Group 1 - The core idea is that Konami aims to establish the Silent Hill franchise as an annual horror IP, with plans to release one game each year [1][5] - Producer Akira Yamaoka acknowledges the challenges of maintaining this release schedule but expresses a strong desire for the franchise to remain relevant and continue its revival [1][5] - The upcoming release schedule includes the remake of Silent Hill 2 in October 2024 and Silent Hill f in September 2025, indicating a structured approach to revitalizing the series [5] Group 2 - Silent Hill 2's remake has sold over 2.5 million copies, accounting for approximately 19% of the total sales of the Silent Hill series, which is close to 13 million units [6] - The game Silent Hill f, released on September 25, features a high school student in a rural Japanese town facing mysterious threats, showcasing the franchise's focus on narrative and immersive gameplay [6]

Price Increase Details - In Turkey, the price of PS Plus Deluxe has surged from 2,740 Turkish Lira (approximately 603 RMB) to 4,266 Turkish Lira (approximately 939 RMB), marking a 55% increase [2] - The Extra tier has increased from 2,340 Turkish Lira (approximately 515 RMB) to 3,645 Turkish Lira (approximately 802 RMB) [2] - The new price for the Essential tier has not yet been announced, but a similar increase is expected [2] Game Price Adjustments in Brazil - The price of "Death Stranding 2" has risen from 349.90 Brazilian Reais (approximately 458 RMB) to 399.90 Brazilian Reais (approximately 524 RMB) [3] - "Astro Bot" has increased from 299.90 Brazilian Reais (approximately 393 RMB) to 339.90 Brazilian Reais (approximately 445 RMB) [3] - "Silent Hill f" has also seen a price increase from 349.90 Brazilian Reais (approximately 458 RMB) to 399.90 Brazilian Reais (approximately 524 RMB) [3] Community Response - PlayStation users are calling for a community-wide boycott of Sony until prices are lowered again [5] - The significant price increase, particularly the 55% hike in Turkey, has been described as the "last straw" for many players [6] - There is widespread anger on forums and social media, with some players stating they can no longer afford to renew their PS Plus subscriptions and others indicating they will stop purchasing new games altogether [6] Economic Context - Turkish players are particularly upset due to the devaluation of their currency, making it already difficult to afford gaming expenses [8] - The timing of such a substantial price increase during an economic downturn has exacerbated financial burdens on players, leading to strong resistance against Sony [8] - Players express concerns that Sony may follow Xbox's lead in raising the prices of top-tier games to $80 (approximately 580 RMB) [6]