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It’s no surprise that with David Lynch‘s passing earlier this month, filmmakers have been coming out of the woodwork to celebrate the man and his talent for the surreal, and being a source of inspiration for many. It wasn’t just filmmakers that were taking the time to talk about Lynch, however. Game developers such as Sam Lake to Hideo Kojima were also giving thanks for the man who inspired them.

As a result, there are several titles that have drawn inspiration from Lynch’s works, many of which are common knowledge, while some are lesser known. Regardless, once you dive into them, the light goes on and you realize yourself that Lynch himself could very well have made the crossover to video games at some point.

And really, who can forget that iconic PlayStation 2 commercial?

But enough rambling. Here’s a selection of titles that have roots...

In Slitterhead, players play as Hyoki, a being without physical form. As Hyoki, players must locate human-disguised monsters known as Slitterheads. To do this, players will possess and control different human hosts and use their blood and life force as a weapon against Slitterheads. There are also missions that players will need to complete to unlock more of Slitterhead's bloody and bizaree story.

Some missions are locked behind Slitterhead's recruitable characters known as Rarities. Rarities are unique characters with unique powers and weapons, and by unlocking and possessing them, players can obtain new powers and missions. Some Rarities are easy to find, others not so much, but all are important to advancing Slitterheads story.

How To Get Every Rarity There Are Eight Rarities To Unlock

There are eight Rarities to discover in Slitterhead, which happens to be a game made by Silent Hill alumni. Some are exclusive to specific days and locations,...

Although it's undeniably a horror game, Slitterhead plays a lot more like an action RPG, in which players live or die by the strength of their party members. There's a good reason for all that bloodshed: Slitterhead is the work of multiple Team Silent alumni, including series creator Keiichiro Toyama and longtime sound designer Akira Yamaoka. Even so, Slitterhead has a lot more in common with Toyama's later works, with clear shades of Siren and Gravity Rush coming through in its gameplay.

To that end, most of what players will be doing in Slitterhead involves hopping from body to body, possessing different people and using their unique abilities to solve puzzles and fight grotesque enemies. When it comes to fighting, no one's better than its eight Rarities, extra-special humans with strong wills who are able to summon bloody weapons in battle, maintaining a shred of their free will even when possessed by Hyoki.

Silent Hill and Siren creator Keiichiro Toyama‘s first title out of the gate under Bokeh Game Studio in Slitterhead is finally out today for those of you looking for a little more action horror. The release coincides with a new video released by Bokeh Game Studio that features Slitterhead Director Junya Okura to discuss not only the mechanics of the game, but to also reflect on just how the project got here after four years.

“It is incredibly challenging to create a new studio and game, and we faced no shortage of unexpected obstacles throughout development. Our team looked this challenge in the face and have persevered, and we feel a sense of joy that we can present this game to fans,” said Bokeh Game Studio Founder and Creator Keiichiro Toyama.

“We don’t view Slitterhead as a traditional blockbuster action game or horror title, like [the game’s protagonist] Hyoki it defies easy comparisons.

People in the gaming world were very excited when famous game designer Keiichiro Toyama chose to leave his previous studios and start Bokeh Game Studio. Toyama is known for making games that go deep into players’ minds and plant seeds of existential fear. He is responsible for creating classic psychological horror games like Silent Hill and Siren.

The first game by Bokeh is called Slitterhead. It differs greatly from typical horror games because it combines crazy action with body-possession features. The game takes place in a made-up Chinese city called Kowlong in the late 1980s and early 1990s and has a gritty look. It’s about Hyoki, a spirit that can jump between human bodies and fight horrible creatures called Slitterheads.

This isn’t like most scary movies or shows. Toyama has made something that doesn’t fit neatly into any one genre. It’s a mix of action games...

Silent Hill has been dominating the conversation this year. The conclusion of Silent Hill: Ascension, the free Short Message, and the excellent remake of Silent Hill 2 all were released in 2024, and now Silent Hill is coming into the conversation in a different way. Bokeh Game Studio, lead by the director of the original Silent Hill, Keiichiro Toyama, has released their first game Slitterhead, which actually feels more like a distant relative of one of Toyama’s other games, Siren. In what seems like an evolution of that franchise’s sightjacking gimmick, which actually shows up in this game as well, Slitterhead is an action-horror game where you are possessing people in your hunt for mysterious shapeshifting monsters terrorizing the fictional city of Kowlong.

