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After all that furore over Nvidia's AI-powered DLSS 5 makeover of Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom promises gen-AI assets won't be part of its games any time soonCapcom has stated it will not implement generative AI-created assets into its games, though it will use other AI tools to improve development efficiency. The company plans to explore generative AI for idea generation in collaboration with Google. This stance comes after controversy surrounding Nvidia's AI upscaling in Resident Evil 4 and similar issues with Pearl Abyss's Crimson Desert.- Rumor MillDragon's Dogma 2 is celebrating its second anniversary with new artwork and a custom controller. Fans are speculating about potential DLC for the game, though no official announcements have been made by Capcom.
Resident Evil Requiem devs Capcom say they'll use AI to "improve efficiency and productivity", but not to generate game assetsCapcom has stated they will not use AI-generated assets in their games but plan to implement AI to improve efficiency and productivity in areas like graphics, sound, and programming. The company is testing various usage methods across departments, aiming to enhance development processes without compromising final game content.- Dragon's Dogma 2 Fans Think Capcom Is Teasing an Expansion Set in the Game's Northern RegionCapcom celebrated Dragon's Dogma 2's second anniversary with a piece of artwork that fans believe teases a potential expansion. The artwork contains details that suggest the new content could be set in the game's northern region.
Dragon’s Dogma II May Have A DLC Coming SoonCapcom has potentially teased a new DLC for Dragon's Dogma II through anniversary artwork and in-game messages. The artwork features a new character and a note mentioning confirmed griffin sightings in a region called Organ, which is not present in the base game, suggesting upcoming downloadable content. Dragon's Dogma II is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.- Resident Evil Requiem Developer Capcom Insists It Won't Use AI-Generated Assets in Its Games, but Will Harness Tech to Make Game Development Processes More EfficientCapcom has stated that it does not use AI-generated assets in its games but is exploring ways to leverage AI technology to improve the efficiency of its game development processes. The company is known for franchises such as Resident Evil, Street Fighter, and Monster Hunter.
Capcom Says It Will Use Gen AI for "Efficiency" but Not for In-Game AssetsCapcom has announced its intention to use generative AI for "efficiency and productivity" in game development, but will not implement AI-generated assets in its final game content. The company is considering using the technology for graphics, sound, and programming, drawing parallels to Larian Studios' controversial use of AI in Baldur's Gate 3.
Feature: Where The Heck Do You Start If You've Never Played Resident Evil?This guide explores the best starting points for newcomers to the Resident Evil survival horror series, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in March 2026. It recommends the 2002 remake of the original Resident Evil or Resident Evil 4 (2005) as strong entry points due to their narrative accessibility and influential gameplay. Other suggestions include Resident Evil 0 for chronological order and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard for a modern first-person perspective.
Capcom's Stance on Generative AI Is Interesting Following Resident Evil Requiem's DLSS 5 MakeoverCapcom will not implement generative AI-created materials into its game content but plans to utilize the technology to improve efficiency in graphics, sound, and programming. This stance follows the controversial debut of Nvidia's DLSS 5, which heavily featured Resident Evil Requiem and demonstrated how AI upscaling could alter a game's visual appearance.- Capcom's Stance on Generative AI Is Interesting Following Grace's DLSS 5 MakeoverCapcom has stated it will not implement generative AI-created materials directly into game content but plans to utilize the technology to improve efficiency in graphics, sound, and programming. This stance follows controversy surrounding Nvidia's DLSS 5, which used Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil 4 as examples of AI upscaling that significantly alters a game's visual appearance.
Dragon's Dogma 2 expansion hopes have arisen once more as fans think Capcom is teasing DLC in the RPG's…Capcom is celebrating the second anniversary of Dragon's Dogma 2 with hints that new downloadable content may be in development. Fans have been hoping for a sequel expansion similar to the original game's Dark Arisen, especially with director Kento Kinoshita still at Capcom.
Top 12 Most Expensive Video Game Buyouts Of All TimeThis article lists the top 12 most expensive video game buyouts, with Microsoft's $75.4 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard topping the list. Other major deals include EA's $55 billion sale to an investor consortium and Take-Two's $12.7 billion purchase of Zynga. The analysis highlights trends of industry consolidation and significant investment from entities like Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
Dragon's Dogma 2 celebrates second anniversary with "special celebratory artwork" and a custom controller, as fans ponder: are we getting DLC?Capcom celebrated the second anniversary of Dragon's Dogma 2 with special artwork and a custom controller, sparking fan speculation about potential DLC. While the game still faces performance issues, fans are analyzing the anniversary artwork for clues, including a potential new character and a hidden message in the text.
Resident Evil developer Capcom "will not be implementing any AI-generated assets into our video game content," but plans to "actively" utilize the tech to "improve efficiency"Capcom, the developer behind Resident Evil and Street Fighter, has stated it will not implement AI-generated assets into its video game content. However, the company plans to actively utilize AI technology to improve development efficiency. This stance comes amidst ongoing community concerns about AI's impact on the gaming industry and potential job displacement.
Capcom: We will not be implementing materials generated by AI into our gamesCapcom has stated its policy is not to directly implement materials generated by generative AI into its games, though it will use AI to improve development efficiency. The company will not use AI for creating art or text. Capcom also expressed confidence in achieving record-breaking sales for the fiscal year, with upcoming releases including Resident Evil 4 Remake and Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak.- Capcom confirms it isn't using gen AI in its games. Hopefully it sees sense with DLSS 5, tooCapcom has confirmed it will not be using generative AI assets in its games, though it may employ the technology to enhance development efficiency. The company also expressed hope for the adoption of DLSS 5.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Fans Are Convinced Capcom Is Teasing An ExpansionFans of Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2 believe the developer is teasing a potential expansion, citing clues within a recent piece of anniversary artwork. The artwork features a letter mentioning griffin sightings from a northern region and a mysterious character with unique armor. This speculation is fueled by the fact that the original Dragon's Dogma received a major expansion, Dark Arisen.
Resident Evil fan film reunites live action actors from original PS1 gameA fan-made film titled Resurrection: A Biohazard Story has reunited most of the original live-action actors from the first Resident Evil game on PlayStation. The film features an original story set decades after the original game's events and was successfully crowdfunded. Capcom producer Jun Takeuchi also shared a message celebrating the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Nintendo reportedly planning revised Switch 2 model with replaceable battery in EUNintendo is reportedly planning a revised Nintendo Switch 2 model for the European Union that will feature a replaceable battery, aligning with upcoming EU legislation mandating such changes by 2027. The legislation requires batteries in portable consoles to be accessible to consumers. The report also notes that this change could potentially extend to Japan and the US if consumer laws are revised in those regions.
Resident Evil Requiem tops US February charts, launch sales 60% higher than Village | US Monthly ChartsResident Evil Requiem topped the US February sales charts, with launch week sales 60% higher than Resident Evil Village. The Nintendo Switch 2 hardware also saw strong performance, with sales 45% higher than the original Switch after nine months on the market. The overall US video game market generated $4.6 billion in February, showing flat year-on-year growth.