Tag: Resident Evil
Poll Resident Evil 6 Turns 12 - Does It Really Deserve Its Dire Reputation?
Misunderstood, or just a mess?
Believe it or not, there was once a time when survival horror was well and truly on its arse. Around 2012, Capcom was shepherding its flagship Resident Evil franchise in a much more action-oriented direction, Konami had seemingly left Silent Hill to rot (until the spectacular P.T demo would provide some welcome, but...
Random OG Rebecca Chambers Actress Returns In Another Resident Evil Reunion
"Look at those monsters!"
Back in 2022, we reported on a long overdue reunion in the world of Resident Evil when the original actors for Chris Redfield (Charles Kraslavsky), Barry Burton (Greg Smith), and Albert Wesker (Eric Pirius) all sat down to reminisce on their time shooting the intro to the 1996 classic (or the Deadly Silence releas
News Capcom Confirms The Next Resident Evil Game Is Now In Development
The director of RE7 will lead the project
Capcom held a special summer broadcast earlier on and while the show was focused on three select games, there were some surprises. Towards the end of the presentation, Capcom confirmed a brand new Resident Evil game is now in development. Resident Evil 7 director Koshi Nakanishi shared the news, confirming...
News Resident Evil 6 Has Sold Over 1 Million Copies On Nintendo Switch
Entry is infamously divisive
Capcom has updated the 'Platinum Titles' page via its investors portal - that is, every game that's sold at least 1 million copies since launch - and a new entry on the list is the Nintendo Switch version of Resident Evil 6. Originally launched in 2012 and ported to the Switch in October 2019, Resident Evil 6 proved to...
News The Resident Evil Franchise Has Sold An Astonishing 157 Million Units
Capcom's S.T.A.R player
Capcom has confirmed that the Resident Evil franchise has now sold a ridiculous 157 million units since the franchise's launch back in 1996. Granted, we can't imagine a huge percentage of sales have come from the Switch, where several titles were sadly relegated to 'Cloud Versions', but it's still an impressive feat...
Random 'Resident Evil Kart' ROM Hack Brings Fixed Camera Angles To Super Mario Kart
Up for a challenge?
Resident Evil and Mario Kart. Hardly the most likely pairing, eh? We'd be pretty confident assuming that a crossover isn't coming our way anytime soon, but if the last few years have proven one thing, it's that you can never rule out the hacking community. 'Resident Evil Kart' is a new ROM hack from SNES hacker MrL314 which...
News Resident Evil 2 Remake Is Now The Best-Selling Entry In The Entire Franchise
R.P.D-elightful
Following its recent financial report, Capcom has updated its list of 'Platinum Titles', or rather, the games that have sold over a million copies (thanks, Eurogamer). As such, Resident Evil 2 (the remake, not the original) is now the best-selling entry in the entire Resident Ev
Random Fan Reimagines Resident Evil 4 As A 2D Side-Scroller
2Demake
We have seen Resident Evil 4 reimagined in a variety of ways over the years. Aside from the recent swanky remake, fans of the series have regularly taken the 2005 GameCube game in new and creative directions, but now we have seen it in a new dimension too (thanks, PCGamesN). Yes, one fan by the name of DooMero is working on a complete...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles
In the firing line
Hello chums, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we get stuck in with this week's three-way battle, let's take a look at how last week's brawl went down. It was Kirby's Adventure's time to shine, with box art from North America and Europe going up against Japan in a classic duel. Rather surprisingly, in this...
Guide Best Resident Evil Games Of All Time
You sort the Nintendo S.T.A.R.S. from the lickers
Reminder: This dynamic reader-ranked list is based on each game's rating in our games database. See something below that's not where you think it should be? Feel free to tap on the star and rate any game below out of 10 to exert your influence and potentially reorder the list in real-time. The...
Random Resident Evil 4 Animation Is Both Cute And Unsettling In Equal Measure
Update: Episode 3 now available
Update [Thu 23rd Mar, 2023 09:15 GMT]: Another episode of the Resident Evil 4 anime has been uploaded, this time featuring Leon and Ashley requesting help from an old man to escape the infected villagers. As they await the completion of an escape vehicle, however, they find themselves in a bit of a bind... Not the...
News Resident Evil's Most Popular Character Revealed In Famitsu Reader Survey
Leon is best
Capcom's survival horror series Resident Evil has been back in the headlines recently due to the upcoming release of Capcom's Resident Evil 4 Remake. In the lead-up to this launch, Japanese publication Famitsu has put out a call - asking readers to nominate their favourite Resident Evil characters of all time. They've now released the...
