As we countdown towards the release of Resident Evil Village, we begin our coverage by attempting to answer the question – what games do you need to play in preparation for Village if you are newcomer to the series?

Village, being a AAA title on the newly released PS5/Xbox will certainly attract new fans to the series and with over 20 mainline games in 25 years, it’s a bit of a minefield! With that in mind, join the team as we try to evaluate which of these games will make the REP Essential List for the purposes of Resident Evil Village!

The main criteria of course will be the lore, and what we think fans need to know to get the most of the hotly anticipated title. Please bear in mind, this is all guesswork – we are not privy or wish to know of leaks or spoilers so you can listen safe in the knowledge that its all predictions!

So, please download and enjoy our look at the entire franchise!

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