After watching the trailers for the game, I had a hard time figuring out exactly what the game was going to play like. After playing it,...

Bokeh Game Studios' Slitterhead is one of the strangest games I've ever played, for better or worse. The product of collaboration by several Silent Hill alumni, including series creator Keiichiro Toyama and composer Akira Yamaoka, Slitterhead is actually more of a spiritual successor to the Siren series. Difficult to categorize, it features elements of stealth games, detective games, action RPGs, and puzzle platformers, all wrapped up in a body horror bow.

Slitterhead follows an intangible spirit called a Hyoki (later nicknamed Night Owl by one of his allies). At the beginning of the game, he appears to remember nothing of his past, except that he can briefly inhabit the bodies of other living beings. On the shadowy, neon-lit streets of the Kowlong Slums, a blighted, impoverished neighborhood destined for destruction, Night Owl hears tell of a series of murders, purportedly perpetrated by vicious monsters nicknamed Slitterheads for their tendency to...

Death Stranding might be one of the best games that famous Japanese video game designer Hideo Kojima has ever made. This game portrays the post-apocalyptic state of the USA, where a cataclysmic event caused destructive creatures to begin exploiting the Earth.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is going to be released in 2025. | Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment.

This game is arguably one of the best horror titles of all time. After its successful release in 2019, a shout for a sequel was quite evident. That is why a sequel was announced in PlayStation’s State of Play 2023. However, as things stand, Kojima is going to face a pretty tough battle from another renowned Japanese video game director.

Keiichiro Toyama is Coming Back to the Horror Genre with Slitterhead The creator of Silent Hill is back with a new horror game. | Credit: Bokeh Game Studio.

Just like Hideo Kojima made one of...

First revealed way back in 2022, the Silent Hill 2 remake has proven to be a smash hit following its release on October 8, shipping over a million copies within the first three days. Fans of the original title were skeptical about Bloober Team’s role in the remake since Konami’s Team Silent crafted the 2001 game.

The Silent Hill creator must bring us the sequel for FromSoftware’s greatest game. (Image via FromSoftware)

The remake’s success has proven that the Silent Hill series is psychological horror at its peak. Its original creator, Keiirchiro Toyama, gave us true nightmare fuel and something we’ll never forget. With his expertise in the horror genre, he’s now ready to partner up with the biggest names in the industry, which might be the perfect opportunity for Hidetaka Miyazaki and Bloodborne 2.

Hidetaka Miyazaki Must Bring Silent Hill Creator Onboard For Bloodborne 2 Keiichiro Toyama is...

Curious things are afoot for fans of Sony’s dormant Siren series. A new rating for Siren has appeared on the Korean Media Ratings Board website, where games (such as last year’s Quake II remaster) were leaked prior to their official announcement.

Dated September 26, the Korean Ratings Board (obviously) lists Siren as being “not suitable for minors”, which is a given, seeing as the game was rating Mature when it was released for the PlayStation 2 back in 2004 in North America.

According to Push Square, however, fans should temper their expectations with this reveal, as it may just be an update to the emulated PS2 version. This version of Siren was already available in most regions, but is not yet available in Korea. Speaking of which, you can download Siren from the PlayStation Store.

Still, it’s been over 20 years since Siren first launched in Japan, and definitely deserves a revisit.

Bokeh Game Studio are switching things up a bit with the impending release of their action-horror title Slitterhead. Their new video is a developer diary (the first in a series of behind-the-scenes videos) titled “Kowlong Express: Bringing Forgotten Fragments into Slitterhead”, which follows Slitterhead creator Keiichiro Toyama as he revisits locations that lingered in his memories for decades and became the inspiration for the game’s setting.

