SolidSnakex
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MoonsaultSlayer said:
Nope, they're the exact same screens
http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/silent-hill-hd-collection/images.html?tag=images
You can see that they're dated for TGS.
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Silent Hill HD Collection's new SH2 voices revealed
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Nope, they're the exact same screens
http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/silent-hill-hd-collection/images.html?tag=images
You can see that they're dated for TGS.
Angry Fork
Member
Nobody should buy this shit with all new voices. Don't reward Konami's BS.
Broder Salsa
Banned
JoeFenix said:
Konami PR department is just fucking embarrassing. Not just do they constantly release shit like that, they seem to have no communication with the devs or at least they just ignore it. One of the Vatra devs conversation with a fan was posted on a SH forum where he was talking about how Konami were sending months old builds of downpour around to conventions and without even anyone there to demo it, just sending it out there to die.
TheChillyAcademic
Member
It really amazes me that at some point Konami was considered a AAA game making company.
Relaxed Muscle
Member
Holy.
Shit.
What a mess, they put zero effort on it, or all the money went to the new voices which are quite bad....
Konami really seems to work like a small, imcompetent company, If I wouldn't know this company has in their hands a couple of multi-million seller IP's in their hands I wouldn't believe it otherwise.
Shit.
What a mess, they put zero effort on it, or all the money went to the new voices which are quite bad....
BatmanBatmanBatman said:
Konami really seems to work like a small, imcompetent company, If I wouldn't know this company has in their hands a couple of multi-million seller IP's in their hands I wouldn't believe it otherwise.
Biggest-Geek-Ever
Member
I really wish HD reskinning ala Halo 1 would become the norm, even though I know that will never happen. Shit like this is an inexcusable travesty either way, though.Relaxed Muscle said:
Typographenia
Member
Even if the new performances end up being better in the end?Angry Fork said:
Hahahaha, oh, Konami. Remember the 90s and early 00s? Yeah, good times.BatmanBatmanBatman said:
legacyzero
Banned
Typographenia said:
There's was nothing wrong with them in the first place. They fit perfectly with the game.
brandonh83
Banned
Angry Fork said:
The voices aren't the reason why I love these games. Why on earth should I refuse to purchase a videogame because of changes to the voice acting, which isn't even that great apart from Mary/Maria? We're not dealing with triple A voice acting that, without it, would damage the billion other great qualities about the game that contributes way more to what I like and enjoy about SH2.
Videogames rarely have great voice acting, and when they do, it's more of a cherry on the top. When I'm waist-deep in the atmosphere and am totally immersed in the environments, it's because of the art direction, the visuals, the sound, the music, the tension. The voice performances are okay during the cutscenes but I cannot say that they're the reason why I love the game so much.
I'm just indifferent. There are so many things that makes SH2 great to me. Some of the voice work is part of that, but only really from the work of one of the actresses who, IMO, was way better than the rest. But no, I'm not going to refuse to purchase a product just because one person out of a lot of people may or may not have been treated "unfairly."
Typographenia
Member
Potential spoilers for anyone that hasn't played SH2-legacyzero said:
Really? Nothing at all? Pizza.
(Sorry, I ran out of words to use.)
Don't get me wrong, SH2 is in my top 3 favorite games of all time, but the original voices/performances are nowhere near what I would consider a "perfect" fit. There's a lot about them I love, but there's a lot about them that I would change in an instant.
I honestly hope the new voices are better. It's not because I dislike the old ones, but because I would love to be able to take parts of the game more seriously than the original voices allowed me to. I think it would be really great if the new recordings actually benefit the game, and I'm willing to give them a chance because, at the very least, it will make replaying the game worth my time to at least see how things changed.
TheChillyAcademic
Member
Typographenia said:
While the voice work was certainly not GOLDEN in any sense of the word, have you heard the new samples? They are dreadful, truly.
Typographenia
Member
I have, and I said that I didn't mind them when they initially were revealed. My only complaints were MeM won't match Mary/Maria's original performance and that Eddie sounds a little strange, but I see no issue other than that. They're not as terrible as most people seem to make them out to be, in my eyes.TheChillyAcademic said:
I'm sure people were angry that they recast the characters for the Resident Evil remake on GC, but I think that worked out pretty well in the end. Obviously, I can't make that same kind of call on SH2/3 at this point, as we've only heard brief parts of an early product that may or may not represent the final recordings in the game. Can't be worse than the VA in SH1, though.
RadioHeadAche
Member
For those worried about the voices, Guy Cihi said this today:
RomanticHeroX
Member
So much drama to reinstate some truly terrible voice acting.
Wordsgohere
Neo Member
My thoughts exactly. I can't believe how fervently people have been complaining about this, but that's nostalgia, I guess.RomanticHeroX said:
RadioHeadAche
Member
shidoshi said:
Exactly. I know the VA isn't great, but I enjoyed it the first time I played the games and I still want to hear it in this version.
