Highlights
Definitive Franchise Chronicle A complete, richly detailed exploration of the Resident Evil series, covering every mainline game, spin-off, remake, and key piece of lore from 1996 to the present day.
Exclusive pictures, Includes a selection of high-quality screenshots, rare promotional images, and previously unseen photographs sourced from collectors, influencers, and content creators across YouTube and Instagram.

Comprehensive Character & Creature Bios, Features detailed profiles of every major hero, villain, B.O.W., as well as supporting characters.
Collector’s Essential Companion The perfect reference guide for long-time fans, newcomers, and collectors.
Voices of the Community Features contributions from major Resident Evil fans, YouTubers, and Instagram influencers sharing their favourite games, moments, and characters.

Step inside the world’s most iconic survival horror video game series, Resident Evil, From the eerie halls of the Spencer Mansion to the decaying streets of Raccoon City. From the isolated Spanish mountains to secret underground labs, Resident Evil has reigned supreme for the last 30 years. This book covers every major entry, spin-off, and remake across the long running franchise. Exploring, characters, creatures, and unstoppable bioweapons.
Featuring exclusive images, rare promotional material and unseen photographs from fans and collectors worldwide, a book by fans, for fans. Inside, you’ll uncover detailed character bios, timeline breakdowns, and insights drawn from first-hand interviews with leading Resident Evil influencers. Every page celebrates the imagination, desire, and enduring legacy of Capcom’s bestselling survival horror saga.
Whether you first faced the shambling undead on the original PlayStation back in 1996 or survived the nightmare years later. This book is the ultimate love letter to the games, the lore, and the fans who continue to keep the flame alive.
So, grab that green herb, pick up that shotgun and don’t forget your lockpick.

NEW BOOK RELEASE
RRP: £29.99
ISBN: 9781036113353
200 PAGES   ·   HARDBACK
PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER
2026
WHITE OWL

It’s time to enter the world of… RESIDENT EVIL!
About the Author
An avid gamer of over 30 years Tommy’s passion for gaming started from an early age, something he is still fascinated by. When he’s not gaming or writing he enjoys, creating and recording his own music as well as flying drones, working out and going on adventures with his beautiful dog Indy. When that’s all said and done, there’s nothing better he likes doing than sitting down and getting lost in the world of video games!

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If you’ve played the series before, the gameplay is similar in the fact that you’ll explore by yourself and in your mech. There’s a heck of a lot of third-person shooting to be had and if you’re the kind of gamer that enjoys the “Gears of War” series, these gameplay sections will be fun and intuitive.

While the enemies and gameplay are cool, but it’s the characters and graphics and story that’ll hook you the most. Like a James Cameron film, you’ll be taken to a far-away world with plenty of friends and unknown alien enemies. The interaction between the characters and plot development in the end is what really sets the game apart from its predecessors.

The Final Verdict: The “Avatar” inspired story is not a bad one and the mech-battling holds up well too. There isn’t a moment however that truly inspires or makes you say, “Wow.” That being said, fans of the original will still find this a worthwhile romp through the backstory of the series.

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Most of the game however is of the rather bland and straight-forward combat type. Definitely linear, there isn’t much time to explore this beautifully rendered world of memories. The game’s whole combo system, as well is a bit too much. Involving programmable combo strings, or “pressens,” which you must manually input in order to learn, it almost taken the fun out of the simple brawling.

While the combos themselves are cool, there are a few too many steps involved in order to reap the benefits of the story.

If you have the patience to battle through the extra frills and menus however, “Remember Me” will knock you out of your boots at times.

The Final Verdict: if you’re into beat-em-ups with endearing characters and a one of a kind story, then “Remember Me” will strike a chord with you.  The combat is fun at times, but in the end, it’s rather too lather, rinse, repeat for most gamers.

That being said, the story is one of the most thought-out and well-written of the 360 console generation. There’s a ton of potential here, but the linear combat system hurts the game’s overall appeal.

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With the world under the grips of one man, our hero Dante is looked at as a “loose end” and must be dealt with. Happy and content as a drunken, sex-crazed loser in his trailer, the last thing Dante wants to do is fight against the minions of hell.

If the story sounds familiar, well, that’s because it is. Dante, stuck in limbo once again, must fight his way through a horde of enemies through a ton of levels. Again, there’s sexy women to be had that help Dante along the way as well as his twin brother Vergil. Like the other games in the series, it makes up for its predictability with awesome boss fights, a sick combo system and beautiful graphics. Looking a lot like the scenes from the film “Constantine,” when Keanu Reaves is traveling through hell, the visuals in “DMC” are easily one of the game’s brightest features. At the same time, the tried and true gameplay was never broken and luckily, Capcom doesn’t try to fix it.

