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With Resident Evil Village now three years old, demand for a new mainline entry in Capcom’s celebrated survival horror series is continuing to grow by the day, and it seems Capcom is going to oblige surprisingly soon. That’s as per prominent leaker Dusk Golem, who recently took to Twitter and stated that recent rumblings that he had shared about Resident Evil 9 potentially being delayed out of 2025 are, as it turns out, inaccurate.

A notable leaker has claimed that Resident Evil 9's development is on track, and that fans won't have to wait long to see the game. This is a development on a previous rumor from the same source, who recently reported that the next mainline entry in the Resident Evil series had been internally delayed.

While the main story of is the bulk of your adventure, there are still many things you can do once the credits roll. Ethan Winters' desperate journey to find his daughter Rosemary puts you up against horrifying monsters and other evil entities. However, this frantic search ends rather quickly, making it difficult to determine what else you can do in the titular village.

When the original launched with the Nintendo GameCube in November 2001, it quickly became a cult classic. Since then, the series has seen the release of two mainline sequels, a remake, an arcade game, and an upcoming remaster. The series has done well by giving more depth to Mario’s green-clad younger brother in terms of character and style. Given that the original game consists of exploring a spooky mansion and sucking up the occasional ghost, it's easy to understand why one might think was inspired by the films. However, that was not the case.

Recent comments from a reputable leaker suggest that the Resident Evil 9 reveal may take longer than expected, as the project may have been internally delayed. The Resident Evil franchise remains one of Capcom's biggest moneymakers, and so Resident Evil 9 is an inevitability. It's a matter of «when» Resident Evil 9 comes out, not «if,» though it seems fans may have to wait longer than originally expected to play the game for themselves.

Shinji Mikami, the esteemed director of iconic games like Resident Evil (1996) and The Evil Within, has finally opened up regarding his decision to leave Tango Gameworks, the company he founded. Given Tango Gameworks' recent rise to fame with the release of the critically-acclaimed game Hi-Fi Rush, Mikami's sudden departure from the studio was seen as surprising by many, but fans now have a proper explanation from the famed developer himself.

Allegedly in the works since as far back as 2018, Resident Evil 9 is set to have the longest ever development cycle for a Resident Evil game by the time it launches, which, as per prior reports, is going hand-in-hand with the series’ largest ever budget for a single game to date. It seems, however, that Capcom might have pushed back the game further out than originally planned to give it even more time in the oven.

Physical copies of Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 7 for PS5 have recently been spotted on a Romanian retailer’s website. This indicates that some recent Resident Evil games could be getting physical releases for PS5 on July 31.

Despite the genre’s massive popularity, horror game developers struggle to design titles with lasting impact, and part of that is because of the high bar set by games like the and franchises that came before. Another possibility is other games bank on jump scares and cheap thrills. While it is simple enough to understand the anatomy of a good horror game, the abundance of lackluster titles demonstrates that tuning these elements is a difficult art form to truly master.

Capcom has been hosting a fan survey through Capcom Town that has revealed some of the franchises that fans of the company want to see the most. Capcom has a storied history of releasing high-quality games across a variety of franchises. Capcom constantly has something new and exciting coming out, with the company having just recently launched the critically-acclaimed action-RPG Dragon's Dogma 2.

Just over a year ago, Shinji Mikami - he of directing the original Resident Evil and Resident Evil 4 fame - was confirmed to be leaving Tango Gameworks, the studio that he had co-founded over a decade earlier to create a modern successor to his survival-horror classics, The Evil Within.

Shinji Mikami, one of the original creators of Resident Evil, has recently founded a new company under the name Kamuy Inc. Mikami gained notoriety as the director of Resident Evil, which went on to create and popularize the survival horror genre. Recently, he was part of Tango Gameworks, which he left in 2023. He's currently working with Grasshopper Manufacture Inc. on Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered.

Resident Evil 9 will be an open-world game, a well-known Capcom leaker has said. The insider also claimed that Dragon's Dogma 2 is at least partially to thank for the Resident Evil series' purported open-world foray.

