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news2 days ago•14 min saved

Wesker’s Voice Actor Ousted From Convention Amid Abuse Allegations

Craig Burnatowski, who voiced Albert Wesker in the Resident Evil 4 remake and returns as Zeno in Resident Evil Requiem, has been dropped from Fantasy & Magic Con after a former partner publicly alleged mental and emotional abuse and physical harm; the convention canceled his appearance and refunded autographs, with the group photo updated to a four-person lineup. Capcom hasn’t commented, and Burnatowski’s Wesker role is expected to appear in the upcoming Code Veronica remake.

via Kotaku|

#abuse-allegations #convention #fantasy-magic-con

news15 days ago•14 min saved

Resident Evil 2 Solves 28-Year Photo Mystery: Kyle MacLachlan Is Jill Valentine’s Boyfriend

A 28-year mystery in the original Resident Evil 2 is solved: the photo on Jill Valentine’s desk is Kyle MacLachlan, confirmed by overlaying the game’s pixel image with a MacLachlan promo shot; the remake swapped several celebrity photos (including Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, and Winona Ryder) for other images, a detail fans have long debated, as uncovered by Morio on X after combing through Japanese magazines.

via Kotaku|

#jill-valentine #kyle-maclachlan #news

gaming19 days ago•2 min saved

Mikami: games should compel players to finish them themselves, not rely on streams

Shinji Mikami reportedly told comedian Eika Kano that if a game can satisfy viewers by watching it to the end, the game isn’t good enough, and developers should craft experiences that make players want to finish the game with their own hands; similar calls for greater player agency were echoed by Yuji Horii and Naoki Hamaguchi.

via Video Games Chronicle|

#game-design #gaming #player-agency

news19 days ago•13 min saved

Mikami: Streaming Won’t Spoil a Game If It’s Worth Playing

Resident Evil director Shinji Mikami says streaming playthroughs don’t spoil a game; if viewers are satisfied just by watching, the game wasn’t that good and should compel players to experience it themselves, a view reportedly echoed by Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii, reflecting a broader debate about streaming and spoilers in gaming.

via Kotaku|

#dragon-quest #news #resident-evil

news27 days ago•14 min saved

Capcom’s Team-Driven Rewrite Fuels Its Golden Run

Capcom’s president credits the company’s rebound to a shift away from auteur-led titles toward a team-based development approach, rebuilding each game from the ground up and embracing short-term risk to deliver hits like Resident Evil 7, Monster Hunter World, and Street Fighter 6 after a rough 2010s period.

via Kotaku|

#capcom #game-development #monster-hunter

gaming28 days ago•6 min saved

Capcom retools Code: Veronica story to fit the Resident Evil saga

Capcom has confirmed that the remake of Code: Veronica, now titled Resident Evil Veronica, will modify its story to better connect with the series’ broader narrative. Producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi said the team aims for clearer cohesion with newer entries, and the reveal trailer used a first-person perspective before switching to a traditional third-person view. The game drops the “Code” from its name and is planned for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC next year.

via Eurogamer|

#capcom #code-veronica #gaming

gaming1 month ago•5 min saved

Capcom Rules Out GameCube Classic Code Veronica X on Switch Online

Capcom says there are no plans to bring the GameCube version of Resident Evil Code Veronica X to Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack, even as a remake of Resident Evil Veronica is planned for the Switch 2 in 2027; Nintendo's Switch Online GameCube library currently features several titles, and mature games may require a separate app.

via Nintendo Life|

#capcom #code-veronica-x #gamecube

gaming1 month ago•7 min saved

Capcom explains one-word naming choice for Resident Evil Veronica remake

Capcom has explained why the upcoming Resident Evil remake of Code: Veronica will drop “Code” and be titled Resident Evil Veronica. The team, including director-level input, chose a single-word name to fit the series’ naming conventions and appeal to both new and longtime fans. The remake will be a third-person title (despite a first-person trailer) and is planned for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch 2, and PC next year.

