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More drama over Silent Hill HD Collection

Mary Elizabeth McGlynn has insulted Donna Burke [original Angela's voice actor] in a very childish way while Monica Hogan [original Mary/Maria] has created an Facebook account to support SH2 fans. Read the story and watch the video below!

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-Mika-4605d ago

I freaking hate the VA in silent hill. The reason this collection didn't come out is because of these losers. SH collection SHOULD of came out in September but it didn't because of this. I hope these losers don't get any money at all. There voice acting was horrible so why would you get royalties?

Mr Tretton4605d ago (Edited 4605d ago )

While I agree that the original actors shouldn't get royalties, I think this got postponed because they decided to port it to Xbox 360.

The article is also false. The original actors are not contractually owed anything. Guy Cihi said this himself when he 'waved his rights' about this whole situation, in laughably saying that Konami had a verbal...VERBAL argreement with him.

People should watch that video above, ugh, this is what drive me nuts...people are so mad at dad, that anything with power is the enemy. The woman is giving you a good explanation of the situation and I bet no one will care. Guy Cihi is the one who ruined this for those who want the original voices. That was already established before this as well. People that can actually pay attention and don't just like the complain, understand.

haha, and btw, this woman's 'childishness' was completely correct in reminding me how terrible and amateurish that original Angela was. Seriously, you people want stuff like that to remain intact?

ISay_ISay4605d ago

Aww man the voice acting is very different, never took notice until now.

ryhanon4605d ago

I unfortunately missed out on all of the Silent Hill games the first time around, so I admit I'm coming at this from a position of ignorance.

That said, I felt her explanation seemed plausible, and if true, I for one appreciate her being so candid and honest about it. This kind of BS happens often, and in more than just the video game industry. It's an unfortunate fact of life and I don't doubt her story.

Wolfie4605d ago (Edited 4605d ago )

"haha, and btw, this woman's 'childishness' was completely correct in reminding me how terrible and amateurish that original Angela was. Seriously, you people want stuff like that to remain intact? "

Angela had a great voice, because she has to be like that, insecure, nervous, etc. I don't want to give any spoilers but if you played SH2 you should know why

AriesSiren4605d ago

totally agree. because of them its delayed. but ill take great voice acting with a delay vs the old voices.

Ethereal4605d ago

Goes back to the old saying if isn't broken don't fix it. Although I will give Konami a shot with the release because I am such a fan and has been a long time since I have played SH2 and SH3. Would be cool if they offered an option to use the old VA's though.

e-p-ayeaH4605d ago

sorry but was broken like shattered all over it the HD VA is actually decent.

Your just upset because the old VA gave you chills and now the game feels less scary xD

Morbius4204604d ago

I'm upset too...there aren't many scarey games anymore. Even when zombies appear in games it's always action oriented...not horror.

Maybe make survival-horror games with a penalty for dying so punishing that you'd do anything to avoid it; just like in real life instead of casually playing with unlimited lives/saves.

Although I'm getting a few jumps from Dead Space 2.

rataranian4605d ago

They already had the original voice acting recorded right? So why didn't they just use that instead of a new va?

WhiteLightning4605d ago (Edited 4605d ago )

Didn't Guy Chi say in an open letter to Capcom on his Facebook that he wants the fans to be happy and hopes that Capcom will let gamers pick what voice acting they want to hear in the game

EDIT: Oh wait it's already in the article...never mind. Didn;t scroll down enough....

Ignore me :)

Although is their any need for her to get involved and be childish about it. Yeah some people like the old VA, there not perfect but there better then the new VA....it dosen't even feel like they put any emotion into it.

Infernostew4605d ago (Edited 4605d ago )

That would be cool and all if Capcom made Silent Hill but they didn't. It's Konami.

@below: Haha. That's for sure.

tack1294605d ago

Unless he thinks that Konami = Capcom which is ridiculous since they don't end up releasing multiple versions of the same game like with Street Fighter or Marvel vs Capcom 3.

