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Control got ported to iPhone, and it’s so good I think it heralds a new era of mobile gaming
Remedy Entertainment's Control: Ultimate Edition has been successfully ported to iPhone and iPad, offering a full AAA experience with impressive performance and even ray tracing support for $4.99. This port, requiring an iPhone 15 Pro or newer, suggests a new era for mobile gaming, potentially positioning iPhones alongside traditional consoles and PCs as viable gaming platforms.
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.
Dead by Daylight studio Behaviour Interactive confirms redundancies
Behaviour Interactive, the studio behind Dead by Daylight, has confirmed a new round of redundancies due to a decline in demand for mobile and casual external development projects. The company stated that these decisions are difficult and expressed gratitude for the contributions of the affected employees. The article also reports on a significant increase in US consumer spending on video games in March 2026, driven by strong hardware sales, particularly for the Nintendo Switch 2.
After just 2 months, Resident Evil Requiem is already one of the top 5 best-selling games in US series history
Resident Evil Requiem has achieved significant sales success in the US, becoming one of the top five best-selling games in the franchise's history within just two months of its release. According to Mat Piscatella of Circana, the game trails only Resident Evil 5, Resident Evil 4 (2023), Resident Evil Village, and the original Resident Evil 4 in all-time US dollar sales.
Nintendo Switch 2 sales beat Sony's PS5 thanks to Pokémon Pokopia
The Nintendo Switch 2 reclaimed the top spot in US console sales for March 2026, driven by the release of Pokémon Pokopia. This marks a significant turnaround after the PlayStation 5 outsold the Switch 2 in the preceding months. Despite earlier concerns about Western sales momentum, the Switch 2's year-to-date performance remains strong, with hardware spending seeing a substantial year-over-year increase.
Resident Evil Requiem Gets New Mercenaries Mode Next Month, Datamine Suggests
Datamining suggests that Capcom may be planning to release The Mercenaries mode for Resident Evil Village next month. While the developer has not officially announced new content, leaked audio files point to the return of the popular wave-based survival mode. Players are discussing the potential implications of this content being paid DLC.
Pragmata säljer 1 miljon på bara två dagar
Capcom's new title, Pragmata, has achieved 1 million sales within its first two days of release across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. While Capcom has many titles that have sold over a million units, this rapid sales figure for a new IP is notable. The game is a survival title set on a moon base where players battle a hostile AI with the help of a hacker android.
Resident Evil Requiem Datamined Tracks Could Hint at the Return of Mercenaries
Datamined audio tracks for Resident Evil Requiem suggest the potential return of the fan-favorite Mercenaries Mode. While Capcom has not officially confirmed its inclusion, the tracks, which are not present in the base game, hint at an action-focused mode with a ticking timer mechanic. Mercenaries Mode has previously appeared in Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil 4 Remake.
Pragmata Is Exactly Why AAA Games Don’t Need To Drag On
The game Pragmata, developed by Capcom, demonstrates that AAA titles do not need excessive length to be enjoyable, with some reviewers completing it in as little as eight hours. Despite its shorter runtime, the game focuses on quality gameplay, story, and presentation, offering an innovative third-person shooter experience at a $60 price point, even on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Resident Evil Requiem dataminer finds best clue yet that a Mercenaries mode could be on the way
A dataminer has discovered unused music files within Resident Evil Village that suggest a Mercenaries mode could be in development. The findings were shared on X/Twitter, with some tracks featuring countdown sounds reminiscent of the arcade-style minigame. Director Koshi Nakanishi previously hinted at a new story expansion, and executive producer Jun Takeuchi promised more experiences for the Resident Evil series.
The death of video game VR is a crying shame - Reader’s Feature
A reader laments the apparent decline of virtual reality gaming, citing the limited support for PlayStation VR2 and the closure of Meta's VR developers as evidence. Despite initial excitement and impressive experiences like Resident Evil Village VR, the high cost of headsets and the isolating nature of VR are seen as major barriers to its widespread adoption.
ARC Raiders takes another step on its roadmap with an exotic offering, but it may not be enough to get back to old highs
Embark Studios is releasing a new map called Riven Tides for their extraction shooter ARC Raiders on April 28, alongside a content update featuring new cosmetics. The update aims to revitalize the game, which has seen a significant decline in player count due to a lack of new content. The Riven Tides map will feature a tropical setting with various environments, contrasting with the game's usual post-apocalyptic aesthetic.
Pragmata Ever Mini Cabin Location Guide
This guide for Pragmata explains the function of Mini Cabins, which are collectible figurines scattered throughout the game. Similar to the Mr. Raccoon collectibles in Resident Evil Village, finding these Mini Cabins produces a chime when players are nearby.
Pragmata släpps i dag – det här är vad som väntar
Capcom's new action-adventure game, Pragmata, has been released to positive reviews, achieving an average score of 87 on Opencritic. The game features a single-player story where players control astronaut Hugh Williams and an android named Diana, who must work together to survive a hostile AI on a moon research station and find a way back to Earth. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Pragmata is another unexpected Nintendo Switch 2 showcase - with some caveats
Capcom's Pragmata is presented as an impressive showcase for the Nintendo Switch 2, offering a sci-fi shooter experience that largely holds up despite visual compromises. While not reaching the fidelity of PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X versions, the port maintains smooth performance during intense action sequences, making it a viable on-the-go option.
Acclaimed Capcom PS5 Action Game Is 75% Off on PS Store
Capcom's acclaimed PlayStation 5 horror title, Resident Evil Village, is currently available for 75% off on the PlayStation Store, priced at $10 until April 23, 2026. The eighth main installment in the Resident Evil series, it follows Ethan Winters' search for his kidnapped daughter in a mutant-filled European village and features first-person combat and survival horror elements.
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.
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.
Every PS5 Pro Enhanced Game (So Far)
Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro, launched in November 2024, offers enhanced graphics and frame rates for compatible games, identified by a 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' label. The console features an upgraded GPU and AI-driven upscaling through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) to achieve higher fidelity visuals and smoother performance, often doubling the power of the base PS5.
