https://www.thegamer.com TheGamer delivers the biggest video game news, in-depth interviews, honest reviews, timely previews, and surprising stories. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:45:02 GMT en-US hourly 60 Apparently, Rule 34 isn't enough for everyone, since there's an entire website dedicated to hyperrealistic life-sized sex dolls of video game characters, ranging from Resident Evil to Final Fantasy. And they're as customisable as gaming PCs. Though, of course, you won't find any male dolls--there's definitely no Geralt on offer.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:45:02 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/game-lady-dolls-is-selling-anatomically-correct-life-sized-adult-witcher-triss-toy-for-3000/ Resident Evil: Death Island delivers the long-awaited team-up of the series’ most beloved protagonists. For the first time ever, Chris, Claire, Leon, Jill, and Rebecca are sharing the screen to join forces and take down a new threat emerging from the long-abandoned Alcatraz Island.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:32:42 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-death-island-cast-reveal-their-unexpected-favorite-characters/ I am in constant awe of Resident Evil’s prevalence in our lives. How one of the first games I fell in love with as a kid, a campy zombie shooter, is somehow still around and constantly gaining momentum. Not a year goes by without a new Resident Evil game, film, or TV show, and while they aren’t always successful - like the recent Netflix adaptation - the fear of oversaturation hasn’t slowed Capcom down at all. Another live action movie is reportedly in development, while Resident Evil: Death Island, the fourth canonical Resident Evil animated film, releases today.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:17:34 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-death-island-review/ Greed has been a part of human history for a long time. Arguably, greed has become increasingly problematic from the moment humans discovered farming, settled down, and restructured society. You know, those funky little concepts you might've heard during sociology or history lectures; socioeconomic factors like class, wealth accumulation and inequality, or the division of labor.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:31:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-games-about-corporate-greed/ When the trailer for Resident Evil: Death Island released this past April, fans immediately noticed something odd. Death Island finally brings the full cast of Resident Evil heroes together for one big, Avengers-style team-up, while merging the look and style of the film series with the character designs of the recent Resident Evil remakes. The film features Chris, Claire, Leon, Jill, and Rebecca all working together to stop a new threat on Alcatraz Island, but when you see all the characters together, it’s apparent that they aren’t all aging at the same rate.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:53:49 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-death-island-writer-interview-jill-young/ There are so many incredible aspects of horror for you to enjoy each time you find a new game in the genre. With all the different horror games that have been launched, it can often feel like each new horror game tries to outdo the last one.

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 07:31:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/scariest-horror-levels-ever-list/ On the Snitcher's Discord, one community member asked prominent horror leaker DuskGolem if they know when Resident Evil 9 is launching, to which they replied, "2025, I'll say that much, though [it will] probably be announced next year."

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:48:50 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-9-release-date-2025-insider/ Exoprimal begins with a fictional news report that immediately cements the ridiculousness of its world. The world and its technology are under threat by dinosaurs. No more information is needed before jumping into this game and taking an assault rifle to hordes of angry lizards. As you play, it becomes apparent that a mysterious organisation is in need of exosuit pilots to jump into destroyed cities and lay waste to these dinos summoned by an AI gone rogue that, if left unchecked, could destroy everything. It’s our job to stop them with our sick-ass robot suits.

]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2023 16:46:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/exoprimal-capcom-tone-humour-dinosaurs/ The survival horror genre has an established list of conventions and tropes that feature in almost all of its games. Yet, a compelling story is not one of them. Horror games are supposed to scare you, so a deep and well-written narrative isn't a priority.

]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 23:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-story-driven-horror-games/ Capcom has stuck to the numbered editions of Resident Evil for its RE engine remakes so far. However, the studio has hinted it might have discussed remaking some of the series' spinoffs in the future, introducing them to an entirely new generation of fans.

]]> Sun, 09 Jul 2023 13:34:24 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/capcom-hints-resident-evil-spin-offs-remakes-too/ In the vast realm of games, we encounter villains of all different powers, backgrounds, and, most importantly, laughs. These games feature everything from the spine-chilling chuckles that make us double-check our nightlights to the side-splitting cackles that have us reaching for the pause button in fits of giggles.

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 22:15:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/iconic-video-game-villains-comical-laughs/ Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag is apparently next on the conveyor belt for a remake at Ubisoft. You know, the game that first released in 2013 as a launch title for PS4 and Xbox One. While it also came to last-gen systems, marketing was focused on how it took advantage of both new consoles and showcasing where the series could go moving forward.

