Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Resident Evil 4 HD and RE: Code Veronica X HD infect the US this September]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/23/resident-evil-4-hd-and-re-code-veronica-x-hd-infect-the-us-this/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/23/resident-evil-4-hd-and-re-code-veronica-x-hd-infect-the-us-this/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/23/resident-evil-4-hd-and-re-code-veronica-x-hd-infect-the-us-this/#comments Fresh news out of Comic-Con for zombie hunters and presidential-daughter-babysitting-simulator enthusiasts alike: the previously announced HD remakes of Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil: Code Veronica X will be shambling and moaning onto US shores this September.

RE4HD lands on September 20, with Code Veronica X HD's charmingly incomprehensible plot following a week later on September 27. That's a few weeks after the far superior Japanese launch, not that we're bitter or anything. Both titles will be available at your local brick & mortar, through the PlayStation Network and as Xbox Live Games On Demand titles.

JoystiqResident Evil 4 HD and RE: Code Veronica X HD infect the US this September originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Just to be clear, we're not 100% certain that Japanese gamers have access to Live co-op and are under the assumption that the Live ban was directed at regions that do not officially have access to the demo.

Last week, Capcom released a meaty Resident Evil 5 co-op demo to the Live Marketplace. All would've been peaches and cream except for the fact that the demo was only released to the Japanese Marketplace. But non-Japanese gamers soon found a few ways to snag the demo and all was right with the world. That is, until now, because Microsoft won't let non-Japanese gamers play RE5 co-op over Live.

We just discovered that MS might be using some sort of Xbox 360 IP identification to disconnect non-Japanese gamers from Xbox Live as soon as the Resident Evil 5 demo is loaded. That means that no matter how you "illegally" obtained the demo (Japanese accounts or torrent downloads), if you don't live in Japan, you'll be booted off Live. While the demo is still playable offline, your dreams of RE5 Live co-op have been infected with an incurable virus.

[Thanks, MDK x2002x and AlkalineProdigy]

JoystiqMS disables Resident Evil 5 demo's Live co-op [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you've been holding off on some of Capcom's games, then this weekend is a good opportunity to grab some. The Capcom store will be holding a special promotion starting tomorrow and running through Sunday where you can get 15% off the purchase of two Wii games and 25% off of your purchase of three or more. On top of that, if your order is over $75, then Capcom will ship your order for free.

What's interesting is that apparently pre-orders work here. In their Capcom blog post, they mention that the soon-to-release Neopets Puzzle Adventure qualifies for this, so we're assuming others do as well, including Dead Rising: Chop 'Til You Drop.

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We'd like to share the game comparison video one person dared to create. One person who goes by the nom de keyboard of "WiiSixty" on GameTrailers, which is fitting since they've created a short subject film pitting Resident Evil 4 for Wii against Resident Evil 5 for 360.

The video runs on a bit, but it nevertheless does a solid job of comparing everything from weapon reload animations to door opening animations (helpfully shown above) to the way enemies react when shot. We'll give you one guess which game's prettier overall, but we think the gameplay similarities between the two might surprise you. Well, maybe they won't, since we've already talked about just how much won't be changing from RE4 to RE5.

(Note: Looks like the embeddable video has caught a bad case of the T-virus; you'll have to hit up GameTrailers to watch it.)

JoystiqResident Evil 4 vs. Resident Evil 5 vid showcases scary similarities originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's a lot of speculation about Resident Evil 5 coming to the Wii, especially after a statement made by Simon Jeffery added some fuel to the fire. Perhaps because of such rumors, or perhaps for fun, one fan decided to make a comparison between Resident Evil 4 and what we've seen so far of Resident Evil 5.

After watching the video, we don't see why the game couldn't come to the Wii. Granted, the graphics won't be as pretty, but everything else should translate simply enough. With that said, we wouldn't be surprised if Capcom one day ported the game, especially after announcing Dead Rising: Chop 'Til You Drop for the Wii.

Of course, RE5 still has a long way to go in development, so there maybe something else under the title's zombified sleeves that will end up surprising us.