Throughout the developer diary, Toyama explores the “energy and dynamism” that he was drawn to, and a less controlled, more chaotic era that existed before his travels, both of which played into his desire to bring the world in his mind to life in Slitterhead. “I thought it could be interesting to try and replicate that atmosphere in a game,” explains Toyama.

For example, Toyama talked about referencing Kowloon Walled City, which had been used previously in Sony’s 1997 PS1 game Kowloon’s Gate,...

There are more than 170 Astro Bot cameos in the latest PlayStation title and if you were hoping the game would cue you in on the more obscure characters, think again. The sequel to Astro’s PlayRoom references heroes and villains from both first-party and third-party games, adding to the challenge of identifying certain bots.

Instead of providing actual names, Team Asobi has included clever nicknames like “Dad of Boy” for Kratos or “Aristocratic Archaeologist” for Lara Croft.

It is not hard to tell that the developers behind Astro Bot put a lot of care into crafting these cameos, and it is that level of quality that explains why the game has garnered universal acclaim. Without further ado, here is our list of the nine most obscure Astro Bot cameos you will come across in the game.

9. Ulala – Space Channel 5 Ulala is a space reporter from the 25th century. Image Credit:...

The divisive Silent Hill 2 remake is right around the corner, and for those who are still excited about it, it's certain to scratch that horror itch. However, for those who were left more than a little disappointed after its initial reveal and subsequent trailers, there's a good chance that horror itch will remain unscratched. Fortunately, there's another horror-focused title from one of Silent Hill's original creators also releasing this year, and it's the perfect game for Silent Hill fans.

While early previews of Silent Hill 2's remake have done a lot of damage control, there are still those who are unconvinced and are waiting for the horror game of the year to pop up. Luckily, that aforementioned perfect action horror experience is releasing in November and is even being created by Keiichiro Toyama, the creator of the Silent Hill franchise. For fans of Silent Hill who aren't...

That November 8th release date for Bokeh Game Studio’s Slitterhead is still a ways off, but the developer is still drumming up some interesting talk regarding the game. In a recent interview with Automation (which was translated from their sister site), Slitterhead director Keiichiro Toyama, composer Akira Yamaoka and character designer Tatsuya Yoshikawa sat down to discuss the initial reaction to a preview of the game, which had the trio discussing whether the game was even in the horror genre.

Now obviously, given the past titles under Toyama’s resume with Siren and Silent Hill, you’d assume that Slitterhead was in a similar horror vein. However, according to one of the reporters who played the preview build, the game has a strong emphasis on action elements. When asked what genre they felt the game belonged to, the developers offered up different responses.

“What is it, an action game…...

Slitterhead, created by Keiichiro Toyama, the brilliant mind behind the original Silent Hill, had new information revealed during the Summer Game Fest broadcast this Friday. As one of the most anticipated games of the year, the developers also took the opportunity to announce its release date.

The game promises a unique experience by blending action and horror elements, featuring innovative mechanics and a narrative as engaging as Keiichiro’s original projects. Additionally, more details about the gameplay were shared, highlighting its body-swapping ability and special skills.

What Does the Slitterhead Trailer Reveal to Players? The new Slitterhead trailer is sure to get fans excited.

Slitterhead is set to change the way gamers view the horror genre with its unique and innovative approach. The gameplay introduces an intriguing mechanic where the player controls a parasite capable of taking over different human bodies. This ability allows diverse ways to navigate environments, using...

When people got their first look at the Silent Hill 2 remake, it must have triggered a lot of memories, not all of them happy. Sure, people must be happy that a beloved horror title is getting an upgrade for modern consoles, but it will also bring back all the horrors and scares in even higher resolution.

However, it’s not the only game that is sure to disturb you. The horror genre has been buzzing lately, and we now have another addition to that roster. With dreary visuals, disturbing creatures, and claustrophobic environments, Post Trauma might be what you need before the release of the remake.

Post Trauma Might Steal Some Thunder From Silent Hill 2 Remake Post Trauma is able to nail the Silent Hill 2 remake vibes pretty well.

One of the key aspects of any horror title is to offer a memorable experience that sticks around...

