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Capcom enlists Ron Perlman for Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen promo, hopefully pays him more than the sandwich and…
Capcom has enlisted actor Ron Perlman to narrate a new promotional video for Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, which is set to debut ahead of the expansion's October 9, 2026 launch. This collaboration follows a similar promotional video for the base game featuring Ian McShane. Perlman, known for his voice work in the Fallout series, is lending his voice to guide players through the new content.
Capcom reveals Pragmata’s horror origins
Capcom initially considered making Pragmata a horror game before shifting focus, as revealed by producer Masachika Kawata. The company decided against a horror focus for the new IP to avoid competing with its established Resident Evil franchise. The game is available on Nintendo Switch.
20 million sales later, Capcom is bringing Monster Hunter Rise to iOS and Android, but for now it's locked behind a Netflix subscription
Capcom is releasing Monster Hunter Rise on Android and iOS via Netflix, requiring a Netflix membership to play natively on mobile devices. This move comes as Monster Hunter Rise surpasses 20 million units sold worldwide and coincides with the upcoming launch of Tencent's gacha-based Monster Hunter Outlanders.
Pragmata Drops to Lowest Price Ever on Switch 2 and Xbox for Prime Day
Capcom's sci-fi action game Pragmata is available at its lowest price ever, $39.99, on Nintendo Switch and Xbox during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. This limited-time offer represents a $20 saving and expires on October 7.
Resident Evil Requiem DLC Could Further Rewrite One Of The Series’ Biggest Villains
The upcoming DLC for Resident Evil Requiem is set to further explore the character of Oswell E. Spencer, potentially rewriting his villainous portrayal. Writer Haris Orkin teased that the DLC will delve deeper into Spencer's motivations and past, offering a more nuanced understanding of the character, similar to how Capcom has approached lore in recent remakes.
Monster Hunter Rise Hits 20 Million After Expanding Beyond Switch
Monster Hunter Rise has surpassed 20 million copies sold worldwide, with Capcom announcing the milestone on October 2, 2026. The game's sales have been boosted by its expansion to PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms since its initial Nintendo Switch launch in March 2021. The latest mainline entry, Monster Hunter Wilds, has also seen strong initial sales.
Warhammer Survivors Is Launching Mere Days Before GTA 6, And I Respect The Audacity
Warhammer Survivors is set to launch on November 10 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices, with a demo available now on Steam. The game adopts the 'Survivors-like' formula, featuring intense combat against Tyranid enemies, weapon evolution, and a large roster of characters and weapons. Its release date is notably close to Grand Theft Auto 6, a bold move that the article respects.
Resident Evil games engagement leapt 50% following release of Zach Cregger's movie, but analysts say real value is in brand building
Player engagement with Resident Evil games saw a 50% increase around the release of Zach Cregger's movie, with daily active users rising from 500,000 to 750,000. Analysts note that while the transmedia impact is measurable, its primary value lies in long-term brand building rather than short-term sales boosts. Discounts also played a significant role in driving engagement, particularly for older titles like Resident Evil 2.
Replay's October theme is 'spooky': send us creepy, scary and weird clips for a chance to win a…
GamesRadar+ is calling for community submissions of spooky, scary, and weird video clips for their October 'spooky' theme. Participants can win a $250 Amazon voucher for the best clip fitting the theme or the best general clip. Submissions will be shared with the GamesRadar audience, with winners chosen by the GamesRadar+ team.
This Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Pre-Order Discount Gives You Another Reason To Ignore Your Pawn
The Dark Arisen expansion for Dragon's Dogma 2 offers new content and performance improvements, providing a compelling reason to return to the game. A pre-order discount is available at Fanatical for both the expansion and the complete bundle, making it a great value for players.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a triumphant return for the dormant franchise, offering a highly satisfying action combat system that emphasizes parries and dodges over complex combos. The game's challenging yet fair boss fights, engaging protagonist, and well-paced campaign make it a strong contender for game of the year, showcasing Capcom's current golden era of releases. Despite some reused boss encounters and filler side content, the RE Engine powers a visually impressive experience on PlayStation 5.
Monster Hunter Rise sales surpass 20 million units
Capcom announced that Monster Hunter Rise has surpassed 20 million units sold worldwide. To celebrate the milestone, the company released new artwork and is offering significant discounts on the game and its Sunbreak expansion on the Nintendo eShop and Steam.
Evening Reading - October 5, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including DLC for Warhammer 3, a review of Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and community-driven content in World of Warcraft. It also touches on potential TV and movie adaptations for ARC Raiders and The Finals, and the use of AI in game development by Capcom.
Games Inbox: Could GTA 6 be banned because of its sex scenes?
Readers discuss potential controversies surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6's adult content and the possibility of bans in the US. Other topics include the merits of remakes versus new IPs in series like Resident Evil and Metroid, and concerns about Microsoft's handling of studios like the one developing Gears of War: E-Day.
Monster Hunter Rise Has Sold 20 Million Units
Monster Hunter Rise has achieved 20 million units sold worldwide, making it Capcom's third-best-selling game of all time. This figure is separate from its expansion, Sunbreak, which has sold 11.9 million units. The article also briefly mentions the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds and its expansion.
MMO Business Roundup: Capcom’s AI tools, Bungie co-founder’s new gig, and Jagex’s trailer kerfuffle
This MMO business roundup covers Capcom's plans to integrate generative AI into its RE Engine for game development, the launch of Stone Kite by Bungie co-founder Jason Jones focusing on comic books and other media, and fan backlash against Jagex for using AI in a RuneScape trailer. The use of AI in game development and marketing is a recurring theme, with mixed reactions from companies and players.
Capcom’s REX engine will use AI to improve performance, QA, and overall efficiency
Capcom plans to integrate Artificial Intelligence into its next-generation REX engine to enhance performance, streamline quality assurance, and improve overall development efficiency. While AI will not be used for art generation, it will assist in debugging, performance optimization, and simplifying programming processes, addressing challenges posed by larger-scale games and a diverse development team.
Capcom's remake machine is ticking away, only problem is that means revisiting Resident Evil 5 and 6
Capcom executive producer Jun Takeuchi discussed the future of the Resident Evil series, outlining a strategy that balances new numbered titles with remakes of past games. While remakes of Resident Evil 0, Resident Evil, Resident Evil: Revelations, Resident Evil: Revelations 2, Resident Evil 5, and Resident Evil 6 are anticipated, the author expresses concern that revisiting Resident Evil 5 and 6 could be detrimental to the franchise.
Ubisoft ‘Motherbrain’ genAI initiative used to create new game ideas says rumour
A report claims Ubisoft is implementing a new generative AI initiative called 'Motherbrain' to support gameplay innovation across its studios. While Ubisoft has not officially commented, the initiative is described as a global entity dedicated to developing proprietary AI technology. This news comes amid criticism of Ubisoft's past adoption of trends like NFTs and live service games, and follows the company's cancellation of six games earlier this year.
UK software sales chart for the week ending October 3, 2026 – Minecraft Dungeons 2 debuts, Metroid Prime 4 in the top 10
The UK software sales chart for the week ending October 3, 2026, shows Minecraft Dungeons 2 debuting at #2, with most sales on Nintendo Switch 2. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond re-entered the top 10 at #9, possibly boosted by recent announcements.
