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News Rival Schools' Akira Kazama Returns in Street Fighter 5
School's out for Street Fighter
Hoping for a new Rival Schools game? Well, you’re unlikely to ever get one of those – but character Akira Kazama is making a shock comeback as part of an upcoming Street Fighter 5 update. The badass biker got her first gameplay during a Capcom livestream earlier today, and will added to the game as part of the...
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...
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...
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...
News Resident Evil Village PS5 File Size Supposedly Leaks, And It's Small
Much smaller than Lady Dimitrescu, anywho
One thing we’ve noticed over the past few weeks is that, franchises like Call of Duty and NBA 2K aside, PlayStation 5 file sizes are getting smaller. There’s a new Watch Dogs Legion patch, for example, which goes up to 19GB on Xbox platforms – but it’s just a tickle over 2GB on Sony’s next-gen...
News The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles for PS4 Rated in Taiwan
Detective work
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy finally brought Capcom's beloved visual novel series to PlayStation in 2019, but it looks like it won't be the only courtroom adventures making the jump. As discovered by Gematsu, a new collection has been rated for PS4. The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is listed on the Taiwanese rating board
News Lady Dimitrescu Designer Shocked by Social Media's Thirst for Resident Evil Village Villain
A tall tale
Lady Dimitrescu, the towering 9’6” vampire villain from Resident Evil Village, has cast a shadow over social media since fans realised she’s, well, really tall. It’s probably the best marketing publisher Capcom could ever have hoped for – but did it predict such an, ahem, thirsty response? According to art director Tomonori...
News Resident Evil Village Is 'Much Larger' Than Resident Evil VII: Biohazard
And not just because of Lady Dimitrescu
Resident Evil VII: Biohazard was a fantastic game, but it did err on the short side. Despite delivering a compelling campaign while it lasted, we felt there was room to better explore some of its ideas. As such, we’re happy to hear that the upcoming Resident Evil Village will be “much larger” than its...
News Capcom Clarifies Just How Tall Lady Dimitrescu of Resident Evil Village Is
Prepare yourselves
The internet loves her, and so Capcom is lapping up all of the attention centred on Lady Dimitrescu of Resident Evil Village right now by revealing one very important detail. The Japanese publisher took to Twitter to tell fans just how tall the villain is, and she really is just as tall as some fans have been hoping. The spooky...
News Resident Evil Village Actress Jeanette Maus Passes Away at 39
Played the witches in upcoming survival horror
Resident Evil Village actress Jeanette Maus – who plays various characters in the game, including the witches you may have seen in the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 survival horror’s latest gameplay trailer – has passed away aged 39. Capcom issued a statement on
News Here's Resident Evil Re:Verse in Action with Five Minutes of Footage
Comic-book art style can be turned off
Capcom keeps on trying to make multiplayer a thing for Resident Evil when what it should be doing is focusing on a reboot of the PlayStation 2 Outbreak sub-series. However, until that happens, we've got Resident Evil Re:Verse to put up with. The free multiplayer mode bundled in with
News Resident Evil Village Spoilers Are Becoming Harder to Avoid
Be careful out there
It’s an unprecedented set of circumstances, really: an illegal data breach on sensitive Capcom material means that Resident Evil Village spoilers are becoming a reality for franchise fans. There were already leaks pertaining to the plot and ending of the game, and this week more footage was uploaded to YouTube showing an...
News Get Chris Redfield's Coat with This $1,800 Resident Evil Village Collector's Edition
Looking stylish
Come on, own up: who doesn't want to own Chris Redfield's coat? We know you've all been waiting for the opportunity to splash the cash on the Resident Evil character's getup, and now the opportunity has finally arrived with a Resident Evil Village collector's edition that'll only set you back $1,800. It's a bit of a bargain, but...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Targets 2023 Launch After Development Reboot, Says New Report
M-Two team has role reduced
The Resident Evil 4 Remake has undergone a bit of a development reboot following a clash in direction, according to Video Games Chronicle. The site reports that Resident Evil 3 team M-Two has had its role dramatically reduced as Capcom Division One takes over production of the title, which according to VGC's sources,...
