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Poll What Game Should Capcom Remake Next?
Resident Evil or something else?
Capcom's latest remake, Resident Evil 4, has finally released on PS5, PS4. Perhaps the biggest one to date, it's the firm's third remake in four years. It clearly has a knack for doing them successfully at this point, but the quality of the Resident Evil series dropping somewhat after this fourth instalment, where do...
News Seeing Flickering Lights in Resident Evil 4 Remake on PS5? Capcom Promises to Fix It
Blinded by the lights
Capcom’s latest remake is superb, as we outlined in our Resident Evil 4 PS5 review. It’s not without its issues, however: the Japanese publisher has already promised to address the game’s rain, and following yesterday’s launch day, it’s been made aware of an issue pertaining to flickering lights at the bottom of the...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Free DLC 'The Mercenaries' Deploys on 7th April
Sharpen your skills
The much-anticipated release of Resident Evil 4 is finally here, with the excellent remake out today. While you're probably planning on blitzing through the entire thing this weekend, be content in the knowledge that The Mercenaries, Resident Evil's almost obligatory challenge mode, is coming on 7th April as free DLC. Details on...
Random Episodes 2 and 3 of That Creepy Cute Resident Evil 4 Anime Have Arrived
Hooray!
On Monday, we got our first taste of our new favourite show, Leon and the Mysterious Village, a Resident Evil 4-inspired series of animated shorts. Today, we were blessed with episodes two and three, entitled "A Promise Between the Two" and "Help Us, Old Man!" respectively. Episode two pokes fun at the ease with which enemies are able to...
Random Resident Evil 4 Anime Short Simultaneously Cute, Disturbing
Leon and the Mysterious Village
The eagerly anticipated remake of Resident Evil 4 on PS5 arrives this week, on 24th March, and we thought it was simply outstanding. Capcom's marketing machine has, appropriately, kicked into overdrive, and today we were treated to a cute, somewhat disturbing anime trailer for the game. The soothing style of...
Review Resident Evil 4 (PS5) - A True Masterpiece Made Even Better
Bingo time
No new console generation feels quite right until a re-release of Resident Evil 4 rolls around. Following a PS2 version in 2005, the Capcom classic has been ported to every home system from Sony since; you can't have one without the other at this point. However, following the developer's recent remaking efforts with Resident Evil 2 and...
News This Resident Evil 4 Remake Demo Cheat Will Kick Your Ass
The Doctor will see you now
The imminent and eagerly anticipated remake of perhaps the most beloved survival horror game ever made, Capcom's Resident Evil 4, is almost upon us (launching 24th March). In the meantime, though, we did get a decidedly awesome demo for the game, which, as it turns out, actually has a super-secret Mad Chainsaw difficulty...
News Resident Evil 4 PS5 Remake Spoilers Are Rife As Retailers Break Street Date
Nightmare
Can you spoil a game that first released in 2005? Well, in this specific instance, yes. We may all be very familiar with the beats of Capcom’s iconic third-person shooter Resident Evil 4, but the Japanese publisher is shaking things up for its impending PS5 remake. The problem, then? Retailers have broken the street date two weeks before...
News Capcom's Barmy Dino Shooter Exoprimal Bites PS5, PS4 on 14th July
Open beta set for 17th March through 19th March
Update: Yes, Capcom’s bonkers third-person Exoprimal will launch 14th July on PS5 and PS4, with an open beta slated to run from 17th March to 19th March. The game will cost $59.99 for its bog-standard version, with a Digital Deluxe available for $69.99. The latter version comes with a wealth of...
News Monster Hunter Rise's Sunbreak Expansion Arrives on PS5, PS4 in April
Rise again
Monster Hunter Rise, like many of its predecessors, was significantly expanded with the arrival of a big DLC. Titled Sunbreak, it originally released for Nintendo Switch and PC in the summer of last year, and critics went crazy over it, heaping praise on how it shakes up the action RPG's gameplay loop, with new monsters, mechanics, and a...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake's Chainsaw Demo Cuts PS5, PS4 Today
Ready?
Update: As expected, Resident Evil 4’s hotly anticipated demo will be available to download for PS5 and PS4 from the PS Store today. Imaginatively named the Chainsaw Demo, it’ll focus on the iconic moment where protagonist Leon S. Kennedy arrives in a Spanish village, only to be attacked by Ganados – and a certain chainsaw wielding...
News Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Resurrects on PS4 in June
We ex-spectre it'll be good
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is a beloved adventure game that's been trapped on Nintendo DS for over a decade. However, that's about to change, as a revamped version is heading to modern platforms, including PS4. With the above new trailer, we now have a release date: 30th June, 2023. From the creators of Ace Attorney,...
Live Watch the Capcom Spotlight Showcase Livestream Right Here
Resident Evil! Exoprimal! Ghost Trick!