Cyberpunk 2077 may have had a rough launch, but the game has evolved over the years to become not only playable but one of the best games of the current generation. CD Projekt Red has worked tirelessly to release patch after patch to ensure their latest flagship title is playable.

One aspect some gamers had an issue with regarding the title was the first-person perspective, and the melee combat was not the most satisfying. But what if Cyberpunk 2077 setting was combined with Batman Arkham Asylum’s combat mechanics? Well, we’d have Kiborg!

Kiborg Brings Heavy Hits To a City Styled After Cyberpunk 2077 Cyberpunk 2077 meets Arkham in Kiborg!

Immersive titles such as those from CD Projekt Red have a special place in every gamer’s heart. But sometimes you just want to sit back with a title that doesn’t demand much from the player but is still a fun experience.

Step aside Silent Hill 2, there’s a new horror game on the way, and we can’t wait for it. Kidding aside, summer is stepping up to be the season of horror, and the more, the merrier.

More image previews of Bokeh Game Studio’s upcoming release have just dropped, and it looks as terrifying as ever. If you’re a die-hard horror fan, definitely don’t miss out on this one at the Summer Game Fest!

Silent Hill 2 Remake Isn’t the Only Notable Upcoming Horror Release Silent Hill 2 Remake‘s competitor is nothing less than terrifying.

Slitterhead is an upcoming title from Bokeh Game Studio. You may not recognize the studio name, but you might recognize the creator behind it—Keiichiro Toyama.

Yes, that Keiichiro, who was the director, designer, and writer for not just the original Silent Hill (1999), but Gravity Rush (2012) and its sequels,...

We’ve had the reveal, the behind the scenes footage, and even had a bit of a swerve. Still, the question remains: When are we going to see Slitterhead? Thankfully, 2024 appears to be the year, according to developer Bokeh Game Studio.

Per 4Gamer.net (and translated by Gematsu), the Japanese website did their annual roundup of end-of-year creator interviews, interviewing 176 developers, with many of them teasing new titles and announcements in their statements for their 2024 ambitions. Among them were Bokeh Game Studio co-founders Kazunobu Sato and Keiichiro Toyama, who both stated that 2024 would be an important one for Slitterhead.

“Bokeh Game Studio continues its hard work on the development of Slitterhead. I think next year will be a special year for the project,” said Sato. While Toyama calls 2024 “a decisive year” for the upcoming Survival Horror game. “2024 will be a decisive year in which our studio’s first title Slitterhead will really begin being shown.

Remember back in September when Slitterhead developer Bokeh Game Studio teased something with Junji Ito? While it doesn’t appear that Ito will be involved with Slitterhead, we get the next best thing with Ito sitting down with Bokeh Game Studio head Keiichiro Toyama for an episode of “Golden Hour”, Bokeh’s series of sit-down chats with video game devs. The chat with Ito has him looking back at his inspirations, his views on horror and the manga medium.

Toyama kicks things off by noting that he and Ito haven’t met since they were on a panel together when Toyama had just released Forbidden Siren (which was 20 years ago). He also remarked how he has read Ito’s works since they first came out, and that he still does to this day. “I feel that your work remains so consistent,” says Toyama. “In my case, I feel that I...

Bokeh Game Studio has released a new behind-the-scenes development video for their upcoming Survival Horror title Slitterhead, showcasing the motion capture development the team is doing for the project. On top of that, the studio has also taken to X to start tongues wagging regarding the potential involvement of Junji Ito with Slitterhead.

For starters, the video features narration by members of the motion capture team, including Cutscene Director Minoru Kusakabe, who has previous experience working with Bokeh Game Studio’s Keiichiro Toyama for Forbidden Siren and the Gravity Rush series. “Toyama came over to me again when he funded Bokeh Game Studio. From there, I am actively involved in [Slitterhead].”

From there, the video goes over the team’s process of motion capture, what they look for in performances, as well as giving glimpses of the rigged characters from Slitterhead.

Then there’s this post to X, which contains a...

If you’re a fan of books about video games, you should be familiar with Bitmap Books. The UK-based company has been cranking out quality books ranging from the history of first-person shooters to video game box art for a while now, and now they’re set to focus on horror in video games with From Ants to Zombies: Six Decades of Video Game Horror.

