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Shinji Mikami to be inducted into the AIAS Hall of Fame later this week

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Shinji Mikami will be inducted into the AIAS Hall of Fame during the D.I.C.E. Awards’ 30th anniversary. The Resident Evil creator is being recognized for a 30-year …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 4 days, 1 hour ago
Capcom says it will focus on reviving dormant IPs after Onimusha: Way of the Sword's breakout launch

GamesIndustry.biz says Capcom will lean harder into dormant franchises after Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold over 1 million copies on launch day. The comeback pushed Onimusha past 10 million …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 week, 6 days ago
Onimusha: Way of the Sword – The Many Means of Mastery

Onimusha: Way of the Sword leans hard into swordplay systems that reward timing, not just aggression. Parry, deflect, Issen, Blade Barrage, Blade Lock, and Reflex Dodge all feed into stamina, …

Official XBox Wire · 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Double Fine cuts staff, Xbox's revenue decline, and Leon Kennedy pays off - Patch Notes #63

Double Fine has cut staff again, adding to a rough stretch for game teams facing tighter budgets and slower greenlights. Microsoft’s Xbox business also posted a revenue decline, while Capcom’s …

News Game Developer · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Capcom producer says Resident Evil remakes are providing financial support to develop new games and IP

Capcom says its Resident Evil remake pipeline is helping fund new games and original IP, including Pragmata and future series entries. Producer Masachika Kawata also framed remakes as a way …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Resident Evil Requiem has sold over 8M units

Resident Evil Requiem has cleared 8 million units sold, another strong signal that Capcom's survival-horror formula still has serious commercial legs. The broader Resident Evil franchise has now reached 213 …

News Game Developer · 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Pragmata and Resident Evil franchise boost Capcom's Q1 ordinary profit by 81% to $252.5m

Capcom’s Q1 ordinary profit jumped 81.1% to ¥41.4 billion ($252.5 million), powered by Pragmata’s launch and continued Resident Evil catalogue momentum. Net sales rose 54.7% year-on-year to ¥70.4 billion, with …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Q&A;: How Capcom Brought Path Tracing to RE ENGINE Across PRAGMATA and Resident Evil Requiem

Capcom is bringing path tracing into RE ENGINE for PRAGMATA and Resident Evil Requiem, pushing its rendering stack toward a more physically based look. The move signals that full ray/path-traced …

Official NVIDIA Graphics · 2 months ago
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is 2026's top new release by revenue to date | Newzoo charts

Newzoo’s April charts show how hard it is for new releases to break through once live-service habits are entrenched. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream led console revenue, while Pragmata, Windrose, …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 months, 3 weeks ago
The hangover kicks in after a decade of games-as-a-service obsession | Opinion

Sony wrote down $765 million on Bungie, Sega killed its “Super Game,” and Capcom is still printing profits with a more traditional model. The article argues the live-service rush was …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 4 months ago
Capcom secures ninth consecutive year of profit boosted by Resident Evil Requiem

Capcom’s latest results are a reminder that a strong launch can keep paying off long after release: Resident Evil Requiem sold 5 million copies in five days and helped push …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 4 months, 1 week ago
Capcom's Pragmata tops 2M sales within first month

Capcom's Pragmata has achieved an impressive milestone, selling over 2 million copies within just 16 days of its launch. This rapid success highlights the game's strong appeal and the effectiveness …

News Game Developer · 4 months, 1 week ago
Capcom raises FY25 outlook following boost from Resident Evil: Requiem

Capcom lifted its FY25 outlook after Resident Evil: Requiem outperformed expectations, pushing net sales to ¥195.3 billion and net income to ¥54.5 billion. The bigger takeaway for devs is how …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Pragmata has topped 1 million sales in two days

Pragmata's impressive milestone of 1 million sales in just two days highlights the growing demand for innovative IPs in the gaming industry. This rapid success not only reflects Capcom's strong …

News Game Developer · 5 months ago
How Capcom's Pragmata blends puzzle-solving with sci-fi combat

Capcom's new title, Pragmata, introduces a unique blend of puzzle-solving mechanics within a sci-fi combat framework. This innovative approach could reshape gameplay design, particularly for designers and programmers focused on …

News Game Developer · 5 months ago
Capcom says it "will not implement any generative AI assets" into its games

Capcom has made it clear that it will not incorporate generative AI assets into its games, focusing instead on improving development efficiency. This decision, stemming from a recent shareholder meeting, …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Capcom says it will use generative AI to speed up production

Capcom's announcement to integrate generative AI into its production processes signals a shift in how studios can enhance efficiency. While the focus is not on asset creation, this technology could …

News Game Developer · 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Resident Evil Requiem tops US February charts, launch sales 60% higher than Village | US Monthly Charts

Resident Evil Requiem's launch sales have outperformed its predecessor by 60%, marking a significant milestone for Capcom. This success not only highlights the franchise's enduring appeal but also reflects a …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Saudi Arabia firm EGDC now owns 5% stake in Capcom

EGDC's acquisition of a 5% stake in Capcom signals a significant investment in the gaming industry. This move, backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, could influence Capcom's strategic direction …

News Game Developer · 6 months ago
Crown prince of Saudi Arabia's Electronic Gaming Development Company acquires 5% stake in Capcom

Saudi Arabia's Electronic Gaming Development Company has acquired a 5% stake in Capcom, amounting to 26.78 million shares. This investment is primarily aimed at generating profit through capital gains and …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 6 months ago
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