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Congratulations to Resident Evil, 30 Years Old Today and Better Than Ever
The Resident Evil series celebrates its 30th anniversary, reflecting on its evolution from the original PlayStation 1 release to modern titles like Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil Village. The author shares personal experiences with various entries, highlighting the impact of games like Resident Evil 4 and the series' successful transition to first-person gameplay.
Poll: Box Art Brawl - Resident Evil: Code Veronica X (GameCube)
This article compares the box art for Resident Evil: Code Veronica X across its North American, European, and Japanese releases on the GameCube. The piece highlights the distinct artistic choices for each region, with the North American version featuring Chris and Claire Redfield and Albert Wesker, the European version focusing on a close-up of Claire's face, and the Japanese version showing the siblings against a spooky background.
Limited Run Hits Reset on Its Disastrous Sonic X Shadow Generations Collector's Edition
Limited Run Games has issued an apology regarding its Sonic X Shadow Generations Collector's Edition, citing production delays and a statue quality that did not meet fan expectations. The company, now under new leadership, is pausing shipments and initiating a new production cycle for the statue, offering affected customers replacement or refund options.
'It'd Be One Helluva Game': Resident Evil Star Wants Code Veronica PS5 Remake
Leon S. Kennedy's voice actor, Nick Apostolides, expressed a desire for a PlayStation 5 remake of Resident Evil: Code Veronica, believing it would be a "helluva game" if developed with modern technology like Capcom's RE Engine. While the original game is available on PlayStation 4, fans are eager for a full remake, especially after recent successful reimaginings of Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4.
One coder's 'winter madness project' was making the Dreamcast-era cityscapes of Crazy Taxi explorable in…
A programmer has recreated the cityscapes from the Dreamcast game Crazy Taxi, allowing players to explore them at their own pace. These recreations are part of 'noclip,' a digital museum of video game levels that uses open-source methods to render environments from various classic games.
Gladmort
Gladmort is an action platformer developed by Chipsonsteroids and published by Pixel Heart SAS, designed to emulate the challenging gameplay of Neo Geo classics like Ghouls 'n Ghosts. While it captures the aesthetic and core mechanics, the game suffers from frustrating level design and "gotcha" moments, particularly in its later stages. Despite strong boss battles, the overall execution falls short of its inspirations, making it a difficult experience for players.
Maldita Castilla: Requiem - A fantastic Ghost'n'Goblins homage is coming to the Dreamcast and Megadrive via PlayOnRetro!
Maldita Castilla, a retro-inspired action-arcade game originally released for PC by Locomalito, is coming to the Dreamcast and Sega Mega Drive via PlayOnRetro. The Mega Drive version will feature new content and challenges, while the Dreamcast version will focus on the original arcade spirit with a two-player option. A Kickstarter campaign is planned for September to gauge interest.
FZ berättar historien om Resident Evil – från herrgård till Requiem
This article chronicles the 30-year history of Capcom's Resident Evil series, from its survival horror origins in 1996 to its future with Resident Evil Requiem in 2026. It details the evolution of the franchise through various installments, including remakes and spin-offs, highlighting its shifts between horror and action genres and its impact on the industry.
Obituary: Sega Console designer Hideki Sato has passed away
Hideki Sato, the visionary hardware designer behind iconic Sega consoles like the Mega Drive and Dreamcast, has passed away at the age of 77. Sato, who also served as Sega's president from 2001 to 2003, had a significant impact on the company's hardware development and held executive credits on several beloved games.
Rez Infinite Review | Giant Bomb
Rez Infinite is a VR-enhanced version of the 2001 rail shooter masterpiece, Rez, offering an immersive experience on platforms like Meta Quest 2 and PlayStation VR. The game retains its core lock-on shooting gameplay while introducing a new level, Area X, which provides more player freedom and a sharper visual style. This VR iteration is considered the definitive way to experience the game's unique blend of audiovisual elements and gameplay.
Rez Infinite Review
Rez Infinite, a VR update of the 2001 classic Rez, offers a compelling experience on platforms like Meta Quest 2 and PlayStation VR. The game retains its core rail shooter gameplay with lock-on targeting while introducing the new Area X, which provides more freedom of movement and a visually stunning cyberspace environment. This VR iteration is considered the ultimate realization of Rez's unique aesthetic and gameplay.