News Resident Evil Village Seemingly Set in Romania
Merchant reveals his currency
It looks like Resident Evil Village will take place in a forgotten village in Romania for the most part, as eagle-eyed series fanatics picked up on a couple of extra details from last night's showcase event put on by Capcom. Investigators have narrowed the location down to Romania thanks to the currency you'll use to...
Hands On Resident Evil Village's Maiden Demo Is Short But Sweet
Wolverine canon
The Resident Evil series loves to impress with demos — the pre-release drama surrounding Resident Evil 7: Biohazard's is perhaps the most famous example — and the upcoming Resident Evil Village is absolutely no different. Capcom has just dropped a taster of what's to come later this year onto the PlayStation Store, with the...
News Which Resident Evil Village Bundle Are You Buyin'?
Got a selection of good things on sale, stranger
In addition to all of today’s Resident Evil Village news, Capcom also confirmed the variety of physical and digital bundles that will be available at launch on 7th May. First, the most important part: the core game will cost £54.99/$59.99, so there’s no exorbitant next-gen pricing on display...
News Resident Evil Re:Verse Is a PS4 Multiplayer Game, Will Play on PS5 via Backwards Compatibility
Four-to-six player deathmatches
Update: Here's something of a head-scratcher: Resident Evil Re:Verse is being developed for the PlayStation 4 only, despite it being bundled with Resident Evil Village, which will release on the PlayStation 5 as well as the PlayStation 4. Capcom explains that the game will playable on Sony's next-gen system via...
News Resident Evil Village 'Maiden' Demo Out Now on PS5
Maiden voyage
Surprise! Resident Evil Village is getting a playable demo... And it's out right now on PS5. The demo is exclusive to Sony's current-gen system, and Capcom says that it's a little different to what you'll find in the full game. It weighs in at 3.9GB. For starters, you'll be playing as the 'Maiden'. Unlike main character Ethan, the...
News That Tall Woman from Resident Evil Village Now Has a Name
She's a lady
Resident Evil Village has understandably got the fanbase excited, but there was one character in the reveal trailer that had fans in a flap. Yes, we're talking about that incredibly tall woman that's had people scratching their heads. Who is she, and what's her deal? Well, following the Resident Evil Showcase, we now know a little more...
News Resident Evil Village Haunts PS5, PS4 This May
Plus extended gameplay clips
Resident Evil Village will be scaring PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 owners silly from 7th May 2021, with Capcom's latest entry in the classic franchise getting its release date confirmed during the Resident Evil Showcase. After the developer stated it would be trying to get the game up and running on PS4 last year, it...
News Resident Evil Village Is Cross-Gen, Coming to PS5 and PS4
Everyone's invited
Capcom has announced that Resident Evil Village is not only in development for PlayStation 5. It is, in fact, a cross-gen title, coming to PS4 as well. The news was revealed as part of the Resident Evil Showcase. Both versions of the game will be available day and date — and yes, we now know the release date, too. When the game...
Live Watch the Resident Evil Showcase Right Here
Village show off
Capcom is the publisher who will truly kick off the streaming year with a Resident Evil Showcase tonight. PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 game Resident Evil Village will be the centrepiece with a new trailer and gameplay walkthrough planned for the event, but there will also be some surprises along the way. Details concerning a...
News Resident Evil Re:Verse Leaks Ahead of Capcom's Showcase Event
Village's multiplayer mode
We're just hours away from Capcom's Resident Evil Showcase, but this being the internet, something was bound to leak sooner or later. The developer has been taking applications for a closed beta in the lead up to the event, and it looks like those will be for Resident Evil Re:Verse. Yes, that is its name — we're not...
Guide What Time Is the Resident Evil Showcase?
Dates, times, and where to watch
When is the Resident Evil Showcase? What time will the Resident Evil Showcase start? When can you watch the Resident Evil Showcase? Capcom has announced it will be showing off Resident Evil Village and news concerning the wider series as part of a new digital event, so you might be wondering when and where you can...
News Surprises Promised for Resident Evil Showcase Stream
What are you expecting?