[Thanks, Adam!]

JoystiqResident Evil 4 vs. Resident Evil 5 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What's with all the rumors these days? A rumor that began only hours ago has now been officially shot down by Capcom. Specifically, the rumor stated that Resident Evil 4 was set to be remade again, this time for the Xbox 360 and PS3. It began with a forum post showcasing some blurry shots of would be box art for the title. Capcom has officially squashed the rumor, with Vice President Christian Svennson saying quite plainly that the company has "no plans" to bring Resident Evil 4 to either 360 or PS3 "at this time."

Looks like 360 gamers will just have to settle with a new Resident Evil game instead.

[Via Joystiq]

JoystiqRE4 for 360 rumor shot down by Capcom originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Resident Evil fansite The Horror is Alive caused a minor stir yesterday by posting a phonecam pic of the purported box art for a "Classic Edition" remake of Resident Evil 4 for the PS3 and Xbox 360. The rumor got picked up by a variety of gaming sites -- including a somewhat incredulous Xbox 360 Fanboy -- and THIA followed it up today with supposed hi-res shots of the box art, adding further fuel to the fire.

Enter Capcom with a rumor-dousing fire blanket. Writing on Capcom's community forums, Vice President Christian Svennson said outright that there are "no plans for RE4 on 360 or PS3 at this time." Of course, that's exactly what he would say if there was a super-secret remake that Capcom just wasn't ready to announce yet. We'll take him at his word though, mostly because we hope the company is focusing its resources on Resident Evil 5 at this point. Besides, how many more remakes of a three-year-old game do we need exactly?

JoystiqCapcom debunks rumors of RE4 on PS3, 360 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Promotional Consideration is a weekly feature about the Nintendo DS advertisements you usually flip past, change the channel on, or just tune out.

Many of the commercials for Nintendo-published DS titles in Japan or Korea follow the same formula -- alternating shots between in-game clips and reactions from the player, typically a celebrity. It's an effective approach, as game and system sales can attest, but what happens when a bored video editor decides to mess with the recipe, replacing the cheerful game scenes from a Korean Animal Crossing ad with much more violent footage? Follow us past the post break to find out!

Continue reading Promotional Consideration: Resident Evil Crossing ... 4!

JoystiqPromotional Consideration: Resident Evil Crossing ... 4! originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's a rumor floating around that the lack of a playable character from Camp Capcom is due to a little game by the name of Resident Evil 4. You see, before it ended up on the PC and PS2, along with the Wii, it was meant to be entirely a GameCube exclusive. That didn't last that long, however.

With the inclusion of Sega's Sonic and Solid Snake from the Metal Gear Solid line of games, the inclusion of one of Capcom's characters (oh, let's say ... Mega Man) quite possibly would've been too much for this blogger's weak little heart. The rest of the world, however, probably would've liked to see one of Capcom's characters make it into the already overstuffed line-up of playable brawlers.

What Capcom character would you have liked to see in Brawl?

JoystiqRumor: Nintendo still hurt about RE4, reason why Capcom doesn't have a Brawler originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember that group of guys who tried to beat four Zelda games in forty-eight hours? They've dubbed themselves Four48, and have done quite a few marathon gaming sessions in order to raise money for charity.

Now they're at it again, it seems, but this time, they're not just racing against the clock. The Four48 crew is competing against seven other teams this weekend to see who will be the first to complete Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition. The only thing at stake, besides gamer pride, of course, is a copy of No More Heroes that will go to the winning team.

They'll be taking donations as per usual, which will be given to Child's Play. They're also webcasting the event, so if you find yourself with little to do this weekend, it might be worth checking out.

[Via Joystiq]

JoystiqFour48 faces Resident Evil challenge originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With three marathon gaming sessions neatly tucked under their belts, the Four48 crew are starting to get a little overzealous. Attempting to beat four Zelda games in forty-eight hours was a lofty enough goal -- but for their latest effort to raise cash for Child's Play, they're attempting to establish global domination by besting seven other teams in a race through Resident Evil 4.