Random Resident Evil 4's Iconic Opening Has Been Recreated In LEGO And It's Amazing
Spooky studs
We are nearing the hotly-anticipated release of Resident Evil 4's big ol' remake on 24th March, and while this top-of-the-range facelift was never going to be the kind of title to make the leap to Switch, we have now seen a version that we almost want to play even more. Yes, if the headline has not already given it away, the opening...
News Two Resident Evil Character Skins Appear To Have Leaked For Fortnite
Chris and Jill could be getting some back up
Capcom characters from the Street Fighter and Resident Evil series have already joined Epic's Fortnite before, so it's no surprise to see more of the Japanese company's roster on the way to the popular battle royale. According to leaks this week (via Fortnite fan account HYPEX), Leon S. Kennedy and...
Soapbox An Ode To Ramón Salazar, Resident Evil's Most Absurd Villain
"My, my, we've got a feisty one"
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Ollie looks back on the pantheon of resident evils in all the Resident Evils and pens a tribute to perhaps his favourite character in video gamedom... I have a bit...
Random GameFlavor Launches Absurd Resident Evil Themed Drinks For €199
No, it's not April Fool's Day
Well, this isn't something we were expecting to see. Capcom and GameFlavor have teamed up to launch a collector's box of First Aid drinks from the Resident Evil franchise to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Limited to 4750 pieces, the product contains a storage box based on the same from the classic Resident Evil games,...
Mini Review Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Cloud (Switch) - Pretty Horrific
Cloudy with no chance of fun
Note: This Cloud Version of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard was tested on 100MB UW Broadband over WiFi and wired ethernet cable, along with a 5G mobile connection. The launch of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard back in 2017 was a revelation for fans of the franchise. After the lukewarm reception to Resident Evil 6 and decidedly...
Review Resident Evil 3 - Cloud Version (Switch) - Disappointingly Constrained And Very Short
Do the staaaaaars shine?
Note: This Cloud Version of Resident Evil 3 was tested on 100MB UW Broadband over WiFi and wired ethernet cable, along with a 5G mobile connection. Following up Resident Evil 2 — whether it’s the 1998 original or the 2019 remake — is no easy task. Indeed, in the run-up to the launch of the PlayStation 2, Capcom found...
Classic horror reborn
Note: This Cloud Version of Resident Evil 2 was tested on 100MB UW Broadband over WiFi and wired ethernet cable, along with a 5G mobile connection. Capcom is marching on with its plan to release its modern Resident Evil titles as cloud versions on Switch with Resident Evil 2, and while we approach every streaming-only version...
Soapbox Resident Evil Zero's Train Scenario Is Still One Of The Franchise's Best
Choo choo, zombie express
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, as RE0 turns 20, Ollie remembers one of the series' best openers... Resident Evil Zero gets a pretty bad rap. When it launched on GameCube on 12th November 2002 —...
Review Resident Evil Village Cloud (Switch) - A Solid Streaming Version For Switch Owners
A cloud tech coin flip winner, mostly
Note: This Cloud Version of Resident Evil: Village was tested on 100MB UW Broadband over WiFi along with 5G mobile connection. The Resident Evil series has seen its ups and downs over the years. After a strong start with the original trilogy (and Code Veronica), Capcom’s seminal horror franchise hit what...
News Resident Evil 2, 3 And 7 Cloud Lock In Nintendo Switch Release Dates
Resident Evil: Village - Cloud Version launches next week
During the Resident Evil showcase earlier today, Capcom confirmed release dates for each of the cloud versions of Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 7 for the Nintendo Switch. Resident Evil 2 Cloud will launch on November 11th and will be followed by Resident Evil 3 Cloud on...
Random Halloween Music Album Features New Takes On Classic Metroid, Castlevania Tracks
'Scarlet Moon Halloween' is available now
It's October, so you know what that means: it's time to ditch the colourful get-ups and cheerful demeanor for spooky outfits, schlocky horror films, and a general appreciation for all things dark and sinister. That's right, Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than to lose...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D
All-S.T.A.R Brawl
Happy Sunday, everyone; welcome to another edition of 'Box Art Brawl'! We've got another great one for you this week, but first let's take a look at the previous results. Last time, we featured the GameCube classic from Rare Ltd, Star Fox Adventures. Criminally underrated at the time of its release, the action-adventure title has...
News Resident Evils 7, 8, 2, And 3 Are Coming To Switch, But There’s A Catch
Yes, they're 'Cloud Versions'
During today's Nintendo Direct Showcase, Capcom revealed that several Resident Evil games will be coming to the Switch. These include Resident Evil: Village, Resident Evil: Biohazard (7), Resident Evil 2, and Resident Evil 3. The catch, of course, is that all games will be avail
Random Original Resident Evil Actors Have Reunited After 26 Years
"Nooo! Don't gooo!"
