Tag: Resident Evil

Capcom tease has fans hoping for Resident Evil Code Veronica remake

During Capcom’s shareholder meeting, the survival horror game maker didn’t rule out a Code Veronica remake – but also didn’t confirm it

During Capcom’s annual shareholder meeting, the Resident Evil maker didn’t rule out a Code Veronica remake – though they didn’t confirm one either (thanks GamesRadar). The news comes after Capcom originally said a Code Veronica remake was unlikely near the end of 2022.

One shareholder asked during the meeting whether Capcom planned on “providing high-end visual remakes of only the main numbered entries in the Resident Evil series.”  Since 2019, Capcom has developed and published remakes of popular games in the survival horror series Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4, alongside new games in the series, with rumors of a Resident Evil 5 remake swirling around as well. Resident Evil: Code Veronica has been notably absent in the remake lineup.

Capcom’s response was that the company is “carrying out discussions regarding the future expansion of this series so it can be enjoyed by a wide audience.” That doesn’t really say much for sure, but it’s not a hard no at least.

While Code Veronica remains top on many fans’ remake wishlist, there’s no shortage of other Resident Evil spinoffs for Capcom to consider making. The prequel Resident Evil 0, starring Rebecca Chambers, is still firmly rooted in old-school Resident Evil design. There are also the light-gun games Umbrella Chronicles and Darkside Chronicles, both of which have a decent amount of fresh storytelling alongside the pew-pewing, and the underrated multiplayer game Operation Raccoon City.

Capcom hasn’t had much success with its multiplayer efforts, though. Resident Evil Re:Verse’s all-time player peak on Steam was just barely over 2,000 people, while Resident Evil 4 remake broke player and sales records for the company.

Written by Josh Broadwell on behalf of GLHF

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Resident Evil has its Avengers moment in new Death Island trailer

Leon S. Kennedy, Jill Valentine, Claire Redfield, Rebecca Chambers, and Chris Redfield – everyone is here!

Resident Evil: Death Island‘s latest trailer is giving longtime fans something they’ve always wanted: several of the most popular characters together in one place.

On Tuesday, TMS Entertainment released another trailer for Resident Evil: Death Island – the franchise’s new animated film. Like the other CGI films, this movie takes place within the same universe as the video games – that detail is particularly noteworthy since, for the first time, several of Resident Evil’s most iconic characters, including Leon S. Kennedy, Jill Valentine, Claire Redfield, Rebecca Chambers, and Chris Redfield will all be part of one storyline.

Watch the new Resident Evil: Death Island teaser for yourself below. Keep in mind that while there’s a theatrical release date of July 7, 2023, in the trailer – that’s only for Japanese cinemas. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will distribute the film internationally, but there’s no word on when that’ll happen.

It may sound silly, but this truly is an Avengers come-together moment for longtime fans. Source: I’m a huge fan, and this has never happened below. Leon and Jill in one movie? Sign me up.

Remember, the CGI Resident Evil movies do not share continuity with Paul Anderson’s 2002 Resident Evil movie and its many sequels starring Milla Jovovich, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, or Netflix’s Resident Evil series – none of the live-action films, basically.

Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.

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Resident Evil spinoffs ranked from worst to best

From Outbreak to Operation Raccoon City, here are our rankings for every Resident Evil spinoff.

Biohazard fever is sweeping the nation again – Resident Evil 4‘s remake is just that good. For every legendary installment in this franchise, though, there are a couple of weird spinoffs, and it’s high time we rank all of Capcom’s bizarre experiments.

However, there needs to be some groundwork before we get into the nitty-gritty. Firstly, we won’t be listing mobile games at all, as most are no longer available on digital storefronts – apologies to everyone who loves the Resident Evil: Degeneration tie-in (nobody). Secondly, the release date and platform information vary slightly from title to title. We’ll mostly be going off North American launch dates to make things easier, so please no “but actually” over something like when the Resident Evil Survivor 2 arcade cabinet came out in Japan – it doesn’t matter all that much, eh?

Alright, let’s stock up on healing herbs, ink ribbons, and cheesy one-liners – it’s time to rank every Resident Evil spinoff from worst to best.