Mr. Enigma
Member
It's nostalgia. You change one thing about it, and it's suddenly not the thing that everyone remembers.
Angry Fork
Member
Will be interested again if this is true. Keep the original voices as an option for both 2 and 3 and I'll bite.RadioHeadAche said:For those worried about the voices, Guy Cihi said this today:
Fans don't want the VA back because it's good, they want it back because that's how they remember playing SH2/3. There are also many arguments that the stilted/awkward delivery of the lines created a much creepier atmosphere because the characters seemed just as weird and alien as the world they were in. When you put in 'real' VA that's decent/good then it ruins that mood.RomanticHeroX said:
LiquidSolid
Member
Shadow of the Colossus just isn't the same without its shitty framerate! Fuck you Sony!AnEternalEnigma said:
Angry Fork
Member
To be fair you can still play it with that framerate at 1080p I believe =PLiquidSolid said:
But yea not a fair comparison only because framerate hinders the game and players ability to enjoy it. Fixing the framerate in Shadow is more like Ridley Scott digitally removing the wires from the flying cars in Blade Runner. It's a change people can get behind because it's not something that affects the story/emotion/characters etc.
DukeTogo1300
Member
Good, sooo get if true. I hope this annoys the crap out of Mary Elizabeth McGlynn.RadioHeadAche said:
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
Sounds good. Will buy if I get the original VA.
Broder Salsa
Banned
Signing his rights away together with Dave Schaufele (Eddie). Yup, seems like it is happening. Good on Tomm for pulling konamis hand out of its ass.
Mr. Enigma
Member
I'm glad everyone came to their senses, swallowed their pride, and got this thing done.
Mary McGlynn can still fuck the hell off, however.
Mary McGlynn can still fuck the hell off, however.
Broder Salsa
Banned
AnEternalEnigma said:
Add the amazingly annoying Troy Barker to that and yep. Also a big lol to people saying "TOO LATE NOW!!"
AnEternalEnigma said:
Err, why? Everyone has opinions about this and everyone looks like an asshole at the end of the day. Plus, she has given us many awesome vocal songs for some Silent Hill games. You'd rather not hearing her singing at the start of Silent Hill 3?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz3ufaZCoVw
I'd say let bygones be bygones.
Somnium986
Member
BatmanBatmanBatman said:
Kabuki Quantum Lover
Member
Situation is being corrected? Sweet!
Fix the Diner blinds GFX and I'm going.
Fix the Diner blinds GFX and I'm going.
Yes, I'm picky.
Mr. Enigma
Member
Yep, it's official.
Guy Cihi (James), Monica Horgan (Mary/Maria), Donna Burke (Angela), and David Schaufele (Eddie) have all signed waivers and their original VO will be available as an option for Silent Hill 2.
The guy you need to thank is Michael Ranja of Konami USA. He got this all rolling.
Guy Cihi (James), Monica Horgan (Mary/Maria), Donna Burke (Angela), and David Schaufele (Eddie) have all signed waivers and their original VO will be available as an option for Silent Hill 2.
The guy you need to thank is Michael Ranja of Konami USA. He got this all rolling.
Kabuki Quantum Lover
Member
AnEternalEnigma said:
Vincent will hold us up. He always does.
EDIT: Actually, why is SH2 the dealbreaker re: VO and not SH3?
Panajev2001a
GAF's Pleasant Genius
AnEternalEnigma said:
Awesome, this gives me a big reason to get these HD ports. I liked the original Voice Acting., but I am glad people can enjoy the new voices too.
astroturfing
Member
ohh shit! YES!
i can buy this collection after all. Silent Hill 4 should've been there too though, i never finished it
i can buy this collection after all. Silent Hill 4 should've been there too though, i never finished it
Gokurakumaru
Banned
AnEternalEnigma said:
And with that Konami gets my money. For once Internet outrage has a productive outcome.
Now if only they would include Silent Hill 4.
Mr. Enigma
Member
And quickly the thread goes back to WHERE THE FUCK IS SH4?!?
Kidding. =)
Kidding. =)
DukeTogo1300
Member
Thank you Michael Ranja of Konami USA.
Well, we gave Capcom a nice spanking not too long ago with the perma-save backlash.Gokurakumaru said:
Good to have everything back in the right place.
But I would't blame M.E. McGlynn. She has just trying to defend Konami's stand and, of course, trying to defend her new position with new voiceovers and direction. I can't blame her for having an opinion, true or forced, about Angela's original VO for instance. Also, I love McGlynn's songs too much, big part of "classic" SH personality belongs to her.
But I would't blame M.E. McGlynn. She has just trying to defend Konami's stand and, of course, trying to defend her new position with new voiceovers and direction. I can't blame her for having an opinion, true or forced, about Angela's original VO for instance. Also, I love McGlynn's songs too much, big part of "classic" SH personality belongs to her.
astroturfing
Member
AnEternalEnigma said:
i apologize for starting that
RadioHeadAche
Member
Eddie's VA looks like Jason Alexander.