While each game publisher approaches its game sales differently, Capcom has historically been much more transparent than most when it comes to disclosing how well its games and franchises have been performing. The publisher has now updated its list of best-selling games and franchises, revealing some interesting details. Unlike most …
Read More »The new Resident Evil reboot film gets a release date
While film adaptations of video game franchises have typically underwhelmed both critically and commercially, the Resident Evil series of films managed to be a major success in at least one of these fronts. As such, following the conclusion of the Milla Jovovich-starring series, it was announced that there would be …
Read More »New Resident Evil Village details leak, includes a new mode called ‘Re:Verse’
A Humble Bundle store page leak has given us some early details about Resident Evil Village. Interestingly, the leak also confirms that Capcom is planning to include a multiplayer mode, just as it did with the Resident Evil 3 remake last year. The leak has been spreading across Twitter this …
Read More »Resident Evil showcase scheduled for next week
Ever since its official reveal at the PlayStation conference in June 2020, fans have been eagerly anticipating more news on the latest entry in the long running survival horror franchise: Resident Evil Village. Aside from a few trailers and a vague release year, little is known about the game currently. …
Read More »Final Fantasy XV and Resident Evil join PS Now
Each month, Sony adds a number of new titles to its PlayStation Now game subscription service. For the month of September, Sony has revealed that subscribers can get their hands on the latest mainline Final Fantasy and Resident Evil titles, among other additions. The games joining PlayStation Now for the …
Read More »Resident Evil is getting a live-action Netflix series
We've all seen the Resident Evil live-action movies but now, it is time for Capcom's legendary franchise to get the TV series treatment. In a new deal, Netflix will produce a live-action Resident Evil series, starting off with a first season consisting of eight episodes. The showrunner behind Supernatural, Andrew …
Read More »RE7 comes to Xbox Game Pass as Red Dead Redemption 2 leaves
Each month, Microsoft expands the line-up of titles available on its game subscription service, Xbox Game Pass. While the console manufacturer previously announced which games would be joining the service for the month of August, Microsoft has now updated that list with even more titles – including Resident Evil 7 …
Read More »Resident Evil VIII will be one of the series’ longest entries
The Resident Evil series is currently in an interesting position. While most agree that the recent entries in the series have been overall great titles, many have suffered from shorter-than-expected total play times. While the most recent entry, Resident Evil 3, only took around 6 hours to beat, an insider …
Read More »Resident Evil Village will be playable in VR, claims leaks
One of the most interesting changes brought by Resident Evil VII, aside from the shift to a first-person perspective, was the ability for PSVR owners to play the game in its entirety in VR. While we know that Resident Evil Village will also be first-person, there was no VR confirmation …
Read More »Resident Evil games on Switch get permanent price drop
It has become common knowledge that multiplatform games are often more expensive on the Nintendo Switch. This “Switch Tax” as it is known, has historically affected a large number of titles, including the Resident Evil games. It now appears as though Capcom has finally lowered the MSRP of the titles …
Read More »Nintendo abandons its Eternal Darkness trademark
With an industry as secretive as the video games industry, trademarks are often one way to determine whether a publisher is interested in its list of long dormant IP. In Nintendo’s case, it appears as though the console manufacturer has no interest in the much-loved Eternal Darkness, as the trademark …
Read More »Resident Evil 8 rumoured to once again fully support VR
When Resident Evil 7 released in 2017, one of its standout features was the fact that the game would be playable in its entirety using PlayStation VR. Now, with leaks and rumours surrounding the series’ next mainline entry beginning to come to light, it would appear as though Capcom intends …
Read More »Capcom survey suggests more Resident Evil remakes are on the way
The Resident Evil series of games is by far Capcom’s biggest. With almost 100 million copies sold across the franchise’s 20+ year history, Resident Evil has certainly received special treatment from Capcom – especially when it comes to remaking old titles. With Resident Evil 2 Remake releasing last year, and …
Read More »Resident Evil 8 reportedly coming next year
Capcom isn’t always great at keeping its upcoming projects a secret, with the latest leaks pointing towards Resident Evil 8. According to reports, the next mainline game in the series is due to release in 2021, but it will also apparently serve as a ‘major departure’ to what we’re used …
Read More »“A larger remake project” is rumoured to be in the works at Capcom
Capcom have recently found great success in remaking some of their most recognisable and classic titles. Starting with Resident Evil 2 last year, the publisher seems to have no intention of slowing down its pace in remaking older titles as it is now rumoured that M-Two, the studio who helped …
