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Fifteen Fresh Resident Evil 5 Screenshots

Nov 14, 2008 6:10am CST tags: Resident Evil 5, Screenshots
Capcom has released a load of new screenshots from its upcoming horror sequel Resident Evil 5, highlighting dangerous zombie dogs, exciting motorcycle chases, and broken ladders.

Resident Evil 5 is still expected to ship March 13 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

Resident Evil 5 Demo Announcement 'Relatively Soon,' May Not Need to Install on PS3

Nov 13, 2008 11:43am CST tags: Resident Evil 5
A playable demo for Capcom's Resident Evil 5 (360, PS3) is in the cards for fans excited to get their hands on the latest in the best-selling survival horror series without having to pay.

"We'll be making an announcement about that relatively soon," producer Jun Takeuchi told Eurogamer, adding that the company is also considering downloadable content. "People seem to want it, so it's possible that it's something we would like to respond to," said Takeuchi.

Interestingly, the team may be working to avoid the long installation process that accompanied the PS3 edition of Devil May Cry 4, which required a one-time installation of 5GB on the system's hard drive before the game could be played.

"We're still working on those technical elements in the last couple of months, but we can tell you that if users are dissatisfied with that kind of thing, then it's certainly something we keep in mind when we develop," explained Takeuchi. "We'll do our best to come up with something that users will not criticize, but love."

The survival horror sequel, offering chainsaws, co-op play, a cover system, lots of gore, and a control scheme all inspired by Gears of War, releases March 13, 2009. A PC version may follow after the initial console release.

Capcom Lists Resident Evil 5 PC (Updated)

Nov 04, 2008 12:27pm CST tags: Resident Evil 5
Update: Following a Shacknews inquiry regarding a PC version of Resident Evil 5, Capcom neither confirmed nor or denied its existence.

In its response, the company merely stated that "Resident Evil 5 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 will hit retail shelves on Friday the 13, March 2009 in North America and Europe," leaving the door open for a later PC release a la most Capcom PC games.

Original Story: The oft-speculated PC port of Resident Evil 5 (PS3, 360) appears to have been confirmed, as Capcom lists a PC version of the zombie-killing survival game alongside the console editions in a release schedule sent to MCV.

The list shows Resident Evil 5 PC shipping in the UK on March 13, the same day as the console versions. However, the same list also shows a simultaneous PC-console release of Street Fighter IV, something Capcom has previously denied.

In keeping with the tradition established by other Capcom releases, such as Lost Planet, Devil May Cry 4 and the impending Street Fighter IV, it is far more likely that the PC version of Resident Evil 5 will arrive a few months after the console releases.

Shacknews has contacted Capcom for more information on the the matter.

Resident Evil 5 TGS Trailer: Wesker Returns

Oct 08, 2008 10:01pm CST tags: Resident Evil 5, Trailer, TGS 08
Former S.T.A.R.S. agent-turned-villain Wesker makes his return in this trailer for Capcom's upcoming Resident Evil 5.

Resident Evil 5 is due out on both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on March 13 of next year.

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Resident Evil 5 Screenshots Get Cooperative

Oct 03, 2008 11:18am CST tags: Resident Evil 5, Screenshots
A large batch of screenshots from Capcom's survival horror sequel Resident Evil 5 have arrived, featuring two characters teaming up to fight the ever-impending zombie invasion.

The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game, featuring large doses of cooperation, lands on March 13, 2009.

New Resident Evil 5 Screenshots

Sep 29, 2008 9:30am CST tags: Resident Evil 5, Screenshots
Through its official blog, publisher Capcom has unveiled a few new screenshots of its zombie-heavy and cooperative-focused survival horror sequel Resident Evil 5, which hits PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on March 13, 2009.

Resident Evil 5 Maker Capcom: No More Platform Exclusives

Sep 11, 2008 1:00pm CST tags: Resident Evil 5, Street Fighter 4, Capcom
Resident Evil and Street Fighter developer Capcom has sworn off the practice of making "next-generation" games exclusive to one home console like the PS3 or Xbox 360.

"All major titles launched during the next fiscal year or thereafter will be developed as multi-platform games," reads Capcom's shareholder report for its fiscal year 2008, which ended on March 31 of this year.

Henceforth, Capcom will develop many of its games using its internal MT Framework technology, "an integrated development environment built to provide common development tools for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC platforms."

