Resident Evil Requiem
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FanimeCon 2026 | Capcom Cosplay Gathering
FanimeCon 2026 hosted a Capcom Cosplay Gathering where fans celebrated characters from franchises like Mega Man, Street Fighter, and Resident Evil. The event featured photo opportunities for cosplayers dressed as characters from various Capcom titles, including recent releases like Resident Evil Requiem and Monster Hunter Stories 3.
FanimeCon 2026 | Resident Evil Cosplay Gathering
FanimeCon 2026 hosted a Resident Evil cosplay gathering on May 22, allowing fans of the horror series to showcase their costumes. The event featured cosplayers from across the Resident Evil franchise, including characters from the mainline games, spin-offs, films, and the recently released Resident Evil Requiem. Ada Wong and Leon S. Kennedy were among the most popular characters depicted.
Games Inbox: Is Forza Horizon 6 the best game of 2026?
Readers discuss the potential of Forza Horizon 6 to be a game of the year, Xbox's franchise management, and the peculiar reveal of Unreal Engine 6. There's also praise for Resident Evil Requiem's innovative horror elements and design, with comparisons to other entries in the series.
Babymetal x Resident Evil 30th Anniversary Merch Pre-Orders Open
Capcom has opened pre-orders for limited-edition merchandise celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Resident Evil series, in collaboration with Babymetal. The collection includes apparel and accessories featuring artwork by Capcom artists. Further Resident Evil anniversary announcements are expected throughout the year.
BABYMETAL × Resident Evil™ 30th Anniversary Collaboration Merch Now Available for Pre-Order!
A collaboration between BABYMETAL and the Resident Evil series to celebrate its 30th anniversary is now available for pre-order. The limited-time merchandise includes apparel and accessories featuring artwork by Capcom artists Hinanana and GOTO. Pre-orders are open until June 26.
Forza Horizon 6 Has Sold Almost 5 Million Copies – Rumor
According to estimates from Alinea Analytics, Forza Horizon 6 has sold approximately 4.9 million copies across PC and Xbox Series X/S, generating over $325 million in revenue. Despite being available on Game Pass, the game has seen strong performance on Xbox platforms and Steam, with a significant portion of players utilizing the subscription service. A PlayStation 5 release is anticipated later this year.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – May 24, 2026 – Yoshi holds off Pokemon Pokopia, Tales of Arise debuts
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of May 24, 2026, show Yoshi and the Mysterious Book holding the top spot, followed by Pokemon Pokopia. Tales of Arise debuted with two editions in the top ten, while other notable titles like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza also charted.
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.
