Silent Hill fans disappointed. Although slot machine enthusiasts will likely welcome the new release, video game fans are not thrilled by the news. The last entry in the Silent Hill series was released in 2012. In 2014, Konami put out Silent Hill: P.T., a short “playable teaser” on the PlayStation 4.

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Facepalm: The cancelation of Silent Hills in 2015 came as a huge disappointment to fans of the long-running horror series. And while Konami has just announced a new Silent Hill game, it comes in the form of a three-sided slot machine.

Back when Hideo Kojima unceremoniously departed Konami, it was suggested the decision was partly due to the company’s shift in focus to mobile and gambling machines—the first post-Kojima Metal Gear Solid project was a pachinko game based on MGS 3: Snake Eater. Pachinko is like a mix between pinball and gambling slot machines, and are very popular in Japan.

Reality is now content to parody itself, so Konami announces a Silent Hill slot machine. Konami has been responsible for some of the most beloved game series of all time, including the beloved. We are a Gaming Channel Featuring Steve, Mikey, and Steph. We talk about different topics including genwunners, the new silent Hill game 2015, and even cyberpowerpc who we’ve conducted a rant about.

Konami Gaming, a subsidiary of Konami, is announcing a new series of video slot cabinets at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas starting October 15, one of which is Silent Hill Escape. Yahoo Finance reports that it comes with a 49-inch 'J' curve display in 4K Ultra HD, which is still unlikely to appease fans of the series.

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'This cabinet is a striking combination of sleek entertainment, premium packaging, and player comfort, backed by a rich library of original titles,' said Tom Jingoli, executive vice president & chief commercial officer at Konami Gaming. 'Everything, including its shape, screens, betting surface, and available merchandising, has been engineered to maximize both player experience and operational results. This latest cabinet is a first glimpse at great things to come from Konami.'

It's been over seven years since the last full Silent Hill game—Downpour—arrived, though there was also the now-removed PT demo.

Konami did renew the Silent Hill trademark earlier this year, but it was likely to secure the rights for devices such as this slot machine. Still, there's always the chance we might see another entry in the franchise at some point in the future.

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Konami is adapting yet another beloved franchise into a gambling machine. This time the macabre Silent Hill is getting the treatment.

Silent Hill is coming back, but not in the way you'd hope. It's never good news when one of Konami's franchises gets resurrected, is it? We've been waiting a long, long time for a new Silent Hill game (the last one came out in 2012) and everyone thought the series was pretty much dead after Konami cancelled Hideo Kojima's ultra-spooky Silent Hills game and fired the superstar to boot. It turns out Silent Hills is actually worse than dead: It's now a slot machine.

Konami announced that Silent Hill will be transformed into a 'for-wager slot experience' on its new slot cabinet.

The game will likely feature all-new characters and scenarios tailor-made for a quarter-popping experience, creating the illusion of actual gaming on a big screen. Konami plans to show off the new Silent Hill no one asked for at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas.

Right now Konami makes quite a bit from pachinko and gambling machines--it actually makes enough that it simply doesn't have to make as many new games. The company has only released small half-baked titles to date, including the ill-fated Metal Gear Survive and Contra Rogue Corps. The upcoming Castlevania mobile game looks pretty good, but it's still a mobile game that'll likely be infused with microtransactions.

Here's an excerpt from the announcement:

'G2E 2019 marks the industry premiere of Konami's latest video slot cabinet. With a 49-inch 'J' curve display in 4K Ultra HD (UHD), this cabinet provides a sleek, exciting canvas for high-profile linked progressive series.

'Following success in the Australian gaming market, a launch series titled All Aboard is making its global debut with top-quality merchandising options, including custom chairs and pod filler displays.

'In addition, guests at this year's G2E will be the first to set eyes on the iconic Silent Hill video game as a for-wager slot experience. Dual series launch themes leverage thrilling scenes, sounds, and characters from Konami's recognized entertainment legacy.

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