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E3 2011: Silent Hill HD Collection spooking PS3 this fall

Tom Magrino
By Tom Magrino

Konami confirms high-def update for Silent Hill 2, 3 will hit Sony's console later this year with new voice acting.

LOS ANGELES--When Konami releases the Metal Gear Solid and Zone of the Enders HD Collections this November and next year, respectively, Xbox gamers will for the first time have a chance to experience the highly regarded franchises. However, Xbox 360 owners hoping for a similar high-definition update with the Silent Hill HD Collection shouldn't hold their breath.

Silent Hill 2's HD update appears to be limited to the PS3.

Silent Hill 2's HD update appears to be limited to the PS3.

Konami has confirmed that the Silent Hill HD Collection will only be coming to the PlayStation 3 when it ships this fall. The package will include HD updates for Silent Hill 2 and Silent Hill 3, which were originally released in 2001 and 2003, respectively. Konami has also added all-new voice acting, as well as PlayStation Network trophy support.

Konami also offered a smattering of additional details for Silent Hill: Book of Memories, which is in development for the PlayStation Vita. Though its release date remains to be announced, Konami said that the handheld title will feature an all-new storyline with a host of returning creatures from the Silent Hill universe. It will also include a soundtrack from composer Daniel Licht.

As Konami indicated at its VIP interview session earlier this week, Book of Memories will also introduce multiplayer to the Silent Hill universe. That experience consists of a co-op mode, where players work together to survive Silent Hill's treacherous environments.

Tom Magrino
By Tom Magrino

Tom Magrino has covered the games industry since 2006. He's been compared to Steve Martin by Ozzy Osbourne and Daniel Craig by Tim Schafer. His voice, heard largely on GameSpot's podcast, recalls that of Kermit the Frog. It ain't easy bein' Magreen.

92 Comments

  • gowofwarKratos

    Posted Oct 27, 2011 6:43 pm GMT

    if is collection should have the first. I loved the first game too and is a classic. It doesn't matter the graphic but you want to play it again some times.

  • gowofwarKratos

    Posted Oct 27, 2011 6:40 pm GMT

    Why they have always to cut the first game in these collections?

  • evaneself

    Posted Sep 20, 2011 11:18 pm GMT

    Why they don't put 1,2,3 and 4 in one Real Collection for PS3?????

  • Smokey2003

    Posted Sep 1, 2011 2:35 am GMT

    You can still play the first game on the PS3. There's no real reason to port it. It might be cool if they completely remade it though...like twin snakes.

  • Jettero-Heller

    Posted Aug 12, 2011 8:39 pm GMT

    Why the hell would they NOT do this for the first game??
    I love this franchise but I'm still of the opinion that 1 is unsurpassed. Now THAT would make me happy. Nonetheless I'll be getting this collection.

  • DukeOfCalenders

    Posted Jun 30, 2011 10:34 pm GMT

    @mickyfinn84 Me too their game line-up is so disappointing lately. I got a PS3 last year and I barely play my Xbox anymore... I lost faith the third time I got the red rings.

  • mickyfinn84

    Posted Jun 25, 2011 6:41 pm GMT

    I have them on ps2 but am really annoyed that they are not releasing it on xbox. I'm really fed up with how crappy the 360 is these days.

  • stepsvayhoo

    Posted Jun 18, 2011 7:21 am GMT

    I still have both for my PS2...I'll still get this

  • johngrose77

    Posted Jun 16, 2011 12:12 pm GMT

    Why do you Sony fans care what games go to 360 if they stay on PS3 as well? Is it not selfish to think that games like this and Final Fantasy versus 13 should only come to PS3 where fans with 360s will not get to play them. If they can put the metal gear solid collection on 360 then they sure and the hell can put this collection on it and I'm struggling to see how this "keep exclusive" opinion is not the most immature, child-like attitude i have ever seen. I do not see why it matters if it comes to 360 or not.

  • breadisgood

    Posted Jun 13, 2011 7:07 pm GMT

    @newhighscore

    Silent Hill 2 was on the Xbox as well, so....er....yeah....

    It's hilarious that my post has been rated down so much. Apparently it's good news to gamers that the number of people who can enjoy playing a HD remake of a game they loved in the past is being limited.

    There are some genuine reasons for a game's exclusivity to be a good thing, but when it's an older game that was multiplatform being re-released for people to enjoy again, only this time it's limited to one console - I can't really see any.

  • je_anna16-20

    Posted Jun 13, 2011 8:32 am GMT

    i want suikoden 2 in psn!!!!!!!!

  • commander1122

    Posted Jun 13, 2011 6:24 am GMT

    is this included in PC?

  • Ur_Daddy_711

    Posted Jun 13, 2011 6:07 am GMT

    Hmmm... this is a franchise I seemed to have missed. Looks like I'll check it out since Resident Evil was castrated. I've been jonesing to play something intense.

  • TXMostWanted

    Posted Jun 13, 2011 5:52 am GMT

    I kinda wish they would remake these games rather than just give it the HD facelift. Oh well :-\

  • russertoy

    Posted Jun 13, 2011 3:30 am GMT

    yes this is the one of the moste scary game made ever=)

  • chilipalm

    Posted Jun 12, 2011 6:01 pm GMT

    Silent Hill 3 was the best. The magical girl outfit was classic.

  • raith616

    Posted Jun 12, 2011 2:28 pm GMT

    well that sucks with three being the proper sequel to number one why not jus whack it on in there even if it aint hd, or will it appear on ps store with a 50% off voucher included with the collection just to squeeze a few more pennies from us fans, com on konami do it properly like ubisoft with the prince of persia trilogy
    (though the same can be said bout the mgs collection only being the ps2/xbox ones, however they're including the peacewalker in there too soo i aint seeing why either shouldn't be a complete collection)

  • newhighscore

    Posted Jun 12, 2011 9:39 am GMT

    @breadisgood - why? theyre choosing to dance with the girl they came with. i find that respectable. they support who supports them. besides sony has given you tons of our exclusives in the last cpl yrs (dmc, tekken, ff, and now mgs) be happy with that or buy the other console. simple.

  • robertwarnes91

    Posted Jun 12, 2011 7:40 am GMT

    New voice acting? Instant purchase.

  • servb0ts

    Posted Jun 11, 2011 10:38 pm GMT

    Konami we want a Suikoden collection make it happen captain lol.