With Resident Evil 5 for the PC, being released tomorrow (September 15th) In the U.S. with a European release for this Friday (September 18th), We thought we would go all out, with a barrage of information for the game as to both inform and encourage people to purchase this forward thinking PC release, which is certainly the definitive version of Resident Evil 5.
First things first, If you haven’t played Resident Evil 5 on the Xbox 360 or Playstation 3, or are coming in as a newbie to the Resident Evil series, then where have you been? The game has currently sold over 5 million copies worldwide and is now the highest selling game of the Resident Evil franchise. Although this is titled Resident Evil 5, this is actually the seventh instalment in the main Resident Evil series. (This is due to the prequel release of Resident Evil 0 (zero) and the non numbered release, Resident Evil: Code Veronica (x)). This new version should be highly considered as a purchase for both those who haven’t yet experienced the game or those who want to know what Resident Evil is all about.
In a Interview with Joystiq Svensson Capcom’s business and strategy VP mentioned that:
“Company is “considering” more DLC for Resident Evil 5. He notes that “there’s nothing to announce by any stretch,” but that a request for DLC suggestions on the company forums created a thread that’s “hundreds of posts long.” That’s not really shocking, considering fans are passionate enough to give their blood for RE swag.
Tired of working together with other players in Resident Evil™ 5? Ready to show your co-op partner exactly what you think of their gaming abilities? Capcom is pleased to announce that a new multiplayer mode for the soon-to-be blockbuster, Resident Evil 5, will be released post-launch as paid digital content via Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network. The new mode, called ‘Versus,’ adds a deadly twist to Resident Evil 5’s multiplayer, pitting players against each other in a contest of survival, a marked departure from the central co-operative nature of the game. Read more…
To celebrate the release of Resident Evil 5 on Friday, March 13th, Capcom and our friends at GameStop are throwing a launch party! On the eve of the launch, Thursday the 12th, meet us at Union Square in San Francisco to usher in Resident Evil 5. The event kicks off at 8pm and ends at midnight when you will be able to pick up your game- in-between we’ll have plenty going on to keep you busy. For starters, Read more…
In celebration of the landmark “Resident Evil” franchise coming to Xbox 360 for the first time, Microsoft unveiled today an Xbox 360® Resident Evil Limited Edition Console Bundle. Available the same day “Resident Evil 5” ships to store shelves, Friday, 13th March, Xbox 360 fans will be able to pick up the bundle featuring an exclusive red Xbox 360 from select retailers.
Fans will enjoy the same premium Xbox 360 Elite experience at an even greater value with a copy of “Resident Evil 5,” matching Limited Edition red Wireless Controller, black Xbox 360 Headset, a 120 GB Hard Drive and exclusive premium “Resident Evil 5” theme (download via Xbox LIVE). Supplies are very limited, so “Resident Evil” fans will want to pre-order theirs today. Read more…
The producer of Resident Evil 5 has insisted that no changes were made to the horror game after accusations of racism were levelled at Capcom for its portrayal of black Africans in a trailer.
Speaking in an interview with Eurogamer TV earlier this month, Masachika Kawata said: “I don’t recall modifying the game in any way after the controversy of racism.” Kawata-san reiterated that the team had been taken aback by the reaction, adding: “Actually it was a little bit of a surprise for us as obviously the game is set in Africa and so depicting native Africans was a natural thing to do.”
The producer of Resident Evil 5 has insisted that no changes were made to the horror game after accusations of racism were levelled at Capcom for its portrayal of black Africans in a trailer.