The first team to cross the finish line (via jet ski, if memory serves) nets themselves a copy of No More Heroes, along with bragging rights in the rapidly expanding competitive marathon gaming scene. As always, you can watch their live webstream to see if the Four48ers can back up their boasts -- that is, if you can stand ten straight hours of listening to the death rattles of Spanish pseudo-zombies.

JoystiqFour48 crew takes on the world in Resident Evil 4 race originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I have fond memories of your mother -- yes, all of your mothers. Up until now, I've kept those memories separate from Wii Fanboy, mostly out of professional courtesy. After seeing how most of you ignored Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure, however, I have thrown civility out the window. The gloves are off now, and good riddance, as it'd be difficult to type about the games that remind me of your mom while wearing those restrictive mittens.

Continue reading Best of 2007: Games that remind me of your mother

JoystiqBest of 2007: Games that remind me of your mother originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As we've seen throughout the first year of its existence, the Wii isn't exactly lacking system-selling software. There is one big-selling franchise that looks highly unlikely to appear on Nintendo's all-conquering platform, however: Take-Two and Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto.

Admittedly, we always suspected a Wii version of the epic crime series was highly unlikely, but now Take-Two chief Strauss Zelnick has seen fit to bang the final nail into the coffin, and altogether rule out bringing GTA to the Wii. Speaking in a conference call earlier today, Zelnick concluded that "there are other titles better suited to the Wii than Grand Theft Auto." You know, like Carnival Games.

We're curious about Zelnick's statement, simply because we think GTA could work on the Wii. If the PlayStation 2 had the technical muscle to support numerous GTA games, then the Wii would surely cope just fine. It's not a question of audience taste, either -- let's not forget how Resident Evil 4 shifted a cool million copies earlier this year. Honestly, Strauss, if you didn't have such a rad name, we'd be pretty miffed.

JoystiqMan with awesome name rules out GTA on Wii originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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During 2007, lots of companies realized that the Wii was doing good. Perhaps, too good. So, they scrambled to make games that they could port or "enhance" for the Wii, or other games that were made to take advantage of the console's adopters who were new to gaming and thus susceptible to spending money on crap games the unique capabilities of the Wii's controls scheme, causing a slew of cash-ins on the console that didn't necessarily bring anything new to the Wii other than another game sitting on the shelf. So, let's look at those games and you tell us what the most shameless and useless game of the lot is.

Continue reading Best of 2007: Worst attempt at a cash-in

JoystiqBest of 2007: Worst attempt at a cash-in originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>armageddonbest-of-2007capcomcarnivalgameseaeaplaygroundghostsquadlegolegostarwarsmarioandsonicmkmortalkombatmysimsnamcore4residentevil4segaWed, 19 Dec 2007 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Weekly Webcomic Wrapup says good riddance to Halloween]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/03/weekly-webcomic-wrapup-says-good-riddance-to-halloween/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/03/weekly-webcomic-wrapup-says-good-riddance-to-halloween/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/03/weekly-webcomic-wrapup-says-good-riddance-to-halloween/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Important notes about the above comic from Monday Night Crew (larger version):
  • Notice the sign on the door says "Resident Evil 4 party"
  • Realize that the recently-arrived guest is not in RE4 attire
  • If you don't recognize the out-of-place guest's costume, shame on you
  • Doesn't this make you want to see an episode of Arthur where the gang fight off anthropomorphic zombies and ultimately learn a life lesson about family and proper viral containment procedures?
It's November, so put your costumes away and start thinking about next year's attire. While you enjoy shopping for discounted candy and debating whether or not you should provide a link to your gamer costume in the comments below (we think you should), here are our picks for the week's best game-related webcomics. Be sure to vote for your favorite!

No Ghost Left Behind
Boss fight
Shine spike
Painstaking market research
Lost without you
3-for-1 special
Domestic bliss
Neurons and hammer-ons

JoystiqWeekly Webcomic Wrapup says good riddance to Halloween originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 03 Nov 2007 18:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looks like the spit and polish Capcom put on Resident Evil 4 for the Wii paid off as the game has shipped one million units worldwide. It seems we're now able to say that the Wii version of RE4 brought the old game back from the bargain bin grave and gave it life once more at a consumer friendly $30 price.

