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Tuesday18th May 2021
News Resident Evil Village's Recipes Have Been Recreated in Real Life
Get a load of this Bird and Beast Pilaf
Resident Evil Village was the first game in the long-running series to feature a sort of in-game cooking mechanic, fuelled by slaughtering wildlife throughout the game's village and then handing over the remains to the Duke. Eating the meals the merchant creates leads to permanent buffs for protagonist Ethan...
Sunday16th May 2021
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Resident Evil Village?
Bloody reunion
Resident Evil Village has been out for just over a week now, and as always, we want to hear your opinion. Capcom continues its first-person streak with its latest horror release, once again sticking players in the bloodied shoes of faceless protagonist Ethan Winters. This time around, Ethan's got to contend with all kinds of creatures...
Tuesday11th May 2021
News Resident Evil Village Ships Over Three Million Copies Worldwide
Series ships more than 100 million units
After debuting in first place in the latest UK physical sales chart, Capcom has now confirmed that Resident Evil Village has shipped more than three million copies across the globe since it launched four days ago. While previous entries have bettered it in terms of shipments at release, this makes Ethan...
Monday10th May 2021
News Resident Evil Village's Performance Capture Was Shot at Sony Santa Monica's Studio
Pillage the village
Resident Evil Village’s performance capture was recorded in Sony Santa Monica’s studio, with PlayStation’s own Visual Arts & Services Group also in the release’s credits. It’s not the first time a third-party has leveraged the platform holder’s resources, as VASG is often credited in Call of Duty games, among many...
Friday7th May 2021
Poll Did You Buy Resident Evil Village?
Welcome to the village
Resident Evil Village is here, and we absolutely love it. We gave it an 'excellent' 9/10 in our Resident Evil Village PS5 review, but, as always, we want to know if the latest blockbuster is currently residing on your console. It's fair to say that Capcom's been on a roll for a good few years now, pumping out a number of top...
Feature Resident Evil's Story So Far, Summed Up in 30 Mind-Twisting Minutes
Fasten your seatbelt
Are you picking up Resident Evil Village today? You should: our Resident Evil Village PS5 review already explained that it’s arguably the best instalment since the outstanding Resident Evil 4. But do you need some kind of story recap to get you up to speed? We can help, as we’ve put together a mammoth 30 minute video that...
Wednesday28th Apr 2021
News Resident Evil Re:Verse Not Actually Launching with Village
Pack-in game comes this summer
Since its reveal earlier this year, we've sort of assumed that Resident Evil Re:Verse would launch on the same day as its bigger and better brother Resident Evil Village — the date of 7th May 2021. Re:Verse is provided as a free pack-in like Resident Evil Resistance, after all. However, it turns out that's not...
Tuesday27th Apr 2021
News Capcom Extends Availability of Convoluted Resident Evil Village Demo
Play until 9th May
You've already had two chances to play the Resident Evil Village demo in the lead up to the full game's launch, but we wouldn't blame you if you passed on both opportunities. Its confusing nature has meant many interested purchasers simply didn't bother trying or were busy when the pre-release teaser was active, with the...
Monday26th Apr 2021
News Resident Evil Village Has a Cute Reference to an Old Merchant
What're yer buyin'?
Resident Evil 4’s shady merchant is in the video game Hall of Fame, so it’s cute to see the character referenced in the all-new Resident Evil Village. Those who played the upcoming survival horror’s latest demo spotted the nod to the cloaked salesman, and clipped it for YouTube posterity. You can enjoy the Eater egg below,...
Friday23rd Apr 2021
Reminder Play the Resident Evil Village Castle Demo This Weekend
Back again
After confusing us all across one weekend, Capcom is back to do it all over again with the Resident Evil Village Castle demo. While last weekend's playable teaser allowed us to explore the surrounding village, this time around we'll have the chance to venture inside Castle Dimitrescu and explore its rooms and meet the inhabitants. Once...
