Resident Evil 2
News, coverage and analysis tracking Resident Evil 2 across the outlets.- Save Up To 80% Off Digital Games In Fanatical’s Red Hot SaleFanatical's Red Hot Sale is offering discounts of up to 80% on over 10,000 digital games, with a free game or coupon for purchases over $15. The sale includes titles from the Resident Evil franchise, Stellar Blade, Silent Hill f, Pragmata, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Dave the Diver. Codes are redeemable via Steam and the sale runs until July 10.
I wish Capcom wasn't joking, because I seriously want to play a cozy Leon Kennedy life simThe author expresses a strong desire for Capcom to develop a cozy life simulation game starring a retired Leon Kennedy from the Resident Evil series. This concept, initially a joke by Resident Evil 2 director Hideki Kamiya, would involve Leon fishing, baking, and engaging in community activities, appealing to players who enjoy cozy games but are deterred by the horror genre.
Resident Evil director says it would feel "inorganic" to "shoehorn" legacy characters into his movie: "I have to put the story first and foremost"Resident Evil movie director Zach Cregger stated that including legacy characters like Leon Kennedy and Jill Valentine would feel "inorganic" to his self-contained story, prioritizing original narrative elements. He emphasized that the film's protagonist is an "idiot" with no combat skills, differentiating it from typical game characters. The movie, set to open in cinemas on September 18, will feature an entirely original story within the Resident Evil universe.- Resident Evil 2 Director Wants Leon to Return for a Cozy Game About His Retirement — And It Sounds Very Different to Resident Evil RequiemResident Evil 2 director Hideki Kamiya has shared his concept for a retirement-themed game starring Leon S. Kennedy, envisioning a cozy experience that diverges significantly from the traditional survival horror genre. This hypothetical title would explore a new direction for the Resident Evil franchise.
Zach Cregger says Resident Evil is like "one gigantic sequence" following a protagonist who has "no combat skills" and is "completely inept at survival"Director Zach Cregger describes his upcoming Resident Evil movie as a continuous sequence, drawing inspiration from the game's set-piece structure. The film will focus on a new character, Bryan, a medical courier with no combat skills, rather than Leon Kennedy, and will be set in Raccoon City during winter, deviating from the game's September heatwave.
Hideki Kamiya thinks there should be a cozy Resident Evil game, where 'retired Leon goes fishing in the…Game director Hideki Kamiya, known for his work on the original Resident Evil and Resident Evil 2, has proposed a concept for a cozy, non-scary Resident Evil game. He envisions a title where a retired Leon Kennedy engages in activities like fishing, gardening, and baking, rather than survival horror. Kamiya suggested this idea to Capcom, expressing his own desire to play such a game.
Resident Evil 2 fans end 'years of searching' for identity of Jill Valentine's photo boyfriendA long-standing mystery in the Resident Evil 2 community has been solved: the identity of the man in the photograph on Jill Valentine's desk has been confirmed as actor Kyle MacLachlan. The image, which was impossible to discern in the original 1998 release, has been identified as a picture of MacLachlan from the early 1990s. The Resident Evil 2 Remake replaced the photo with an image of a dog.
Diskutera – Vilka spel vill du ha remakes av?This article discusses the desire for remakes of older video games, questioning whether games should be updated to better reflect their original vision or left as they are. It highlights how successful remakes can revitalize classic titles, using Resident Evil 2 as an example, and asks readers which games they would like to see remade.
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The two best years in video game history were both in the 2010s - Reader's FeatureA reader argues that 2011 and 2013 were the best years in video game history, citing a high volume of quality releases and industry-shifting console launches. The article details numerous significant titles from both years, including The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Skyrim, The Last of Us, and Grand Theft Auto 5, alongside the debut of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Resident Evil 5 or 6 Remakes Won’t Happen Any Time Soon Due to Lack of Interest at Capcom – RumorA rumor suggests that Capcom has little internal interest in developing remakes for Resident Evil 5 or Resident Evil 6, despite fan demand. While remakes for Resident Evil - Code: Veronica, Resident Evil 0, and the original Resident Evil are reportedly in development, the focus is on projects with more internal desire or strong fan initiative. Resident Evil Revelations is said to have more internal interest than RE5 or RE6.