Capcom plans to keep showing that third party developers can cash in on the Wii with the launch of Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles on Nov. 13 and We Love Golf early next year. It's worth noting that Capcom really has been the publisher to watch on new consoles. So far they've had numerous million sellers this generation like Dead Rising and Lost Planet -- well, at least outside of Japan.

JoystiqResident 'Wii'-vil 4 ships a million units originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Capcom released a statement today congratulating themselves for the awesome sales of their Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition. They claim to have shipped over one million copies of the survival-horror game worldwide. Of course, 'shipped' does not mean 'sold', but we can at least assume that the majority of these discs have found their way into homes, unless Capcom 'shipped' a few hundred thousand copies into their own Sales Inflation Warehouse.

This should remove any lingering doubt as to the motivation behind the Okami port, since Capcom has discovered that old games can do excellent business on the Wii, while saving on annoying costs like development. We should look forward to the inevitable rush of PS2 and Wii ports, as companies mine every old game that seems the least bit viable. And also Ninjabread Man.

JoystiqCapcom ensures a port-filled future with RE4 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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An author on left-leaning AlterNet.org not only jumps on the controversy of Resident Evil 5's alleged racism, but calls it a "racist video game series." The article is such a mess that you really have to enjoy it for its absurdity. The piece starts by saying those who go to see the "blockbuster Resident Evil: Extinction" in the theaters may want to play the game, but those who do "will likely enter a world little-known beyond the expensive and expansive universe of gaming, a world increasingly populated with very dangerous depictions of nonwhites."

The author only covers RE4 and RE5 in declaring the series racist. For RE4 he says its Spaniards have "stereotypical Mexican accents" and that RE5 "could be a training video for a white supremacist race war or another U.S. military adventure in one of the increasing numbers of deserts on the planet." Beyond the Resident Evil series there is a rehash of the Haitian controversy from GTA: Vice City -- although the author is way off in his timeline calling GTA: VC "this year's most popular video game."

There's a lot more "racist" issues brought up, but the article really stands as great piece to highlight how even when you introduce diversity to gaming, it's not just the extreme exclusionists who get upset and don't understand why there are women, gays, non-whites in games, but the extreme inclusionists too. Although in the inclusionist's case they want a rosy picture painted of the non-majority group; however, that's boring for narrative, unrealistic and in the end racism really depends on context. There are more moderate views on race issues in video games and that really shouldn't be forgotten. The AlterNet article is just so weird in its "one step forward, two steps back" presentation, we can't help but share.

[Via GamePolitics]

JoystiqResident Evil called 'racist video game series' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Prepare yourselves for a very dry month, one lacking any kind of relief brought by new games. It's looking like we won't get anything new to play until the end of the month and, with the holiday having just passed, we're pretty much done with Resident Evil 4 as we found ourselves having some of that elusive free time.

What about you folks, though? Will you have enough games to get through this month? What are you playing?

JoystiqWRUP: It's going to be a tough month edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When you're out waggle-stabbin' some pseudo-zombies, how do you handle your business affairs? Do you prefer to gear up, or cash in?

JoystiqWii Warm Up: What are ye buyin'? or What are ye sellin'? originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 23 Jun 2007 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're lucky enough to have a Hastings store nearby, the entertainment retailer is offering to exchange your moth-eaten copies of Super Paper Mario or The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for a waggle-fied edition of Resident Evil 4. They'll also accept Rainbow Six Vegas (360) and God of War II (PS2), but not without scowling at you first.

According to the rest of Hastings's weekly ad, there's a buy-1-get-2nd-for-free sale on body jewelry, so be on the look out for that deal too! Put away the other two RE4 games you've already bought for previous platforms, throw on a shirt that shows off your belly-button-ringed midriff, and check past the post break for the full flyer.

