Kojima has revealed that he also used the release as an experiment, which could have...
News Get Gothic and Return to Castlevania in Dead Cells DLC, Available Now on PS4
It's not a phase, mum
Dead Cells' nostalgic Return to Castlevania DLC is finally here, and we got a suitably epic launch trailer to get us all gothed up and ready for action. Return to Castlevania is Dead Cells' fourth paid expansion (and the most expensive at $10). Punters will be venturing into two new randomly generated biomes based on the...
News Konami's Fun $1 PS4 Baseball Game Is Now an Official Olympic Sport
Home run
If you haven’t picked up WBSC eBaseball: Power Pros yet, then do it: the game costs £0.79/$0.99 and is absolutely fantastic fun on PS4. It’s also just been named an official Olympic sport, as it’s scheduled to feature in the Olympic eSports Series 2023, hosted by the International Olympic Committee. Other titles featured include Gran...
News Unlock a Secret 'Richter Mode' in Dead Cells Return to Castlevania DLC
Whip it real good
Excellent action-platformer Dead Cells is paying homage to the legendary series that inspired it with the upcoming Return to Castlevania DLC. In a new trailer, we learn of a secret Richter Mode, which is sure to appeal to the purists out there. If you can find the requisite secret room (or, let's be honest, get fed up and Google...
Rumour Konami to Go Big with Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake, New Castlevania in Coming Months
Here we go again
Who's ready for more Metal Gear rumours, then? Oh, and Castlevania too! These latest whispers come from the first episode of VGC's new weekly podcast, in which there's mention of the long-rumoured Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, and a new Castlevania title. According to the show, Konami plans on having a "pretty big" presence at E3
Soapbox I Would Crush a Cyborg Spine for a Metal Gear Rising Remaster
Rules of nature
This article was originally published in February 2021, but we're bringing it back for the 10th anniversary of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, and because of the very recent rumours of the game receiving a remaster. Sadly, that still hasn't happened at the time of republishing — but that just makes this soapbox all the more...
News Metal Gear Rising Fans Handed New Artwork Instead of a Remaster
10th anniversary fails to deliver
The 10th-anniversary event for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance came and went overnight, and how do you like some new artwork from the game's creators instead of a PS5, PS4 remaster? Indeed, PlatinumGames has put together a blog post where you can get a look at some new drawings based on the PS3 title along with a...
Mini Review WBSC eBaseball: Power Pros (PS4) - Balling Arcade Baseball Costs Less Than a Buck
Swing when you're winning
Konami’s long-running Power Pros franchise – perhaps better known by its Japanese names PawaParu or Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu – has received Western releases in the past, but has generally remained exclusive to Asian territories over the years. The release of WBSC eBaseball: Power Pros is noteworthy because it’s...
News Konami's New PS4 Baseball Game Costs Less Than a Dollar
And there are no microtransactions
Looking for a new baseball game to play and not comfortable podding out for MLB The Show 23’s asking fee? Konami may have you covered – albeit with a much slimmer package overall. Announced during last night’s Nintendo Direct, but available now on the PS Store for the PS4, WBSC eBaseball: Power Pros will cost...
News Metal Gear Rising 10th Anniversary 'Event' Teased
Jack's back
In case you didn't know, it's the 10th anniversary of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance a few weeks from now, on the 21st February. And guess what? Developer Platinum Games is now teasing an "event" for the big day. Naturally, there's already a lot of speculation over what this is all about. Just the other week, Raiden's voice actor,...
News Get Your First Glimpse of Dracula's Castle in This Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania Teaser
Did you know that Alucard is actually Dracula spelt backwards?
Dead Cells really is the gift that just keeps on giving, isn't it? Since it first launched back in 2018, developer Motion Twin has supported the excellent roguelike with both paid and free DLC updates (like Rise of the Giant, Bad Seed,
Rumour Metal Gear Announcements Coming Soon as Remake, Remaster Gossip Returns
Lightning strikes
These Metal Gear revival rumours just refuse to go away. We've been writing about this supposed return for well over a year at this point, and so far, Konami's said absolutely nothing on the matter. However, with the company forcing itself back into the spotlight with all of the recent Silent Hill news, it seems as though the...