Set to launch on October 31 of this year (naturally), From Ants to Zombies will showcase the range horror gaming has achieved across six decades from the 1970s to the 2020s, and across 70 hardware platforms from the Zx Spectrum to the Xbox Series. The book will include more than 130 horror titles across thirteen thematically-divided chapters, covering a variety of genres, settings, and “shades of fear”.

The game coverage is accompanied by exclusive commentary from pioneering horror developers such as Keiichiro Toyama (Silent Hill), Jane Jensen (Gabriel Knight...

The Silent Hill 2 remake has all the advantages of a stone-cold horror game classic behind it, but Slitterhead, from the original creator of Silent Hill, stands a solid chance of stealing the spotlight. The new incarnation of Silent Hill 2 is being developed by Bloober Team, the studio behind modern horror hits like Layers of Fear and Observer. Although this pedigree will likely appeal to many fans of these games, not everyone has complete confidence that Bloober is going to pull off the gargantuan task of re-imagining a genre centerpiece.

One primary cause for concern comes from recent remarks made by Bloober Team on the Silent Hill 2 remake, which established that the studio is moving away from a focus on developing psychological horror and toward mass-market appeal. Considering how much of Silent Hill 2's efficacy came from subtle atmospheric elements and unsettling implications, the connotation that Bloober...

With all the talk of the Silent Hill 2 remake, it’s easy to forget that Bokeh Studio is still working away at their spiritual successor in Slitterhead. The team must have thought so too, as they’ve released another video in their “Golden Hour” series of interviews. This time, Bokeh Game Studio head Keiichiro Toyama sat down with the man behind the Devil May Cry series and Dragon’s Dogma creator, Hideaki Itsuno, to talk about Slitterhead and more.

Currently working away on the recently-announced Dragon’s Dogma 2, Itsuno chats it up with Toyama, talking about their days of creating games in the early PlayStation era. For example, Itsuno waxes nostalgia over Capcom and Konami being “leaders in the pixel style” at the time, while simultaneously talking about the PlayStation’s infamous limitations when it came to memory for certain Capcom fighting games.

Much like Toyama’s chat with Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami,...

Exclusive: Vincent Maraval and Kim Fox’s banner The Veterans has launched international sales at the AFM on horror reboot Return To Silent Hill. CAA Media Finance is repping domestic.

Filmmaker Christophe Gans and producer-distributor Victor Hadida of French indie major Metropolitan are back for the next movie in the franchise, which we hear is already selling well off of a strong script by Gans, Sandra Vo-Ahn and Will Schneider. Shoot is being lined up for early next year with casting underway.

Based on the hit Konami survival-horror video game series, Gans’ 2006 film followed a woman who goes in search for her adopted daughter within the confines of a strange, desolate town called Silent Hill, which is covered in fog and monsters. The cult film, starring Radha Mitchell and Sean Bean, made more than 100M and spawned a sequel in 2012 (which wasn’t directed by Gans).

Gans recently discussed the...

“Return to Silent Hill,” a horror film based on the classic Konami survival/horror video game series, is in development. The news was announced at the end of a livestream dedicated to announcing new titles in the franchise.

Christophe Gans, who directed 2006’s “Silent Hill,” based on the first game in the series, was confirmed to direct the film. He appeared in a video message during the livestream to discuss the project. In addition, Victor Hadida, who executive produced the 2006 film, will produce “Return.” Gans confirmed that the movie would adapt the second game in the franchise, which was announced to receive an upcoming remake for the Playstation 5 during the same livestream.

“The film tells a story of a young guy coming back to Silent Hill, where he has known a great love,” Gans said during the livestream. “And what he is going to find is a pure nightmare.”

Created...

I hope you’re ready to explore a different kind of upside-down because Playstation Productions and Scott Free Productions are developing a film based on the 2012 action-adventure video game Gravity Rush. Shameless and Runaways director Anna Mastro is directing from a script by Emily Jerome (Panopticon).