Cast your mind back to 1996, you might remember the now-iconic opening cinematic for Capcom's Resident Evil, featuring the in-game S.T.A.R.S team in a live-action shoot (for Nintendo gamers specficially, you might have first encountered the cinematic in the 2006 DS release, Resident Evil: Deadly Silence). Even in the mid-'90s, it...
Random Masahiro Sakurai Was The First To Praise Resident Evil 4's Camera System
Capcom's pioneering camera system made a huge impression
Resident Evil 4 is, by all accounts, one of the most critically acclaimed and influential games of all time. Released for the GameCube back in 2004 (before making its way to what felt like every console in existence), Capcom's soft reboot of the Resident Evil franchise went through several...
News Netflix Cancels Resident Evil Series After First Season
Run, and don't look back
Deadline has revealed Netflix's live-action Resident Evil series has been axed after its first season. The streaming service will not be ordering a second season of the action-horror series based on Capcom's popular video games. Although it debuted in the top 10 on Netflix, Resident Evil went outside of the most watched...
News Capcom Reports Incredible Sales For Its Key Franchises
Monster Hunter gains solid ground
Capcom has presented its Q1 financial report for FY2022, highlighting some seriously impressive cumulative sales for its key franchises. Despite reporting a downturn in sales and profits YoY (due in part to the launch of Resident Evil Village during the same period in 2021), Capcom's catalog sales grew steadily...
News Nemesis From Resident Evil 3 Joins Numskull Design's Statue Range
STAAAAAAAAAARS
Just last week, we reported on a new pair of TUBBZ joining the Resident Evil range from Numskull Designs, featuring the iconic Resident Evil 2 villains William Birkin and Mr. X. That was just an appetiser, however, for the main course that's just been announced by Numskull: a stunning 10.9" Nemesis statue from
Round Up Here's What Critics And Fans Think Of The Resident Evil Netflix Series
Some are out for blood
Netflix’s Resident Evil show dropped on the streaming service last week, and just like with any video game adaptation, it’s drawn some rather mixed reactions across the board. The show is based on Capcom’s iconic survival horror franchise, but rather than rewriting the story of the games, it focuses on Albert Wesker and...
Feature Resident Evil Netflix Review: Wesker Steals A Show That Lacks Bite
Out of ammo
The live-action adaptations of the Resident Evil franchise have had a real rough time of it, huh? Paul W.S. Anderson’s six-movie take on the series — while commercially successful — was widely slated by fans of the games and critics alike for diverting too far away from the tone and scope of Capcom’s source (plus, some of them...
News These Resident Evil TUBBZ Are Sure To Make Bath Time Extra Spooky
Their quack is worse than their bite
Numskull Designs has announced two new additions to its Resident Evil TUBBZ line, bringing iconic Resident Evil 2 villains Mr. X and William Birkin to the fold. The pair join the ever-growing line-up of TUBBZ, including Leon Kennedy, Claire Redfield, Jill Valentine, Nemesis, Tofu, and more. Here's a look at the...
Random Fan Made Resident Evil 4 DEmake Brings Heaps Of Nostalgia
It's like we're back in 1998 all over again
Last month, the internet was set alight with the news that Capcom's iconic Resident Evil 4 would be receiving the remake treatment (after a few leaks, mind!) with the stunning RE Engine. That particular game isn't coming to Switch sadly (though we'll remain optimistic for whatever the consoles successor...
Poll Box Art Brawl: #102 - Resident Evil Gaiden
All aboard!
Hello everyone, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last week, we took a look at Final Fantasy VI for the SNES. It was quite clear that you fine folks preferred the more "traditional" visual style of the series, as the Japanese box art won the week with a resounding 90% of the vote. Perhaps renaming the game Final Fantasy...
Gallery We Breakdown The Two Trailers For Netflix's Resident Evil
Zombies, Tyrants, and Lickers abound
Netflix has unveiled two teaser trailers for its upcoming Resident Evil series, due to release on July 14th. You check out the trailers themselves in our original post, but in the meantime, there's an awful lot to unpack here, so we thought we'd share some of the most intriguing images from the two trailers and...
News Take A Look At Netflix's Two Teaser Trailers For Resident Evil
Oh, joy!
Netflix has shared not one, but two teaser trailers for its upcoming Resident Evil series, showcasing a different yet intriguing take on Capcom's long-running survival horror franchise. The first is available via all usual social channels, and depicts the Wesker family moving to 'New Raccoon City" in the year 2022, before showcasing a...
Random Resident Evil Is The Latest Franchise To Get Its Own 'Heardle'
"What're yer listenin' to?"