Looking for the Capcom Spotlight showcase livestream? A big night awaits for the legendary Japanese publisher, with updates on Resident Evil 4, Exoprimal, and more all expected during the broadcast. The pre-show will get underway from around 2PM PT/10PM GMT, with the main event slated to follow immediately...
News Resident Evil 4's Aggressive Weather Effects Will Be Dialled Back in Day One Patch
Raingate resolution
The upcoming Resident Evil 4 remake on PS5 will have its distractingly intense weather effects dialled back in response to fan feedback. The unfortunate design choice was first noticed in a recent Game Informer gameplay video. Speaking to Press Start Australia, Resident Evil 4 producer Hirabayashi Yoshiaki acknowledged fans'...
News Mysterious Resident Evil 4 ARG 'Baby Eagle Is Missing' Appears Online
Time to put our thinking caps on
A mysterious ARG, or augmented reality game, has appeared online overnight connected to the upcoming and highly anticipated Resident Evil 4 remake, entitled Baby Eagle is Missing. Baby Eagle is the code name by which the President's daughter, Ashley Graham, is known to the Secret Service. The ARG in question appears...
News Resident Evil 4, Exoprimal, More to Feature in Capcom Spotlight Next Week
Digital event incoming
Capcom really wants you to know that Resident Evil 4 is almost here. On top of a recent preview, the publisher has just announced a digital event, Capcom Spotlight, and the anticipated remake is set to feature. As highlighted in the above tweet, Capcom Spotlight will take place next week, on 9th March. The show will start...
Review Resident Evil Village (PSVR2) - An Even More Intense Version of a PS5 Great
VRillage
Rather than following gaming trends in search of profit, Capcom is beginning to create another of its own: high-quality, big-budget VR ports. After Resident Evil 7: Biohazard successfully translated Ethan Winters’ plight to save his wife into the world of virtual reality, the developer has done it again with the follow-up. While we feel...
Preview Capcom Showers Resident Evil 4's Late Game with Love
Island paradise
For much of the lead-up to this month's Resident Evil 4 remake, Capcom has focused its marketing efforts on the first 30 minutes of the survival horror classic. From Leon being dropped off on the outskirts of the mysterious village to his first proper encounters with its residents, we've seen how those first few steps into madness...
News Street Fighter 6 Hype as Cammy's Super Is Based on the Street Fighter 2 Animated Movie
Neck snap, back break
The latest trailer for Street Fighter 6 introduces three characters, but for most fans, Cammy seems to have stolen the show. The veteran combatant, complete with her lightning fast diving kicks and cold attitude, is rocking a stylish new design — but that's not all. As quickly noted by those who live and breathe Capcom's...
News Street Fighter 6 Throws Down with Cammy, Zangief, Lily Reveals
Fight on
Street Fighter 6 has shown off another three characters from its launch roster. This latest gameplay trailer covers returning veterans Cammy and Zangief, as well as newcomer Lily. As we've come to expect of the upcoming brawler at this stage, every one of them looks like fantastic fun to play. Needless to say, Street Fighter 6 continues to...
News New Resident Evil 4 Trailer Confirms Demo Coming Soon, and Mercenaries
Lots of late-game areas shown
Capcom has announced in a new Resident Evil 4 trailer that a "special demo" of the game will be available soon, and that The Mercenaries mode will be included as a free DLC after launch. The footage from the trailer shows a lot more of the late-game areas, including the island, mine cart ride, and the castle. Check it...
News Heads Up! Resident Evil Village's PSVR2 Support Is a Separate Download
VRillage
Resident Evil Village was updated this week to add PSVR2 support – you’ll even see a little headset icon next to the game’s name – but you will have to jump through some extra hoops to play. Unlike the unbelievable Gran Turismo 7, which will work automatically with Sony’s next-gen headset once updated, Capcom’s survival horror...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake's PSVR2 Content Arriving After Launch
Now in development
Capcom has announced the PSVR2 content planned for Resident Evil 4 will release after the game's launch, as it's only just started development. The series' official Japanese Twitter account pushed out a post explaining the VR mode will be released as a free DLC and more details will be shared soon. It's not known whether the...
News You Can Become a Millionaire by Winning the Next Capcom Cup
$1 million for Street Fighter 6 champ
Fancy your chances at winning a global Street Fighter 6 competition? If you think you could be the next Daigo Umehara, you should probably know that the next Capcom Cup — which begins this summer with a worldwide tour, running all the way into 2024 — is offering up an unprecedented $1 million to the eventual...
News Resident Evil Village VR Mode Gets Demo Alongside PSVR2 Launch
Face your fears
As if PSVR2's launch lineup wasn't already strong enough, recall that the excellent Resident Evil Village's VR Mode will be available on 22nd February as free DLC. We got a trailer showing it all in action, and boy, does it look like a nightmare experience for the faint of heart. Just thinking about going through the hell that was...