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 16:00:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/video-game-remakes-remasters-assassins-creed-final-fantasy/ Resident Evil 4 Remake is about to get new achievements on Steam, hinting that an expansion is on the way. While we can't see what these achievements are right now, they're likely related to either a VR mode or the Separate Ways expansion, as we know both of these are in the works.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:53:13 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-steam-achievement-update-vr-ada-dlc/ You probably love video games with epic stories and fantastic gameplay, but it’s rare for anyone to highlight those wonderful unintentionally funny moments that happen from time to time. There are so many reasons why such a moment can occur, but regardless, they’re likely to make you laugh.

]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 12:45:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/video-games-unintentionally-funny-moments/ Video game heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Some of them are massive heroic figures like Doomguy, and others are just so ingrained in our brains that we’ve always viewed them as capable, like Mario. The issue is, some video game heroes really make all of us wonder how they managed to save the day.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 23:45:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/unlikely-heroes-of-all-time-ranked-best/ In a delightful twist of fate, the gaming world has witnessed an unexpected trend: spin-off dating simulators. Games like Overwatch and Dead by Daylight have already ventured into the realm of digital romance, leaving players charmed and craving more.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/games-that-need-dating-spin-off/ Since the NES days, Capcom has always offered incredible music in their games. Mega Man, DuckTales, and Bionic Commando were some of the great ones back then, but they've continued to deliver quality music throughout all console generations. As video game music evolved, their soundtracks did too.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/capcom-soundtracks-ranked-best/ When the original Resident Evil came out, it changed everything. The game took hold of people despite the goofy dialogue, and that was primarily because of the incredible mix of survival horror. Seeing who could survive against the undead, and sometimes who could do it the fastest was iconic.

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 22:16:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-inspired-games-similar-horror-survival/ Although celebrities may seem to be in a completely different world to us, it doesn't mean that they can't have things in common with the non-famous such as playing a good videogame from time to time. It seems that in recent years, with video games only growing more popular in the mainstream, more celebrities have likely also grown up with them in their childhood, so they are likely to enjoy some games sometimes.

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/celebrities-that-are-gamers-list/ Remastered games have become increasingly popular among gamers, as they offer a chance to re-experience the classics with improved gameplay mechanics and a fresh coat of paint. However, it’s important to bear in mind how tough it can be to try and preserve the magic of the original experience.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-remastered-video-games-capturing-original-experience/ The Steam Deck is single-handedly bringing back handheld gaming. What is a better way to enjoy portability than getting a jumpscare while in bed? The best thing about the Steam Deck is being able to continue your game from your PC onto a handheld device.RELATED: Things We Wish We Knew Before Starting The Outlast TrialsIt can be hard to find games to play on the Steam Deck because not every game on the Steam storefront is one hundred percent compatible. We have compiled a list of some of the best horror games that are completely verified and compatible with the Steam Deck.

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 19:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-horror-games-that-are-steam-deck-compatible/ The PS4 is generally used for its online platform, but many people don't realize it is also great for playing split-screen multiplayer games. These games vary in genre, but they all have one thing in common: you and a friend can play in your home on the same exact couch. Your friends may not own a PS4, or you only have one console in your residence, but these games allow the fun to continue when you and your buddy get together.

]]> Sat, 10 Jun 2023 18:30:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-split-screen-multiplayer-ps4-games/ Capcom is on a bit of a hot streak at the moment, with both Resident Evil 4 Remake and Street Fighter 6 under its belt already for 2023. Despite that though, the publisher is showing zero signs of slowing down right now, as it's revealed that a new Capcom Showcase will be taking place next week as part of Summer Game Fest, showing fans what they have to look forward to for the rest of 2023 and beyond.

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 01:36:07 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/capcom-showcase-2023-next-week/ Resident Evil fans have been busy wondering what game in the series should get the remake treatment next. Resident Evil 0 might well get the nod, but until then, the best new way to play the prequel is through a demake that reimagines what it might have looked like had it launched on PS1.

]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2023 15:53:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-0-demake-ps1/ Besides accusations of racism imagery for having a white American arrive in a fictional African country to start blasting waves of Black people (never mind the fact they were zombies), the second-worst criticism players had for Resident Evil 5 was the fact everything looked kinda weird. That was largely due to the green filter that certainly gave Kijuju an ominous otherworldly atmosphere but seemed mostly inappropriate for the African savannah.

]]> Sat, 03 Jun 2023 11:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-5-looks-good-without-green-filter-re-shade-mod/ It's safe to say that Resident Evil 4 Remake was an overwhelming success for Capcom, signaling that there's plenty of fans out there happy to revisit upgraded versions of the classic titles we remember so fondly. After launch, fans quickly began discussing which games in the series Capcom should remake next, something which the developer itself is now also very interested in learning.