Wednesday21st Apr 2021
News No, Sony Didn't Pay for Performance Parity in Resident Evil Village on PS5, PS4
Don't believe everything you read
Leaked legal documents published online as part of the ongoing Capcom leak have started yet another social media sh*tstorm, as non-lawyers misunderstand the language and share their interpretations online. A clause in Sony’s marketing contract for Resident Evil Village mentions that “each version of the game...
Tuesday20th Apr 2021
News Resident Evil Village Has Gyro Aiming on PS5, But It's Busted
Not like this
Sony’s new DualSense controller, much like the DualShock 4, has pretty good motion sensors in it – but developers rarely use them. This is frustrating, because we’re big believers in gyro aiming: the concept of fine-tuning your shots by tilting the pad. Those who’ve experienced the feature in, say, Gravity Rush 2 and Uncharted:...
Friday16th Apr 2021
News Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness Sees the Light on Netflix from July 2021
Spin-off series slated for summer
Spin-off series Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness will beam to Netflix from July 2021, and here’s a new trailer featuring CG stars Leon S Kennedy and Claire Redfield to prove it. The story is set after the events of Resident Evil 4, and revolves around a hacking incident at the White House. The above trailer shows...
News Resident Evil 4 Is Being Adapted for VR, But It's Exclusive to Oculus Quest 2
No plans for PSVR right now
After the incredible Resident Evil 7: Biohazard on PSVR, we’ve been hoping for some form of Resident Evil Village announcement. Sadly, we’re no longer holding our breath for that – but we’d never have bargained for a Resident Evil 4 VR announcement to fill the void. That’s exactly what was announced overnight,...
News Resident Evil Village Is 4K at 60 FPS on PS5, And 900p at 45 FPS on PS4
Raytracing drops next-gen to 45 frames-per-second
Resident Evil Village will run at 60 frames-per-second in 4K on PlayStation 5 – assuming you have raytracing disabled. Enabling the fancy reflection features will drop the framerate to 45 frames-per-second, although its 4K resolution will be retained. There’s no raytracing option at 60...
News Resident Evil Village Demo Coming Soon, Early Access for PS5 and PS4 Players
Eight-hour windows across two weekends
Resident Evil Village will receive a demo on both PlayStation 5 and PS4, granting you access to the village area and the castle — both locations we've seen during gameplay footage. Players on PS5 and PS4 have an eight-hour window over the course of two weekends where they can play the demo early. Pre-load for...
News Resident Evil Village Resurrects The Mercenaries Arcade Mode
Customise and upgrade your arsenal
Resident Evil fans are unanimous in their adoration of the series’ arcade-infused Mercenaries mode, but outside of some loosely inspired alternatives in the Resident Evil Revelations sub-series, the option has been largely absent in recent years. Well it’s back in Resident Evil Village – and it’s bringing...
News Chris Redfield Features in New Resident Evil Village Trailer
Mad lad
There’s our good ol’ friend, Chris Redfield! And while he may not be punching any enormous boulders – well, his role in the upcoming Resident Evil Village seems interesting to say the least. If you’ve already watched previous trailers for Capcom’s upcoming PlayStation 5 and PS4 survival horror then you’ll know what to expect...
Thursday15th Apr 2021
Live Watch the Resident Evil Showcase (April 2021) Right Here
Village people
Thirsting for more Lady Dimitrescu Resident Evil Village gameplay and details? Capcom is back with another high-profile Resident Evil Showcase, ahead of the survival horror’s PlayStation 5 and PS4 launch next month. Join us from 3PM PDT / 11PM BST for all of the announcements and info. Resident Evil Showcase (April 2021)...
News Resident Evil Village Has You Killing Animals for Upgrades
Tending to the cattle
It's thrilling to think Resident Evil Village is only a couple of weeks away now. The hotly-anticipated horror game arrives on 7th May 2021, which also means that Capcom is beginning to slowly open the floodgates for extended media coverage. One example would be Game Informer's deep dive into how the title's upgrade systems...
