Resident Evil Requiem
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The Resident Evil Movie Is Borrowing One Great Idea From Recent Games
The upcoming Resident Evil movie, directed by Zach Cregger, will adopt the survival-horror concept of a protagonist who is ill-equipped to handle the threats, similar to Ethan Winters in Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Grace Ashcroft in Resident Evil: Requiem. Cregger aims to capture the overwhelming dread of the games, focusing on horror over action, and will reportedly feature creatures from Resident Evil 6.
What We Played – Digital Dragons, LEGO Batman & Forza Horizon 6
Several individuals shared their recent gaming experiences, including attending the Digital Dragons event and playing various titles. Games mentioned range from upcoming indie titles like Mutter and Pit Panic to established franchises such as Forza Horizon 6, Skull & Bones, and Resident Evil Requiem. Updates were also provided on games like Necrophosis and Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.
Famitsu software sales (5/11/26 – 5/17/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of May 11-17, 2026. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch topped the charts with over 98,000 units sold. Several Nintendo Switch 2 titles also appeared in the top 30, including Pokemon Pokopia and Mario Kart World.
Capcom Executive Says “Even Top-Tier AI Cannot Match Our Creators” When it Comes to Creating Art
Capcom's vice president of game development platform and AI solutions, Shinichi Inoue, stated that the company is not using generative AI for art assets, believing human sensibility is superior to current AI capabilities. While AI tools are being employed for routine tasks like quality assurance testing with Google's Gemini and an in-house tool, Capcom has no plans to implement AI-generated assets into its games. The company is actively testing AI for efficiency improvements across graphics, sound, and programming.
James Bond’s Omega from 007 First Light Is Now A Real Watch You Probably Can’t Afford
Omega has released a real-world version of the Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph 007 First Light, inspired by the watch featured in the upcoming James Bond video game. This limited edition watch, priced at $9,400, incorporates bronze gold elements and is the first Omega Bond watch not to debut in a film. The article also notes the trend of video games collaborating with watch brands, citing examples like Hamilton's tie-ins with Death Stranding 2 and Resident Evil Requiem.
New Resident Evil Movie Poster Hints At Umbrella’s Involvement
A new movie poster for the upcoming Resident Evil film hints at the involvement of the Umbrella Corporation, a key antagonist in the video game series. While the movie will not directly adapt game narratives, it draws monster inspiration from Resident Evil 6 and Resident Evil 4 and is set around the time of Resident Evil 2. The film is scheduled to premiere on September 18.
ShackStream: Resident Evil Requiem on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 707
The Stevetendo Show continues its playthrough of Resident Evil Requiem in Episode 707. The stream focuses on gameplay and commentary for the survival horror title.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Tops US Sales Charts for April 2026
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch topped US game sales charts in April 2026, according to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella. Hardware sales also saw a significant year-on-year increase, largely driven by the new Nintendo Switch 2, which outsold the original Switch and surpassed the PlayStation 5 in both unit and revenue generation for the month and year-to-date. Other top-selling games included Pragmata, Crimson Desert, and MLB: The Show 26.
Subnautica 2 outpaces Crimson Desert, Slay the Spire 2, and more to become "Steam's fastest-selling 2026 game…
Subnautica 2 has become Steam's fastest-selling game of 2026, selling 4.1 million copies in its first week, with four million of those on Steam. The game has generated $100 million in revenue, with $96 million coming from Steam sales. It is outperforming other major releases like Crimson Desert and Slay the Spire 2 in terms of sales speed.
Apr 2026 USA Sales: Unremarkable Start for Saros on PS5, as Circana Adds Digital Projections
Circana's April 2026 US sales report, which now includes projected digital sales for publishers like Nintendo, shows Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream as the best-selling game. Saros had a soft debut on PlayStation 5, ranking ninth, while Starfield saw a significant jump following its PS5 release. The Nintendo Switch outsold the PlayStation 5 in units and revenue, though the PS5 remains ahead of the PS4's launch-aligned performance.
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Beat Every Other Game In The US Last Month
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was the best-selling game in the US for April 2026, generating over $41 million in sales and becoming the ninth best-selling game of the year. Overall consumer spending in the US reached $4.3 billion for the month, a 3% increase year-over-year, with Nintendo's Switch 2 console leading hardware sales.
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Beat Every Other Game In The US Last Month
US video game spending reached $4.3 billion in April 2026, a 3% increase year-over-year, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream topping sales charts. Nintendo's Switch 2 was the best-selling hardware platform, driving a 44% increase in new physical software sales.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is “Well On-Track” for 2026 Launch – Rumor
Insider NateTheHate suggests that Capcom's upcoming title, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, is on track for a 2026 launch. While Capcom has not officially announced a release date, the game is reportedly in the final stages of development. Potential announcement windows include the State of Play on June 2nd or the Summer Game Fest on June 5th.
Resident Evil Requiem amiibo are selling out fast, but I've gathered the best places to try and catch Leon and…
The Resident Evil Requiem amiibo figures for Leon S Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft, priced at $29.99, have sold out quickly at US retailer GameStop. These figures, set to release on June 30, 2026, unlock exclusive weapon skins in-game and are also available for import from Amazon Japan.
Fanatical’s May Madness Sale Has Discounts On Dozens Of Brand New PC Games
Fanatical is holding its annual May Madness sale until May 31, featuring discounts on over 10,000 digital PC games, including new releases and preorders. Notable deals include Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert, and Starfield Premium Edition. Many games are redeemable on Steam, with some available on GOG or Epic Games Store.
Fanatical's May Madness Sale Has Discounts On Dozens Of Brand New PC Games
Fanatical is holding its annual May Madness sale until May 31, offering discounts on over 10,000 digital PC games, including new releases and preorders. The sale features deals on titles like Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert, and Starfield, with daily flash deals and bonus games for purchases over $15. Most games are redeemable on Steam.
Fanatical's May Madness Sale Has Discounts On Dozens Of Brand New PC Games
Fanatical is holding its annual May Madness sale until May 31, offering discounts on over 10,000 digital PC games, including new releases and preorders. The sale features deals on titles like Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert, and Starfield, with daily flash deals and bonus games for purchases over $15. Most games are redeemable on Steam.
Forza Horizon 6's imminent full release has fans turning to an old trick to play it early without paying for the…
Xbox owners are using a 'New Zealand trick' to play Forza Horizon 6 early via Xbox Game Pass before its official release. This method involves changing the console's region to New Zealand to access games at the earliest possible time. The article notes that while this trick is possible on other platforms, it is significantly easier on Xbox.
Wildcard Wishlist: 14 games we're desperate to see at Summer Game Fest 2026
This article outlines a wishlist of 14 games the GamesRadar+ team hopes to see announced or receive updates on at Summer Game Fest 2026. The list includes highly anticipated titles like Grand Theft Auto 6, The Witcher 4, and The Elder Scrolls 6, alongside more speculative wishes for unrevealed games such as Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe and Persona 6.
Japan’s best-selling games of April 2026 – Tomodachi Life sees big sales in first month
Famitsu reports that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was Japan's best-selling game in April 2026, selling over 700,000 copies. Pokemon Pokopia also saw strong sales, while Pragmata debuted on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo led as the top publisher, and the Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling hardware.