]]> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 02:28:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/capcom-asking-resident-evil-fans-next-more-remakes/ In every Resident Evil game, the hero comes up against a litany of deadly creatures. Some of them are specifically created from scratch by evil scientists. Most of them, however, were regular people that got infected with a virus that mutated and transformed them into grotesque monstrosities. In the process, they lose all their humanity and have no hope of returning to the life they once lived. So, it isn't a fate you'd wish on anybody.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 18:00:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-villains-turn-themselves-into-monsters/ Despite Welcome to Raccoon City's poor reception, Resident Evil is pushing forward with what looks to be another live-action movie. Dubbed "Umbrella Chronicles", the film is helmed by the same production company, Raccoon HG Film Productions, pointing to it possibly being a sequel.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 15:45:50 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-welcome-to-raccoon-city-new-movie/ The adrenaline is always high when playing through any of the entries in the Resident Evil series. Mindless zombies don’t seem so frightening at times… that is, until you’ve experienced the mutilated, virus-infected organisms Capcom calls zombies.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 21:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-scariest-moments/ Metal Gear Solid fans got the news they've been waiting almost two years for at this week's PlayStation Showcase. The long-rumored Snake Eater remake has finally been revealed, and Konami threw a collection of the original three games for PS5 in there for good measure. Now Resident Evil fans have seen what Metal Gear Solid is getting and decided they want some of that.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 12:11:10 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-fans-want-metal-gear-solid-style-collection/ Video games have been around for a long time. It's hard to believe that since video games first started working their way to the mainstream in the 1970s that it's been half a century since some of the very first and memorable games were made.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 21:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/games-turning-25-in-2023/ Resident Evil 4 Remake, like its predecessors, times how long it takes for a player to complete the game. Completing the game as quickly as possible earns a higher rating after the credits roll, along with some amazing perks for subsequent runs! Achieving the highest ranks, S and S+, require in-depth knowledge of the game and some impressive skills.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 18:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-how-to-get-s-rank/ Resident Evil 4 Remake brings back the fan-favorite score attack mode, The Mercenaries, which first appeared in the original RE4 game. This high-intensity subgame lets players throw caution to the wind and blast their way through dozens of enemies at a time with little regard for ammo. It's a cathartic way to show Los Illuminados who's boss!

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 15:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-the-mercenaries-complete-character-guide/ Resident Evil Village's scriptwriter, Antony Johnston, has revealed on Instagram that Lady Dimitrescu is gay, noting that "the only thing about men that makes Lady D horny is their blood".

]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 14:56:28 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-village-scriptwriter-antony-johnston-says-lady-dimitrescu-gay/ Resident Evil 4 Remake was so good, it sparked a debate over whether remade games should be considered for Game of the Year. It has also revived the debate over the perspective from which Resident Evil games should be played. While some fans seem happy with the first person perspective the series shifted and stuck to in Resident Evil 7, others are hopeful it returns to third person in Resident Evil 9.

]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 12:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-9-fans-want-return-third-person/ When you think of villains throughout the Resident Evil series, Albert Wesker is probably the one who first comes to mind. However, what you might not know is that before the finale his character received in Resident Evil 5, he starred in Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles on the Wii. Box art usually has the protagonists on the front, but The Umbrella Chronicles has Wesker alone on the cover because it is his game.

]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 08:35:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-umbrellas-end-full-game-re5/ Leon has a number of tools at his disposal to take on Los Illuminados in Resident Evil 4, including guns, knives, and special herbs, but there's one thing he can't do: dodge. At least, not until this mod courtesy of alphaZomega.

]]> Mon, 08 May 2023 13:34:55 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-dodge-roll-mod/ Wesker is the best Resident Evil villain, that cannot be denied. Whatever version of the character we get, he's always stealing the show, absolute menace that he is. So any debate on who the bestie villain in the series is pretty unfair - unless we take him out of the equation.

]]> Sun, 07 May 2023 15:30:07 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-best-villains-apart-from-wesker/ Now that Ashley's had a chance to be a hero in Resident Evil 4 Remake, gameplay shifts back to Leon as you make your way toward Castle Salazar's throne room. You'll be facing some elite monsters in this chapter, so you'll need to bring your A-game when combat starts! From two Garrador berserkers to Salazar's nearly-unstoppable "Right Hand," Verdugo, Chapter Ten will test your combat abilities to the limit. You can even return to the Library as Leon to find treasures that Ashley couldn't collect!

]]> Fri, 05 May 2023 19:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-ten-walkthrough/ Sometimes you play as a superhero, other times a grizzled war veteran. But what about the games where the protagonist is just like you, a normal person? Although it can be a rarity, sometimes there are games where the experience is much better with a character who is much more relatable than a super soldier.

