Resident Evil
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Crimson Desert’s Success Reveals the Importance of Imperfections in Gaming
Crimson Desert has surpassed five million copies sold, highlighting the appeal of imperfections in game design. Despite technical marvels, the game's unevenness and ambitious, sometimes unpolished, features contribute to its unique appeal. This success suggests that the triple-A industry could benefit from taking more risks and embracing a less focus-tested, more 'vibe-based' approach to development.
Street Fighter movie trailer highlights the problem with being too authentic
The new Street Fighter movie trailer highlights a trend in video game adaptations where authenticity to the source material is prioritized, potentially at the expense of cinematic quality. While the trailer showcases faithful character designs and iconic moves like Ryu's fireball, it raises concerns about style over substance and whether it will appeal to general audiences beyond dedicated fans. Despite potential critical reception, the success of other highly authentic adaptations like The Super Mario Bros. Movie suggests this approach may still prove profitable.
Capcom’s Latest Resident Evil Crackdown Is Coming for NSFW Mod Creators
Capcom is cracking down on NSFW mods for the Resident Evil franchise, specifically targeting YouTuber GrizzoUK for showcasing them. The company has demanded the removal of videos depicting these mods, citing violations of terms of service and copyright laws. This action has led to confusion and concern among modding communities, with questions arising about whether mod creators themselves will be targeted.
Steam’s Retro Revival Is Finally Giving Classic Games the Love They Deserve
Steam is becoming a hub for retro gaming, with publishers like Capcom re-releasing classic titles such as Resident Evil and Warhammer. This revival is driven by a demand for games with personality and creative risks, contrasting with modern, focus-grouped releases. The article highlights the importance of proper controller support and the ongoing challenges of game preservation due to licensing issues.
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Pokémon Champions on Nintendo Switch does not require a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to play online battles, though optional paid memberships offer extra features. Separately, Overwatch's Switch version is awaiting a 60 FPS fix, director Zach Cregger is working on a new sci-fi film, and Marty O’Donnell has received a surprising political endorsement. Additionally, Star Trek: Resurgence is being delisted, Elden Ring movie casting rumors are circulating, and Grand Theft Auto Online's financial leaks surprisingly boosted Take-Two's stock. PlayStation 5 sales have surged in the US, Horizon Zero Dawn is reportedly coming to PlayStation Plus Extra, and classic Warhammer games are now on Steam. Finally, giving away Graveyard Keeper for free led to significant DLC sales, and the unique game Mouse: PI For Hire is gaining attention.
Ground Zero Review - The Classic Survival Horror We've Been Waiting For
Ground Zero delivers a nostalgic survival horror experience reminiscent of classic Resident Evil titles, featuring a compelling narrative with branching paths and challenging gameplay. While its level design, atmosphere, and combat mechanics are praised for capturing the genre's essence, the game is hampered by clunky menu systems, limited inventory space, and occasionally oversized environments. Despite these drawbacks, its commitment to classic survival horror tropes and high replayability make it a standout for genre enthusiasts.
Resident Evil Adult Mod Video Takedown
Capcom has issued a takedown for over 1,000 "adult-orientated" mod videos featuring Resident Evil characters. The videos, uploaded by a YouTuber, depicted characters in revealing attire.
ShackStream: Resident Evil Requiem on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 692
This episode of The Stevetendo Show, episode 692, will feature Resident Evil Requiem. Viewers should be prepared for jump scares during the stream.
Bloodborne Movie Was "What I Was Put On This Earth To Do," Producer JackSepticEye Says
YouTuber Seán McLoughlin, known as JackSepticEye, expressed immense passion for his producer role in the upcoming R-rated Bloodborne movie from Sony Pictures. He stated that Bloodborne is his favorite game and he is dedicated to making the film the best it can be, emphasizing his commitment despite not being a writer or director. The article also briefly mentions other upcoming video game adaptations from Sony Pictures, including an Elden Ring film.
