Gaming

Resident Evil Village: Everything we know so far

An exciting new chapter following the events of Resident Evil 7

Published

April 7, 2021

Gab Orlina

Capcom’s world-renowned Resident Evil franchise adds another title to its storied lineup with Resident Evil Village. On the 7th of May, the latest chapter in the lore of Resident Evil will arrive for both modern and next-gen consoles and PC. With the release drawing closer, here’s what we know so far about Capcom’s new survival horror offering:

The return of Ethan Winters, and to deeper hells

Resident Evil Village will follow the life of Ethan Winters after the events of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard released in 2017. Set a few years later, Ethan now lives with his wife Mia and raise a child together in peace. However, such peace doesn’t last long as the organization protecting them attacks their home. Led by the BSAA’s captain, Chris Redfield, he kidnaps the Winters’ young one in the aftermath of the attack.

Now, Ethan must traverse through the horrifying village and castle that looms over the village to save his daughter. In his quest, he will encounter even scarier and deadlier horrors from his encounter in the Baker house in Biohazard. Also, he will come across a lady named Alcina Dimitrescu, who presides over the entire castle grounds.

Yes, Lady Dimitrescu is the tall vampire lady the Internet is simping over.

First-person horror experience

Developed through the RE Engine, Resident Evil Village maintains the first-person aspect in terms of gameplay. As Ethan, you will explore either the cold, desolate village, to the bright castle interiors with its own horrifying secrets.

Also, the developers took several gameplay aspects from previous Resident Evil games that will enhance player experience as a whole. In particular, Ethan will have access to a briefcase with an inventory management system similar to Resident Evil 4.

In terms of the combat system, it follows a similar system to that of Biohazard, with a selection of weapons to choose from. From normal handguns to flamethrowers, Resident Evil Village gives you more opportunities to explore certain combat and stealth mechanics against a variety of enemies. Along with this, you will have access to a merchant known in-game as “The Duke” to stock up on supplies and ammunition. Furthermore, they’ve added a key feature in the game to craft first aid supplies or ammo when you run out.

Availability on all platforms, with ray-tracing

As stated earlier, Resident Evil Village will be available on modern and next-gen consoles. Initially, the game was only offered to the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X|S. Now, the developers have put in the work to optimize the game to run even on the older PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Furthermore, if you do end up getting a next-gen console, you will either get a free PS5 upgrade or get free access to the Xbox Series X|S version through Xbox Smart Delivery.

Also, the game will be available on the PC through Steam on the same day as the console release. In addition, AMD mentioned that the PC version of the game will feature ray-tracing capabilities and AMD’s FidelityFX on supported Radeon GPUs. It is also reported that the PlayStation 5 version supports ray-tracing, as well.

Along with the standard game, players will also have access to its six-player online multiplayer game, Resident Evil RE: Verse. This game culminates a 25-year history of all things Resident Evil as you engage in online combat against other players across the server.

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Gaming

Level Infinite launches Gangstar Mirage City exclusively in PH

A blend of high-speed street racing, exploration, more

Published

April 28, 2026

GadgetMatch

Level Infinite has launched a brand new mobile title exclusively available in the Philippines: Gangstar Mirage City.

Players can enjoy a blend of freedom, action, and dynamic gameplay in the free-to-play multiplayer open-world mobile game.

It is set in a near-future metropolis of Rooklyn, where thrilling action, player choice, and unpredictable moments collide.

Mirage City is the latest chapter in Gameloft’s renowned Gangstar franchise, with more than 250 million registered users.

It brings an expansive open-world gameplay to mobile, powered by high-fidelity graphics and detailed environments tailored for mobile play.

At its core, Mirage City is about freedom. As such, players can alternate between story-driven content and free-form exploration. They can navigate the city, build an empire, and define a personal journey.

There’s high-speed street racing, explosive encounters, and dynamic city events. Moreover, there is deep customization across vehicles, properties, and lifestyle, plus a wide range of activities in-game.

Being a Philippines-exclusive, title, the open-world RPG supports Tagalog text as well to bring the experience closer to its audience.

For now, the game is available for download via Google Play for Android devices.

Gaming

The Steam Controller is coming out on May 4

It will cost $99.

Published

April 28, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

The best part of the Steam Deck is its portability. However, an underrated aspect of the handheld console is its button layout. Unlike its contemporaries, the Steam Deck has two trackpads on either side of the device. Now, that same layout is coming to the Steam Controller.

The Steam Controller was part of the trio of innovative devices that Valve announced late last year. While the spotlight is on the Steam Machine, the Controller is also enough to whet any gamer’s appetite.

Besides the convenient layout, the Steam Controller offers easy integration with Steam. The peripheral can communicate with any device — PC or mobile — that has Steam or the Steam Link app installed. As such, it’s easy to take control of your gaming library straight from the controller.

The only catch, though, is that it works solely on Steam. Any other game that has its own separate launcher, such as Genshin Impact, cannot be used with the Steam Controller unless they’re added directly to Steam.

The Steam Controller is launching on May 4 globally. It will retail for US$ 99.

On the flip side, Valve has not announced when the rest of its hardware will launch. Both the Steam Machine and the Steam Frame have not made appearances yet, reportedly because of the ongoing issues with RAM production all over the world. However, the company is still optimistic about releasing these devices within the year.

Gaming

Beast of Reincarnation coming to PS5 this August

One-person, one-dog action RPG

Published

April 25, 2026

GadgetMatch

Game Freak is set to release a new action RPG in August called Beast of Reincarnation. It is the developer’s first title outside of the Pokémon series. It arrives August 4th on PlayStation 5, with pre-orders now available.

The physical edition will include the same DLC content as the Digital Deluxe Edition as a purchase bonus:

Brown Shiba Skin
Black Shiba Skin
Oni’s Hat
Big Dipper
Amber x 100,000
Multiple crop seedlings

Beast of Reincarnation is a fusion of real-time and turn-based combat. It is dubbed as a “one-person, one-dog action RPG” set in a beautiful yet harsh post-apocalyptic, Year 4026 Japan.

In the game, humanity’s only hope lies with Emma, an outcast shunned from society for her affliction. Joining her is the blighted dog, Koo.

Together, they embark on an expansive adventure — alone yet together. Relying on each other is all they have as they journey through a world of impermanence, where forests suddenly burst forth amidst the wasteland.

As players progress, Emma and Koo’s bond and abilities blossom. They can customize the playstyle with unique skill trees, gear, and spirit stones to survive the world. They can also choose a preferred loadout which includes ranged, stealthy, and aggressive combat.

The duo fights as a unit, with Emma’s sword abilities leading the charge while commanding Koo to unleash various techniques in a hybrid combat system. This is integral as players will discover a brutal narrative, as well as dangerous truths hidden behind every character.