In Sony’s topsy-turvy adventure, “players assume the role of Kat, a strong-willed girl trying to protect her future in a world crumbling to pieces,” reads the game’s official description. “With incredible gravity-altering abilities, Kat is the only one who can salvage the floating city of Hekseville – if only she could remember who she is…”

Sony released Gravity Rush on the Playstation Vita in 2012. After finding a dedicated audience on the handheld platform, Gravity Rush Remastered was released on the Playstation 4 in 2015 in Japan. The remastered version of the original adventure came to North America and Europe in 2016. Keiichiro Toyama, the creator of the Silent Hill,...

With the original Resident Evil recently having its 26th anniversary, Bokeh Game Studio, the folks behind the upcoming Slitterhead (and Silent Hill), were teasing a little surprise in celebration. That surprise turned out to be a visit to the studio by Resident Evil creator, Shinji Mikami. Mikami also […]

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Continuing from Part One last week, Bokeh Game Studio has released the second part of their Q&a session in regards to their upcoming game Slitterhead. As with the previous session, the while thing is moderated by Bokeh’s business development manager and producer William Yohei Hart, features Bokeh Game Studio CEO and creator Keiichiro Toyama, Cto […]

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Bokeh Game Studio has released more details regarding their upcoming game Slitterhead in the form of a two-part Q&a session. The first part, moderated by Bokeh’s business development manager and producer William Yohei Hart, features Bokeh Game Studio CEO and creator Keiichiro Toyama, Cto and game director Junya Okura, and COO and producer Kazunobu Sato. […]

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Silent Hill is currently dead. After Hideo Kojima’s Silent Hills was canned, there’s been no news of a follow-up, despite the perpetual unfounded rumors of Sony buying the IP and/or Konami resurrecting it. As a longtime fan, this state of affairs is intensely frustrating, especially as Resident Evil moves from strength to strength and we got a tantalizing taste of a current-gen Silent Hill via the amazing P.T. demo.

But there’s a bit of news that’s broken recently that might show some light at the end of the tunnel. Keiichiro Toyama, who created the series and went on to mastermind the similarly excellent Siren franchise, has announced a new horror title. Earlier this year, he founded Bokeh Game Studio and in an interview with IGN Japan, explained that their first project will “appeal to fans of my previous work.”

“If anything, this will be more of a horror-oriented game,...

A new Silent Hill game may have been in the works this whole time, and none of us knew anything about it. According to prominent leaker AestheticGamer, the fifth installment in this infamous horror franchise is currently in development at Sony’s Japan Studio, where it entered the production stage at some point last year.

Of course, Silent Hill has been the subject of more rumors than we care to count, mostly because we can’t keep track of them all. Indeed, while we’ve heard that Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima had picked up the plans for a sequel which he was forced to abort in 2014, other reports say that God of War director Cory Barlog is secretly considering taking on the project.

According to AestheticGamer, however, the game will be headed by Keiichiro Toyama, creative director of the 1999 original. According to the leaker, Akira Yamaoka, the composer of Silent Hill 2,...

After years of floundering in obscurity, it appears as if Silent Hill may have finally found a new place to call home.

Following the cancellation of Hideo Kojima’s foray into the franchise teased with P.T., fans of the survival horror series have been left wondering what, if anything, Konami had planned for the IP going forward. Hopes turned to despair last year when it emerged the publisher had seemingly abandoned the official Silent Hill web domain in favor of producing gambling machines based on the brand instead of new mainline installments.

Fast-forward 12 months, however, and the situation is looking much less grim. That is, of course, assuming the rumors currently circulating online are to be believed which, given their source, makes them credible at the very least. Prolific industry insider AestheticGamer, aka Dusk Golem, has shared a number of new developments on Silent Hill‘s future in a...

The rumour mill for Konami’s Silent Hill franchise has been in full swing as of late.

From outlandish reports of Microsoft buying the Japanese publisher’s gaming back catalogue, to more plausible news of the company partnering with Sony to develop two brand new Silent Hill titles, to even the unlikely possibility of a re-collaboration between Konami and everyone’s favourite Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima. Long story short: even though there hasn’t been any official confirmation from the publisher, the Silent Hill series feels like it’s finally back in the spotlight now, and that’s even before mentioning the new cinematic sequel that’s officially been given the greenlight, too.