]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 17:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-videogame-normal-protagonists/ By far, the best extra game mode throughout the Resident Evil series has to be Mercenaries. While it debuted in the classic RE3, its incarnation in RE4 completely transformed the side game. Giving you an arena to kill as many enemies as possible while making sure to keep the combo counter alive made it arguably more fun than the campaign.

]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 00:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-best-mercenaries-stages/ Mines are versatile locations in video games, utilized across platformers, science fiction titles, fantasy, and most commonly in horror. Even the underground mines in Minecraft manage to be spooky due to the eerie threats that dwell in them. While some games are only about mining, others use mines to make excellent and creative levels.

]]> Tue, 02 May 2023 21:01:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-video-game-levels-set-in-a-mine/ Resident Evil is an impeccable zombie series iconic for the beloved cast of characters plunged into intense zombie outbreak situations in different parts of the world. While the mutant bosses and zombies share some of the thunder for their impressive designs and mechanics, the virus animals need some affection too.

]]> Tue, 02 May 2023 17:00:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-series-best-virus-mutant-creatures-animals/ Remakes can be tricky, especially for a game with as much hype as Resident Evil 4 Remake. Change too little, and there's not enough new content for players to justify buying the game. Changing too much risks alienating fans. Capcom has generally struck this balance well with their remakes of the first three Resident Evil games, and that trend continues with RE4.

]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2023 16:30:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/ways-resident-evil-4-remake-original-differences-changes/ For as dark as Resident Evil 4 Remake can get at times, it’s not lost on me that Leon S. Kennedy is often just Sonic with bangs. (Maybe that's what the S stands for). At least, my Leon Kennedy is. That’s because, in addition to being way past cool, Mr. Kennedy loves searching for gems as much as the Blue Hedgehog loves hunting for Chaos Emeralds.

]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2023 15:31:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-gems-spinels-merchant/ The original Resident Evil - known as Biohazard in Japan - launched on the PlayStation in 1996 and featured fundamental concepts that helped define the survival horror genre. The tense atmosphere of the Spencer Mansion is only made worse by limited inventory space, complex puzzles, and terrifying monsters that lurk around every corner.

]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2023 19:30:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-resident-evil-games-ranked/ If you played the original, then the Chimera Statue will come as no surprise when it appears in Resident Evil 4 Remake. Upon reaching the Grand Hall, this chapter takes a turn for the open-ended. Leon and Ashley need to find the statue's three heads, each in a different room nearby. Chapter Nine gives you more freedom that the rest of the game - which path will you take first?

]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2023 19:15:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-nine-walkthrough/ Resident Evil might be a survival horror series about the undead and mutated monsters, but that hasn't stopped its fans from shipping their favourite characters together. That of course includes Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield, the stars of Resident Evil 2, affectionately dubbed 'Cleon'. And of course, Claire's actor Stephanie Panisello from Resi2 Remake, Infinite Darkness, and Death Island knows all about your love for the two.

]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2023 13:36:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/claire-redfield-actor-stephanie-panisello-cleon-leon-kennedy-ship/ At the end of the previous chapter in Resident Evil 4 Remake, Leon was separated from Ashley. While Chapter Eight is comparatively short, not having to protect Ashley means the game is willing to throw everything it has at you. From new enemy types to a pulse-pounding boss fight, this is one of the more action-packed chapters in the game.

]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-eight-walkthrough/ Entering the Castle marks the second act of Resident Evil 4 Remake. This is where the game takes on a tone much more similar to the very first title in the series; a sprawling, decadent mansion filled with strange devices and hideous monsters. There are plenty of new enemies to face, and even the basic Ganados have completely different gear than before!Related: Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter Six Walkthrough The Castle's inhabitants don't exactly roll out the welcome mat, so the game only gets more challenging from here. Keep this guide ready, and you'll be able to survive whatever Los Illuminados throw at you, and even complete some Challenges for extra unlocks along the way!This guide contains minor spoilers. Updated April 28, 2023: This guide now includes a video walkthrough of Chapter Seven for Resident Evil 4 Remake.

]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:15:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-seven-walkthrough/ Hidden throughout Resident Evil 4 Remake are sixteen Clockwork Castellans - wind-up dolls in the likeness of the villainous Count Ramon Salazar. Destroying all of them completes the Revolution Wind-Up Challenge and unlocks its associated Trophy or Achievement. Once a Castellan has been destroyed, it stays broken through all subsequent playthroughs, so you only need to find each one once.

]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 21:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-all-wind-up-doll-clockwork-castellan-locations/ Chapter Six is the final section of the village in Resident Evil 4 Remake. The game is barely half-over, though, as you still have the dangers of Castle Salazar and beyond to contend with! This chapter includes some of the game's toughest battles yet, including some that will shock even longtime fans of the original!

