Resident Evil 4 VR Release Date Announced

Resident Evil 4 VR will be released exclusively for Oculus Quest 2 on October 21, 2021.

Along with a new gameplay trailer, Oculus has announced its full VR remake of Capcom’s beloved survival-horror masterpiece will make the jump to virtual reality this October. IGN has a full hands-on preview of Resident Evil 4 VR you can read right now.

Without spoiling too much of the preview, Resident Evil 4 VR is a refreshing new take on the 2005 classic and makes the horror shooter feel practically new.

Resident Evil 4 VR supports both full-motion movement and teleportation travel. One of the biggest changes to RE4 in VR is how items are managed. You’ll now be able to draw your weapons and items directly from your virtual body, whether that’s reaching to your belt for a gun, or pulling a health item from your left shoulder.

Entire puzzles and other objects, like the typewriter you use to save, have been recreated in VR to be fully interactive as well.

When Resident Evil 4 was first released in 2005 it became an instant classic. Not only did it modernize the Resident Evil series, but many of the franchise’s newest games are directly inspired by Resident Evil 4 today.

Be sure to check out our hands-on preview of Resident Evil 4 VR or read our original Resident Evil 4 review.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

Bethesda Buys Deathloop Voice Actor a PS5 so He Can Play His Own Game

Bethesda has bought a PlayStation 5 for Deathloop's Jason Kelley after the voice actor told fans he didn't have a copy of the game or a console to experience it on.

Just as Deathloop was about to launch, a short promo clip on the game's official Twitter account featured Jason Kelley, the voice actor for protagonist Colt, saying: "I cannot wait for you guys to get your hands on this video game. If anyone can get me a copy and a PlayStation 5, I would appreciate it." This made it clear that Kelley didn't own a copy of Deathloop or a PlayStation 5 to play it on

While a number of fans congratulated Kelley on his performance in the game, Pete Hines - Senior Vice President of Communications at Deathloop publisher Bethesda - appeared to offer a solution to the voice actor's console related issues. "I can probably help find you a PS5 so you can play it," Hines said in response to the tweet. "You deserve a chance to play as Colt and enjoy your own amazing performance."

An interview with JumpCut PLAY has since revealed that Hines stayed true to his word. Kelley said, "I made an announcement, I was doing a bit and said that I didn't have one and it turns out, I was just notified by Bethesda that a PS5 was made available and is going to be shipped to me, with the game as well. So, I'll be playing the game... I'm super excited."

Some fans might find Bethesda's decision to give Kelley a PlayStation 5 slightly amusing, since this year's Microsoft acquisition of Bethesda means that an Xbox-exclusive studio has just bought someone a PS5.

While currently only available for PlayStation 5, Deathloop will likely make its way to Xbox sometime in the future. In July, a Deathloop trailer revealed that the exclusivity period for the game would end on September 14 2022. When it does release, many fans may be hoping that Deathloop comes to straight to Game Pass, which earlier this year saw a number of Bethesda-published games added to its collection.

For more on Deathloop, make sure to check out our dedicated wiki where you can find out information about the game's length as well as a number of beginner tips and tricks. Be sure to also check out our review of the game.

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Naughty Dog on The Last of Us Multiplayer Project: ‘In Short, We’re Working On It’

While Naughty Dog may not have revealed any new details on the upcoming The Last of Us multiplayer project, it took the time on The Last of Us Day 2021 to ensure fans that it is actively working on it and that it will "reveal more when it's ready!"

Naughty Dog's Rochelle Snyder shared the news in a community update after thanking the fans and the team who have all collectively made The Last of Us into the success it has become. Jokingly, Naughty Dog then included this question as a fan would write;

"Yeah, that's lovely and great Naughty Dog, but what are you doing with The Last of Us right now?"

"In short, we’re working on it," Naughty Dog answered. "We see the community comments as many of you clamor for multiplayer and want updates. For now, we’ll say that we love what the team is developing and want to give them time to build out their ambitious project, we’ll reveal more when it’s ready!

"To that end, we’ve been busy growing our team inside the kennel since The Last of Us Part II launched and are currently in full swing of hiring for MP-related positions (hint hint), so if you or somebody you know qualifies for anything you see on our jobs page, apply!"