Although this ultimately was a reboot or sequel the series didn’t need- and the story isn’t as good as previous ones, the gameplay more than makes up for it.

The Final Verdict: This sleeker, smoother and more provocative version of a Capcom classic will leaving you drooling from the opening montage. After you kill a few dozen enemies with your trusty sword and guns, you’ll feel like you’ve been reunited with an old friend.

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The Atari x Activision Collection consists of three physical offerings:

• Standard Edition cartridges of a dozen popular titles will begin shipping in November for $34.99 each.

• Four Deluxe Box sets – Treasure, Speed, Secrets and Victory – expand the collection to 39 total games, with the first set shipping in late November and the rest to follow in Spring, Summer and Fall 2027. Each set will be sold via pre-order for $249.99.

• A Complete Collection, which includes all four Deluxe Sets and a to-be-announced collectible item, will be sold via pre-order for $999.96.

Pre-orders for the standard edition cartridges, the Treasure Deluxe Set, and the Atari x Activision Ultimate Deluxe Set are available today at atari.com

The Atari x Activision Collection brings together games that pushed the Atari 2600 in new directions – from the sprawling jungle exploration of Pitfall! and aerial combat of River Raid to the fast-paced action of Kaboom! and H.E.R.O. The collection gives players a chance to revisit the games and design ideas that made these titles stand out on the Atari 2600.

“In 1979, a group of Atari programmers set out to prove that great games could come from independent creators and ended up changing the industry forever,” said Matt Burnett, VP of Hardware at Atari. “The Atari x Activision Collection brings that legacy to life through the games themselves, giving fans an opportunity to experience, collect and preserve the work of the developers who helped establish a new model for the video game industry.”

Individual Cartridges

Atari is offering individual Standard Edition cartridges for 12 popular legacy Activision titles, including Pitfall!, River Raid, Megamania, Enduro, Kaboom!, H.E.R.O., Pressure Cooker, Private Eye, River Raid II, Keystone Kapers, The Activision Decathlon and Pitfall II: Lost Caverns. The Activision Decathlon and Pitfall II: Lost Caverns will ship at a later date than the other titles.

Each Standard Edition features packaging and a printed color manual inspired by the original releases and is designed for compatibility with Atari 2600+ and Atari 7800+ onsoles, as well as original Atari 2600 and 7800 hardware.

Four Sets, One Library

Each Deluxe Set is built around a distinct theme and includes a curated selection of Activision Atari 2600 cartridges, premium packaging and exclusive collectibles, including custom achievement patches and collectible pins.

• Treasure Collection (November 2026): A 10-game collection featuring Pitfall!, River Raid, Megamania, Chopper Command and Grand Prix.

• Speed Collection (Spring 2027): 10 high-octane titles, including Enduro, H.E.R.O., The Activision Decathlon and Laser Blast.

• Secrets Collection (Summer 2027): Nine classics featuring Kaboom!, Keystone Kapers, Private Eye and Starmaster.

• Victory Collection (Fall 2027): Ten 2600 titles, including Pitfall II: Lost Caverns, River Raid II, Pressure Cooker and Beamrider.

The Complete Collection
For collectors who want all 39 games, the Atari x Activision Ultimate Deluxe Set encompasses all four Deluxe Editions and will include a to-be-announced collectible item.

All game cartridges in the Atari x Activision Collection are compatible with Atari 2600+ and Atari 7800+ consoles, as well as original Atari 2600 and 7800 hardware. Pre-orders for Standard Edition cartridges, the Treasure Collection and the Ultimate Deluxe Set begin today on atari.com.

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Available September 24 on Steam, GoG, Epic Games Store, Playstation, and Xbox. Coming to Nintendo Switch in Fall 2026.

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35 years ago, this station initiated blackout protocols, burying the first era of Intex’s xeno operations.

Your objective – Infiltrate the station, get power and systems back online, uncover the last, complete archive of original redacted documents, first-person combat firefights and classified secrets.

Archive footage and the all-new Horde Mode training will equip you with the skills you will need to survive. When you’re ready, deploy across six core original campaigns as a lone-wolf, with locally assigned personnel, or alongside remote operators connected through a direct peer-to-peer uplink.