]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:45:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-six-walkthrough/ You are a strong, competent man with a gun. Your mission is to lead an important young woman through a world filled with shuffling hordes infected with a disease that transforms them into monsters. Sometimes you need the young woman's help to reach areas you can’t get to on your own. Over time, the two of you develop a bond. At the end of the game, though she is infected with the same disease that created the monsters you killed along the way, she is safe because of your actions.

]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:31:13 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/the-last-of-us-inspiration-resident-evil-4-remake/ Resident Evil 4 Remake came out a month ago and continued the story of Leon Kennedy, the rookie cop turned hardened US agent, but that still leaves Claire Redfield's chapter unfinished. She went to Raccoon City in search of her brother and narrowly escaped a nuke with two strangers. For newcomers to the series, the answer to 'Where's Chris?' hasn't come yet, and Claire actor Stephanie Panisello is with fans in wanting to see it answered in a Code Veronica remake.

]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:52:07 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/claire-redfield-stephanie-panisello-resident-evil-code-veronica-remake/ “I wasn’t super deep into Resident Evil, but I did know Resident Evil 2,” Claire Redfield actor Stephanie Panisello tells me. “I was very intrigued by the fact that Claire was a female character, which was so rare. I knew what it felt like for me to see a character that I really respected and got excited about, so it was something I wanted to bring to other people.”

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stephanie-panisello-interview-resident-evil-claire/ Working a mundane job can be a bit of a boring experience. But if you love video games, you might have wondered what job your favorite character would work if they were forced into the daily grind. We all know that Tifa would run a bar and Cloud (and his many outfits) would end up as a member of some kind of J-pop group, but what are some of the more oddball picks?

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 15:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/video-game-characters-mundane-jobs/ Resident Evil 4 Remake's latest patch is now live and it spells good news for those of you playing on Xbox Series X, but bad news for players speedrunning the game. An issue that resulted in some of you warping through walls when using the scope has reportedly been patched out of the game, meaning the exploit can no longer be used to shave precious seconds off your professional speedrun times.

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:05:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-patched-popular-speedrunning-technique/ Players have long debated the merits of third-person as opposed to first-person perspective in games and the topic has recently resurfaced on Reddit, this time concerning the long running Resident Evil series. The discussion so far has generated somewhat heated opinions from users on both sides of the argument.

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 23:54:48 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-fans-discuss-first-third-person/ When a game gets the remake label instead of remaster, those who played the original will have their expectations raised. Needless to say, Capcom understood the assignment when it went about remaking Resident Evil 4. A month later, players are still discovering little details about the remake that weren't there in the original, including a regenerator you might have thought was dead when you turn the power on in the lab.

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 13:01:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-regenerator-always-watching/ Resident Evil 4 just loves putting Leon in a tough spot. The first encounter in the village puts you on the back foot, as you run from a frenzied mob, one of them with a chainsaw. However, as you progress, you'll pick up more weapons, ammo, and tools which make picking off Ganados much easier.

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 07:53:38 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-most-annoying-ganado/ When you think of classic Resident Evil, you probably think of slowly sneaking around Spencer Mansion, fixed camera angles concealing all sorts of horrible creatures before you accidentally blunder your way into them. The fixed camera angle has pretty much died in survival horror these days, as more recent Resident Evil titles have decided to go for an over-the-shoulder view or are simply in first-person (looking at you Ethan Winters).

]]> Sat, 22 Apr 2023 11:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-fixed-camera-angles/ Resident Evil 4 Remake might continue to be celebrated almost a month after its launch, and for good reason, but make no bones about it, some of its bosses are very hard to beat. Don't worry, it's okay to admit it. Verdugo is one of the toughest, and if you're one of the many who felt like they were trapped in a fight with the terrifying monster forever, a glitch has shown why that is, demonstrating just how many direct hits it takes before you can leave him behind.

]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:41:27 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-stunlock-glitch-reveals-verdugo-health/ It's Division Day, and Ubisoft has made a slew of announcements for Tom Clancy's post-apocalyptic universe. The Divsion 2 is entering Year 5, The Division: Heartland has new details, and The Division: Resurgence is getting a new playtest later this summer. And for Resident Evil fans, Ubisoft announced a new crossover is coming to The Division 2 that'll bring some RPD to Washington DC.

]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 18:35:47 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/the-division-2-resident-evil-splinter-cell-crossover/ Full disclosure, I wasn’t born when Diablo 2 came out. Throw your rotten fruit at me and call me an infant. I missed it by three months, so I quickly toggled to the original mode when I got my hands on the remake. I didn’t really care about the empty fields of nothing, with a camera angle so distant that the visuals were hard to make out. I just wanted to see what Diablo 2 looked like when I was still in the womb. Turns out, it’s terrifying.

