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Capcom Insists It Won't Use AI-Generated Assets in Its Games, Will Harness Tech during DevelopmentCapcom has stated that it will not use AI-generated assets in its games. However, the company is exploring ways to leverage generative AI technology to improve and streamline the game development process.
Resident Evil Requiem — Characters, Setting, and the Story Capcom Has Been Building TowardResident Evil Requiem, released on February 27, 2026, has achieved significant commercial success with five million copies sold in its first week across multiple platforms. The game is praised for its compelling characters, particularly FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft and the returning Leon S. Kennedy, and its effective use of an American Midwest setting. Director Koshi Nakanishi drew inspiration from classic horror cinema, focusing on resilience over dominance, and the narrative delves into the unresolved trauma connected to the Raccoon City incident, promising substantial contributions to the series' lore.
Resident Evil 4 Remake's Merchant Has Probably Tanked His Credit ScoreAnalysis of the Resident Evil 4 Remake's in-game economy reveals the Merchant has accumulated a deficit of over 3.3 trillion pesetas due to player spending and generous trade-in values. Players have collectively bought 39.9 trillion pesetas worth of items, while selling back treasures totaling 43.2 trillion pesetas.
Resident Evil 3 Hits 90% Off in Steam’s 30th Anniversary SaleCapcom is offering a 90% discount on Resident Evil 3 on Steam as part of the Resident Evil 30th Anniversary Sale. This significant price drop makes the survival horror title highly accessible for new players. The sale celebrates the franchise's three-decade legacy and encourages both newcomers and veterans to experience the series.
Metacritic's 2025 Rankings Show A Major Shift In Top PublishersMetacritic's 2025 publisher rankings reveal significant shifts, with Square Enix topping the list followed by Gamirror Games and Capcom. Nintendo saw a notable rise, while Sony dropped from fourth to 21st place. The rankings are based on critical reviews, excluding sales and user scores, and consider factors like average Metascore and the percentage of good and bad reviews.
Pragmata – Everything You Need to KnowPragmata, Capcom's new original franchise, is an action-adventure game set in a unique science fiction premise involving generative AI and lunar research. Players control Hugh Williams and a droid named Diana, who must cooperate using unique hacking and combat mechanics to survive against a hostile AI. A playable demo, The Sketchbook, is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S, with the full game set to release on April 17, 2026.
Capcom isn't completely abandoning generative AI, but has promised fans it won't use AI assets in gamesCapcom has assured fans that it will not use generative AI for game content, despite its continued use of Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology. The company plans to leverage AI to enhance development productivity in areas like graphics, sound, and programming, but will not implement AI-generated materials directly into games.
Surprisingly emotional new Devil May Cry season 2 teaser goes back to Dante and Virgil's childhood and fills in the…Netflix has released a new teaser for Devil May Cry season 2, highlighting the childhood of brothers Dante and Virgil and hinting at an emotional narrative. The anime, based on the Capcom video game series, will premiere on May 12 and continues Dante's story as he faces his estranged twin brother.
"It was just dripping in my lap" - Resident Evil Requiem's terrifying The Girl found her voice by drinking gallons of milk while recordingVoice actor Delanie Nicole Gill shared the unusual method used to create the unsettling voice for 'The Girl' in Resident Evil Village, which involved drinking gallons of milk to thicken her saliva for specific gurgling and clicking sounds. The article also notes the game's success, having sold 6 million units and becoming the fastest-selling title in the survival horror series' history, with a new story expansion in development.- Exertis Ztorm joins forces with enCaps to offer publishers a single solution to manage their entire games distribution ecosystemExertis Ztorm and enCaps have partnered to provide publishers with a unified solution for managing their entire game distribution ecosystem. This integration allows publishers to handle both direct and indirect reseller channels through enCaps' Point Nexus platform and Exertis Ztorm's managed services, offering enhanced security, transparency, and efficiency in the expanding digital games market.
Crimson Desert Storms the Physical UK Charts, and Almost All Copies Sold Were for PS5Crimson Desert has debuted at number one on the UK's physical games chart, with a staggering 90 percent of sales being for the PlayStation 5 version. The action game from Pearl Abyss has pushed Resident Evil Requiem down to fourth place, while EA Sports FC 26 climbed back up to second.- AI Yi-Yi!Capcom announced its intention to utilize generative AI to accelerate game production. In related news, NVIDIA has donated a dynamic resource allocation driver for GPUs to the Kubernetes community, advancing open-source AI development.
UK Charts: Pokémon Pokopia Continues To Slip, As A Newcomer Grabs The GoldCrimson Desert debuted at number one on the UK physical charts, pushing Pokémon Pokopia down to sixth place due to stock issues. EA SPORTS FC 26 and Mario Kart World secured second and third respectively, while Resident Evil Requiem fell to fourth.
If You're Playing Final Fantasy Games on PS5, There's a Good Chance You're OldData suggests that the Final Fantasy franchise, particularly titles like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, has an aging player base, with a significant majority of players over 30. Director Naoki Yoshida believes long gaps between releases have hindered attracting younger players. The article questions Square Enix's strategy and suggests a radical reinvention, similar to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, might be needed to revitalize the series for modern audiences.- Resident Evil 4 Remake Merchant Loses Trillions in Anniversary Stat RevealCapcom revealed a humorous statistic for the Resident Evil 4 Remake's anniversary, stating the in-game merchant has accrued a massive deficit of over 3.3 trillion pesetas. The game is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: All Invasive Monsters LocationsMonster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection has found its footing, offering a compelling narrative that stands apart from the main Monster Hunter series. While previous spin-offs struggled with tone and pacing, this entry delivers one of the best stories in the Monster Hunter universe, making it a must-experience for fans.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Best Builds for Maximum DamageMonster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection marks a significant improvement for the spin-off series, delivering one of the best stories in the Monster Hunter universe. While previous entries struggled with tone and pacing, this installment successfully finds its footing, offering a compelling narrative experience that fans of the franchise should not miss, even with its departure from the traditional hunting gameplay.
New Devil May Cry Season 2 Trailer Wastes No Time Giving Fans What They WantA new trailer for the second season of Netflix's animated Devil May Cry series has been released ahead of its May 12 launch, showcasing the return of Vergil and teasing Dante's evolution. Showrunner Adi Shankar hinted at Dante leveling up and embracing his devil-hunter persona. Capcom, the publisher and developer of the Devil May Cry video game franchise, has expressed interest in revisiting the series in the future.
Capcom says it "will not implement any generative AI assets" into its gamesCapcom has stated it will not implement generative AI assets into its games but is experimenting with the technology to improve development efficiency. Separately, Nintendo is reportedly reducing Switch 2 production due to weaker-than-expected holiday sales, particularly in the US, despite maintaining confidence in the console's long-term prospects.- Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Review [Capsule Computers]This review of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection suggests that Capcom has found a more serious tone and better pacing for the spin-off series compared to its predecessors. The game aims to evolve the storytelling within the Monster Hunter universe, moving beyond the traditional hunt-and-craft loop.