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Bloober Team hints it could be working on Silent Hill… but it’s not the only one

Medium dev says its next game is based on an existing horror IP from 'a famous publisher'.

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Orchard1253d ago (Edited 1253d ago )

This would be awesome if true. But huge grain of salt since Konami are basically useless nowadays.

SullysCigar1253d ago

Please no. It would be awesome just to know Silent Hill is in production, but we need the series moved forward while retaining it's charm. Bloober have a long way to go to prove themselves worthy of a proper franchise. In fairness there were some moments in Observer, but The Medium felt like a set-back in their progression as a developer in many ways.

I'd much rather this went to a proven developer that was on the up or at the top of their game, unless Bloober have their hands held tightly thoughout.

darthv721253d ago

I get your apprehension but Bloober has done pretty good so far and can only get better. A game like this can prove themselves as they know how to create a great atmosphere. Have some optimism if this is true.

PrinceAli1253d ago

No way.. Bloober team have a shitty record.. it's really not a good record if you think they should be entrusted with a franchise like Silent Hill

Snookies121253d ago (Edited 1253d ago )

"I get your apprehension but Bloober has done pretty good so far and can only get better."

Saying they can only do better is an assumption, let's not get ahead of ourselves. Look at CD Projekt Red for example. They were hailed as some of the best developers after The Witcher 3. Everyone assumed Cyberpunk was going to be just as good, if not better. Not saying anything against Bloober personally here though. I could see them being given a shot at Silent Hill. That could be the home run they're looking to hit, if done well. It's just a matter of whether they'd be able to handle it or not.

-Foxtrot1253d ago

Yeah I agree Blooper have not put out anything above average

So why do Silent Hill 🙄

LightofDarkness1253d ago

They're probably cheap. that's why :p

-Foxtrot1253d ago

Lol

I can't even argue with that, it's actually spot on knowing Konami

DaGR8JIBRALTAR1253d ago

Oh God...don't give it to them!

Orchard1253d ago

To be honest, I would rather have Bloober Team than any of the developers Konami chose for the latest releases of SH.

Do we really trust Konami to pick a decent dev? Past behavior suggests they won’t and it’ll turn into a western ammosexual game with no horror.

iwin861253d ago

I agree. Silent Hill franchise needs a worthy comeback. Blooper won't cut it.

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BandarHub1253d ago

The Medium was a great game for Bloober to show that they can handle Silent Hill.
-The Handling of mature and dark themes
-Unsettling atmosphere
-Amazing Soundtrack to match the atmosphere(Arkadiusz Reikowski alone did an amazing job with the real world soundtrack)

The only detriment here for Bloober is combat. But Silent hill was built on sloppy combat deliberately so going above that isn't too much of a struggle.

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Dark-soul1252d ago (Edited 1252d ago )

What sound track? First time you hear music is 5 min before finishing game and when credits roll, all game was without music... and game was quite boring walking simulation, story not even interesting also

galmi1252d ago

You're forgetting that the medium is xbox and pc for now hence hate lol

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monkey6021253d ago

I havent played Observer and I do really want to but if Silent Hill after all these years was to finally surface and Bloober were at the helm I'd be very disappointed

HarryMasonHerpderp1252d ago

Anyone that thinks Bloober would be a good choice either have never actually sat and played a silent hill game or really don't understand what Team silent's series is all about to begin with. I'm fully bracing myself for the worst since Konami has fucked silent hill fans for nearly 20 years now.... why would anything change at this point? the series needs to be left alone and rest in piece.

The_Sage1253d ago

I would like to see what the Little Nightmares dev would do with it. 2 has some really creepy things going on.

Chevalier1253d ago (Edited 1253d ago )

Except they're part of the Embracer group of developers. There's an article about how Little Nightmares II is their last Little Nightmares game. They're planning to work on new IPs going forward

DOMination-1253d ago

Embracer will probably own it in 12 months like they do with seemingly 50% of all defunct IPs!

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Sea of Thieves Developer Rare Now Has a Dedicated Doggo Park

Rare, the developer behind pirate adventure Sea of Thieves, has introduced a dedicated dog park to its studio grounds for employees' good boys and girls.