News Konami Open to Even More Silent Hill Game Pitches
Silent Hill F reception better than expected
Konami appears to be all in on its recently confirmed Silent Hill revival as the series' producer says he is always looking through pitches from external game studios to develop new entries and spin-offs. In an interview with IGN Japan, Motoi Okamoto said that since Konami can only make so many titles at...
News Silent Hill 2 Remake Dev Taking 'Very Safe Approach' to Any Changes
Wants to remain faithful
Bloober Team, the studio behind the remake of Silent Hill 2, has stated it's taking a "very safe approach" to any changes it makes for the modern version on PS5. In a new interview with Dread XP, chief marketing officer Anna Jasińska says the Polish developer wants to remain faithful to the PS2 masterpiece and so is...
News Look Out! Silent Hill: The Short Message Rated for Release on PS5
Title re-emerges in Taiwan this time
Earlier this year, Konami hosted a livestream to reaffirm its commitment to the Silent Hill franchise, where it announced several new projects, including an avalanche of upcoming games: Silent Hill 2 Remake, Silent Hill Ascension,
News TMNT Compilation Gets More Bodacious with Turtles in Time SNES Online
And a bunch of other improvements in patch
One of the best retro compilations of the year, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection, just got a ton cooler – with a patch enabling online co-op in the SNES edition of the iconic TMNT IV: Turtles in Time. The update also includes improvements to the title’s netcode across the board,...
News Return to Castlevania with Dead Cells' Crossover DLC on PS4
Coming soon
Dead Cells released over four years ago, and developer Motion Twin has been constantly adding to it and releasing DLC packs. The support has been pretty extraordinary for this rogue-like action platformer, and the trend continues with what seems like its most ambitious expansion yet. Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania brings the indie hit...
News eFootball's Festival of Football Adds National Teams Ahead of the World Cup
Season 2 kicks off with new Big Time cards
The World Cup is definitely not coming to free-to-play football sim eFootball – but, well, it also kinda is, right? Konami has announced the second season of soccer for its embattled Pro Evo reboot, which centres upon the International Cup Experience. This, along with the addition of 40 national teams,...
News You Won't Be Waiting Too Long for Silent Hill 2 on PS5
Fog yeah
Itching to re-enter Silent Hill 2’s iconic fog? Well, that scratch could be satiated by Pyramid Head’s massive blade sooner than you think, because developer Bloober Team has confirmed that its upcoming PS5 remake is in the final stages of development. Speaking at the GPW Innnovation Day in Poland, as reported by Game Spoof, boss Piotr...
News Hidden Messages Found in Silent Hill: Townfall Trailer
References to Alessa, SOS messages
Secret messages have been found in the Silent Hill: Townfall announcement trailer that reference Alessa from the first game, and also share mysterious phrases and SOS codes. After converting the trailer's audio into an MP3 file, Reddit user MilkManEX found the following phrase in the spectogram: "Whatever heart...
News Shocking: Silent Hill 2 Teaser Blows Up on YouTube Following Years of Hype and Speculation
James Sunderland has a lot of fans, it seems
With the Silent Hill 2 remake being announced as a PlayStation console exclusive, it should surprise no one to learn that hype for this return to survival horror has already hit a fever pitch. The teaser shared on the official PlayStation YouTube account has already racked up more than 2 million views,...