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JoystiqTrade in your old ports for a new port originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdealdealsexchangehastingslegend of zeldaLegendOfZeldanintendonintendo wiiNintendoWiipaper marioPaperMarioportportsre4resident evil 4ResidentEvil4spmsuper paper marioSuperPaperMariothe legend of zeldaTheLegendOfZeldatptradetwilight princessTwilightPrincesswiizeldaFri, 22 Jun 2007 16:10:00 EST<![CDATA[WRUP: Suplex a zombie edition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/22/wrup-suplex-a-zombie-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/22/wrup-suplex-a-zombie-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/22/wrup-suplex-a-zombie-edition/#commentsFiled under:


We only had one game release this week, but it's one we've been anticipating for awhile now. This weekend, we plan on getting knee deep in crazed villagers and playing through this excellent game again. We did turn it on for a few minutes, just to check out the new controls, and we liked what we played.

But, enough about us. What about all of you? Will you be playing Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition with us, or do you have another game (or games) on your mind?

JoystiqWRUP: Suplex a zombie edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Shipping to retail shelves in the U.S. today, Resident Evil 4 hasn't had a shortage of coverage here at Wii Fanboy. We love the franchise and were anxious to see how the already amazing game could benefit from the implementation of gesture-based controls. Not only that, but always having a reticle on-screen seemed like such a simple, yet necessary, improvement. We're glad to say that, according to the critics at least, the newest version of the game is quite good.
  • GameSpy (100/100) found themselves a perfect game: "The reason that the Wii version is the best is because the new control system makes the gameplay more enjoyable. Using both the Wii remote and the nunchuck, players will be able to perform all of the regular moves and attacks from before, only now they can do them in a more sensitive, accurate and pleasing fashion."
  • CVG (93/100) thinks the game has been improved: "It has the looks, it has the compelling level design, and it has the scary bits. Check, then: this is Resident Evil 4 all over again, but slightly better."
  • EGM (87/100) finds the new control scheme to be for the better: "Though they suffer a bit when things get hectic, the Wii-mote-enabled controls generally serve RE4 well: Aiming weapons, swiping your knife, and shaking off face-sucking nasties with real-world moves adds urgency to an already incredibly intense experience." [July 2007, p.82]
  • EuroGamer (70/100) says the Wiimote controls hurt the game: "It's just a shame that one of the best ever action games has become another casualty of the Wii controller. Indeed, for a controller that was supposed to herald a new dawn of inclusive gaming there are a lot of third-party publishers who have yet to get their heads round it."

JoystiqMetareview: Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomleonnintendonintendowiire4residentevil4wiiTue, 19 Jun 2007 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii Blaster coming June 27th]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/19/wii-blaster-coming-june-27th/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/19/wii-blaster-coming-june-27th/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/19/wii-blaster-coming-june-27th/#commentsIt's classy.
You've gotta admire it ... this thing is a gun. A real sawed-off shotgun feel to it, isn't there? As you might expect, such a beast of firepower is not a first-party product, but nevertheless, it's the first Zapper-like Wiimote attachment to hit shelves come June 27th. Not just any shelves, mind you ... it's a Gamestop exclusive.

An interesting note is the Nintendo Duck Hunt comment. We've seen ESRB confirmation of the NES classic, but as of yet, there has been absolutely no additional functionality in any Virtual Console game thus far. Hmmm ... it's enough to get those rumor-wheels a-spinnin' ....

[via Joystiq]

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Hey, guess what? We get to shoot some crap on the Wii this week! With the port of Resident Evil 4 releasing in just a few days, we finally have an excuse to play through this wonderful game again. And, for all those folk who, for some reason, haven't been able to play through this amazing game, now you finally have an excuse.

Who's picking this game up with us this week?

JoystiqWii releases for the week of June 18th originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Capcom tells Joystiq that the Wii edition of Resident Evil 4 will not be censored following rumors the survival-horror masterpiece would be altered for the console. The rumor started when a report surfaced that the Japanese Wii version had been "weirdly censored." The reporter for NextGen wrote, "I suppose Capcom is undertaking some kind of social responsibility, trying to keep kids from understanding that shooting someone in the head kills them, though really, am I the only person who finds it kind of ridiculous?"