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CrimsonWing691d 8h ago

Is the industry hurting for money or not?

Hofstaderman1d 8h ago

They belong to XBOX. Its a dog's life....

Chocoburger1d 8h ago

Nice thing they did, but not actually gaming related, not sure why this article was approved. Also strange informing us what game Rare worked on, as if we don't know their legacy.

Tacoboto1d 7h ago

Sorry you hate dog news - here's a game-related headline for you, the latest: "Deathsprint 66 is a hyperviolent freerunner that proves game journos suck at games | Video Gamer"

Yeah we need more headlines like *that* on this site, instead of news about a studio's employee perks.

GaboonViper1d 7h ago

Its actually nice to see a story like this instead of the usual doom and gloom but people still moan, anyhow hope these beautiful doggos have a great life.

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GaboonViper1d 7h ago

Really nice story, kudos to Rare.

Mulletino14h ago

I went to look at new apartments and saw only dog parks, no kid parks. We're so screwed.

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Concept Art For Bluepoint's Next Game Spotted In PlayStation Tour Video

A new PlayStation Malaysia tour video shows what looks to be concept art for Bluepoint's next game.

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phoenixwing1d 11h ago

Damn was hoping for a fantasy setting. Looks futuristic

jznrpg1d 10h ago (Edited 1d 10h ago )

I think that’s a screensaver if you look to the right it looks more like a fantasy game and so does the concept art leaked earlier. Who knows though

phoenixwing12h ago

Unless that structure/pillar thingy in the right picture is long forgotten technology it's futuristic.

Name Last Name1d 11h ago (Edited 1d 11h ago )

Another shooter? Yawn. Thought the prevous concept looked more fantasy.

just_looken21h ago

With there same look on the right a arena setting this might be live service game #5 from sony

So a live service shooter like concord.....

StormSnooper20h ago

It looks like a fantasy game on the right screen. You are looking at a screensaver.

Goodguy011d 11h ago

Been looking forward to what they have next. Looks interesting.

Eonjay1d 11h ago

Really excited to see them release an original IP

GaboonViper1d 7h ago

Looks like my dream of them remaking Metal Gear Solid is over, still cant wait to see what they are cooking up.

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World of Warcraft developers form wall-to-wall union at Blizzard Entertainment

The new unit comprises over 500 developers representing the entire World of Warcraft development team.

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XiNatsuDragnel1d 21h ago

Unions in gaming are necessary fr fr

montebristo1d 9h ago

I used to be anti-union, it kills productivity, investment and turns product mediocre. Their games suck anyways though so what was lost? Might as well get their people paid until they are dissolved.

shinoff21831d 9h ago

Unions are necessary regardless of how you feel. You know how fked the working class would be without them. As if we're not already.

montebristo1d 8h ago

No they aren’t, regardless of how you feel. Unions make zero sense for skill based labor. They are for people who press a button every 10 seconds on an assembly line. “working class” is a made up term. I don’t care about corporations or developers, I just want good games lol. Killing your incentives to appease the lowest common denominator doesn’t lead to great games imo

montebristo1d 2h ago (Edited 1d 2h ago )

I wasn’t trying to be offensive if I came off that way. The Union is an old mentality and I can see their usefulness but also the danger. We’re in the age of AI and robots and skill based labor. Unions can be dangerous these days. You could replace your entire workforce in one move. Checkmate. Look to the kiosk replacing workers in the 20 dollar minimum wage era.

Well run businesses don’t need unions. If you need a Union that business won’t survive anyway. Unless it’s propped up by the government with corporate welfare (which is the real issue). If you’re not going to spend some on your workers (Amazon, Google) then your welfare is cut off. No tax breaks. All you put together don’t match their wealth and resources, the union is a traditional memory at this point and counterproductive with this new enemy we face. They need a flying elbow from the top ropes. And by “working class is a made up term” I just mean we’re not a class system and even CEO Bobby Kotick puts in a days work lol. Or did.. It’s just a vague term that doesn’t mean anything no offense lol. People say “middle class” but that can change quick right? Up or down. That’s not a “class system”.