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EQUIPThe Verge · 1h ago

Gaming’s biggest horror series are more vital than ever

Executive Brief

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Major horror gaming franchises are experiencing a sustained period of market vitality through frequent, high-profile releases. The Silent Hill series exemplifies this trend with three consecutive annual titles including remakes and location-specific spinoffs.

  • 01Silent Hill has maintained market presence through three consecutive years of major title launches
  • 02Current release strategy includes modern remakes and geographically diverse spinoffs like Silent Hill F
  • 03New titles such as Silent Hill: Townfall expand the franchise into diverse settings like Scotland
  • 04The survival horror genre shows significant growth and continuity within the entertainment equipment sector

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For the third year in a row, I've been scared out of my wits by a new Silent Hill game. First it was the modern remake of Silent Hill 2, then the Japan-set spinoff Silent Hill F. Now I find myself slowly crawling through a quaint Scottish town in Silent Hill: Townfall, trying my best […]