As a result, the company "will aim to increase revenue and dramatically increase the number of users by launching, for example, Resident Evil 5 ... Street Fighter IV ... and Bionic Commando [on multiple platforms]."

Capcom's strategy appears to already be in action. Aside from its work on MT Framework platforms, the zombie-smacking Xbox 360 action title Dead Rising is already getting some multi-console love, and several games including Street Fighter IV may be Wii-bound.

Resident Evil 5 Controls Get Gears-ish Overhaul

Sep 03, 2008 6:41pm CST tags: Resident Evil 5
Capcom's survival horror / action Resident Evil series has sometimes been known for unconventional control schemes, but the fifth time might be the charm.

The newest entry in the series will feature a control scheme inspired by Epic's successful Xbox 360 shooter Gears of War, as reported by Kotaku.

The feature wouldn't be the first one for Resident Evil 5 to be borrowed from its chainsaw-wielding, gore-fest cousin. The sequel will also sport 2-player, drop-in / drop-out co-operative play, and Gears' trademark cover system.

The now Gears-esque Resident Evil will debut on March 19, 2009 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

GC 2008: New Resident Evil 5 Screenshots

Aug 20, 2008 6:11am CST tags: Resident Evil 5, Screenshots, GC 2008
Here are eight new snaps from Resident Evil 5, due out March 13 on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

New Resident Evil 5 Trailer Emerges

Aug 19, 2008 7:27pm CST tags: Resident Evil 5, Trailer
From publisher Capcom comes the latest trailer from Resident Evil 5 (PS3, 360), showing off a full two minutes of in-game footage.

The latest iteration in the long-running survival horror series will be the first to feature cooperative play, and borrows heavily from gameplay concepts as featured in the previous effort Resident Evil 4 (GCN, PC, PS2, Wii).

Resident Evil 5 is due out on both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on March 13 of next year. For more on the title, check out our hands-on preview.

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RE5 Producer: Capcom 'Quite Surprised' by Racism Backlash, Claims Racially Diverse Workforce

Jul 23, 2008 10:00pm CST tags: Resident Evil 5, Controversy, Racism
The outrage and accusations of racism sparked by the first Resident Evil 5 (PS3, 360) trailer were entirely unexpected by developer Capcom, RE5 producer Jun Takeuchi told MTV Multiplayer.

"No, we certainly didn't anticipate the reaction," Takeuchi said. "We think it was a bit of a misunderstanding when we published the first images of the game back in the day. And we think that as we move along and allow people to see more the game and more of what's going on and more of the story, people will get a better idea of the game."

Consumers and gaming journalists alike have offered criticism of the trailer following its debut almost a year ago. Last April, Newsweek tech editor N'Gai Croal said that the trailer contained imagery which was "dovetailed with classic racist imagery."

"There are black members in the development team," Takeuchi offered. "We do have staff working on the game, who are aware of the historical background... Read more

Resident Evil 5 Preview: Rock That Chainsaw

Jul 22, 2008 12:20pm CST tags: Resident Evil 5, E3 2008, Preview
Following our flood of content from last week's E3 Media & Business Summit, we'll be highlighting noteworthy previews and features that may have gotten lost in the shuffle.

It's been a good few years for sequels—less of the radical changes and outlandish departures, and a more pronounced focus on making improvements where necessary while preserving what already functioned well.

Capcom's Resident Evil 5 (PS3, 360) is definitely among those games—one of only two titles that successfully inspired cackles of glee as I witnessed my own head cut free from my body.

The other, of course, is Capcom's incredible Resident Evil 4 (GCN, PC, PS2, Wii), a game from which this latest chapter in the company's long-running survival horror saga draws a great deal of inspiration. The successes of RE4 are intact and accounted for in this follow-up: a solid control scheme, an excellent camera, and the ... Read more

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Eyes not tired yet from the bombardment of E3 media? Good, because we have several items from Capcom for you. Check out the full story for screenshots and videos from Age of Booty, Bionic Commando, Dark Void, Flock!, Mega Man 9, MotoGP 08, Neopets Puzzle Adventure, Resident Evil 5 and Street Fighter 4.

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Resident Evil 5 E3 2008 Media

Jul 15, 2008 10:16am CST tags: Resident Evil 5, Screenshots, Trailer, E3 2008
E3 media for Resident Evil 5 (PS3, X360) is now available. We have screenshots featuring agent Sheva Alomar, and below you can stream a new trailer.