It seems folks are still jumping on the hype train after the roaring success of Wordle, the bite-sized daily word game from creator Josh Wardle. We've seen spin-offs involving the world of Pokémon and the craze is even branching into music with the likes of Heardle. With the music game becoming successful in its own...
Random Resident Evil And Silent Hill Creators Sit Down For A Chat
Two legends talk game design, zombie movies, and memories
The Resident Evil and Silent Hill franchises have both become legendary in the gaming world since their debut in the mid-late '90s. Although one is undoubtedly flourishing more than the other right now (if you don't know which one, then we can't help you), both have had a major impact on the...
Memory Pak The Scariest Resident Evil Scene No One Talks About
REmake turns 20
It’s been 20 years to the day since Resident Evil launched on GameCube in Japan — can you believe it? The once-exclusive remake of the 1996 original has since achieved legendary status, with many fans declaring it as the strongest entry to the franchise. I happen to agree; yes, Resident Evil 4 is arguably more influential and...
News Netflix's Resident Evil Series Gets A Release Date
Boulder-punching its way onto screens this summer
Netflix's upcoming Resident Evil series has finally bagged itself a release date and will be coming to small screens on July 14th. Based on Capcom's long-running video game franchise, the series marks a departure from both the game and movie canon, following protagonist Jade Wesker, one of two...
News Capcom Has Updated Assets For Three Classic Resident Evil Titles, And It's Got Fans Talking
Could more remasters be on the way?
Capcom has just shared updated assets for three of its Resident Evil games online, triggering speculation that we may be getting some more remasters in the near future. CODE: Veronica, Outbreak and Outbreak File 2 are the trio of titles in question. Capcom has updated the history section of its Resident E
News Capcom's "Suspicious" Resident Evil Tease Was Just A Website Update
Update: We hope you didn't get too excited...
Update: We hope you didn't get too excited about yesterday's Resident Evil tease because all Capcom has done is add some information relating to past titles to its dedicated series website. As you can see, another update to the portal is scheduled for the 22nd of February. Original Story [Tue 15th...
Random It's The 10th Anniversary Of Resident Evil: Revelaitons
We'll have to do a reprint for the headline
Resident Evil: Revelations came out on 3DS 10 years ago today in North America (it was late January in Japan and Europe but we missed that date, ok?). It was particularly famous at launch for its 'Revelaitons' box misprint, which became one of the more humorous collectibles in the 3DS era. Since that...
News Lots Of Resident Evil And Devil May Cry Games Are Discounted On Switch Right Now
Update: Sale ends today!
Update: As a friendly reminder, Capcom's current sale on the Switch eShop is about to come to an end. If you want to grab any of the discounted games listed below, you have until 11:59pm tonight to do so! Original Article (Mon 1st Nov, 2021 16:30 GMT): As part of a special Halloween sale (that's still running for a good...
News Resident Evil's Chris Redfield And Jill Valentine Drop Into Fortnite
Available now
We've seen Fortnite team up with Capcom's Street Fighter series, and now it's Resident Evil's turn. Yes, that's right - S.T.A.R.S. veterans Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine are dropping into the island to face off against 'The Sideways' Cube Monsters' and other opponents in battle. You'll be able to get the 'S.T.A.R.S. Team Set' from...
News Here's Your First Look At The New Resident Evil Movie, In Cinemas This November
"Welcome to Raccoon City"
There's a new live-action Resident Evil movie coming to cinemas on 24th November. It's expected to be a more faithful recreation of Capcom's long-running survival horror video game series - with the director Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down, The Strangers: Prey at Night) stating how he worked "very closely with Capcom" on...
Reminder Nine Resident Evil Games Are Currently Discounted Across Switch And 3DS
Update: Sale is coming to an end
Update: As a quick reminder, the Resident Evil sale currently taking place on Switch and 3DS ends today for those of you in North America, and on the 24th for those in Europe. All details can be found in our original article below. Original Article (Thu 8th Jul, 2021 17:00 BST): If you're a Resident Evil fan...
News Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness Is Streaming On Netflix Starting Today
The latest gaming Netflix Original
Starting today, Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness is available to stream on Netflix, offering up a new and original story for fans of Capcom's horror game series. Split across four episodes, the show takes place after the events of Resident Evil 4. It follows RE4's protagonist, Leon S. Kennedy, as he encounters a...
News A Resident Evil Producer Is Leaving Capcom For Bungie
"Thanks to everyone both in and outside the studio"
Capcom producer Peter Fabiano has announced his departure from the third-party Japanese company after 13 years. He's described as one of the "most senior figures" involved with recent Resident Evil games. He oversaw the development of Resident Evil Village and the Resident Evil 3 remake, and...