For those who are unaware or may not remember, Naughty Dog announced that it had made the "difficult choice" to not include an online multiplayer mode in The Last of Us Part 2 after the scope and ambition of the game's single-player campaign reached a level even the team had not anticipated.

However, considering the love many have for The Last of Us' Faction mode, Naughty Dog reassured fans that it would be returning in some form in the future.

While we still don't know if this will be a standalone game, part of a future collection of The Last of Us games, and or part of a new game, we do know that Naughty Dog is hard at work at making it a reality. In our opinion, a standalone The Last of Us multiplayer game is actually a great idea.

Even though that wasn't the most substantial update, Naughty Dog and HBO did share the first look the upcoming The Last of Us series, which gave us our first look at Pedro Pascal's Joel and Bella Ramsey's Ellie.

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Naughty Dog on The Last of Us Multiplayer Project: ‘In Short, We’re Working On It’

While Naughty Dog may not have revealed any new details on the upcoming The Last of Us multiplayer project, it took the time on The Last of Us Day 2021 to ensure fans that it is actively working on it and that it will "reveal more when it's ready!"

Naughty Dog's Rochelle Snyder shared the news in a community update after thanking the fans and the team who have all collectively made The Last of Us into the success it has become. Jokingly, Naughty Dog then included this question as a fan would write;

"Yeah, that's lovely and great Naughty Dog, but what are you doing with The Last of Us right now?"

"In short, we’re working on it," Naughty Dog answered. "We see the community comments as many of you clamor for multiplayer and want updates. For now, we’ll say that we love what the team is developing and want to give them time to build out their ambitious project, we’ll reveal more when it’s ready!

"To that end, we’ve been busy growing our team inside the kennel since The Last of Us Part II launched and are currently in full swing of hiring for MP-related positions (hint hint), so if you or somebody you know qualifies for anything you see on our jobs page, apply!"

For those who are unaware or may not remember, Naughty Dog announced that it had made the "difficult choice" to not include an online multiplayer mode in The Last of Us Part 2 after the scope and ambition of the game's single-player campaign reached a level even the team had not anticipated.

However, considering the love many have for The Last of Us' Faction mode, Naughty Dog reassured fans that it would be returning in some form in the future.

While we still don't know if this will be a standalone game, part of a future collection of The Last of Us games, and or part of a new game, we do know that Naughty Dog is hard at work at making it a reality. In our opinion, a standalone The Last of Us multiplayer game is actually a great idea.

Even though that wasn't the most substantial update, Naughty Dog and HBO did share the first look the upcoming The Last of Us series, which gave us our first look at Pedro Pascal's Joel and Bella Ramsey's Ellie.

Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

The Last of Us HBO Series: First Image Revealed of Pedro Pascal’s Joel and Bella Ramsey’s Ellie

In celebration of The Last of Us Day 2021, the first image from The Last of Us HBO series has been revealed and it shows Pedro Pascal's Joel and Bella Ramsey's Ellie in the post-apocalyptic world made famous in the PlayStation exclusive of the same name.

While we don't get to see their faces, the image gives fans of The Last of Us and newcomers an idea of how these characters will be adapted for this live-action series.

The image also shows more than you may at first notice, as Joel and Ellie's outfits and backpacks are very authentic to the game, showing the care the team behind the show, which includes The Last of Us director Neil Druckmann, are putting into it.

Speaking of Neil Druckmann, he also shared the image on Twitter alongside saying "When I first saw them on set in full costume, I was like: 'Hooooooly s***! It's Joel & Ellie!' The @HBO adaptation of @Naughty_Dog's The Last of Us is full steam ahead! Can't wait to show you more (from all of our projects!) Happy #TLoUDay!!!"

We also see a downed airplane in the distance, but it is unclear if that will be part of the plot of the first season or just something in the background to show the horrors this world contains. There was no scene with an airplane in the first The Last of Us, so this may be a new story we will be exploring for these characters.

It has previously been confirmed that this first season will adapt 2013's The Last of Us, but that it will "deviate greatly" in some of its episodes. Even though we don't know much of exactly how this story will be told, we have learned who will be playing Tess, Marlene, Tommy, Sarah, and more. Interestingly enough, Jeffrey Pierce, the voice behind Tommy in The Last of Us, will be appearing in this show, but not as Tommy.