Resident Evil 5 Due March 13, Online Co-op Demoed

Jul 14, 2008 1:01pm CST tags: Resident Evil 5, E3 2008
During Microsoft's press briefing today, Capcom announced a March 13, 2009 release date and showed off a live demonstration of Resident Evil 5 (PS3, 360), confirming the presence of online co-op play within the game.

The other player assumes the role of Sheva, Chris Redfield's new partner in the BSAA. They are in Africa investigating a "bioterrorism incident."

The two characters were shown working together to take down a variation of fast and slow zombies. Gameplay resembled Resident Evil 4, with the final reveal being a chainsaw enemy reminiscent of the sack-headed enemies seen in the previous title.

PC Version of Resident Evil 5 Likely

Jun 04, 2008 11:05am CST tags: Resident Evil 5
An eventual PC version of Capcom's Resident Evil 5 (PS3, 360) is quite likely, going by comments made by producer Jun Takeuchi and the studio's past history.

Speaking with Eurogamer, Takeuchi revealed that the survival horror title is being primarily developed on the PC and then ported over to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Capcom previously used a similar setup for the development of Devil May Cry 4, which began life as a PS3 exclusive but was eventually moved to Xbox 360 and PC as well.

"By developing [DMC4] on the PC, it's very easy for us to work with the graphics and the gameplay, and see how the game is going to play," DMC4 producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi said of the setup last year. "We're still continuing to develop it on the PC, as well as being able to check how it runs on the 360 and the PS3."

While Capcom has yet to confirm a PC release of Resident Evil 5, the company has been making a greater effort to support the PC across the past year... Read more

Resident Evil 5 Not Racist, Not a Political Statement Says Producer

Jun 03, 2008 10:00pm CST tags: Resident Evil 5, Controversy
Those who caught the latest Resident Evil 5 trailer might have noticed a slightly more racially diverse zombie horde than in the game's debut clip, which sparked outcries of racism due to its African setting and primarily black cast of enemies.

But Resident Evil 5 producer Jun Takeuchi told Kotaku that the controversy didn't prompt any change in the title's production, and had no effect on the design.

"In terms of the reaction, we're in the business of entertainment," Takeuchi stated. "We didn't set out to make a racist game or a political statement. We did feel there was a misunderstanding about the initial trailer."

The trailer also saw the introduction of Chris Redfield's possibly cooperatively controlled partner, who was described by the report as "ethnically ambiguous." When asked of her debut, the producer said that her inclusion reached... Read more

New Resident Evil 5 Media Is Face-sucking Scary

Jun 03, 2008 2:01pm CST tags: Resident Evil 5, Screenshots
Yesterday Capcom reminded us that killing zombies is fun. Now the studio wants to make sure we know that these zombies have no reservations swallowing your face.

Along with the new screenshots, the company released some renders of the unnamed female companion who is officially known as "mysterious woman."

Packing online co-op play and a cover system, Resident Evil 5 (PS3, 360) is due out before Capcom's current fiscal year ends on March 31, 2009.

Resident Evil 5 Trailer: 'All I See Is Death'

Jun 02, 2008 11:14am CST tags: Resident Evil 5, Trailer
To illustrate just how much fun it is to kill zombies, Capcom has provided us with a new trailer and screenshots from its upcoming survival horror title Resident Evil 5 (PS3, 360)

Said to pack online co-op play and a cover system, Resident Evil 5 is due out before Capcom's current fiscal year ends on March 31, 2009.

Resident Evil 5 Release Date Detailed

May 23, 2008 3:16pm CST tags: Resident Evil 5
In a recently released financial report, Capcom has pinned its upcoming survival horror action title Resident Evil 5 (PS3, 360) for release in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009.

Combined with the now-removed GamesRadar preview, which revealed a number of previously unknown features and a vague 2009 release date, the FY2008 window suggests that Resident Evil 5 will launch in the first quarter of 2009.

Though some speculate the title would be best served with a holiday launch, the company previously debuted Resident Evil 4 (GCN) in January of 2005, which became one of Capcom's best-selling titles.

"Great content can succeed regardless of when it is launched," NPD analyst Anita Frazier noted after Grand Theft Auto IV and Mario Kart Wii and collectively sold almost 4 million units in April.