]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 21:00:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/retro-games-creepy-silent-hill-resident-evil-diablo/ Now that you've found Ashley, the rest of Resident Evil 4 Remake is all about getting her out of the village safely. Of course, there's a bloodthirsty cult on your trail, so it's not going to get any easier!

]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-five-walkthrough/ The mysterious Merchant is one of Resident Evil's most iconic characters, despite only appearing in a single game. If anything, he's become even more enigmatic in Resident Evil 4 Remake, thanks in no small part to his ability to establish several pirate-themed attractions throughout the Plaga-infested castle and its surroundings! The Shooting Gallery minigame is certainly strange, but the rewards are well worth the effort.

]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-shooting-gallery-guide/ While final boss fights are the ones people generally talk about the most, opening battles are also important. After all, they set the tone of what the big encounters in the game are going to be like.

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 20:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-series-best-first-bosses/ Capcom confirms that the removal of ray tracing from Resident Evil 2 and 3 was a mistake, and a fix is on the way. This comes after a recent update removed the option to enable ray tracing from the games' menus, confusing and irritating fans used to playing with the highest graphical settings.

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:31:11 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-2-3-ray-tracing-disappeared-capcom-fix-update/ Whether you're playing through Resident Evil 4 Remake for the first time or the fifth time since its launch last month, there are likely a few moments throughout the game during which you wish you didn't have to keep such a close eye on your ammo. While there are legitimate ways to make sure you never run out of rounds, one player appears to have found a glitch that lets you fire off RPG rockets as if they were pistol bullets.

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:00:35 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-streamer-infinite-ammo-glitch/ The fourth chapter of Resident Evil 4 Remake sees Leon exploring several hidden Los Illuminados shrines along the shores of the lake. It's one of the more open-ended chapters, as you can complete the objectives in almost any order, so if one is giving you trouble then you can try again after doing something else!Related: Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter Three Walkthrough With this guide at the ready, though, you won't have too much trouble at all - we've got a complete walkthrough for the chapter, ensuring you'll be able to get the Church Insignia and find yourself one step closer to recovering Baby Eagle.This guide contains minor spoilers. Updated April 15, 2023: We've updated this guide to include a video walkthrough to show you everything you need to know about Chapter Four.

]]> Sat, 15 Apr 2023 21:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-four-walkthrough/ In the wide world of games, few series have been as influential or enduring in their popularity as Halo. This was of course first introduced back in 2001 following the release of Halo: Combat Evolved, going on to span multiple console generations, move millions of copies, and help define the first-person shooter genre as we know and love it today. With more than two decades of history, quite a few players are, on the other hand, starting to wonder whether or not Halo needs to be rebooted in order to remain relevant in the modern marketplace.

]]> Sat, 15 Apr 2023 20:10:06 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/halo-fans-discuss-whether-series-needs-reboot/ Chapter Three in Resident Evil 4 Remake pits Leon against bigger, tougher monsters - in particular, ferocious animals empowered by the cultists' mysterious benefactor! There's a lot of combat in this chapter, so stay sharp and keep an eye on your ammo as you explore new areas and revisit old ones.

]]> Sat, 15 Apr 2023 19:46:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-three-walkthrough/ Resident Evil fans will know that the series is no stranger to the absurd. Those who've played the original Resident Evil 4 - which features a giant robot chase scene, over a dozen corny punchlines, and a rollercoaster-esque minecart ride - will know exactly what I'm talking about. The animated movies have also seen their fair share of goofy moments, and the upcoming Resident Evil: Death Island is looking like it will have a few to add to the pile.

]]> Sat, 15 Apr 2023 14:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-death-island-goofy-silly/ Have you ever played Super Mario Bros. and thought, hey, this is great. I just wish I could chainsaw a bad guy's head off and get mauled to death if I mess up a boss fight. No? Alright, this article isn't for you then. Leave.

]]> Sat, 15 Apr 2023 13:58:54 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-super-mario-mods/ Update 18/04/2023: Capcom has confirmed that that the removal of ray tracing was not intentional, and will roll out a fix "in a future update". More here.

]]> Sat, 15 Apr 2023 12:38:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-2-and-3-update-removes-rtx/ Ada Wong has been at the centre of Resident Evil 4 discussions of late. Unfortunately, it's to do with the harassment faced by the character's voice actor, Lily Gao. The actor has been receiving a lot of hate from idiots, because they think the remake has made the character too "woke". The character will probably be returning in the Separate Ways DLC, which hasn't been officially announced.

