10 years later, Resident Evil 4 still influences the industry

It’s rare that the fourth game in a series is its most influential installment, but that’s certainly the case with Resident Evil.

Resident Evil 4 came out for the Nintendo GameCube on Jan. 11, 2005. Yup, that’s 10 years ago today. And despite coming out a decade ago, the industry still feels its influence.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.