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Why Rhodes Hill Chronic Care Center is the Beating Heart of Resident Evil Requiem
Resident Evil Requiem delivers a compelling survival horror experience, blending intense fear with dramatic storytelling, particularly within the Rhodes Hill Chronic Care Center and Holding Cells. The game features dual protagonists, Grace Ashcroft and Leon, each with distinct gameplay styles, and introduces unique infected enemies and challenging boss encounters that emphasize environmental interaction and resource management.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Gets a Sick Gameplay Trailer, But Still No Release Date
Capcom released a new gameplay trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, showcasing new enemies, weapons, environments, and boss battles. While the trailer confirms the game is still on track for a 2026 launch, a specific release date has not yet been announced. Capcom has stated that more information will be shared in the coming days.
Resident Evil: Requiem Review
Resident Evil: Requiem offers a compelling survival horror experience with dual protagonists, Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy, battling the T-Virus experiments of Dr. Victor Gideon. While Grace's initial vulnerability can be frustrating, Leon's action-oriented gameplay and the game's crafting system provide engaging mechanics. The game is set to release on February 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Preview
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, developed by Fumi Games and PlaySide, combines 1930s cartoon aesthetics with gritty noir FPS action. Players control Jack Pepper, a mouse detective, in a gameplay style reminiscent of old-school DOOM, featuring intense gunplay, gruesome kill animations, and boss battles. The preview session highlighted exploration, lock-picking minigames, and city hub elements, with the full game set to release on April 16 for PC and consoles including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Mouse: P.I. for Hire Preview — Aces So Far | Console Creatures
Mouse: P.I. for Hire from Fumi Games utilizes a distinctive rubber hose animation style, reminiscent of early cartoons. The preview highlights fast-paced, DOOM-inspired combat mixed with exploration and investigation elements, featuring voice acting by Troy Baker as the private investigator Jack Pepper. The game is set to launch on April 16, 2026.
Nintendo Download: 5th March (North America)
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings a variety of new games to the eShop, including Pokémon Pokopia, Blue Prince, Minishoot' Adventures, and Rotwood. The update features a diverse range of genres such as RPGs, action games, puzzles, and simulations, offering players numerous new titles to explore on the Nintendo Switch.
13 Top Movies and Shows Streaming on Prime Video Today
Prime Video offers a diverse range of content, from fantasy epics like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and animated series The Legend of Vox Machina to K-dramas and British historical dramas. The platform caters to various tastes with titles spanning multiple genres and cultures, highlighting its strength in variety and global storytelling.
Review - OVERLOAD - A Decent successor of Descent!
Overload is a spiritual successor to the 1995 game Descent, developed by Revival Productions. It features similar frantic, six-degrees-of-freedom first-person shooter gameplay with modern graphics, improved controls, and a new story set in the Descent universe. The game is available on PC and is planned for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
007 First Light Dev Diary Outlines the Cast, Including Alastair Mackenzie as Q
IO Interactive's upcoming game 007 First Light will feature Alastair Mackenzie as Q, alongside Priyanga Burford as M and Kiera Lester as Miss Moneypenny. A new developer diary details the cast and character designs, including villains like Bawma. The game is set to launch on May 27th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Resident Evil: Requiem Review
Resident Evil: Requiem, the eleventh mainline entry, masterfully blends survival horror with high-octane action, offering two distinct experiences. The first half focuses on Grace Ashcroft's terrifying struggle against a horrific creature, while the second half features Leon S. Kennedy in explosive action setpieces. The game is praised for its ambitious tonal balance, compelling narrative, and impressive monster design, earning a 9.5 out of 10.
Play as the bugs in Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War, out March 16
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War, developed by the creators of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, is set to release on March 16. The game allows players to control bugs, though it has not yet reached the same critical acclaim as Boltgun.
Marathon feels like the yin to my Arc Raiders yang
This article compares Marathon and Arc Raiders, highlighting their similarities despite differing player experiences. The author explores the contrast between playing as a 'chilled robot scrapper' in one game and a 'bloodthirsty' character in the other.
Marathon PS5 Is Out Here Turning Its Launch Trailer into a Music Video
Bungie has released a music video for the song "In Death We've Just Begun" by Poppy and Son Lux, which is featured in the upcoming game Marathon. The eight-minute video offers a stylized look at the game's dark sci-fi world. Marathon is set to launch on March 5th, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Phasmophobia’s Tanglewood Drive rework overhaul detailed in new update
Kinetic Games has released update 1.000.029 for Phasmophobia, introducing a comprehensive visual overhaul for the Tanglewood Drive map. The update features new assets, props, a surprise in the basement, and the removal of the kitchen looping spot, aiming to modernize the environment's fidelity while adding a new Tanglewood Terror challenge. The rework is now live on PC.
Resident Evil Requiem has surpassed 5m copies sold in less than a week
Capcom announced that Resident Evil 4 has sold over 5 million copies in less than a week since its release. The company credits the RE Engine for the game's photorealistic visuals and notes that features like multiple difficulty settings and perspective switching have made it accessible to both new and returning players. This sales milestone significantly surpasses previous Resident Evil titles like Resident Evil 4 Remake, Resident Evil Village, and Resident Evil 3 Remake.
Resident Evil Requiem Sells 5 Million in 5 Days | Fastest-Selling in Series History — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Capcom announced that Resident Evil Requiem has sold 5 million units in its first five days, making it the fastest-selling title in the franchise's history. The game is praised for blending horror elements with action gameplay. The article also briefly mentions other games like Resident Evil 4 Remake, Resident Evil Village, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Code Vein 2, and Farming Simulator: Signature Edition.
Denshattack! Launches June 17 on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch 2 — Demo Live Now
Denshattack! is launching on June 17 for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch 2, with a playable demo available now on Switch 2 and Steam. Developed by Undercoders and published by Fireshine Games, the game features high-speed, trick-driven train combat set in a dystopian Japan. The soundtrack includes contributions from notable composers like Tee Lopes and Ryo Nagamatsu.
Resident Evil Requiem (Switch 2) Impressions – 60FPS Performance, DLSS, and Classic Horror Returns — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Impressions of Resident Evil Requiem on the Nintendo Switch 2 highlight its impressive performance, targeting 60FPS with DLSS upscaling, and a return to classic survival horror elements. The game features dual protagonists, Grace Ashcroft and Leon, offering distinct gameplay styles that blend methodical horror with action-packed combat, all within a terrifying atmosphere.
Rykte – nästa God of War har inte Kratos i huvudrollen
A rumor suggests the next God of War game may not feature Kratos as the main protagonist, potentially shifting focus to his wife, Faye. This potential spin-off is described as more action-oriented than recent entries and is rumored for a reveal this year with a release in the first half of 2027. The information comes from leaker NateTheHate2 and is considered unconfirmed.
Bringing ILL to life: How the dev translates horror filmmaking chops into the game
The developers behind the first-person action horror game ILL discuss how they are translating horror filmmaking techniques into the game's design. The game features unpredictable monsters, a visceral dismemberment system, and realistic physics to create a terrifying atmosphere.
