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::Resident Evil 5 Demo Coming::

Good news for the fans of Resident Evil 5, according to Famitsu, Capcom plans to drop the demo on December 5th, 2008 on the Xbox Live Marketplace. Co-op will be playable along with the 2 village levels. A later date of the demo will be released on the PS3. If your fans or not, or just want to point fun of how horrible the series is out of control, drop your thoughts off in the Resident Evil 5 topic.

The Japanese version of the game has been brought forward to March 5th, 2008. The limited edition so far contains, vaccine memory stick, a waist pouch and artbook. More information about the demo and game to come.

Sources: Famitsu ll ReHorror

 

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::New Interview With Designer of Nemesis Costume::

A friend of mine at ResidentEvilMovies.net recently interviewed Rob McCallum, the man who designed the Nemesis costume in Resident Evil: Apocalypse, as well as story boarding and concept art for the aforementioned movie.

You can read the interview here.

Sources: Resident Evil Web

 

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: biggrin egeneration hits stores tomorrow (U.S.)::

Just a friendly reminder, Resident Evil: Degeneration hits stores tomorrow across the nation. So if you're still in the story and zombie goodness, then you probably already made up your mind.

Sources: MM-212 Beta

 

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::Japanese Resident Evil 5 Bundles Released::

Nothing confirmed in the U.S. on whats going to be released for the bundles for the PS3 or the 360, but this is whats confirmed for the Japanese.

PS3 Premium Limited Pack - ¥48980 ($536)
* 80GB PS3 w/Tricell Corp. Logo
* 2 DualShock Controllers
* Resident Evil 5

XBOX360 Premium Pack: - ¥34800 ($381)
*XBOX360 Premium
*Biohazard 5 Deluxe Edition
-Resident Evil 5
-Biohazard 5 Selection Track soundtrack CD
-48-hour Xbox Live Gold membership card
-Code for a Biohazard 5 Premium Theme

NOTE: Also check over at IGN.com to view the latest and greatest screens.
Sources: ReHorror ll IGN

 

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::Gamestop Resident Evil 5 Collectors Edition::

For those still excited for the upcoming release of Resident Evil 5, perhaps you should check out Gamestop collectors edition. The package is $90 and includes:

* Chris Redfield Figurine
* Tricell Messenger Bag
* BSAA Patch
* Kijuju Keychain
* Bonus Disc including a making-of featurette, a digital art gallery and a trailer for Resident Evil Degeneration
* Copy of Resident Evil 5 and bonus disc come packed in a Special Collector's Steel Book Case.
*Resident Evil 5 Art Cell - Not sure if this is included in the collectors edition, but they mention if you pre-order the game, the cell is included.

**If anyone finds a different Collector's Edition, from somewhere else, let me know, and I'll post it.
Sources: Gamestop

 

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::U.S. Resident Evil 5 Demo Released::

As much as I really don't want to do this, I like posting articles.

The Resident Evil 5 demo launched on the Xbox 360 today. Speaking with people has uncovered its numerous glitches, including:

- Bad audio/visual sync with voices
- Frozen Axeman
- Slow-moving main character (or perhaps that's just the controls)
- Sheva's AI isn't good
- Disc read error when trying to go online when there's no disc to speak of

More or less, Capcom decides to go cheap again. Big surprise.

Sources: IGN || The Horror  

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::Resident Evil Afterlife - Progress Update::

Here, I'll give you guys something you can actually be excited about, you guys deserve it:

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Hey guys it's Mr HoRrOr, heres some news on the "Resident Evil" series that I came across. It seems that they are already in the very early stages of planning a fourth film which will take place in Japan. Meanwhile, principal Photography will begin on "Afterlife" this fall. "Germany's Constantin Film and its genre production shingle, Paul W.S. Anderson and Jeremy Bolt's Impact Pictures, are ramping up preparations for a fourth edition of their successful zombie franchise "Resident Evil" before the third film in the series has even begun shooting.

Constantin head of production Martin Moskowicz said in Cannes that the third film, "Resident Evil: Afterlife," will shift locations to shoot in Australia, with principle photography planned for November or December. "Resident Evil 4" will be set in Tokyo, and Impact/Constantin is looking to shoot the film in Japan. "Afterlife" will be set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun with mutant zombies. "Afterlife" will play in the Nevada desert with the Aussie outback standing in for the American wasteland. In the final reel, the action will shift to Japan, setting up the fourth edition.

