Hell Descent forum member Mr. Price was surprised to find that his new issue of Australian PlayStation Magazine contained a Downpour review.

Unfortunately the review isn’t very in-depth as there’s no talk about the new music but it does describe the game combat, PS3 load times, atmosphere and touches on the morality choices of the game briefly.

The magazine gives the game an just an average rating of 7/10 citing that Downpour “Shines where it ought to, but much too soggy around the edges.”

It’s not the best score but I still have high hopes for Downpour as I really enjoyed what I played so far. Here’s hoping some more reviews will roll in soon!

Source (Hell Descent)

Three minutes of James wandering in the Wood Side Apartments and hiding in the closet from Pyramid Head

Konami has put up and official splash page for the upcoming Silent Hill releases. It’s interesting to note that despite what Amazon says the official HD Collection release date is still listed as March 6, 2012.

Source (Konami) Thanks David!

Over on the Hell Descent forums Twoback posted two small images from the latest issue of 360 Gamer of their positive Downpour preview and a new ad!

So folks over in Europe could possibly get Downpour the same day as in the US, this is definitely good news! I hope Konami Europe with confirm this date soon.

Source (Hell Descent) Thanks Twoback!

Well this isn’t very good news. I received an email in my inbox this morning stating:

No word from Amazon on how this will affect their $5 credit bonus towards Downpour/Book of Memories for pre-ordering as the original the bonus description is still listed on the product page. The problem is the $5 credit code will only be e-mailed within two days after the HD Collection ships. Since Downpour is out on the 13th, a week before HD Collection’s new release date, there’s no possible way we can use the $5 credit towards Downpour unless Amazon decides to send out the promo-codes early. I know I’m not waiting to get the game just to save $5!

I would also like to point out that Amazon’s March 20th date is an estimate. For all we know the game could be delayed even further as there hasn’t been an official statement made by Konami about this new delay. I hope we will hear something soon. 🙁

Source (Amazon)

Sounds really good. I can’t wait to hear the rest of the tracks! If you haven’t already you can pre-order this from Amazon.com for $14.

Source (Silent Hill on FB)

In this third episode I discuss the new Silent Hill HD Collection video footage and DLC, the Game Informer Downpour Preview and new soundtrack info along with Silent Hill’s 13th birthday along with my own Downpour give away contest!

I hope you all enjoy 🙂

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Last week Playstation US released some Silent Hill 2 and Silent Hill 3 themes on the Playstation Network for purchase. I don’t have a Playstation 3 myself so I wasn’t able to check them out but Amy from Alchemilla Hospital.net has taken some pictures of the themes available and posted them up on her site!

Silent Hill 2 Premium Theme ($1.99) (4 styles)

Silent Hill 3 Premium Theme ($1.99) (4 styles)

Pretty snazzy if you ask me… but I find myself wondering yet again WHERE IS THE XBOX LOVE KONAMI?!?!

(Source: Alchemilla Hospital and US Playstation Blog)

Finally added the Nightmare messages to the Silent Hill Shattered Memories section of the site.

https://shshatteredmemories.com/shsm-nightmare-messages/

In honor of this site reaching 500 Facebook fans I’ve decided to hold a give away contest to win a US copy of Downpour on Xbox 360 or Playstation 3 (the winner decides which platform they prefer).

To enter:

1) You must ‘Like’ Silent Hill Historical Society on Facebook

2) You must leave a comment on the contest Facebook post HERE on why you like the Silent Hill series. Comments on this news post will not count!

3) …yeah that’s it!

I will pick a random winner from those who answered the question above and liked the page as soon as I reach 1000 fans! Based on how quickly 500 was reached I’m hoping to pick a winner shortly after the release! So spread the word! 🙂

This contest is open worldwide but please note I am only giving away a US copy of the game.

Thanks everyone for the support of this site!

Contest is over. Thanks everyone who entered!