via Eurogamer|

#capcom #gaming #naming

gaming1 month ago•7 min saved

Capcom confirms Code Veronica remake stays third-person, draws on RE2 remake

Capcom clarified at Summer Game Fest that the Resident Evil: Code Veronica remake will be a third‑person title and will borrow gameplay cues from the 2019 RE2 remake. The remake drops the 'Code' from its name, is being made with care to honor the original, and is set three months after RE2. It’s planned for 2027 on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch 2, and PC.

via Eurogamer|

#capcom #code-veronica #gaming

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Capcom Reimagines Code: Veronica as Resident Evil: Veronica

Capcom unveiled a reimagined remake of Code: Veronica at Summer Game Fest, renaming it Resident Evil: Veronica. The project leans into dual perspectives and modern design, with a focus on Claire and Chris Redfield pursuing Umbrella after Raccoon City's fall, signaling a potentially fresh take on the series' overlooked entry and aiming for a 2027 release.

via GameSpot|

#capcom #remake #resident-evil

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Summer Game Fest 2026: io9’s Picks for the Trailers That Stood Out

io9 rounds up standout trailers from Summer Game Fest 2026, highlighting a mix of remakes, sequels, and new worlds: Resident Evil: Veronica (a 2027 remake for PS5/PC/Xbox), Alien: Isolation 2 on a new colony, Gen Atlas from Fumito Ueda featuring a large mech, TMNT: The Last Ronin from PlatinumGames, Gundam: Rogue Orbit, Guild Wars 3 with a PS5 launch and a 2027 beta, plus Star Wars titles Galactic Racer and Zero Company with 2027–2028 windows. Also teased are 1666 Amsterdam in Early Access (2026), Saw: Genesis (prequel), Blood of Dawnwalker (Sept 3 release on PC/PS5/Xbox Series), The Wolf Among Us 2 (2027 with a remaster this holiday), Street Fighter 6 additions including Tifa joining in 2027, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation arriving day-one on PS5, Switch 2, PC, and Xbox Series X|S in spring 2027.

via Gizmodo|

#final-fantasy-vii-revelation #resident-evil #star-wars

gaming1 month ago•1 min saved

Capcom Targets 2027 for New Resident Evil: Veronica Remake

Capcom revealed a remake of Resident Evil: Code Veronica, titled Resident Evil: Veronica, scheduled for 2027 and shown at Summer Game Fest 2026. The remake reimagines the Dreamcast classic with a new look and tone, preserving Code Veronica's gothic, psychological thriller vibe as Claire and Chris Redfield navigate an Antarctic prison island and Umbrella Corp., while Capcom continues a string of high-profile releases.

via Engadget|

#capcom #code-veronica #gaming

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Sample the Horror Early: RE Requiem PS5 Demo Now Live with 30% Days of Play Deal

Capcom has released a PS5 demo for Resident Evil Requiem ahead of its February 2026 launch. The sample covers early sections and save data from the demo won’t transfer to the full game. It’s on the PS Store, and the game is currently discounted 30% during the Days of Play promotion until June 10, 2026.

via Push Square|

#capcom #days-of-play #demo

gaming1 month ago•7 min saved

Resident Evil Requiem Demo Opens for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC

Capcom has released a playable demo for Resident Evil Requiem across PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, letting players experience early stages of the survival horror title; note that demo save data cannot be transferred to the full game.

via Gematsu|

#capcom #demo #gaming

gaming1 month ago•12 min saved

Tracing the Real Origins of Resident Evil 2’s Mr. X

An in-depth look traces the nickname Mr. X for Resident Evil 2’s Tyrant to early development materials, including a Japanese alias, Nazo no Otoko X, used in scripts and licensing text before the final game. Capcom confirms the official name is Tyrant and that Mr. X was used to refer to the human form, with licensing art and interviews supporting its use, suggesting the moniker originated with the development team rather than a US guide mistake; the exact rationale behind choosing the nickname remains unclear.

via Time Extension|

#capcom #gaming #mr-x