Game News: Shinji Mikami “Didn’t Play Resident Evil 5 Until A Year Ago”

Legendary Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami has revealed that he didn’t play the fifth installment in his famous series until last year. In an interview now up at CVG.com, Mikami claims he couldn’t face the game – the first full Resident Evil title made without him – for a full two years after Capcom sent him a copy. “I didn’t play Resident Evil 5 until a year ago, which was long after it came out,” he... Read More

Opinion: If You Value Graphics Over Gameplay – You’re An Idiot

Irritated by the way in which some gamers continue to prioritize style over substance, Mark Butler argues that great gameplay will always count more than great graphics. Earlier this week, my faith in humanity was weakened a little when I stumbled upon some rather ignorant forum comments about acclaimed indie title Lone Survivor. Masterminded by the ingenious Jasper Byrne and presented in old-school, side-scrolling 2D, the game is a shining example... Read More

Opinion: Should Resident Evil Be Laid To Rest?

Resident Evil 6 has just been announced - but not everyone is excited about it. Once a die-hard fan of the franchise, Mark Butler argues that Capcom’s long-running series may now be better off dead and buried. When the trailer for Resident Evil 6 landed yesterday and the buzz began to build around Capcom’s latest zombie extravaganza, it’s safe to say I was less excited than most. Regarding both the 3-minute video and accompanying... Read More