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Resident Evil began as a genre-defining survival horror game in 1996 that blended shooter, puzzle, and adventure mechanics. Three decades later, the franchise remains active across gaming and film. The recent wave of coverage centers on the theatrical debut of Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie, which has generated significant critical attention and commercial momentum. The film opened to strong preview numbers and critical reception, with reviewers praising its balance of scares and humor alongside its respect for the source material. Meanwhile, the gaming side continues to thrive - Capcom ran a 30th anniversary fan poll to determine the franchise's most beloved characters, while recent entries like Resident Evil Village's Gold Edition and acclaimed PS4/PS5 titles remain heavily discounted. The movie adaptation's success has also sparked broader franchise discussion, including retrospectives ranking the series' eight films and interviews with voice actors from the games reflecting on the cinematic adaptation.
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March 22, 1996
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