Guide When Is the Resident Evil Showcase?
Dates, times, and where to watch
What time is the Resident Evil Showcase? Capcom is gearing up for another Resident Evil Showcase, bringing us another glimpse at Resident Evil Village ahead of its release next month. If you're looking for all the details on this imminent event, don't worry. In this quick guide, we've compiled everything you need to...
Thursday8th Apr 2021
News Resident Evil Village's Twitter Emoji Features a Familiar Face
Bewitching
When you create a great character that resonates with the gaming community, you may as well put them everywhere. Capcom knows a thing or two about this, of course, as it’s been designing iconic heroes and villains since what feels like the beginning of time. Lady Dimitrescu, the tall terror from the upcoming Resident Evil Village, is...
News Resident Evil Re:Verse Beta Pulled Offline Just Hours After Launch
Open beta live through the weekend
Update: Capcom has pulled the Resident Evil Re:Verse beta down just hours after its launch on PlayStation 5 and PS4. The developer cites ongoing technical issues with matchmaking as the cause. We've also seen reports of crashing doing the rounds online. Capcom hasn't given a timeframe for the beta's return, but...
News Resident Evil Village to Get a New Trailer and Gameplay Footage in Upcoming Showcase
Village people
It's kind of crept up on us, but Resident Evil Village is now only a month away. Releasing on 7th May for PlayStation 5 and PS4, the latest main entry in the survival horror series is very nearly here. Still, we've not seen all that much of it, save for a giant woman that has the gaming hivemind swooning. Let's not get sidetracked,...
Saturday3rd Apr 2021
News Resident Evil Village Still Looks Stunning on PS4 Pro
And running at 60 frames-per-second
Not got a PlayStation 5 yet? No problem: forthcoming flagship Resident Evil Village also looks stunning on a PS4 Pro, as this exclusive first footage reveals. Like its predecessor Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, the survival horror runs at 60 frames-per-second, and while it’s outputting at a much lower resolution on...
Saturday27th Mar 2021
News Ace Infographic Is the Master of Unlocking 25 Years of Resident Evil X PlayStation History
As series celebrates 25 years
We’ve spoken to some of the biggest developers in gaming about what 25 years of Resident Evil means to them, but for PlayStation the survival horror is symbiotic with its brand. An awesome infographic produced by Sony and shared on social media details the key moments from the two-and-a-half-decade relationship, and...
Monday22nd Mar 2021
Feature What 25 Years of Resident Evil Means to Game Developers
11 studios reflect on Capcom classics
As one of the most recognisable and important franchises in gaming, Resident Evil is near and dear to the hearts of so many. From all the way back in 1996, when S.T.A.R.S. members infiltrated the classic Spencer Mansion, right the way through to newcomer Ethan Winters' attempted escape of the Baker family, each...
News Next Resident Evil Showcase Planned for April
Village and Re:Verse seem like locks
Capcom has announced the next Resident Evil Showcase will take place at some point next month, linking in with the Japanese publisher's 25th-anniversary plans. An exact date hasn't been revealed just yet and neither have any specific details so that expectations can be correctly aligned. All we know right now is...
News Resident Evil Re:Verse Grabs Open Beta on PS4 Next Month
Capcom ID needed
Capcom isn't letting the multiplayer failures of the past get it down as the Japanese publisher readies up an open beta for Resident Evil Re:Verse on PlayStation 4. The online pack-in (free with a purchase of Resident Evil Village) will allow anyone who registers their interest to test the game starting 8th April 2021. This beta...
Friday12th Mar 2021
News Resident Evil Village, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade to Feature in Sony Japan Livestream
Play! Play! Play!
On PlayStation, there are usually a few big Japanese games to look forward to. On the horizon for PS5, we have Resident Evil Village and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade — to name just two — and they're only a couple of months away. It seems Sony is looking to share more on these titles; PlayStation Japan has just announced...