Read More »Resident Evil 3 Remake fails to live up to its predecessor according to critics
When Resident Evil 2’s Remake released early last year, it was deemed a must-play, becoming one of the highest rated games of the year, and staying that way throughout the entirety of 2019. So when Resident Evil 3’s Remake was announced, it brought with it a renewed sense of trust …
Read More »Devil May Cry 5 becomes the best and fastest selling game in the franchise
Since 2017, Capcom has been on a roll, releasing hit after hit, with both commercial and critical reactions responding accordingly. With the resurgence in the Resident Evil series, the undeniable success of Monster Hunter, and now the announcement that Devil May Cry 5 has become the best selling game in …
Read More »A Resident Evil show is in the works at Netflix, as plot details leak
The Resident Evil series is one of gaming’s most well known franchises, with over 93 million copies sold across over a dozen titles. The series has also seen a film franchise adaptation, which collectively grossed over $1.2 billion at the box office. It is no surprise therefore to hear that …
Read More »First Resident Evil 8 details reportedly leak
It has been three years since Resident Evil 7 came out and since then, Capcom has been keeping fans happy with remakes of classic games from the series. As we head towards the next generation of consoles though, expectations for Resident Evil 8 are rising and we may now have …
Read More »Resident Evil 3 Remake releasing in 2020 according to leaker
After the critical and commercial success of the Resident Evil 2 Remake, there was little doubt in anyone’s mind that a remake of the third game in the long running survival horror series would be in the works. According to a leaker however, the game may be coming out sooner …
Read More »Capcom producer defends new Resident Evil spin-off following fan concern
Last week at the Tokyo Game Show, Capcom officially announced Project Resistance. It didn’t end up being a new Outbreak game like many of us thought. Instead, this is a 4v1 game in a similar vein to Dead by Daylight. Some fans were disappointed in the announcement and would prefer …
Read More »The next Resident Evil looks like a co-op focused Outbreak successor
Update (09.09.19): Just ahead of the Tokyo Games Show this week, Capcom has released the trailer for Project Resistance- the next Resident Evil game. The trailer confirms some of what we already knew, with the game set to be a four-player co-op game. You can see the trailer below: For …
Read More »Capcom’s mysterious new Resident Evil game will be announced next month
A few weeks ago, we learned that alpha/beta testing for a brand new Resident Evil game would begin in September. Now, we know a bit more about the project, as Capcom is gearing up to announce the game at the Tokyo Game Show this year, although some mysterious websites have …
Read More »A new Resident Evil game is in the works and testing begins soon
Capcom kicked off this year with the excellent Resident Evil 2 Remake and it looks like another new game in the series is already well on the way. Over in Japan, members of the Resident Evil Ambassadors program have begun receiving invites to alpha test a new Resident Evil game. …
Read More »PC will be ‘an important platform’ for Capcom going forward
While Capcom has traditionally been very console-focused, the publisher has been making more of an effort on PC over the last few years. Resident Evil and Monster Hunter World have been very successful on Steam, now the publisher finally sees the PC as an important platform. Monster Hunter World may …
Read More »Resident Evil 2 will be a reimagining rather than a remake
Resident Evil is one of the most loved franchises in gaming, with what is seen by many as one of the best remakes of all time. Colloquially known as REMake, the remake of Resident Evil 1 is often on many top games lists. Resident Evil 2 isn’t going in the …
Read More »Resident Evil HD is Capcom’s fastest selling digital title
The Resident Evil HD Remaster launched at the end of last month for the PC, Xbox One, PS4 and last generation consoles and it has since gone on to become Capcom's fastest selling digital title in just under three weeks. Capcom announced today that Resident Evil HD has become its …
Read More »Resident Evil producer says VR makes ‘perfect sense’ for horror games
Resident Evil: Revelations 2 producer, Michiteru Okabe, has expressed his excitement surrounding virtual reality headsets and what they can do for horror titles. While virtual reality technology is still in development and has some way to go, game companies are already eager to make games for VR headsets and Oculus …
Read More »Resident Evil 5 and Dead Rising 2 will move over to Steamworks
Capcom will be bringing Resident Evil 5, Dead Rising 2 and Dead Rising 2: Off the Record, over to Steamworks early next year. The three games currently reside on Microsoft's widely unpopular Games for Windows Live service. The publisher said that the move has come around due to fan demand: …
Read More »Resident Evil 1 is getting a HD remake
Capcom has announced that it is remaking its 1996 survival horror classic, Resident Evil, for the PC, Xbox One, PS4, PS3 and Xbox 360, bringing the game back for a new generation of fans to enjoy. From what we've seen so far, the in-game assets seem to be based on …
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