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Resident Evil Requiem New Leon Gameplay Footage Unveiled

By Mazen (Mithrie) Turkmani
Published: January 15, 2026 at 11:31 PM GMT

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📺 Next Life Is Strange Reveal Soon

Square Enix schedules the next Life Is Strange reveal livestream for January 20, 2026 at 10 a.m. PT, which lands at 6 p.m. in the UK—a perfect prime-time slot if you're planning to watch live and catch the big moments as they happen. The publisher hasn't fully spilled what's coming, but the setup already feels familiar: ratings-board chatter, a sudden official announcement, and then the fanbase instantly zooming in on every frame for clues. If you want to get in the right mood beforehand, the series' vibe is easy to revisit through the official "Double Exposure" announce trailer (ESRB) on YouTube, which is a great reminder of why the franchise thrives on atmosphere, character drama, and emotionally heavy choices Life is Strange: Double Exposure - Announce Trailer (ESRB).


How to keep up with the reveal stream is simple: set a reminder, bookmark the official channels, and watch for last-minute teasers as the date gets closer. Square Enix and the franchise team are already pushing the announcement through social media, so following the official Life Is Strange account is the quickest way to catch start times, stream links, and any "one more thing" hints right before the show begins LifeIsStrange on X. For more context on why this reveal is landing now—and why people started connecting the dots weeks ago—VGC's report lays out how the schedule formed after a ratings-board leak fueled speculation VGC coverage of the new reveal. If you're the type who likes to compare official messaging across multiple uploads, there's also a second Life Is Strange YouTube video source to keep on your radar for the next round of teasers Life Is Strange YouTube video.

📺 God of War TV Series Kratos Casting Announced

Prime Video confirms Ryan Hurst will play Kratos in the upcoming God of War TV series, and it's the kind of casting that instantly gets people debating tone, presence, and whether the show will lean more "mythic blockbuster" or "grim character drama". Hurst has the build and intensity to pull off the Ghost of Sparta's silhouette, but the bigger question is how the performance will handle Kratos' hardest trick: being terrifying and quietly human in the same scene. The announcement came directly via Prime Video's social channels, which usually signals that the project is moving into a more public-facing phase—even if we're still waiting on a trailer, supporting cast details, or a clearer production timeline PrimeVideo announcement on X.


God of War Ragnarök's story foundation remains the clearest template for what a prestige adaptation could aim for, especially if the series wants to nail the balance between spectacle and emotional weight. If you want a quick refresher on what "modern God of War" storytelling looks like at its best, PlayStation's State of Play story trailer is still a strong pulse-check on the franchise's pacing, stakes, and father-son dynamics God of War Ragnarök - Story Trailer. Even without a release date locked in, this casting is a meaningful step because it shapes everything from fight choreography to the show's emotional range—Kratos isn't just a warrior, he's a walking consequence machine, and the right actor makes that feel earned rather than cartoonishly angry.

📺 Resident Evil Requiem Updated Leon Gameplay Revealed

Capcom spotlights Resident Evil Requiem with a dedicated showcase that updates Leon's moveset and close-quarters options, and the headline change is instantly memorable: Leon now uses a tomahawk instead of a dagger, and yes—you'll need to sharpen it as part of maintaining your combat edge. That one detail alone screams survival horror pacing: you're not just collecting ammo, you're managing tools, timing, and risk. The footage also highlights a broader set of actions and movement tweaks that make Leon feel more aggressive and capable without turning the whole experience into an action shooter. If you want the source straight from the event, the full breakdown lives in Capcom's official upload, which shows the updated gameplay beats and presentation flow from start to finish Resident Evil Showcase | January 15, 2026.


Resident Evil Requiem launches on February 27, 2026, and the pre-order and Deluxe Edition extras are clearly part of Capcom's plan to build early momentum, especially for players who like bonus cosmetics, add-on packs, or collector-friendly perks. It's also a good sign that the showcase didn't just toss out one flashy clip—it went into mechanical specifics, which usually means the core systems are stable enough to show confidently. If you prefer a quick, digestible rundown of the biggest takeaways—like what the new Leon kit implies for combat flow and resource pressure—IGN's recap covers the standout details from the January 2026 presentation IGN: 5 Things We Learned. Between the tomahawk upkeep, the expanded move options, and the edition bonuses, it feels like Capcom is aiming for a version of Leon that's still vulnerable, but never helpless.

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