That said, some fresh new intel that pertains to Konami’s beloved survival horror franchise has begun to make the rounds, and it comes from one of 2020’s most prominent leakers, Dusk Golem Aka AestheticGamer over on Twitter.

That wait for a new Silent Hill game could soon be over.

Following on from a number of recent reports claiming that IP owner Konami has been shopping around for a developer to take on the task of bringing the series back, it now seems as if the publisher has found the right people for the job. As per Rely on Horror, sources close to the project have told the site that veterans Masahiro Ito, Keiichiro Toyama and Akira Yamaoka are all involved in what they’re told is being billed as a “soft reboot” of the survival horror franchise.

As if that wasn’t already enough to boost your hopes of a grand comeback, the same sources also specify that Sony is actively pursuing the venture and has brokered some sort of agreement with Konami, likely with the end goal of an exclusivity deal for the upcoming PlayStation 5.

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A demo for PlayStation 4 exclusive Gravity Rush 2 will be available to download via the PlayStation Store tomorrow, Sony has announced.

Developer Sie Japan Studio’s project manager Nick Accordino states in the blog post that two different paths will be available for those that give the trial a play, one for those who are “new to Gravity Rush,” and another for those that are “more familiar with Kat’s powers.” As with the original game, Gravity Rush 2 sells itself on the unique gravity-controlling powers exhibited by protagonist Kat, with the feature expanded in the sequel to include three two new styles: Lunar and Jupiter.

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Originally slated for an early December release in North America, director Keiichiro Toyama broke the disappointing news back in September that the whimsical action title needed to be pushed back until 2017 in order to put...

The delays keep coming, as Sie Japan Studio’s Gravity Rush 2 is the latest title to miss its previously scheduled release date. Originally set to launch on December 2 in North America, the highly-anticipated sequel will now release on January 20, 2017.

Picking up following the events of the original Gravity Rush, the sequel once again stars gravity-shifting heroine Kat. Joined by her friend Raven for this go-around, the title will transport the action to a brand new location. Plot details are still being mostly kept under wraps, but as long as the gameplay is still solid, I imagine most fans are fine being kept in the dark.

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Posting to the PlayStation Blog, Gravity Rush 2 Game Director Keiichiro Toyama offered up a brief explanation as to why this delay needed to happen.

Gravity Rush 2 is the conclusion of Kat’s journey, so...

One of Sony’s lesser-known PlayStation 4 exclusives, Gravity Rush 2, has finally been given the attention it deserves at this year’s Tokyo Game Show by way of a new gameplay trailer. A sequel to 2012’s Gravity Rush (known as Gravity Daze in Japan), the game promises to be a direct continuation of its predecessor, being developed directly for the PS4 rather than the PlayStation Vita.

Again thrust into the shoes of Kat from the original, Gravity Rush 2 looks set to continue offering a unique brand of gameplay by way of its gravity-based mechanics. Three ‘gravity styles’ will be available to choose from this time around, each endowing Kat with different abilities such as increased speed and a higher jump height.

Gameplay options aren’t the only thing being expanded upon, either. Director Keiichiro Toyama has stated previously that Gravity Rush 2 features three times the number of missions than that of the original,...

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It was the one sequel that was left on the sidelines during Sony’s E3 showcase, but make no mistake, there’s a crackle of excitement swirling around Gravity Rush 2, the physics-defying sequel in the works at Sony Japan Studio.

Heralding the return of clumsy amnesiac Kat, story details remain thin on the ground for the time being, but unlike its forebear, Gravity Rush 2 is being built from the ground up with PlayStation 4 in mind, allowing the team at Japan Studio to broaden its proverbial canvas.

That’s according to Creative Director Keiichiro Toyama, who took to PlayStation Blog to reveal new screenshots for the upcoming sequel. Here, Toyama-san touches base on location scouting, alternate gravity styles, and why PS4 has afforded the team with the necessary resources to craft a world that is bigger and better.

“We wanted to do everything bigger and better – more volume and space.