The franchise is one of the most iconic in the entire video game industry and one talented fan wants to remind the community how far the franchise has come since its humble start on the PlayStation One. While many other video game series that began on Sony's first console have been either forgotten or dormant, Capcom's survival horror games have only improved in quality over the years, bar the occasional stumble in the mid-2000s. With modern titles boasting some of the best graphics around, it's easy to forget its roots.

A Resident Evil mod that is currently in development plans to put character Brad Vickers in a starring role. The mod plans to show the perspective of Brad Vickers in the classic Resident Evil games, since he's one of the most notable side characters from the early days of the franchise.

Capcom's Resident Evil 4 remake has passed a huge milestone, after reaching over 7 million copies sold. The remake of Resident Evil 4 is approaching its first birthday on March 23, and has crossed the 7 million sales mark just prior.

has cemented its position as a cornerstone of the survival horror genre. The recent remade versions have successfully reintroduced classic stories to a new generation, offering enhanced visuals and refined gameplay mechanics. However, focusing on remaking past entries carries risks. Choosing which games to remake requires careful consideration of their impact and potential for improvement.

Amid a continuously popular period for the series, it appears that Capcom may be preparing for a possible Resident Evil 5 Remake announcement. While Resident Evil has been beloved for many years, the success of Resident Evil 4 Remake prompted more excitement among fans than ever about what might be in store for the franchise. Now, some of the publisher's latest updates may have offered a glimpse into Capcom's plans.

Every game has its share of ups and downs. When a studio finally has everything figured out and progresses toward full production, there’s typically a barrage of changes that happen. This is something that was happening even towards the very end of Resident Evil 4. The latest installment to a series of remakes from Capcom had caused quite a few headaches within the team.

Xbox Game Pass just added another big survival horror game to the catalog. This first wave of Xbox Game Pass titles for February included the addition of Resident Evil 3. That comes after the previous month, which included access to Resident Evil 2. So, those of you who had finished through the last installment might be keen on giving this next game a chance.

The Xbox Game Pass catalog is about to expand to include the Resident Evil 3 remake. Apart from adding to the selection of acclaimed survival horror games on the platform, this arrival also marks the third AAA game to reach Xbox Game Pass in February 2024.

Many safes and lockers can be found in the sprawling areas of Racoon City in , but you can't open them without the right codes or combinations. This remake of Jill Valentine's struggle against Nemesis will have you searching for as many useful items as you can find. These lockers and safes provide useful rewards for your continuing survival-horror adventure.

Capcom has been on a roll regarding the Resident Evil franchise. We’ve seen a consistent flow of new games released over the years, but not all are about continuing the storyline. It wasn’t too long ago that Capcom brought out the remake of Resident Evil 2. With as much hype and success as they had with this game release, it wasn’t surprising to see more remakes released. Resident Evil 4 is the latest release for the franchise and is also a remake. If you have been waiting for the price to drop to a more comfortable entry price, you’re in luck. 

Given the widespread critical and commercial success that Capcom has enjoyed with its Resident Evil games in recent years in particular, it’s sort of a given that the company is going to have plenty more of that in store. And though Capcom has yet to officially announced any new Resident Evil games, leaks are unsurprisingly claiming that there are several of them in the works.

Capcom has addressed whether the events depicted in Resident Evil: The Darkside Chroniclesare canon or not. There have been dozens of Resident Evil games released over the years, ranging from main series entries to enhanced ports to spin-offs on various platforms. Capcom has brought Resident Evil to as many gaming platforms as possible since the first game launched in 1996, and that includes the Nintendo Wii.

Capcom has issued a significant price drop for the Resident Evil 4 remake, letting gamers buy the game at $39.99, $20 off its usual asking price of $59.99. The Resident Evil 4 remake was one of the highest-rated new game releases of 2023. It found itself nominated for multiple awards at The Game Awards last year, and it proved to be a monumental sales success for developer/publisher Capcom at the same time.