We aren't that well aware of the Japanese version of the game, but reports have it that the original RE4 in Japan for the Gamecube and the PS2 version never had the level of violence seen in the international version. We're guessing that if there was some new censorship in the Japanese game, Famitsu probably would have mentioned it in their 9.5 rating for the title. A Capcom spokesperson told us, "The RE4 Wii edition that I've played is not lacking in the elements that gave it an M rating."

JoystiqPSA: Resident Evil 4 Wii not censored in North America originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 16:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, Resident Evil 4 may look the same on the Wii and GameCube, but it's contents weren't as uniform across its various regions of release. No, apparently the international version had the most violence and carnage in it, with the Japanese version receiving a trimming in that department. According to the latest This Week in Japan piece over at Next Generation, a "great portion of the blood and gore has been excised from the game," further adding that "headshots no longer kill, limbs can no longer be shot off."

Personally, we're wondering if the individual who wrote this up has a lot of experience with the original Japanese version of Resident Evil 4. Surely, a compare and contrast of the games is in order as we find ourselves confused as to whether the already-censored Japanese version of the game has become more censored in its transition to the Wii or if it's the original censoring in place.

[Via Joystiq]

JoystiqRE4 on the Wii to be censored? originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 16:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Turns out it's just one Gamecube! Either that or Capcom is lazy. The evidence to support either conclusion is found in this Gametrailers video, which compares the Gamecube and Wii versions of Resident Evil 4 side-by-side. Major spoiler: they look exactly the same.

The sad part is, we actually don't know if the Wii can do better graphics than the original Resident Evil 4, because nobody has tried. Well, at least this version of RE4 has waggling. And it's not like the graphics were bad on the Cube or anything.

Continue reading Resident Evil 4 comparison puts "two Gamecubes taped together" to rest

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4evilgamecubegraphicsnintendonintendo wiiNintendoWiirere4residentresident evilresident evil 4ResidentEvilResidentEvil4wiiWed, 06 Jun 2007 12:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom gives you the chance to win some Biohazard gear]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/31/capcom-gives-you-the-chance-to-win-some-biohazard-gear/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/31/capcom-gives-you-the-chance-to-win-some-biohazard-gear/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/31/capcom-gives-you-the-chance-to-win-some-biohazard-gear/#commentsFiled under:

Capcom is offering up the chance at winning some goodies for its Japanese fans, namely a lucky 25 of those fans, themed after Biohazard 4. These items are some sweet pieces of gear, if we might say so, including a jacket modeled after Leon's and a pair of "Engineer Boots." Getting to this super-secret section of the website requires clicking on those little red blood cells floating around, but in the interest of saving you time, we'll just offer up a direct link to the page.

[Via Famitsu]

JoystiqCapcom gives you the chance to win some Biohazard gear originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 31 May 2007 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomleonnintendonintendowiire4residentevil4wiiThu, 31 May 2007 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Get RE4 only two years late, instead of two years and two weeks]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/30/get-re4-only-two-years-late-instead-of-two-years-and-two-weeks/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/30/get-re4-only-two-years-late-instead-of-two-years-and-two-weeks/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/30/get-re4-only-two-years-late-instead-of-two-years-and-two-weeks/#commentsFiled under:

Shoot it OMFGDoes your hunger rival that of the undead horde? Grab a Snickers. If that's the case, you'd probably be interested to know that the extremely anxious will (probably) be able to obtain the Wii version of the much-lauded Resident Evil 4 several weeks early, via the import site Play-Asia. Sure, it'll cost you twenty dollars more than the standard U.S. price of $29.99, and it'll probably highlight your incredible lack of patience and discipline, but those pale in comparison to the two weeks of additional ecstasy.

This is not officially confirmed, so you might want to check back at their product page for updates if interested. If you do happen to obtain the game early ... or if you're reading this article from the far-flung future, in which RE4 has already undergone standard release, feel free to post your impressions.

JoystiqGet RE4 only two years late, instead of two years and two weeks originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 May 2007 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This is simply the coolest limited-edition box in recent memory. Forget the European Resident Evil 4 box. This Japanese Biohazard box is the business.

