Silent Hill 2

Konami struck gold with Silent Hill when it was released in 1999 for the PlayStation One. However it would be the sequel, released a mere 19 months later, that cemented itself in the halls of horror gaming. Silent Hill 2 didn’t just give us iconic horrors like Pyramid Head – it explored the consequences of one’s actions, the confrontation of deep-seated trauma, and the manifestation of one’s inner nightmares. That it was impeccably paced, well-written and atmospheric as a whole also helped distinguish it among other classics.

Shadow of the Colossus

Bluepoint Games always had a stellar reputation for ports before this. However, Shadow of the Colossus veered straight into remake territory, featuring completely overhauled textures, an improved control scheme and much more, bringing new life to this timeless classic. If you haven’t experienced the magic of Shadow of the Colossus, now’s a good time to start.

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Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass, which allows players to stream roughly 100 games or so for the Xbox One, has received seven interesting additions to its library. They include Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain, Halo Wars Definitive Edition and Resident Evil HD as the bigger releases.

The remaining titles are just as incredible with Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty, The World of Van Helsing: Deathtrap, Mega Man 9 and Sky Force Anniversary also joining the roster from November 1st onwards. Conditions apply when it comes to Metal Gear Solid 5 though – it will only be available in the Xbox Game Pass library until January 31st 2018. The other six games will remain forever.

Microsoft did clarify before Game Pass launched that some titles would be cycled out of the library though it didn’t list the criteria for certain games being removed. Perhaps it’s because of situations like this, especially if Konami sees that money can still be made out of Metal Gear Solid 5. Xbox Game Pass meanwhile costs $10 per month so it might be worth checking out.

Capcom’s HD remaster of Resident Evil is out this month and erstwhile PS4 and Xbox One users can pre-load the game now. This will help avoid any long wait times in downloading when it finally goes live. The total install size of the game is 14.2 GB.

For those purchasing on the PS4 or PS3, you’ll have cross-buy support. This allows you to experience the game on both consoles while only having to buy it on one. This is only for the PS3 and PS4 however.

Resident Evil HD is actually a port of the GameCube remake from 2002 which completely reworks the graphics of the 1996 classic into something way more frightening. Capcom has provided another layer of polish to the proceedings by having a 1080p resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, 5.1 Surround Sound support and new updated control schemes.

Releasing on January 20th, Resident Evil HD will be out on Xbox One, PS4, PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.

Capcom’s Resident Evil HD will bring the Gamecube remake to current and previous gen platforms. It will support a bevy of new features including new control schemes and a 1080p resolution. Cross-buy also seems to be a feature supported, meaning that if you buy it on the PS3 or PS4, you’ll be able to play it on the other platform without spending any extra.

However, as outlined in a recent blog post, Capcom has revealed that players will need to pre-order the game and reside in North America. You’ll net an exclusive theme along with the cross-buy option so that’s a plus. It also seems that if you pre-order the game on PS3 and PS4, you’ll be able to pre-load it before it goes live in January.

Resident Evil HD will be out on PS3, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC on January 20th 2015. Stay tuned for more information on the same in the coming weeks.

After recently announcing the release date of Resident Evil: Revelations 2 in February 2015, Capcom has revealed that the Resident Evil HD remaster will release in January 20th 2015 for North America and Europe. It will be made available for PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One. A new gameplay trailer has been released which you can check out above.

Resident Evil HD is actually a remake of the GameCube version which released many, many years and is in 1080p resolution on the Xbox One, PC and PS4. There is also support for 5.1 surround sound, a new “Very Easy Mode” and a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. You can also choose to play with the new control scheme or rely on the classic controls from the original.

The HD remake will retail for $19.99/€19.99/£15.99 when it releases this January. Are you looking forward to it and how do you find the gameplay trailer? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

If you’re not nearly sick of HD remasters and remakes yet, then the next big remaster to look forward to is Resident Evil HD. Based on the GameCube remake of the classic that started it all, Resident Evil HD will take you back to the origins of the T-Virus as Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine and the S.T.A.R.S. team combat deadly foes.

This being a remaster means that plenty of attention is being paid to the visuals. In a new walkthrough video, producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi talks about using the power of the Xbox One and PS4 while still maintaining the spirit of the original. While the 1080p visuals and widescreen aspect ratio will be the main attractions, Capcom is also working to configure the control scheme for current gen platforms

Resident Evil HD will release in early 2015 for PS4, Xbox One and PC. Another title, Resident Evil Revelations 2, is also set to release early next year. Stay tuned for more information.