]]> Sat, 15 Apr 2023 08:38:10 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/fans-discuss-ada-wongs-role-in-resident-evil-village-before-she-was-cut/ The newest Resident Evil animated film, Resident Evil: Death Island, takes place in Alcatraz. The initial footage was revealed in a short 30-second teaser, but it's since received a full-length trailer that brought way more exciting material. Among that is a confirmed cast consisting of Leon Kennedy, Jill Valentine, Chris Redfield, Claire Redfield, and Rebecca Chambers.

]]> Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-death-island-trailer-lore-hidden-details/ The second chapter of Resident Evil 4 Remake introduces several key features in the game, most notably the Merchant. You'll find it very helpful to have an ally, even one as inscrutable as him! While this chapter doesn't have any new enemy types, the existing ones will have greater numbers and more weapons, so you'll need to be prepared.

]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:35:08 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-two-walkthrough/ Resident Evil isn’t just woke these days, it’s also unbelievably silly. Over the past two decades its CG spin-off films have leaned into that absurdity more than anything else. After the maligned reception to the sixth game, Capcom changed course as the series moved away from campy dialogue and over-the-top set pieces in a return to tense survival horror and little reliance on existing characters and locales. The films, however, did not.

]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:27:28 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-death-island-chris-leon-jill-rebecca/ Resident Evil 4 is a remake done right. It retains all the plaga-infested zombie-shooting action of the original while amplifying the horror elements thanks to the latest-generation graphics. It tweaks the gameplay just enough to provide a new experience to those who played the 2005 original, and those veterans are now nodding sagely as newcomers discover the subtler bits of Resident Evil 4’s story.

]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:56:22 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-village-chief-resembles-las-plagas-symbol/ In the beginning of April, the actress behind Resident Evil 4 Remake's Ada Wong, Lily Gao, deactivated replies on her Instagram posts after receiving thousands of angry comments from gamers about her performance. She later deactivated the account, but reactivated it recently with a statement about being the first Asian actor to represent Ada Wong in the Resident Evil games and how she’d faced racist and sexist backlash “for simply participating”.

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/backlash-lily-gao-race-voice-actor-resident-evil-4-remake-racist/ The Raccoon City gang is getting back together for another CGI adventure. Resident Evil: Death Island is bringing back iconic characters from across the series for an Avengers-style team-up. While most resemble their updated looks from the handful of recent remakes, their voices may be different. In fact, it has been confirmed that Matt Mercer will be voicing Leon S. Kennedy rather than Resident Evil 4 Remake's Nick Apostolides.

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:40:45 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-dead-island-brings-back-leon-kennedys-voice-actor-from-re6/ I keep telling myself not to worry about Trophies: ‘It’s arbitrary! If it stops being fun, put it down.’ Without fail, I still fall into the trap of chasing the high of unlocking a rare Achievement and getting that satisfyingly crisp ‘ding’, even if getting it makes me miserable. On the flip side, so many games have easy Trophies you can get in one playthrough, like Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, which feels completely unrewarding and falls flat by the end. I didn’t earn a Platinum here, I just sorta got one for showing up. In between the stupidly hard and the mind-numbingly simple, there’s Resident Evil.

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:55:07 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-series-most-fun-platinum/ It has been less than a month since Resident Evil 4 Remake launched and odds are many of you have played your way through the game a time or two by now. You may have even taken a peak at the remake's professional difficulty and then, if you're anything like me, run away in horror shortly after. Or you powered through and proceeded to become the first person in the world to beat the game in under two hours on its most punishing difficulty.

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:14:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-speedrunner-beats-professional-difficulty-under-2-hours/ Leon Kennedy famously keeps his bingo line in the Resident Evil 4 remake. But did you know that the Las Plagas-infected villagers aren’t the only ones who play Bingo? It turns out, Leon’s handler also goes to a weekly Bingo game every Friday night. Slight spoilers for those who haven’t finished Resident Evil 4 lay ahead--you’ve been warned.

]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 19:21:47 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-hunnigan-plays-bingo/ Back when I first played Resident Evil 4 in 2016, I devoured it. I took little bites at first, putting in an hour here and there. But, around the time I reached the back half I could hardly pull myself away. I marathoned the last eight hours in an all night session, and saw Leon and Ashley jet ski into the sunrise as the dawn’s early light was shining through my windows.

]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 19:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-perfect-pace/ A new trailer just dropped for Resident Evil: Death Island, the upcoming CG film that brings the whole gang together for the first time, ever. Leon, Chris, Claire, Jill, and even Rebecca all star in a film that takes them to San Francisco to investigate a sudden zombie outbreak. After tracing the source to Alcatraz Island, they discover a new villain, some zombie sharks, and an aerosolized version of the T-Virus "where a new horror awaits."

