We’re pleased to confirm that the recently released Resident Evil has become Capcom’s fastest selling digital title in history across North America and Europe. Capcom’s Producer on the title, Yoshiaki Hirabyashi, commented “It’s been great to see so many positive comments from fans that have enjoyed this new release. The team here at Capcom Japan have worked hard to bring the game to the latest…
Those who've already pre-purchased Resident Evil on Steam are now able to preload the game onto their PCs . Do this so that you'll be able to play it as soon as it's officially out on January 20th. In fact, the game will officially unlock worldwide at 9pm PST on January 19th !
Starting today you can pre-purchase the 2015 update to Resident Evil on Steam and receive two digital freebies - a 30+-track Soundtrack Selects and G. Trevor Mansion Guide! Game Informer's most recent digital issue (Feb) contains a glowing 9.5/10 (!!) review with these accolades: “A high-definition version of the phenomenal GameCube remake” “A beautiful, atmospheric masterpiece” “The most acces…
All aboard the hype train for Resident Evil! The enhanced version of the classic 2002 "REmake" officially hits digital outlets starting January 20. Beginning on that day, you'll be able to pick it up for $19.99/€19.99/£15.99 on PS4, PS3, Xbox 360, Xbox One and PC. While it's nice to finally know the price and release date, nothing speaks louder than gameplay footage. So to that end, take a peep…
Not long ago we posted a special video in which producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi walked us through the process of updating RE for 2015. In that video, Hirabayashi-san discussed some of the methods he and the dev team used to enhance the game's already impressive visuals - this time, he reveals a room that warranted a special extra touch.
Feast your eyes on a barrage of console Resident Evil screenshots, plus a comparison image that pit the 2002 original against the 2015's enhanced update. Up top is a scene from the 2002 version, compared to the next-gen (or current-gen, if ya like) version due early next year. We also have a fair number of additional console screens below: There are even more screens over at Capcom Unity
Last month during the Tokyo Game Show, our resident Capcom-Unity senior community manager 'Brelston' was lucky enough to meet up with Resident Evil producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi and discuss some of the ways he and the team are updating the game for 2015. As you can see in the video, there's a lot of care being put into this update, including a room-by-room assessment of visual effects and light…
Any RE fan knows the value of multiple playthroughs. RE1 rewarded you time and time again for stomping through the mansion "one last time," but in next year's enhanced update you'll have even more reasons to dive back into the madness... 1. Like Taking Candy from a Baby Finish the game on Very Easy difficulty or higher 2. Not in the Mood to Die Finish the game on Easy difficulty or higher 3. Ta…
Get a quick peek at the game courtesy of IGN, who've posted a lengthy hands-on report of the PS4 build. They have video, screens and of course good ol' reliable T E X T. Link to IGN
Thanks to your efforts, the Raccoon City contagion spread through social media and infected the entire town! And as promised on residentevil.com, this has unlocked Chris and Jill's BSAA outfits in the upcoming enhanced version of Resident Evil!
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