Facepalm: The cancelation of Silent Hills in 2015 came as a huge disappointment to fans of the long-running horror series. And while Konami has just announced a new Silent Hill game, it comes in the form of a three-sided slot machine.
Back when Hideo Kojima unceremoniously departed Konami, it was suggested the decision was partly due to the company's shift in focus to mobile and gambling machines—the first post-Kojima Metal Gear Solid project was a pachinko game based on MGS 3: Snake Eater. Pachinko is like a mix between pinball and gambling slot machines, and are very popular in Japan.
A report published by Yahoo!Finance details the new Silent Hill slot machine being developed by Konami's gaming division – Konami Gaming, Inc. The report dives into some technical details like the 4K Ultra display on the latest cabinet and the ability to use it in tandem with a mobile app. The Silent Hill slot machine will be making its grand debut during the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas from October 15 through the 17th. It's called Silent Hill Escape and offers a 49-inch J curve display in 4K ultra HD. Oct 12, 2019 Konami announced that Silent Hill will be transformed into a 'for-wager slot experience' on its new slot cabinet. The game will likely feature all-new characters and scenarios tailor-made for a. Konami has reminded us once again that it's largely pulled out of video games by announcing the Silent Hill Escape slot machine. Konami will be showcasing its Silent Hill slot machine at Global. Well, there was the 2014 pachislot machine, which fans have lamented over. Every once in a while some little pocket of hope bubbles up from the depths, Konami filed a trademark for Silent Hill in Canada back in August and that got lots of people cocking an eyebrow in feigned restraint.
Konami Gaming, a subsidiary of Konami, is announcing a new series of video slot cabinets at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas starting October 15, one of which is Silent Hill Escape. Yahoo Finance reports that it comes with a 49-inch 'J' curve display in 4K Ultra HD, which is still unlikely to appease fans of the series.
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'This cabinet is a striking combination of sleek entertainment, premium packaging, and player comfort, backed by a rich library of original titles,' said Tom Jingoli, executive vice president & chief commercial officer at Konami Gaming. 'Everything, including its shape, screens, betting surface, and available merchandising, has been engineered to maximize both player experience and operational results. This latest cabinet is a first glimpse at great things to come from Konami.'
It's been over seven years since the last full Silent Hill game—Downpour—arrived, though there was also the now-removed PT demo.
Konami did renew the Silent Hill trademark earlier this year, but it was likely to secure the rights for devices such as this slot machine. Still, there's always the chance we might see another entry in the franchise at some point in the future.
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If you came of age during the horror gaming boom of the late ‘90s and early 2000s, you might have taken part in your fair share of Resident Evil vs. Silent Hill debates. While the civilized among the community might have loved both franchises on their own merits, the iconic survival horror jump scares of Resident Evil and the twisted psychological horror of Silent Hill alike, there were plenty of us who dared to say we had a favorite franchise and weren't afraid to pick a side. Today, it's kind of an easy choice.
While Capcom is undergoing quite the resurgence since redefining its flagship horror experience with Resident Evil 7 and following that up with a fantastic remake of a beloved title from its earlier library, Konami is appealing to its shareholders and investors with… a Silent Hill slot machine. This is definitely some exciting news for the droves of elderly casino-goers who will pour hundreds (or thousands) of dollars into the machine without ever really knowing what the property is.
Sure, it's occasionally fun to come across a slot machine of a recognizable branding, but seeing the company tout the excitements and innovations of this product in the industry of gaming induces a mighty groan. Even in a space plagued with loot boxes and microtransactions, some models more ethical than others, there's something to be said about slapping a Silent Hill coat of paint on a slot machine and calling it engaging, 'exceptional entertainment.' The only engagement players of these cabinets care about is the addictive prospect of the machine spitting out that coveted payday of returning more money than was put in. That's the one thrill at the center of the entire casino experience.
All games are made to make money at the end of the day, but creatives in the entertainment side of the industry are striving to create genuine excitement, engagement, and narrative experiences for its players. As has been known for a few years now, Konami has knowingly left that side of its business behind, instead focusing on more profitable markets such as slot machines and mobile games. However, it's still quite the stinger to see nothing done with the Silent Hill IP except this. The same goes for the legendary Castlevania and Metal Gear franchises.
On the other hand, Capcom is doing better than ever on the home gaming side and also has the financials to back it up. In the same year, the company has renewed mainstream interest in two of its major properties, Resident Evil and Devil May Cry, all while boasting huge numbers with Monster Hunter: World and taking on an active role in esports through its fighting games.
The casino industry might be more lucrative for Konami these days, but Capcom is taking home all of the acclaim in the space of video gaming, even after its stumbles with Resident Evil 6 and other mediocre spinoffs. It's a case study in how to right the ship after years of moving in the wrong direction.
Konami, on the other hand, has pivoted far away from its legacy, leaving fans of its legendary properties little more than a laughable Silent Hill slot machine to be excited about in 2019 and beyond. It might be better for the company's bottom line, but it's harder to imagine a sadder state of affairs than this. Casino de lisboa portugal.
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It looks like Resident Evil won the great horror gaming debate after all. Party poker software problems free.