WhiteLightning4605d ago

Sorry I meant Konami...was reading a Capcom article before must of got confused

Silly me

tack1294605d ago (Edited 4605d ago )

@WhiteLightning
In which case fair enough. I make mistakes like that sometimes. :)

KidMakeshift4605d ago (Edited 4605d ago )

@tack129

No, Konami just releases multiple versions of the MGS and now the Silent Hill Franchise

The original voice acting was bad just like all other last generation survival horror games so I don't think it was out of line for her to make fun of it.

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MrSpace4605d ago

Mistakes are made...

I also get Konami and Capcom mixed up

Don't know why...it just happens

JohnCarpenter4605d ago

PS3 uses Blu Rays. Just give us both audio tracks and make them selectable.

Ethereal4605d ago

Agreed. Still going to be cool nevertheless.

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The Complete Ranking of Silent Hill Games from Worst to Best

The sirens are sounding again, beckoning you back to the foggy ghost town as we rank all the Silent Hill games, from the chilling classics to the misguided missteps.

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Vits186d ago

I mostly disagree with Downpour's position. Yeah, the game is not amazing by any stretch of the imagination but is much better than the HD Collection and Homecoming. The main issue is the performance, but that was mitigated by the patches, especially on the PS3. Personally, I put it a little behind Origins and The Room.

Having Restless Dreams as a different entry from Silent Hill 2 is also a choice.

bfrye26185d ago

Normally, we would not consider it a different game (Restless Dreams), but since it had a very different critical reception and had new content, it was allowed. As for Downpour, I would agree, but since that one is subjective, we let him make his case for the placement.

gold_drake185d ago

silent hill 2 is definitely the best one out of those.

for me personally, the whole ritual/cult stuff was always so weird to me in all the other games.

CrimsonWing69185d ago

No disrespect but I put SH2 over 1. 1 is fantastic, but 2 took it all up a level.

bfrye26184d ago

We agree, that is why the writer put it in top place!

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Why Silent Hill 2 is one of the best survival-horror games of all time

GF365: "Silent Hill 2 is the sequel to 1999's Silent Hill, and it was released in 2001 by Konami. Here's why Silent Hill 2 is one of the best survival-horror games of all time."

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FTLmaster348d ago (Edited 348d ago )

100% agree! SH2 is undoubtedly a stone cold classic.

gold_drake347d ago

i played a couple of months ago for the first time.

i agree that its a great survival game, but i think the minute u realise you can "kill" them, its takes alot of the initial fear out of it.
the same thing happened to me in Siren Blood Curse.

but its definitely one of the best games, when you start looking into the lore and the symbolism

1nsomniac347d ago

Never played it. I had moved on from PlayStation since then. So looking forward to the remake. Hope it’s not too cheesy tho.

P_Bomb347d ago

Pyramid Head or Red Pyramid. Which do you guys call him?

Pickledpepper347d ago

I've just brought the silent hill collection for the ps2 and absolutely loving it

Knushwood Butt347d ago

Nice.

I have the games, just no PS2.

Pickledpepper347d ago

I have a ps2 for sale and a n64 lol

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5 Worst Video Game Remasters That Ruined The Original

Here are five worst video game remasters that ruined its original material or at the very least, contributed to tarnishing its good name.

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Chard733d ago

how is it after the patches? Aren't there also more to come?

Amplitude734d ago (Edited 734d ago )

Did people not like the Mafia 2 remake? I got so into it. Thought it was amazing. Never played the original.

Some of these are fitting but I can't help but feel like the author just has nostalgia for the original Mafia 2 here. Dmc Collection on PS4 is fiiiiine its just a collection of PS2 games and the PS3 performance was not amazing. The point is to just have the PS2 games for a new gen of people. Crysis Remastered is also totally fine and has been patched and updated to death since launch. The original version essentially ran on one CPU core and they couldn't fix it let alone get that running on console/switch so they had good reason to do what they did to boost interest in Crysis before the Crysis 4 announcement

Lots of way worse remasters out there lol GTA, THPS HD, that Mario 3D All Stars trash, etc

jeenyus734d ago

That's the issue, you haven't played the original.
The new one is slightly better looking but it's bugged af by comparison.

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monkey602734d ago

So in essence ... 2020 the year of bad remasters

Army_of_Darkness733d ago

Sounds like a case of quick cash grabs during the pandemic.

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