Xbox Game Pass added two acclaimed horror games in the form of Resident Evil 2 and Those Who Remain to its sizable content library. This catalog expansion arrives mere days after the last Xbox Game Pass update introduced Super Mega Baseball 4 and We Happy Few.

The PC version of Resident Evil: Revelations has been review bombed 11 years after it first launched. Resident Evil: Revelations originally released as a Nintendo 3DS exclusive game in 2012 before eventually making its way to other platforms, with the PC version releasing in 2013.

lets you combine Leon's best treasures in different combinations to sell for large amounts of money. The number of Pesetas you get from selling separate items is never as high as the number you receive giving away objects fused with multiple trinkets. A few combinations, in particular, yield some of the largest rewards in the game.

Surprise, surprise: Capcom are working on another Resident Evil remake in their successful series of ground-up rebuilds for the survival-horror franchise. As for whether we’ll barrel straight into Resident Evil 5 from this year’s RE4 Remake or jump back to Zero or even, uh, sideways to Code Veronica? They won’t say - yet.

is the eighth mainline installment in the Resident Evil franchise from publisher and developer Capcom. After taking home several Game of the Year awards, becomes even more accessible to players with an exciting new release on iOS devices running iOS/iPadOS 17.0.0 or later.

The Resident Evil franchise has been nothing short of a juggernaut in recent years in particular, with Capcom having put out one major hit after another, but with the Resident Evil 4 remake and its Separate Ways DLC now in our rearview mirror, what’s next for the survival horror franchise? That a follow-up to the Resident Evil Village is in the works is all but a guarantee, and prominent Capcom insider Dusk Golem has provided some potential new details on its development.

Resident Evil's board game is a spooky exploration of the Spencer Mansion and on sale over at Amazon.

In the Separate Ways DLC for the , Ada Wong gets a fair share of weapons to find and choose from throughout the seven chapters. There are twelve weapons throughout the DLC, with Ada starting with a basic pistol, a submachine gun, and a tactical knife similar to her main story counterpart. The weapons are always a key part of any game, so understanding the options and where to find them are essential.

Apple is known for making premium products that offer the very best in technology to consumers. However, there is one sector where the Cupertino-based tech giant has been lagging behind for years - gaming. While Apple's MacBooks, iMacs, and even iPhones are some of the most powerful devices in the market, none of them are marketed as gaming devices, nor are they used as that. However, that all changed this year with Apple shifting its focus on gaming with its latest devices, especially the iPhone 15 Pro models.

Listings for Resident Evil 4 remake's iOS and iPadOS ports have gone live, showing a placeholder date of December 31. However, the mobile version is rather expensive, costing Rs. 3,599, matching the same default price tag as the mainline PC port. The game will be available with support for Universal Purchase, meaning the same app can be accessed across other Apple products you own, including the Mac. Similar to other Capcom titles, players will be granted a free trial/ demo before being asked to purchase the game for full content, hence it says ‘Free' download on the App Store page.

Apple launched the highly anticipated iPhone 15 series at its Wonderlust event on September 12. The Cupertino-based tech giant unveiled four models in total - iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Like the previous year, the iPhone 15 Pro models got a new A17 Pro SoC under the hood, with Apple dropping the ‘Bionic' moniker from the new chipsets. Surprisingly, a significant portion of the launch event went into describing the gaming capabilities of the iPhone 15 Pro models, with Apple announcing that several console games would be coming to iPhones.

The long-awaited DLC for the remake of has finally been confirmed, and its release date is sooner than anyone could've imagined. was included with the original version of, where it was unlocked after completion of the main quest. Talk of its release as DLC for the remake has been swirling for a while, but was announced officially at a PlayStation State of Play on September 14, along with a VR mode for PSVR 2 and new content for Remake's Mercenaries Mode.

and fans can save big on both franchises for a limited time. Various platforms are offering significant discounts on, with players also having the opportunity to support important charitable causes. Meanwhile, multiple .