The Last of Us' writer and producer Craig Mazin has also confirmed that the first season will consist of 10 episodes. These episodes won't come cheap, as it's been reported that each one will cost more than $10 million to produce.

For more on The Last of Us, check out a designer revealing why one of Part 2's key chases was so challenging and the reports that a remake of the original game is in the works.

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Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

The Last of Us HBO Series: First Image Revealed of Pedro Pascal’s Joel and Bella Ramsey’s Ellie

In celebration of The Last of Us Day 2021, the first image from The Last of Us HBO series has been revealed and it shows Pedro Pascal's Joel and Bella Ramsey's Ellie in the post-apocalyptic world made famous in the PlayStation exclusive of the same name.

While we don't get to see their faces, the image gives fans of The Last of Us and newcomers an idea of how these characters will be adapted for this live-action series.

The image also shows more than you may at first notice, as Joel and Ellie's outfits and backpacks are very authentic to the game, showing the care the team behind the show, which includes The Last of Us director Neil Druckmann, are putting into it.

Speaking of Neil Druckmann, he also shared the image on Twitter alongside saying "When I first saw them on set in full costume, I was like: 'Hooooooly s***! It's Joel & Ellie!' The @HBO adaptation of @Naughty_Dog's The Last of Us is full steam ahead! Can't wait to show you more (from all of our projects!) Happy #TLoUDay!!!"

We also see a downed airplane in the distance, but it is unclear if that will be part of the plot of the first season or just something in the background to show the horrors this world contains. There was no scene with an airplane in the first The Last of Us, so this may be a new story we will be exploring for these characters.

It has previously been confirmed that this first season will adapt 2013's The Last of Us, but that it will "deviate greatly" in some of its episodes. Even though we don't know much of exactly how this story will be told, we have learned who will be playing Tess, Marlene, Tommy, Sarah, and more. Interestingly enough, Jeffrey Pierce, the voice behind Tommy in The Last of Us, will be appearing in this show, but not as Tommy.

The Last of Us' writer and producer Craig Mazin has also confirmed that the first season will consist of 10 episodes. These episodes won't come cheap, as it's been reported that each one will cost more than $10 million to produce.

For more on The Last of Us, check out a designer revealing why one of Part 2's key chases was so challenging and the reports that a remake of the original game is in the works.

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Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Shang-Chi Wins Its Fourth-Straight Weekend Domestic Box Office, Dear Evan Hansen Disappoints

Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has won its fourth-straight weekend domestic box office with ticket sales of $13.3 million, holding strong against the lackluster debut of Dear Evan Hansen's $7.5 million.

As reported by Variety, Dear Evan Hansen - which cost $28 million to produce - was predicted to earn at least $10 million between Friday and Saturday of this weekend, and instead only made $7.5 million. As Variety notes, this is not as tough of a loss as Cats' $6.5 million debut was, as that musical had a budget of $100 million.

In our review of Dear Evan Hansen, we said that this adaptation of the Broadway hit "offers a moving but jarringly miscast musical about community and mental illness."

Dear Evan Hansen may have a chance to earn back more of that budget as it is only available in theaters until October 14, unlike others that arrive in theaters and streaming services on the same day.

Shang-Chi, on the other hand, continues its dominance with total domestic ticket sales equalling $196 million. This weekend also saw the film surpass Black Widow's $183 million domestic box office performance as the highest-grossing movie of the year. However, it's important to remember that Black Widow was available via Disney+ Premier Access whereas Shang-Chi is only available in theaters until Disney+ Day on November 12.

Globally, with ticket sales amounting to $166.9 million, Shang-Chi has made over $363 million since it was released in theaters on September 3.

Free Guy took third place with $4.1 million, Candyman earned the #4 spot with $2.5 million, and Clint Eastwood's Cry Macho rounded out the top five with $2.1 million in ticket sales.

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Shang-Chi Wins Its Fourth-Straight Weekend Domestic Box Office, Dear Evan Hansen Disappoints

Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has won its fourth-straight weekend domestic box office with ticket sales of $13.3 million, holding strong against the lackluster debut of Dear Evan Hansen's $7.5 million.