News Capcom Ducks Street Fighter 6 News at Capcom Cup Finals
There's only Street Fighter V
Kicking off on the 12th February and lasting a whole week, Capcom Cup IX will see pro Street Fighter V players duke it out for fame and glory. As is usually the case with big fighting game events, fans had been anticipating fresh Street Fighter 6 news during the finals, but, somewhat surprisingly, that's not going to...
News Capcom's Classic Life and Death Puzzler Ghost Trick Is Coming to PS4
Final Sissel
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective was one of the best Nintendo DS games of its era, inventing an innovative puzzle mechanic that took full advantage of the handheld’s touch screen. Now the game is making the jump to high definition television screens, as part of a port that will see the title debut on the PlayStation 4. This new...
News Resident Evil 4 Gets 12 Minutes of Tense, Action-Packed Gameplay
Watch your back
Capcom's upcoming Resident Evil 4 remake will likely be an early Game of the Year contender, going from what we have seen so far, and anticipation continues to build as its 24th March release date draws ever closer. If you need something to tide you over in the meantime, we were treated to 12 minutes of new gameplay, courtesy of Game...
News Resident Evil 4 Fronts Game Informer Issue, New Gameplay Revealed
More details incoming
Capcom's remake of Resident Evil 4 is the headliner of Game Informer's latest issue, meaning the outlet will be sharing new details and footage from the PS5, PS4 title in the coming days and weeks. A short clip of gameplay has already been released, and it reveals remade sections from the church and stretches of the experience...
News Capcom on Course to Break Game Sales Record This Fiscal Year
Resident Evil 4 a predicted hit
There ain't no stopping this Capcom train, it seems. In its latest financial report, the Japanese publisher reveals its ambitions to sell a record number of games this fiscal year (which lasts up until the end of March 2023). Indeed, the company's posted some serious numbers recently, with the likes of Monster Hunter...
News Thea Trinidad Comes Off the Top Rope for Real-Time Commentary in Street Fighter 6
Someone just got turned into a hashtag
The release of Street Fighter 6 is arguably the highlight of the fighting game calendar in 2023, with the latest iteration of the venerable franchise launching on 2nd June. We got a new clip showing off pro wrestler Thea Trinidad and the awesome new Real-Time Commentary feature in action. Trinidad's voice is...
News Monster Hunter Rise PS5 Port Is Practically Perfect, Says Performance Report
It even goes beyond 4K
Capcom has done an absolutely superb job of porting Monster Hunter Rise to PS5, says Digital Foundry. Their latest analysis reveals that the current-gen title provides a near perfect upgrade on the original Switch version, offering 60 frames-per-second across the board, while also boasting PC-like graphics options that you can...
Poll Did You Buy Monster Hunter Rise on PS5, PS4?
Rise up
Out now on PS5 and PS4, Monster Hunter Rise seems to be another banger from Capcom. Many have proclaimed this to be one of the best — if not the best — instalment in the long-running franchise, and now that PlayStation players can finally jump in, we want to know if you're buying a copy. We highly recommend it, by the way. We handed the...
News Monster Hunter Rise Hunts Down a Beastly PS5, PS4 Launch Trailer
Everything you need to know
Monster Hunter Rise is out now on PS5 and PS4. Having already existed on Nintendo Switch and PC for what feels like an age, Capcom's latest is a bit late to the party, but at least the port's pretty much flawless. Boasting 4K at 60 frames-per-second performance on PS5 in particular, this is a great way to get your hunt...
Review Monster Hunter Rise (PS5) - A Fantastic Port of the Series' Best Outing
Tigrexcellent
Nine days after this review goes live, it’ll be five years since Capcom’s Monster Hunter series finally conquered the Western market in the form of Monster Hunter: World. Even for those of us who have been playing since the days of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, World felt like a breath of fresh air as the series finally hit the big...
The storm is here
Republished on Wednesday, 11th January, 2023: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of January 2023's PS Plus line up. The original text follows. If you're the kind of player who spent hours upon hours coming up with absurdly cool combos in Devil May Cry 5, then this expanded re-release is...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Keeps Infamous Island Section, Makes it Bigger
Return trip
Resi fans have been a little worried about the upcoming remake of Resident Evil 4. While the length of the game is about the same as the original, some are concerned it'll cut out some content, possibly even whole sections, as seen in 2020's Resident Evil 3. However, with recent comments from the developer, it seems all the major beats...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Update Coming 'As Soon As Possible'
Fire it up
Dragon's Dogma 2 is happening, but we're yet to see anything of the project outside of a logo — and even that might be a placeholder. The long-awaited sequel was finally announced during its own special presentation back in June, with excitable director Hideaki Itsuno telling fans that the development team would share more information...
