The Biggest Gaming News For October 18, 2022

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It's been a day full of controversy, big reveals, and puzzling rumors so let's just dive right in, as our top story today involves yet another twist in the Bayonetta 3 voice acting saga as it's now being claimed that Hellena Taylor was actually offered at least $15,000 for her to return.

Elsewhere, EA has revealed the next installment in The Sims series while a suspicious copyright claim from Konami has Silent Hill fans talking. For all the details, just read on.

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Ever since original Bayonetta voice actor Hellena Taylor claimed that she'd been offered just $4,000 for her potential return in Bayonetta 3, an argument has raged over the treatment of voice actors in the games industry. Well, there's now a new twist in the tale, as Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier has claimed that Taylor was actually offered at least $15,000 after speaking to his sources and viewing official documentation. It was also claimed that Taylor originally asked for a six-figure deal as well as residuals to return.

EA made the day of pretty much every Sims fans out there, as it revealed a sneak peek at the next game in the series during its Sims Summit showcase. While we didn't get a release date or even a title, the next game in the series is currently titled "Project Rene" and will build on the current foundations of the franchise. It was also revealed that the game can be played solo, but you'll also be able to brings your friends over for a Sims session as it will be the first game in the series to include multiplayer.

Konami is gearing up to reveal the future of the Silent Hill franchise tomorrow, but a suspicious copyright claim issued to a stream by