Capcom Spotlight recap: Exoprimal beta, Jill Valentine, and more

The March Capcom Spotlight announced an Exoprimal beta, Resident Evil 4 demo, Ghost Trick, and much more

The March Capcom Spotlight has come and gone, bringing with it sprinklings of news about Street Fighter, Exoprimal, and more, along with a demo for March’s hotly-anticipated survival horror remake, Resident Evil 4. Capcom has a busy few months in store, with an open beta for Exoprimal, a beloved puzzle game making a comeback, and the Blue Bomber’s tactical return to modern platforms. Jill Valentine is also showing up in some unlikely places and plays a role of some kind in quelling a zombie threat alongside Resident Evil 4 star Leon S. Kennedy. 

Here’s everything you might have missed from the Capcom Spotlight.

 

Resident Evil: Death Island CG movie revealed in new trailer

A fan-favorite Resident Evil character finally makes their big-screen debut.

Another Resident Evil movie has been announced, one that’s bringing a fan-favorite character into the fold.

On Tuesday, Capcom revealed Resident Evil: Death Island, a brand-new CD film and a direct sequel to 2017’s Resident Evil: Vendetta (thanks, IGN). 

“D.S.O. agent Leon S. Kennedy is on a mission to rescue Dr. Antonio Taylor from kidnappers when a mysterious woman thwarts his pursuit,” reads the plot synopsis.

“Meanwhile, B.S.A.A. agent Chris Redfield is investigating a zombie outbreak in San Francisco, where the cause of the infection cannot be identified,” it continues. “The only thing the victims have in common is that they all visited Alcatraz Island recently. Following that clue, Chris and his team head to the island, where a new horror awaits them.”

Check out Resident Evil: Death Island‘s teaser trailer below.

Diehard fans of Resident Evil will immediately notice Jill Valentine near the end – one of the franchise’s most popular characters that’s appeared in multiple Resident Evil games. Her role within the film is still a mystery, though.

There’s no firm release date for Resident Evil: Death Island yet, though Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will distribute the film sometime in 2023. Seemingly before the Resident Evil 4 remake, which is out in March. 

Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.

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Ranking every mainline Resident Evil game, from worst to best

From old-school chills to flashy remakes, here are our rankings for the core Resident Evil series.

Ah, the post-Halloween blues. For horror nuts like myself, the only way to ease that pain is by prattling on about our favorite spooky stories — which is why I’m about to rank the core Resident Evil series.

Let’s start with some rules: firstly, I’ll only rank mainline series titles. Yes, spinoffs like Resident Evil Outbreak are brilliant, but sorting through all of the mobile titles and Nintendo Wii waggle-fests would take far too long. After all, there’s no point reminding everyone that Umbrella Corps exists – quick, look at the Resident Evil 4 remake again before those painful memories resurface.

Secondly, I’m also counting the recent remakes since those are practically totally different beasts from the PS1 originals. That gives us 13 spooky titles to shower with praise (or clown on). Let’s get to it!

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New Steam sale discounts Resident Evil and other horror game greats

The Halloween Steam sale is here, and with it comes plenty of discounts on horror games, including Resident Evil and more

The Halloween Steam sale, appropriately called the Steam Scream Fest, is live now through Nov. 1, 2022, at 10 a.m.with slashed prices on dozens of the platform’s top horror games, including Resident Evil. There’s something for nearly everyone in the sale, including a not-insignificant number of games such as The Witcher 3 that don’t traditionally fall under the horror category, but we’re not complaining. Discounts are always welcome.

Headlining the Steam Halloween sale is Resident Evil Village with a 25 percent discount that drops the price to $29.99, alongside Behaviour Interactive’s Dead by Daylight, which is also running its own Halloween event through the end of October and shortly after. The remakes of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 are also on sale.

If that’s still not enough survival horror for you and you’ve avoided picking up the first Dying Light, now’s the time to grab it. The definitive edition, which includes dozens of DLC packs, is on sale for $9.99, and the game’s annual Halloween celebration is underway.

Other notables include indie hits Thymesia, V Rising, and Gloomwood, while the anime-minded among you can grab Corpse Party and Danganronpa at a frightfully low price as well. If you want the treats without the scares, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Cult of the Lamb, and Ghostwire Tokyo are for you.

