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Resident Evil's Leon Is, In Fact, Named After A 1994 French Action Film
Resident Evil 2 director K Hideki Kamiya confirmed that the character Leon S. Kennedy is named after Luc Besson's 1994 French action film Leon: The Professional. Kamiya discussed the naming process with Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami, who approved the suggestion. The article also notes other references to the film within the Resident Evil series, such as the 'Professional' difficulty setting and the 'Matilda' handgun.
UK software sales chart for the week ending April 25, 2026 – Pragmata and Tomodachi Life in the top 3
The UK software sales chart for the week ending April 25, 2026, shows Pragmata taking the top spot, pushing Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream to third place. Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition and Resident Evil Requiem also feature in the top 5, with Elden Ring and Tekken 8 following closely.
Ground Zero Review – Seoul Survivor
Ground Zero is a standout indie survival horror game that captures the essence of PS1 classics while offering modern customization options. The game features satisfying combat with a wide arsenal, engaging puzzles, and high replayability with multiple endings and unlockable content. Despite a lack of a quick weapon switch, its Korean setting and Resident Evil-inspired gameplay make it a compelling experience.
Opinion: Here Are Six Ways 'Alien: Isolation 2' Can Improve Upon The Original
This opinion piece discusses six potential improvements for a hypothetical Alien: Isolation 2, building on the strengths of the original survival horror title. Suggestions include introducing new enemy types like the Trypanohyncha Ocellus and 'The Offspring', enhancing Xenomorph AI, exploring new settings beyond Sevastopol Station, improving pacing, reducing the reliance on Working Joes, and polishing overall game mechanics and animations.
Why 2002's Resident Evil Zero Still Looks Better Than Today's Games | HappyGamer
A Reddit discussion highlights that Resident Evil Zero's 2002 prerendered backgrounds still hold up against modern games, sparking debate about the artistic merits lost in the transition to real-time 3D graphics. The article argues that modern technology could revive prerendered backgrounds to create visually stunning and atmospheric game worlds, particularly for horror and mystery genres.
After Just Two Months, Resident Evil Requiem Is One Of The Best-Selling RE Games Ever In The US
Resident Evil Requiem has achieved significant sales success in the US, ranking among the top five best-selling Resident Evil titles in dollar sales after only two months. The game has sold over 6 million copies worldwide and is currently the best-selling game of 2026 in the US. Capcom's overall Resident Evil sales are nearing 190 million units.
Resident Evil Requiem List of Top 5 Best Selling Resident Evil Games in the US
Resident Evil Requiem has achieved significant sales success in the US, ranking among the top 5 best-selling titles in the franchise. Released in February for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, the game has sold over 6 million copies and set a new franchise record for peak concurrent players on Steam. Its strong performance has made it the best-selling game of the year so far in the US, surpassing previous entries like Resident Evil 4 Remake and Resident Evil Village.
Proton Experimental upgraded to Proton 11 for better Linux gaming compatibility
Valve has updated Proton Experimental to align with the latest stable Proton 11 release, enhancing compatibility for Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. This update includes fixes for various regressions and adds support for numerous previously unplayable titles, alongside improvements to graphics, audio, and controller functionality.
Resident Evil Movie Release Date, Cast, And Everything Else We Know
A new Resident Evil movie, directed by Zach Cregger, is set to release on September 18, 2026, and aims to capture the survival-horror tone of the video games. The film will feature original characters and a new story set during the Raccoon City Incident, drawing inspiration from multiple games in the franchise. Director Cregger promises a gory, fast-paced experience that is a love letter to the games.
UK software sales chart for the week ending April 18, 2026 – Tomodachi Life and Pragmata come out swinging
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending April 18, 2026, sees new releases Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Pragmata debut at #1 and #2 respectively. Nintendo Switch accounted for a significant portion of sales for both titles, with Pragmata seeing 13 percent of its sales from the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
UK Charts: Tomodachi Life Is Living The Dream In Its Debut Week
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has debuted at the top of the UK physical sales charts, surpassing Capcom's Pragmata. Resident Evil Requiem and Pokémon Pokopia saw significant drops in their rankings. The charts also indicate sales breakdowns across various platforms, including the Nintendo Switch and its successor.
This is not a drill: All-timer weirdo game Deadly Premonition now playable on Linux as of Valve's most recent Proton beta, plus 17 others and your EA library (until EA breaks it again)
Valve has released the first beta for Proton 11, its compatibility layer for running Windows games on Linux and Steam Deck. This update includes improvements from Wine 11 and adds support for numerous games, notably making Deadly Premonition playable on Linux. The beta also addresses issues with EA games and introduces an Arm64 version of Proton.
Is Resident Evil 3 The Weakest Remake?
This article discusses the Resident Evil 3 Remake, comparing it unfavorably to the Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4 remakes. The author finds Resident Evil 3 to be too short and lacking in content compared to its predecessors, despite enjoying its action-packed gameplay and protagonist Jill Valentine. The piece also touches on the author's journey into the survival horror genre and their anticipation for future Resident Evil titles.
Proton 11 Beta arrives to bring enhanced gaming compatibility to Linux / SteamOS
Valve has released Proton 11 Beta, an update to their compatibility layer for running Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. This version is based on Wine 11 and includes enhancements like NTSync for potential performance improvements, alongside an ARM64 build. The update brings numerous game-specific fixes and improvements, including better video playback, text-to-speech accessibility, and controller support for many titles.
Games Inbox: How powerful will the PS6 portable be?
Readers discuss the potential power and design of a portable PlayStation 6, questioning its viability compared to a hybrid console like the Nintendo Switch. Other topics include rumors surrounding God of War's future, the perceived failure of Starfield for Xbox, and the persistent issue of buggy game launches.
Resident Evil Games Ranked – Worst to Best
This ranking evaluates the mainline Resident Evil games, prioritizing remakes and excluding spin-offs. Resident Evil 2 Remake is placed at the top for its seamless blend of modern gameplay and classic survival horror elements, while Resident Evil 6 is ranked lowest due to its lack of cohesion. The list highlights the series' ability to balance action, horror, and tension.
Pragmata Gets New Story-Focused Trailer Ahead of April 17th Launch
Capcom has released a new story-focused trailer for Pragmata, showcasing the relationship between protagonists Hugh and Diana as they escape a rogue AI on a lunar base. The trailer also highlights the game's unique blend of combat and on-the-fly hacking puzzles. Pragmata is set to launch on April 17th for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch, with features like Nvidia's RTX and DLSS 4 technology for PC.
Resident Evil Requiem completion rates soar to series-high records, with 90% of Xbox players and 67% of PS5 players…
Resident Evil Requiem has achieved record-breaking completion rates across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, with 70% of PC players finishing the game. This figure significantly surpasses other recent Resident Evil titles like Resident Evil 3 Remake, Resident Evil Village, and Resident Evil 4 Remake.
Resident Evil Zero remake will have online co-op suggests new leak
New rumors suggest that a remake of Resident Evil Zero is in development at Capcom and will feature online co-op, a feature absent from the original GameCube release. The remake is reportedly codenamed 'Chambers' and may be released around 2027 or 2028, potentially before Resident Evil: Code Veronica.
MandaloreGaming’s System Shock Remake Review Highlights the Remake Renaissance
Influential critic MandaloreGaming's review of System Shock Remake has reignited discussions about the quality of modern remakes and the importance of game preservation. The review highlights Nightdive Studios' careful approach to updating the classic immersive sim, balancing fidelity to the original with necessary modernizations.