Milla Jovovich is set to reprise her signature role as zombie slayer extraordinaire Alice though no formal deal has been signed yet. Paul W.S. Anderson, who together with partner Bolt will produce "Afterlife" through their Constantin-controlled shingle Impact Pictures, is finishing the script for the third edition.

Source: MoviesOnline.ca  

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::New boss info regarding RE5::

New information from the newest issue of the UK OPM, a reintroduced enemy from Resident Evil 2 is making an appearance. Yes, the licker. Two scans popped up on the web. Not the best, but you can see. The rumor is, they're called "stealth lickers". Check it out:
Scan 1
Scan 2

ResidentEvilRealm posted 4 pages of 2 bosses you encounter in the game, El Gigante (Jitu in Swahili) and Leviathan. Click here to view them.

Source(s): ReHorror

 

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::Resident Evil 5 Reviews::

Well the reviews are out. Whether you care or are just ignoring the game, the game experts have spoken. Check below what everyone else rated the game.

IGN: 9/10
Gametrailers: 9.4/10
Gamespot: --
Gamerankings: 86/100
Hobby Consolas' 96/100
Gamepro: 4/5

Members who have bought or going to buy the game, feel free to submit your review in the Resident Evil REviews thread.

Source(s): ReHorror

 

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::Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles Announced::

Announced at the Resident Evil 5 release party, the game will be exclusively for the Wii. Technically a "sequel" to The Umbrella Chronicles, the game so far seems to follow the story of Resident Evil 2 (as shown by the visually updated Claire above).

The reason for the name "The Darkside Chronicles" instead of "Umbrella Chronicles 2" is a few things, according to Masachika Kawata. First, the story of the game is going to explore certain things unexplained and never brought to light in the original game's story. Secondly, the story will explore "the darker passages of the characters' histories." Finally, the game will supposedly be more horror-oriented than its predecessor.

They've said that the game will cover more than just Resident Evil 2. Speculations include the adventures of the two characters Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield (Code: Veronica X, 4, and Degeneration).

Kawata explains that you'll have more of a feeling of being in the character's shoes with the better camerawork, allowing you to actually see your partner in front of you (except in multiplayer), or actually showing the character reloading, etc. The game uses a Havoc engine for realistic physics. Expect more realistic reactions to gunshots, explosions, and more.

The game is reportedly at 35% completion with no real set release date, but expect it around winter 2009.

Thanks to AngelaAshford for bringing this to our attention!

Edit: First Trailer for Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles

Sources: IGN || Famitsu || Kombo.com  

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::Update on Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles::

GameInformer magazine's May issue has some updates on the upcoming Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles. The magazine has officially announced two other scenarios besides the obvious Resident Evil 2 scenario: one revolving around CODE: Veronica X and a new scenario involving Leon in South America.

Speculations are running rampant regarding the South America chapter. Some say that it takes place during CODE: Veronica X, when Claire e-mails Leon. Some say it may even be a mission from when Leon and Jack Krauser were partners. Either way, it seems to be an interesting area to explore.

Source: GameInformer magazine  

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::News Explosion for Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles::

Digital TV has released a brand-new trailer for the upcoming Wii title. See the trailer here.

Also, IGN has put up their preview of the game. The site is positive about the game so far. IGN Article

On top of that, Gamespot posted an exclusive video interview with Masachika Kawata and Kentaro Noguchi. They explain, among other things, how they tried to put the horror back in the series that was missing from its entries. Also, they allude to a lot of new news at "one of the U.S.'s major video game trade shows". See what the two have to say.

Finally, Gamestop also put up their own preview for the game, detailing things that will make fans happy: Along with Alyson Court, Sally Cahill is returning as Ada Wong. Paul Mercier is slated to voice Leon. Also, there will be no online multiplayer, but Kawata has said that there will be an online feature for the game. This is the full article.

Sources: IGN || The Horror Is Alive || Gamespot || Digital TV  

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::Interview with Paul W.S. Anderson on Resident Evil: Afterlife::

A new video interview with Paul W.S. Anderson has been released by Movie-Web detailing many new things about the upcoming Resident Evil: Afterlife. A few things that may excite fans of the movies include: Paul is back in the director's chair, and there will be more characters returning from the movies. Also, he's filming the entire movie in 3D. See the full interview here.

Sources: The Horror Is Alive || Movie-Web  

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::Chris Redfield confirmed for Darkside Chronicles::

Capcom has released a new trailer for Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles. It's about three minutes long, with Chris Redfield being shown at the end of it. See the trailer here.

Sources: The Horror is Alive || IGN