Resident Evil

ShooterAdventureDecember 6, 1996

The Windows version, released in December 1996, featured the uncensored footage from the Japanese version, and the opening intro is in full color rather than black and white. It is the only version of Resident Evil that has all of the uncensored full motion video (FMV) sequences, which includes the uncensored introduction, Kenneth's death scene in its entirety, and ending.

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Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Movie Breaks Multiple Records in Opening Week

Zach Cregger's long-anticipated Resident Evil film has kicked off its theatrical run in a big way, breaking multiple box office records during its opening week. Cregger, best known for directing the horror hit Barbarian, continues to prove himself as a major force in the genre, and the film's gruesome debut numbers suggest fans of both horror and the beloved survival-horror franchise turned out in droves. The strong opening cements Resident Evil as one of the most commercially successful video game adaptations in recent memory.

Sep 21, 2026

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Shinji Mikami to Be Inducted into the AIAS Hall of Fame at 2026 DICE Awards

Shinji Mikami, the legendary creator of the Resident Evil series, is set to be inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) Hall of Fame at the 2026 DICE Awards. The announcement was made by the AIAS this week, cementing Mikami's place among the most celebrated figures in the history of interactive entertainment. The induction recognizes a career that fundamentally shaped the survival horror genre and left an enduring mark on game design as a whole.

Sep 17, 2026

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Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Is Now the Highest-Rated Video Game Movie Ever

Critics have spoken, and the verdict is nearly unanimous: Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film is not just a great video game adaptation, it's the best one ever made. Early reviews that went live on September 16, ahead of the movie's theatrical release on September 18, 2026, are overwhelmingly positive, with multiple outlets calling it the highest-rated gaming movie ever and praising Cregger for delivering a clever, faithful homage that avoids getting lost in the weeds of franchise lore. Reviewers highlighted the film's ability to honor the source material without being shackled by it, with one critic stating, "This is how movies and video games can merge in a way that makes them stronger."

Sep 17, 2026