Gallery Silent Hill 2 Remake Shines in Official PS5 Screenshots
Will use all the features of the PS5
The Silent Hill 2 remake is finally confirmed to be real, releasing as a console exclusive on PS5 and PC for at least 12 months. Besides the announcement trailer, Konami and Bloober Team have provided more details and screenshots in a PlayStation Blog post. Marvel at the n
News Return to Silent Hill with a New Movie from Cristophe Gans
More reboot than Revelation
We live in an era where video game movies aren’t all instantly awful. Sonic the Hedgehog, for example, has become an enormous Box Office success story – and even Uncharted wasn’t bad. With the Super Mario Movie looking awesome also, this
News Silent Hill Ascension Is a Head Scratching Mix of Livestreaming and Video Games
Don't ask us
Konami completely cocked up today’s Silent Hill Transmission, publishing the video prior to its intended time – and not even premiering it properly. Nevertheless, we got a lot of announcements during the livestream, with one of the most curious being Silent Hill Ascension. It’s unclear, exactly, what this is – although it’s...
News Silent Hill F Revealed by Konami, But Who Knows What It Is
Story from Ryukishi07
A third Silent Hill game was announced during this evening's Silent Hill livestream, currently named Silent Hill F. Just like Silent Hill: Townfall, the reveal is very vague and lacks any platforms or a targetted release window. Instead, we have the trailer embedded above to watch. Interestingly, the story is being written by...
News Silent Hill: Townfall Is a New Game from Stories Untold, Observation Dev
Short trailer revealed
In the months leading up to today's Silent Hill livestream, it was reported Konami was allowing other developers come up with their own takes on its survival horror series. Silent Hill: Townfall is one of them, a new title from Stories Untold and Observation team No Code. Annapurna Interactive will publish the game along with...
News Silent Hill 2 PS5 Remake Announced as a Console Exclusive
Bloober Team leading development
The Silent Hill 2 remake is official, and Bloober Team is the developer leading production. It's a console exclusive for 12 months, launching on PS5 and PC. The announcement trailer features many clips of protagonist James Sunderland and famous enemy Pyramid Head. No release date has been shared. Masahiro Ito and...
Live Watch the Silent Hill Livestream Right Here
Our restless dreams have come true
Two and a half years of rumours and speculation later, Konami is finally prepared to lift the lid on what it has planned for the future of its Silent Hill series. The Silent Hill Transmission is set to contain many new game announcements, some of which have been previously reported on but others not. The publisher...
News Silent Hill: Ascension Spotted in YouTube Video Data
Silent Hill 2 as well
Today's the big day for Silent Hill fans, as two and a half years of rumours and speculation finally come to an end with a livestreamed Konami event detailing the future of the series. The YouTube video hosting the reveals has been uploaded, and
News New Silent Hill to Be Officially Revealed in 19th October Livestream
In your restless dreams, do you see that town?
Well, then. We’ve all waited patiently, but it’s finally happening: Konami has confirmed an official Silent Hill broadcast for 19th October, 2022. The event – which will begin at 2PM PDT/10PM BST – promises “the latest updates on the […] series”. While many of you will jest about the...
News Silent Hill: The Short Message Gets an Age Rating, Likely a New Game
Or a demo for a new title
The speculation surrounding new Silent Hill games from Konami has been lent more weight as a Korean age rating for a Silent Hill: The Short Message has been spotted. The subtitle attached suggests this could either be an entirely new entry in the survival horror series or a demo for one in the same vein as PT. Platforms...
News Suikoden Remaster Comparison Shows a Stunning Revival on PS4
Before and after
Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars (we're gonna need a shorthand for this one) was announced last week, much to the delight of fans. The first two entries in Konami's beloved RPG series are being brought back on PS4 with quality-of-life features like fast-forwarding battles, as well as enhanced...
News Suikoden Remaster Collection Announced, Comes to PS4 in 2023
Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
Konami went and did it: the publisher has announced Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars for multiple platforms including PS4. This pair of beloved JRPGs is making its return in a collection that enhances the visuals and adds a few mod-cons you'd expect. Backgrounds will be HD...
News Solid Snake Himself, David Hayter, Narrates This Epic Metal Gear Solid Cut Content Video
David "Solid Snake" Hayter himself
In the latest video from DidYouKnowGaming, David Hayter, the voice of Solid Snake himself, narrates a 40-minute long documentary-style video of the craziest cut content from the Metal Gear Solid series... and depending on your level of fandom for that particular franchise, it may or may not be the best thing you...