Back when Hideo Kojima unceremoniously departed Konami, it was suggested the decision was partly due to the company's shift in focus to mobile and gambling machines—the first post-Kojima Metal Gear Solid project was a pachinko game based on MGS 3: Snake Eater. Pachinko is like a mix between pinball and gambling slot machines, and are very popular in Japan.
A report published by Yahoo!Finance details the new Silent Hill slot machine being developed by Konami's gaming division – Konami Gaming, Inc. The report dives into some technical details like the 4K Ultra display on the latest cabinet and the ability to use it in tandem with a mobile app. The Silent Hill slot machine will be making its grand debut during the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas from October 15 through the 17th. It's called Silent Hill Escape and offers a 49-inch J curve display in 4K ultra HD. Oct 12, 2019 Konami announced that Silent Hill will be transformed into a 'for-wager slot experience' on its new slot cabinet. The game will likely feature all-new characters and scenarios tailor-made for a. Konami has reminded us once again that it's largely pulled out of video games by announcing the Silent Hill Escape slot machine. Konami will be showcasing its Silent Hill slot machine at Global. Well, there was the 2014 pachislot machine, which fans have lamented over. Every once in a while some little pocket of hope bubbles up from the depths, Konami filed a trademark for Silent Hill in Canada back in August and that got lots of people cocking an eyebrow in feigned restraint.
Konami Gaming, a subsidiary of Konami, is announcing a new series of video slot cabinets at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas starting October 15, one of which is Silent Hill Escape. Yahoo Finance reports that it comes with a 49-inch 'J' curve display in 4K Ultra HD, which is still unlikely to appease fans of the series.
Silent Hill is back https://t.co/upw3kLTh6Ypic.twitter.com/Xm0VynM8Xf
— Wario64 (@Wario64) 11 October 2019Silent Hill Slot Machine Slot
'This cabinet is a striking combination of sleek entertainment, premium packaging, and player comfort, backed by a rich library of original titles,' said Tom Jingoli, executive vice president & chief commercial officer at Konami Gaming. 'Everything, including its shape, screens, betting surface, and available merchandising, has been engineered to maximize both player experience and operational results. This latest cabinet is a first glimpse at great things to come from Konami.'
It's been over seven years since the last full Silent Hill game—Downpour—arrived, though there was also the now-removed PT demo.
Konami did renew the Silent Hill trademark earlier this year, but it was likely to secure the rights for devices such as this slot machine. Still, there's always the chance we might see another entry in the franchise at some point in the future.
Now Read This…
Related Reads
These innovations in 'gaming' have little respect to pay to the video game roots they were founded upon and flourished from.
Silent Hill Slot Machine Jackpots
By Chris Morse
If you came of age during the horror gaming boom of the late ‘90s and early 2000s, you might have taken part in your fair share of Resident Evil vs. Silent Hill debates. While the civilized among the community might have loved both franchises on their own merits, the iconic survival horror jump scares of Resident Evil and the twisted psychological horror of Silent Hill alike, there were plenty of us who dared to say we had a favorite franchise and weren't afraid to pick a side. Today, it's kind of an easy choice.
While Capcom is undergoing quite the resurgence since redefining its flagship horror experience with Resident Evil 7 and following that up with a fantastic remake of a beloved title from its earlier library, Konami is appealing to its shareholders and investors with… a Silent Hill slot machine. This is definitely some exciting news for the droves of elderly casino-goers who will pour hundreds (or thousands) of dollars into the machine without ever really knowing what the property is.
Sure, it's occasionally fun to come across a slot machine of a recognizable branding, but seeing the company tout the excitements and innovations of this product in the industry of gaming induces a mighty groan. Even in a space plagued with loot boxes and microtransactions, some models more ethical than others, there's something to be said about slapping a Silent Hill coat of paint on a slot machine and calling it engaging, 'exceptional entertainment.' The only engagement players of these cabinets care about is the addictive prospect of the machine spitting out that coveted payday of returning more money than was put in. That's the one thrill at the center of the entire casino experience.
All games are made to make money at the end of the day, but creatives in the entertainment side of the industry are striving to create genuine excitement, engagement, and narrative experiences for its players. As has been known for a few years now, Konami has knowingly left that side of its business behind, instead focusing on more profitable markets such as slot machines and mobile games. However, it's still quite the stinger to see nothing done with the Silent Hill IP except this. The same goes for the legendary Castlevania and Metal Gear franchises.
On the other hand, Capcom is doing better than ever on the home gaming side and also has the financials to back it up. In the same year, the company has renewed mainstream interest in two of its major properties, Resident Evil and Devil May Cry, all while boasting huge numbers with Monster Hunter: World and taking on an active role in esports through its fighting games.
The casino industry might be more lucrative for Konami these days, but Capcom is taking home all of the acclaim in the space of video gaming, even after its stumbles with Resident Evil 6 and other mediocre spinoffs. It's a case study in how to right the ship after years of moving in the wrong direction.
Konami, on the other hand, has pivoted far away from its legacy, leaving fans of its legendary properties little more than a laughable Silent Hill slot machine to be excited about in 2019 and beyond. It might be better for the company's bottom line, but it's harder to imagine a sadder state of affairs than this. Casino de lisboa portugal.
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It looks like Resident Evil won the great horror gaming debate after all. Party poker software problems free.
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