Resident Evil sells 23 million as the wait for Devil May Cry 6 beginsCapcom has reported strong sales figures for the fiscal year ending March 2026, with the Resident Evil franchise selling 23 million units and Devil May Cry 5 achieving its best year with 2.7 million copies sold. The success of Devil May Cry 5, boosted by a Netflix series and discounts, makes a sixth installment likely, though its development may be impacted by director Hideaki Itsuno's departure.
Mega Man: Dual Override Will Be Playable For The First Time At Gamescom 2026Capcom announced that Mega Man: Dual Override will be playable for the first time at Gamescom 2026, taking place from August 26th to 30th. The action-platformer is slated for a 2027 release. Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen and Onimusha: Way of the Sword will also be playable at the event, with a demo for Onimusha available now on PlayStation 5.
Resident Evil Veronica – Everything New We LearnedThe remake of Resident Evil Veronica, now titled Resident Evil Veronica, has garnered over one million wishlists since its reveal. The game will feature a third-person perspective similar to Resident Evil 2 Remake, with a focus on resource management and character-driven storytelling. Key figures like Yasuhiro Anpo and Kazunori Kadoi are directing, and producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi confirmed that no content will be cut, though some elements may be reimagined.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – June 13, 2026 – Tomodachi Life continues dominant runThe Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of June 13, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream maintaining its top position. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Minecraft follow in second and third place, respectively, with the rest of the top ten featuring a mix of popular Nintendo titles and other notable games.
Rating the June 2026 Nintendo Direct, plus which games were missingThe June 2026 Nintendo Direct presentation showcased a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Kingdom Hearts 4 and its predecessors on Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort. The broadcast also featured new titles like The Duskbloods and Xenoblade Genesis, along with DLC for Pokemon Pokopia and Donkey Kong Bananza, and updates for various other games. However, notable absences included anticipated titles like Super Smash Bros. and a new Animal Crossing, leading to mixed reactions from fans.- Daily Video Game Deals Jun 13 – Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, Nioh 3, Silent Hill 2, Sengoku Dynasty Ultimate Edition, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN, Persona 5 Royal & MoreDaily Video Game Deals for June 13, 2026, are now live across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The sale features discounts on numerous titles including Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, Nioh 3, Silent Hill 2, Sengoku Dynasty Ultimate Edition, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN, and Persona 5 Royal.
Resident Evil Veronica team is adjusting the original's story so its remake fits better into the series as a wholeCapcom is making story adjustments to the upcoming Resident Evil Veronica remake to better integrate it into the series' overarching narrative. Producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi stated that the team aims to ensure players feel the connections to newer entries like Resident Evil 7 and Village. The remake will feature a traditional third-person perspective, and the 'Code' has been dropped from the title.
Resident Evil Veronica producer says Capcom changed the title to fit the series' naming pattern which follows the individual themes attached to each entry — 'It's usually one word that is really iconic or connected to the concept of the game'Capcom producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi explained that Resident Evil Veronica remake was named to align with the series' pattern of using iconic, single words tied to a game's concept, similar to Resident Evil Requiem. He emphasized that the original Code Veronica is considered as important as mainline entries. The remake is scheduled for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
'The people have spoken': fans rejoice as Resident Evil Veronica hits a million wishlists on PS5 and PC just…Capcom's upcoming remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica, now titled Resident Evil Veronica, has achieved one million wishlists on PlayStation 5 and PC in less than a week. This milestone was reached faster than the Resident Evil 4 remake, indicating strong fan anticipation for the survival horror title. The remake is being developed by the same team behind the successful Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4 remakes.