Capcom’s been building up anticipation for its upcoming Resident Evil Showcase livestream, and writing on the PlayStation Blog it’s outlined a little more about what we can expect when the event gets underway. Social Media Manager Kellen Haney explains that we’ll get an “extended trailer that unveils a bit more of the...
News Resident Evil Fans Muster Up Hope for Ports of Classic PS1 Titles
But chances are slim
Capcom will be hosting the Resident Evil Showcase later this week, and fans of the horror franchise have only gone and got their knickers in a twist over the prospect of the three classic PlayStation 1 games being ported to modern consoles. This all stems from a countdown over on the franchise's Twitter account, which has begun...
Soapbox A Resident Evil Outbreak Reboot Makes Far Too Much Sense
So Capcom probably won't do it
It is quite clear that Japanese developer Capcom loves to experiment with its biggest franchises from time to time, and Resident Evil has to be one of the best examples of that. The series actually went first-person way before Resident Evil 7: Biohazard with the PlayStation 1's Resident Evil Survivor, and questionable...
News Get a Free Resident Evil Village Avatar for Your PS5, PS4
Features the freakishly tall lady
Fan artists are already frothing at the mouth over Resident Evil Village’s freakishly tall villain, and it looks like the unnamed character is set to become one of the iconic figures from the upcoming survival horror game. Case in point: Capcom is rewarding fans with a free avatar inspired by the long-limbed...
News Resident Evil Fans Are Freaked Out by This Incredibly Tall Woman
Get the tape measure out
Capcom made the surprise announcement today of a Resident Evil showcase scheduled for next Thursday, which will contain lots of new gameplay and information for Resident Evil Village. A pleasant reveal indeed, but that's not what has gotten the internet talking. It's the ludicrously tall woman you see above, captured from...
News Capcom to Host Resident Evil Showcase on 21st January
New trailer and gameplay for Village
Phwoar, this scribe loves the sound of this announcement. Capcom has revealed it will host a Resident Evil showcase next week on Thursday 21st January 2021, where it will share a new Resident Evil Village trailer and gameplay walkthrough. Those two exciting tidbits will be accompanied by more general news on the...
News Capcom's Pragmata Now Targeting a 2023 Release on PS5
That's a long time
One of the most mysterious announcements from Sony's Future of Gaming event last year was Pragmata, a Capcom title revealed for PlayStation 5. It was originally confirmed for 2022, but now we'll have to actually wait another year. As part of a PS5 sizzle reel trailer at CES 2021, the title was confirmed to now be targeting a 2023...
News Devil May Cry, Dragon's Dogma Director Teases New Project, but 'It's Still a Long Way Off'
The cycle continues
Veteran Capcom developer Hideaki Itsuno is at it again, teasing his next project on social media. Itsuno is best known as the director of both the Devil May Cry series and Dragon's Dogma, with the excellent Devil May Cry 5 being his most recent work. But now that Devil May Cry 5 is all wrapped up, what's next? Itsuno writes on...
News Capcom Shares Three New Resident Evil Village Screenshots
Facial hair galore
Random but welcome nonetheless: Capcom has revealed three new Resident Evil Village screenshots via IGN. One features the werewolf-like enemy spotted in previous trailers for the PlayStation 5 title, another is what looks like a shot of a ruined castle, and the most interesting one includes a new enemy. Wielding some sort of...
News Beware of Resident Evil Village Spoilers as Capcom Hack Worsens
Ending posted online
The ongoing Capcom hack took another turn for the worse overnight as Resident Evil Village was supposedly leaked in its entirety with multiple clips posted online. This comes off the back of a leak claiming to be a spreadsheet detailing the publisher's entire release schedule for the next couple of years. Roughly 20 cutscenes...
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Reveals Crossover Event with Upcoming Movie
Play as the Milla Jovovich character
Not only will next month's Monster Hunter film be hitting cinemas across the globe (where they're actually open), but Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is also saying hello to Milla Jovovich with a special crossover event that allows you to play as the character herself. Starting 3rd December 2020, two new quests...
News Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition PS5 Patch Fixes 120Hz Issue
Round two
Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition is one of the few games on PS5 that supports up to 120 frames-per-second, but the action title launched with a rather annoying issue. In short, if you played Special Edition on a display that has 120Hz functionality, the game would lock the console to that refresh rate, regardless of your preferred...
Four whole years
Oh boy, this is a big one. Following on from the recent ransomware attack that targeted Capcom, it seems as though the publisher's entire project schedule for the next four years has leaked online. A screenshot of the document — which is in Japanese and is believably detailed — spills the beans on a bunch of unannounced games...
News Devastating Capcom Ransomware Attack Exposes Game Details, Employee Data
New Ace Attorney collection leaked
Capcom has confirmed that it’s been subject to a devastating ransomware attack, which has exposed game details, employee data, and much more. As part of a press release published earlier today, the Japanese publisher explained that it’s been the victim of a “customised ransomware attack”, with upwards of...
News Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition Launch Trailer Is Maximum Cheese, Maximum Hype
The storm that is approaching
Look, Vergil might be one of the biggest posers in gaming, but damn does he look fun to play in Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition. With the game launching this week on PS5, Capcom's wheeled out the title's launch trailer — and it's everything you'd expect. The music. The combos. Vergil's smug grin. It also throws in...
Hands On Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition on PS5 Is a Stylish Upgrade
S rank
Devil May Cry 5 is a frontrunner in the race for PlayStation 4’s flashiest game, so it’s no surprise that Capcom’s turning up the style for its PlayStation 5 upgrade. Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition – unlike so many next-gen re-releases – is a premium remaster, so there’s no free PS4 to PS5 path here. Fortunately, the Japanese...
News Resident Evil Village Goes All the Way with PS5 Feature Support
The full package
If you were worried third-party developers wouldn't commit extra resources towards taking advantage of the unique PlayStation 5 feature set, you can breathe a sigh of relief. The PlayStation Store listing for Resident Evil Village has been updated with new details, confirming the DualSense controller will be put to use alongside 3D...
News Devil May Cry 5's Vergil DLC Dated for December on PS4
Price also revealed
Alongside the announcement of Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition, Capcom revealed that Vergil will be joining the fray. The souped-up PlayStation 5 version will include the extra character, as well as a raft of performance options, when it launches alongside the console in November. Dante's brother is also coming to the PS4 version...
News Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition Has Multiple Performance Modes on PS5, Including 4K at 60FPS
1080p, 60fps, with ray tracing too
Capcom has shed more light on the performance options that Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition will boast on PS5. As previously reported, you can have the game focus on frame rate or resolution, but Capcom has clarified that ray tracing also plays a major role in how the title runs. The bottom line is that Special...
News Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition Rocks a Physical Version on 1st December
Devil in the detail
As promised by Capcom, Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition will be getting a physical release, although it'll launch a little later than its digital counterpart. The boxed version, which boasts some lovely artwork of the game's main characters — including the now playable Vergil — will release on the 1st December 2020. For...
News Devil May Cry 5 Takes Four Seconds to Load on PS5, 22 Seconds on PS4
Time saver
We know that the PlayStation 5 is going to take less time to load than the PlayStation 4, but we’re slowly beginning to get a grasp on how much faster Sony’s next-gen system will be. ResetEra spotted this video from a Japanese hands-on with Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition, and it shows the game booting into a mission from relatively...
News Pragmata PS5 Page Is Just as Vague as Its Reveal Trailer
Capcom's mystery title
Ask us to describe PlayStation 5 project Pragmata and all we could probably come up with is a couple of words. Space? A digitised cat? A man in a spacesuit? Yeah, something like that. The new IP from Capcom hasn't exactly explained itself ahead of a 2022 release window and the official PS5 page from Sony doesn't do too much of...
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Huge Fatalis Update Gets a Trailer Ahead of This Week's Launch
The end is in sight
It's another big week for Monster Hunters the world over as Iceborne's huge Title Update 5 launches on the 1st October (technically the 30th September in some regions). If you missed out on the news, this update adds the fearsome black dragon Fatalis alongside an arch-tempered version of Velkhana. But that's not all. The...