Intex has unlocked an all-new tactical suite to increase chances of success. New software enhancements, modern combat control augments, and field-deployable revive packs are at your disposal. Overhauled optical tools will allow you to set up your HUD for complete environmental controls.

Once complete initiate return file transfer. You are not expected to survive. This operation will not be acknowledged. Your company thanks you for your service.

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Are you still involved with gaming today, and what role do you play?

Yes, I am editor of Little Player Magazine, Co-Promotor of the Video Game Summit in Illinois and I am a collector of the Walter Day Trading cards. I also hold a few gaming records.

Did you ever think you would be on a Video Game Trading card? 

Yes, but not until I was a lot older. I was so surprised when I saw the card given to me by Walter.

When did you first meet Walter day and where was it at?

I met Walter at Midwest gaming Classic in 2014.

If you could describe Walter Day in one word, what would that word be and why?

Generous. Walter is a good person to all gamers.

What is your favorite portable gaming device and why?

Mario Sports Superstars for the Nintendo 3DS.     I love sports games, and this has my favorites.

If you could own one arcade game or pinball game, what would it be and why? 

Fix it Felix.  It was in a movie and I think it would be cool to own.

Which console company is your favorite and why?  Nintendo, Sony, Sega, or Microsoft?

Nintendo.  They have a lot of cool systems and games.

What does it take to be a Video Game Editor/Reviewer?

It takes hard work, patience and have fun playing games.

Do you believe some Video Games are too violent and lead to violence in America today?

Yes, I don’t play those.

Do you prefer playing video games alone, against friends or online against the world and why?

Online, you can interact with different people online.

Which company makes the best games and why?

Microsoft makes the best games for the XBOX.

Who is your favorite video game character and what makes that character special?

Mario.  He has been in a lot of game I have played.

What is your favorite multiplayer game?

All the Madden Football games.   I love playing.

Are video games aimed mainly at children, adolescents or adults?

Children.

What is favorite video game of all time? 

Destiny 2.    I like the mechanics of the game.    I love fantasy shooting games like Halo and Overwatch.

If you can design your own game, what would it be about and who would be the main character?

I would be the main character and the game would be an open world game similar to Zelda, breath of wild and Destiny 2.

Where do you see Video gaming in the next 20 years?

I think it will be mostly Virtual Reality.

This is one of an ongoing series of articles based on the Walter Day Collection of e-sports/video gaming trading cards – check out more information at thewalterdaycollection.com.

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Do you remember your first video game / arcade you played and what do you remember about it?

The first arcade I played at was definitely the Aladdin’s Castle — now, sadly, long closed — at Sikes Senter in Wichita Falls. I don’t remember the video games I played there, but I definitely played a lot of ticket redemption games. I still love those, actually.

What are your opinions about today’s generation of video games?  How do you compare them to older, classic games?

I think there are some really cool things happening in video games right now. I’ve just played Never Alone (E-Line Media, 2014), which I think is really amazing and innovative for how it incorporates cultural education. I assigned it to my students, and most of them liked it, too. I also keep thinking about Gone Home, which I know has gotten a lot of flak. But, that game just gutted me. I finished it, and I was just sobbing on the way to the gym. It’s such a powerful game. I think in some ways those types of games really have adapted some of the best parts of interactive fiction and point-and-click adventure games, and Never Alone is a platformer at heart. I also play a lot of mobile games, and I think some of those have a lot in common with old arcade games since they’re meant to be played for short bursts of time.

What is your favorite portable gaming device?

Probably my iPad, although I use my phone more out of convenience.

Do you prefer PC or Console gaming and why?

I own several consoles, but I prefer playing on my PC. I think of console gaming as a social activity, something I do with friends or family members — which is great. But, I play PC games alone, and sometimes it’s just really great to be able to go into a whole other world alone.

What games today do you play and what are your favorite genres of games?

I love puzzle and adventure games. I get excited about figuring out how game worlds work. They don’t have to be big worlds, though. One of my favorite games is The Path (Tale of Tales, 2009), which is so simple but has such a rich, eerie atmosphere. That sense of being in another world is something I really enjoy.

If you could own one arcade game or pinball game, what would it be and why? 

I think I’d go for Q*bert (Gottlieb, 1982), because it’s probably my favorite arcade-specific game. Tetris is maybe my all-time favorite game, but I prefer the Gameboy version of it.

Growing up were you team Sega or Nintendo and why?

Team Nintendo, because the only system from either that I ever personally owned when it was new was a Gameboy, plus several of my friends had NES and Super NES systems, so I got to play those the most. So, mostly due to circumstances.