Reminder Street Fighter 6 Closed Beta Test Is Live Now on PS5, PS4
Round two
A couple of weeks ago, Capcom announced a second closed beta test for its upcoming fighting game, Street Fighter 6. There's been a lot of news between then and now, so just as a reminder, this online test has now begun on PS5 and PS4. If you took part in the first closed beta, you can use the same software (after installing an update) to...
News Resident Evil Village Is a PSVR2 Launch Game, And It's Free
Simply update your PS5 copy
Resident Evil Village will be fully playable for PSVR2 from beginning to end on Sony’s next-gen headset’s launch day, 22nd February. And the best news of all: it’ll be free. To clarify, you will need to own a copy of Capcom’s survival horror on PS5, but regardless of whether you own the base version or the...
News Generous GBA Compilation Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Launches 14th April
Chipping away at your free time
You’re going to need to free up some time if you’re planning to play through all six games – and their variants – in the Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, which now has a confirmed PS4 release date: 14th April, 2023! Pre-orders are available now on the PS Store, with the price set at £49.99/$59.99...
News Fans Are At War with Street Fighter 6's PS5, PS4 Box Art
Haters gonna hate
Even though most people purchase their games digitally these days, bad box art can still bring out the fire in a fanbase. In the case of Street Fighter 6, players may have a point. The latest in the storied series from Capcom is shaping up to be a superb return to form, but fans have a serious bugbear with the boxart – namely,...
News Street Fighter 5 Owners Will Unlock SF2 Turbo Free in Street Fighter 6
Shoryuken
As an added bonus for veteran Street Fighter stans, those of you who own and have played Street Fighter 5 will unlock Street Fighter 2 Turbo in the upcoming Street Fighter 6. As we reported on previously, you can play emulated arcade games in Capcom’s anticipated sequel, but the aforementioned classic will be reserved for those
Gallery Street Fighter 6 Showcases Style and Silliness with Minigames, More
Pre-orders available on PS Store now
Street Fighter 6 enjoyed another outstanding showcase during The Game Awards overnight, where four new characters were officially added to the roster – including returnee Dee Jay and newcomers Manon, Marisa, and JP. Capcom also showcased a little more of the World Tour mode, which will expand beyond Metro City,...
News Street Fighter 6 Confirms June 2023 Release Date, Shows Off Dee Jay, Manon, Marisa, JP
It's ready to fight
Street Fighter 6 will indeed launch for PS5 and PS4 on the 2nd June, 2023 (as per the leaks from the PS Store). The anticipated brawler got a new trailer at The Game Awards as well, which shows off returning character Dee Jay alongside newcomers Manon, Marisa, and JP. We even get to see the characters perform some special attacks...
News Street Fighter 6 June 2023 Release Date Leaked via PS Store
Ready, Fight!
What's that? Another release date has been leaked through an online storefront? You better believe it! And this time, it's the turn of Street Fighter 6. According to the game's PS4 PlayStation Store page — as shared on ResetEra — the anticipated brawler is set to launch on the 2nd June, 2023. Sometimes these dates end up being...
News Monster Hunter Rise Will Only Be Available Digitally on PS5, PS4
Download festival
There’ll be no physical version of Monster Hunter Rise when it launches on PS5 and PS4 early next year. The port of the critically acclaimed Nintendo Switch and PC release was hastily announced last week, following a series of leaks. However, physical fans may need to curb their enthusiasm, as publisher Capcom has confirmed to...
News Monster Hunter Rise Confirmed for PS5, PS4 Release, Out 20th January
Sunbreak DLC in spring 2023
Capcom has now confirmed Monster Hunter Rise will be making its way to PS5 and PS4 on 20th January 2023. Priced at £32.99/$39.99 and available to pre-order now on the PS Store, the PS5 port will be enhanced with new options. You'll be able to select a 4K resolution at 60 frames-per-second, or drop the visuals to 1080p in...
News Monster Hunter Rise PS5 Looking Like a Lock for 20th January
Leak from Xbox virtually confirms
Update: It does appear Monster Hunter Rise will be coming to PS5 on 20th January, 2023 – although pump the brakes just a touch, because “official” confirmation comes courtesy of a leak out of Xbox Germany, which has since been deleted. We assume this was scheduled to be revealed at The Game Awards in some...
News Second Street Fighter 6 Beta Test Begins 16th December
Available on PS5
Capcom has confirmed a second Street Fighter 6 closed beta test will take place over the weekend beginning 16th December 2022 on PS5. Anyone who took part in the first one automatically qualifies for the second, and new players can apply through here. Due to code selling during the first beta, you'll need to link a Capcom ID to your...