There’s even a section on the Steam sale page devoted to horror games that make a great fit on Steam Deck, and they run without issue as well.

Written by Josh Broadwell on behalf of GLHF

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Home Alone meets Resident Evil in hilarious video

At last, Macaulay Culkin proves that not even the world of Resident Evil can handle him.

They say that with adequate prep time, Home Alone‘s Kevin McCallister could take on just about anyone. Well, the virus-infused denizens of Resident Evil wholeheartedly disagree, and there’s footage proving it. 

On Monday, YouTuber eli_handle_b․wav shared their latest video crossover where Kevin McCallister, the wide-eyed trickster protagonist of Home Alone played by Macaulay Culkin, ventures into Resident Evil Village‘s eerie woods. How fortunate we all are to live in a timeline where Kevin stares down Lady Dimitrescu. Clearly, she has no earthly idea that an absolute menace just walked through her door — just ask Joe Pesci what happens when someone underestimates Kevin. 

Check out the video for yourself below. Please don’t watch it in a library or anywhere else where being quiet is a must since this is gut-bustling material.

All cheeky remarks aside, there’s no overstating how impressive the editing is here. It’s by the same person that brought us that incredible mashup between Indiana Jones and Elden Ring a couple of months back. Brilliant stuff, honestly.

The timing couldn’t be better since Resident Evil Village‘s expansion comes out later this week, on Oct. 28, 2022. There’s also brand-new gameplay of the Resident Evil 4 remake that’s worth watching if you’re a huge fan.

Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.

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Resident Evil Code Veronica remake is unlikely, Capcom says

Fans are hoping for a Resident Evil Code Veronica remake, but Capcom has no plans for the classic horror game

While Capcom continues the trend of bringing its classic horror games back to life, a Resident Evil Code: Veronica remake seems increasingly unlikely. Capcom producer Yoshiaki Hirabayash told NoisyPixel the team is currently focused on making Resident Evil 4 remake the best it can be.

So far, it seems Capcom’s efforts in that regard are paying off. As we said in our Resident Evil 4 preview, the game’s early moments are a gruesome delight and a blend of the familiar and innovative.

As for what comes later, Hirabayashi told NoisyPixel they may consider a Code: Veronica remake, if the opportunity arises.

Capcom originally conceived of Resident Evil Code: Veronica as a sequel to Resident Evil 2, one that followed Chris and Claire Redfield, sibling protagonists from the first two games, as they infiltrated the Umbrella Corporation’s research labs in an effort to find each other and put a stop to the pharmaceutical corporation’s ghastly experiments. 

It ended up receiving the spinoff label after Capcom released Resident Evil 3: Nemesis as a direct sequel centered on Jill Valentine and the destruction of Raccoon City.

Whether Code Veronica gets the remake treatment or not, there’s plenty of classic Resident Evil on the way, and Resident Evil 4 remake launches Mar. 24, 2023, for PC, PS4 and PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Written by Josh Broadwell on behalf of GLHF

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Resident Evil 4 remake will be shown off later this week

Capcom is holding a unique showcase highlighting the Resident Evil 4 remake and Village DLC.

It’s been a hot minute since we’ve heard anything regarding all of Capcom’s upcoming Resident Evil projects. Thankfully, that’ll change late this week.

On Monday, Capcom announced that the next Resident Evil Showcase is happening on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at 3:00 P.M. PDT // 6:00 P.M. EDT // 10:00 P.M. GMT on Twitch. This broadcast will show off Resident Evil Village‘s Golden Edition DLC and, perhaps more importantly, more of the Resident Evil 4 remake.

The announcement trailer below shows a few snippets of new gameplay footage for both titles. Don’t blink, though – everything goes by rather quickly. Capcom is saving the good stuff, it seems! Teasing can be so cruel.

Several iconic locations from Resident Evil 4, like the church, can be seen in the screengrabs below.

If you’re familiar with the original, you’ll no doubt notice that the remake seems much bleaker in tone — from a glance, anyway. It looks like we’ll see more of the infamous Ganado enemies too.

The Resident Evil 4 remake is coming out on March 24, 2023, for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Capcom revealed the project during its not-E3 showcase in June, but there hasn’t been much information since then. 

Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.

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