Are video games aimed mainly at children, adolescents or adults?

I think this varies a lot with who is making the games. Shigeru Miyamoto talks a lot about trying to make games that can be enjoyed by whole families or by people outside of who we might think of as playing games. Numbers wise, most people who play games are adults, and a lot of games are aimed at adults. But, we also have great games that are for children or for a diversity of ages.

Do you believe some Video Games are too violent and lead to violence in America today?

My stock answer on this is that I think some games are bad for some people, just like some TV shows are bad for some people or some books are bad for some people. The research in this area is largely inconclusive, and there’s been a lot of back and forth between games researchers and the APA about this. I think the best thing researchers can do is to complete more rigorous studies so we have better information to work from.

Do you prefer playing video games alone, against friends or online against the world and why?

I like to play alone. A really good game alone can feel like the best parts of reading a really great novel to me, and I love reading because it gives me room for exploration and reflection. I like having similar experiences in games.

Which company makes the best games and why?

I think a lot of companies make great games. I really love Tale of Tales, even though they’re moving, I think, back towards interactive experiences and things that aren’t quite games. But, they do such strange things. I like their work for that. I want to have experiences in games that I might not have otherwise. That doesn’t mean they have to be fantasy; just that I really want to feel something.

Do you learn anything from playing video games?

Well, I’ve learned a lot from Never Alone, because it integrates a lot of fantastic documentary content, but I also think playing video games has helped me a lot with problem solving skills and creative thinking. There’s some research showing that reading novels can make people more empathetic, and I do think we’re starting to see games that similarly ask us to really imagine lives and experiences pretty far removed from our own in a way that can be transformative.

Are video games good for relieving stress?

They can be — that’s why I play Tetris, for sure. But, I think they can also be stressful. I really like the new Tomb Raider reboot, but that first game, I had to play in sort of contained increments, because it was such an anxious experience for me. Great game, but just really tense.

Do you like it when Hollywood makes a movie from the video game?

I have really enjoyed most of the Resident Evil movies, but there have definitely been some terrible video game movies. I’m hoping we’ll see more great adaptations in the coming years. I think it’s interesting when there are movies made from video games, even when they’re bad.

Are you still involved with gaming today, and what role do you play?

I still play games, obviously, but my main role is as a historian and university professor. I wrote a book, Coin-Operated Americans, about the early video game arcade in the U.S., and I’m working on a new book now about the game designer Brenda Laurel. Jennifer deWinter and I co-edit the Influential Game Designers book series that Bloomsbury publishes. At Illinois Tech, I teach courses on game design and the history of video games. For the history class, I send students out to interview people about Chicago’s coin-op history for the Chicago Coin-Op Archive.

Where do you see Video gaming in the next 20 years?

It’s kind of exciting to imagine. I hope we continue to see gains in diversity of types of games. I think right now that’s something that is really exciting is we’re seeing all kinds of interesting uses of new technology, innovative storytelling, diverse perspectives. I also hope we see more use of accessible controllers and things. Accessibility of games for people with disabilities is a serious issue, and I hope it’s one where we see some real progress in the coming years.

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The game plays like a combination of “Skyrim” and “Shadow of the Colossus.” The typical Action/RPG fanfare is all there, but the combat system, which allows you to jump and climb on large enemies, is super intuitive and fun. The three different types of classes and the ability to switch them up makes for rewarding and different gameplay.

The story too is a deep and gripping one. After fighting off a mighty dragon from your village, you find yourself embattled in the type of story that steals your attention. From the game’s first few scenes, where you kill a Cerebus, to the game’s opener where you stare into a Dragon’s eyes and watch him steal your heart, you’ll feel more than compelled to continue playing.

The “Dark Arisen” expansion, which becomes accessible after you finish the main game, contains anywhere from 12-15 hours of extra gameplay in the form of a new dungeon on Bitterblack Isle. Still a foreboding a difficult adventure, even veterans of the series will fear death at every corner. Much like Atlus’ “Demon’s Souls,” you’ll die often, but you’ll quickly want to rejoin the fight and avenge what is sure to be just another death. Simply put, while the combat is satisfying and fun, it does require thought. Those who wish to just run into battle with their sword will be the first ones to die.

The Final Verdict: With more weapons, enemies and things to do, the first major expansion pack for “Dragon’s Dogma” is an absolute must own. For those who haven’t played the series yet, there’s never been a more opportune time to start.

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