Games Inbox: What is the best multiplayer video game in 2026?
Readers discuss their current multiplayer game experiences, with some finding recent titles like Marathon and Arc Raiders too demanding. Topics include the overwhelming nature of Marvel Rivals, interest in Rainbow Six Siege and Warframe, and speculation about the future of PlayStation exclusives with the upcoming PlayStation 6.
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.
Animated Bloodborne Movie Will Be Rated R
PlayStation Productions, Lyrical Animation, and producer Sean McLoughlin are developing an R-rated animated movie based on the game Bloodborne. The announcement was made at CinemaCon 2026, with no release window provided. This project follows other Bloodborne adaptations like a graphic novel and comes from a studio with limited prior animation credits.
Zach Cregger says his Resident Evil movie will be "true to the spirit of the games" as mysterious first…
The first footage from the upcoming Resident Evil movie, directed by Zach Cregger, was screened at CinemaCon. Cregger stated that the film will remain true to the spirit of the original video games. The movie is an adaptation of Capcom's popular horror franchise.
New Resident Evil Trailer Drops and Sony’s Horror Machine Keeps Rolling
Sony Pictures has released a new trailer for a Resident Evil project, generating significant excitement among fans. The announcement was coordinated across multiple official Resident Evil and Sony Pictures social media accounts, indicating a global marketing strategy. This move is part of Sony's ongoing effort to adapt video game properties into successful film and series content, with a focus on respecting the source material.
The Legend Of Zelda And Helldivers Movies Get New Updates
Sony Pictures announced updates for its upcoming The Legend of Zelda and Helldivers movies at CinemaCon. The Zelda film has wrapped filming, while the Helldivers movie, starring Jason Momoa and directed by Justin Lin, is set to begin pre-production soon with a November 2027 release date. Updates were also shared for a Resident Evil movie and an R-rated Bloodborne animated movie.
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Movie Wants You To Feel To Feel Like You're Trapped Inside It
Director Zach Cregger's upcoming Resident Evil movie aims to immerse audiences in a terrifying experience, focusing on a single protagonist's journey through the Raccoon City Incident without narrative acrobatics. The film, which does not adapt specific game storylines or characters, is set to release on September 18, 2026, coinciding with the franchise's 30th anniversary. Cregger has expressed his fondness for the survival-horror series and has already played the newly released game, Resident Evil Requiem, twice.
Steam Gamer Conquers Entire Resident Evil Collection
A dedicated Steam user, known as u/potato-xd, has successfully completed the entire Resident Evil collection on PC, spanning nearly three decades of survival horror titles. This achievement involves overcoming challenging gameplay, dated mechanics, and difficult achievements across numerous entries in the franchise, highlighting a growing trend of completionism on the platform.
Resident Evil Zero remake will have online co-op suggests new leak
New rumors suggest that a remake of Resident Evil Zero is in development at Capcom and will feature online co-op, a feature absent from the original GameCube release. The remake is reportedly codenamed 'Chambers' and may be released around 2027 or 2028, potentially before Resident Evil: Code Veronica.
Pragmata Review - Fly me to the moon
Pragmata is a sci-fi action adventure set on the moon, featuring protagonist Hugh Williams and his AI companion Diana. Despite a lackluster story, the game excels with its moody atmosphere, engaging combat that incorporates hacking, and a strong bond between the characters. The title offers robust side content and post-game activities, making it a worthy, albeit familiar, experience from Capcom.
D7VK version 1.7 brings even more retro Direct3D gaming to Linux
D7VK version 1.7, a Vulkan-based translation layer for running older Direct3D games on Linux via Wine/Proton, has been released. This update improves rendering for legacy Direct3D versions 3, 5, 6, and earlier, enhancing compatibility for titles like O.R.B: Off-World Resource Base, Requiem: Avenging Angel, and Warhammer: Dark Omen. Further work is planned for fixed function lighting and other legacy features.