]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:37:08 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-virus-stops-you-from-aging/ Resident Evil is one of the oldest horror gaming franchises still currently running. Since its start in 1996, there have been dozens of titles, each with its own catalog of terrifying monsters. While there are plenty of excellent recurring creatures, many only appear in one game.

]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 16:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-best-monsters-who-appear-once/ Resident Evil: Death Island is bringing Leon Kennedy, Claire Redfield, Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine, and Rebecca Chambers together for the first time in the series' history, but the fan service doesn't end there. As one eagle-eyed viewer spotted in a new trailer, it looks like Raccoon City will be making an appearance.

]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:35:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-death-island-movie-raccoon-city/ There are plenty of mysterious characters in the Resident Evil series. For instance, there are still a lot of unanswered questions about the likes of Ada Wong and RE4's Merchant. Perhaps nobody prompts more questions than Hunk, though.

]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 18:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-hunk-story-explained/ Resident Evil 4 Remake is a stunning return to one of the series' most terrifying settings. Since the original game is so beloved, it's entirely natural that players will have a lot of questions about the new version! We've learned the game inside and out, so if you need to now something about Leon and Ashley's adventure, you've come to the right place.

]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 18:15:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-faq/ Like many survival horror games, Resident Evil is well known for its puzzles. When the first game dropped in 1996, many at the time likened it to an adventure game due to its puzzles and level design. While the series originally tended to have easy ones, as time went on, they significantly improved.

]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 17:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-series-best-puzzles-ranked/ Resident Evil 4 added The Mercenaries in a free update at the end of last week, and it’s incredible. The Horde mode - which I imagine helped inspire similar offerings found in Gears of War years later - remains largely unchanged compared to previous iterations. It still boils down to picking a character, jumping into one of three stages, and surviving for however long you can against a finite onslaught of enemies. Fixed loadouts and strict score management only serves to make it that much more fun. Especially if you’re playing as the elusive Hunk.

]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 16:16:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-mercenaries-hunk-neck-snap-overpowered/ Actress Lily Gao has returned to social media, hitting back against the abuse she received over her performance of Ada Wong in Resident Evil 4 Remake. This comes after she was spammed with hateful comments, forcing her off social media around the time of the game's launch.

]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:07:07 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-ada-wong-voice-actor-lily-gao-response-abuse-hate/ Ramon Salazar is the lord of the castle in Resident Evil 4. He's arguably the campiest villain in the entire series, complete with wicked monologues, self-aggrandizing statues, and a flair for the dramatic. In the remake, he's also been given a full background story that players can piece together throughout the game.

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2023 19:16:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-ramon-salazar-origin-backstory/ The castle has always been my favourite part of Resident Evil 4. Some people raise eyebrows when I call it the greatest horror game of all time, pointing to the silliness of Leon's bingo line and the overall campy tone that they feel disqualifies it from being a true horror masterpiece.

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2023 14:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-knights-castle-library/ The Mercenaries mode in Resident Evil 4 Remake lets players take the fight to the game's monsters! For your first few tries, just surviving might feel like an accomplishment, but before long you'll be powering through each stage and stringing together massive combos! Of course, to get a good spot on the leaderboard, you'll need the highest score you can get.

]]> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 23:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-the-mercenaries-how-to-get-s-rank/ The Island map can be a real challenge in Resident Evil 4 Remake's challenge mode, The Mercenaries. It may not have chainsaws or cataputs, but many of the Ganados have impenetrable armor and shields, and there are fewer safe spots than any other map. To make matters worse, skittering Plagas and hard-hitting Brutes can give the horde an opening to overwhelm you.

]]> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 19:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-mercenaries-island-map-guide/ Now that we've had Resident Evil 4 Remake for a little while, fans are starting to notice all of the extra little details that Capcom has added that weren't included in the original. We've already seen plenty of big discoveries like shooting the chruch bell to end the village fight early, or Salazar's crippling weakness to Golden Eggs, but there are some details so minor that many have been overlooked. It's these tiny details that make Resident Evil 4 Remake feel like such a passion project, and fans have been sharing their favorites on Reddit.

]]> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 12:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-best-overlooked-details-added-to-remake/ Two weeks on from the launch of Resident Evil 4 Remake and some weird and wonderful stuff has already been done with and adjacent to the game. The weirdest and most wonderful thing of all might be art that poses the question what if Ashley were a mouse? Of course, just a week after Moushley took over Resident Evil's corner of Twitter, someone has taken the creation and made it a reality via a mod for the remake.

]]> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 11:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-fans-added-mouse-ashley-meme-into-game/