As reported by Variety, Dear Evan Hansen - which cost $28 million to produce - was predicted to earn at least $10 million between Friday and Saturday of this weekend, and instead only made $7.5 million. As Variety notes, this is not as tough of a loss as Cats' $6.5 million debut was, as that musical had a budget of $100 million.

In our review of Dear Evan Hansen, we said that this adaptation of the Broadway hit "offers a moving but jarringly miscast musical about community and mental illness."

Dear Evan Hansen may have a chance to earn back more of that budget as it is only available in theaters until October 14, unlike others that arrive in theaters and streaming services on the same day.

Shang-Chi, on the other hand, continues its dominance with total domestic ticket sales equalling $196 million. This weekend also saw the film surpass Black Widow's $183 million domestic box office performance as the highest-grossing movie of the year. However, it's important to remember that Black Widow was available via Disney+ Premier Access whereas Shang-Chi is only available in theaters until Disney+ Day on November 12.

Globally, with ticket sales amounting to $166.9 million, Shang-Chi has made over $363 million since it was released in theaters on September 3.

Free Guy took third place with $4.1 million, Candyman earned the #4 spot with $2.5 million, and Clint Eastwood's Cry Macho rounded out the top five with $2.1 million in ticket sales.

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Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 2 Premiere Date Revealed Alongside Mugen Train Adaptation

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba will be returning for a second season with its Entertainment District Arc on December 5, 2021. To help with the wait, October 10 will see the release of the Mugen Train Arc that will adapt the feature film with an original episode that will connect the Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc with the Entertainment District Arc.

Announced by Funimation and Crunchyroll, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc will make its debut in English-speaking countries like the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand on Sunday, October 10. It will also be available on the European streaming service Wakanim and Hulu in the USA on the same day as well.

As previously mentioned, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc is a seven-episode adaptation of Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train that includes "an original episode, 70 new scenes, new music tracks, new open and ending animation, episode previews, and new theme songs." The original episode will see "Kyojuro Rengoku taking on a new mission on the way to the Mugen Train."

Furthermore, LiSA will return to sing the theme songs for the series with the opening theme "Akeboshi" and the ending theme "Shirogane."

Then, on December 5, the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District - the show's second season - will debut and will introduce a brand-new villain in the major demon Daki, who will be voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro. The first episode will be one hour long and the theme songs for the opening episode - "Zankyosanka" and "Asa ga kuru" - will be performed by Aimer.

The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc premiered in 2019 and is based on Koyoharu Gotoge's manga and we called it one of the best new anime of that year.

For more, check out our review of Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train, how the film sets up season 2, the 10 best Demon Slayer moments, and why we believe the new wave of Shonen Anime are raising the bar.

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 2 Premiere Date Revealed Alongside Mugen Train Adaptation

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba will be returning for a second season with its Entertainment District Arc on December 5, 2021. To help with the wait, October 10 will see the release of the Mugen Train Arc that will adapt the feature film with an original episode that will connect the Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc with the Entertainment District Arc.

Announced by Funimation and Crunchyroll, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc will make its debut in English-speaking countries like the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand on Sunday, October 10. It will also be available on the European streaming service Wakanim and Hulu in the USA on the same day as well.

As previously mentioned, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc is a seven-episode adaptation of Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train that includes "an original episode, 70 new scenes, new music tracks, new open and ending animation, episode previews, and new theme songs." The original episode will see "Kyojuro Rengoku taking on a new mission on the way to the Mugen Train."

Furthermore, LiSA will return to sing the theme songs for the series with the opening theme "Akeboshi" and the ending theme "Shirogane."

Then, on December 5, the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District - the show's second season - will debut and will introduce a brand-new villain in the major demon Daki, who will be voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro. The first episode will be one hour long and the theme songs for the opening episode - "Zankyosanka" and "Asa ga kuru" - will be performed by Aimer.

The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc premiered in 2019 and is based on Koyoharu Gotoge's manga and we called it one of the best new anime of that year.

For more, check out our review of Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train, how the film sets up season 2, the 10 best Demon Slayer moments, and why we believe the new wave of Shonen Anime are raising the bar.

Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.