For 3,675 yen, which is a suspiciously low $30, you get an awesome 20-DVD-capacity Umbrella Corporation biohazard storage box (itself inside an Umbrella Corporation shipping box), two keys, warning tags, and caution tape to seal it up. With a case this cool, who even needs a game? You could always buy this and RE4 Wii Edition and build your own limited edition set.

[Via The Tanooki]

JoystiqCapcom wins at packaging originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 May 2007 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're one of the five people on the planet who have yet to make your way through Resident Evil 4, you definitely don't want to head past the post break. Thar be spoilers back yonder! But, for the rest of us who might be looking forward to the upcoming release of the Wii version and have beaten the game every which way but Sunday, the video is a nice, brief look at the game's characters and plot. There's also a few glimpses into the Ada Wong side missions, if you never got your hands on the PS2 version.

Continue reading RE4 Wii edition plot montage

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Nintendo of Europe is featuring a couple of trailers for Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition that should help convey how cool RE4 is to those of you who didn't play it back on the Gamecube. They also do a pretty good job of reminding the rest of us that Resident Evil 4 was pretty damn cool.

After seeing the trailers and screenshots, we can feel ourselves starting to turn into Capcom's willing zombie minions. Maybe Wiimote aiming would improve the experience! Maybe waggle does trump a novelty chainsaw controller!

JoystiqParty like it's 2005 with more Resident Evil 4 trailers originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 May 2007 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Capcom's U.S. website has updated it's Resident Evil 4 section with what we're assuming is the final boxart for the game. Also, the site lists some deets for the title, but we all pretty much knew what we would be getting with the Wii port, no? And, while we think it's some pretty neat boxart, we've seen better already.

What do you all think?

See also: Resident Evil sites lunge right for our jugular

[Thanks, hvnlysoldr!]

JoystiqCapcom site updates with RE4 boxart, info originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 May 2007 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomnintendonintendowiire4residentevilresidentevil4wiiFri, 04 May 2007 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Umbrella Chronicles was almost like RE4]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/01/umbrella-chronicles-was-almost-like-re4/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/01/umbrella-chronicles-was-almost-like-re4/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/01/umbrella-chronicles-was-almost-like-re4/#commentsFiled under: ,

And what exactly do we mean by this? Well, Capcom almost decided to make Umbrella Chronicles the spitting image of Resident Evil 4, which you can bet we would've been totally on board with, but after seeing Nintendo's Wii console in action, the company decided to make it an on-rail shooter. While we could sit here with a frown on our face and pout about the possibilities that could've been, we'll just think about unicorns. And big, fluffy clouds.

The game's producer, Masachika Kawata, argued that the new direction is more fir for Wii owners, claiming the game would've been "too complicated to enjoy. Wii users like easiness. Umbrella Chronicles is not only for game enthusiasts. Complex operability can be an obstacle for Wii users. We want players to enjoy the game's horrifying and creepy world and its thrilling shooting action. By reducing enthusiast-only elements, players can purely enjoy the world." Personally, we like our games to have some depth and find ourselves disagreeing with his stance on the issue.

Just because the Wii has these amazing innovative controls and product that appeals to just about every person on this planet, doesn't mean you should totally do away with an already established hot product (Resident Evil 4 is set to grace three different systems and has sold how many copies?). Or, are we crazy and Capcom's decision is the more sound one from a business point of view?

[Thanks, Josh!]

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Not so much a discussion topic today as it is a directed viewing. This is the boxart for the European release of Resident Evil 4. It's basically the PAL PS2 boxart, but white instead of red.

We are now totally okay with the tacked-on waggle controls, and the fact that it's a Wii port of a game that is two years old and can already be played on Wii, because it's got really nice boxart. We're not even being sarcastic. Too bad about the "Wii Edition" thing, but we'll look past that. So what's your opinion? Awesome boxart, or totally awesome boxart?

JoystiqWii Warm Up: Check out this RE4 boxart originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 29 Apr 2007 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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By the looks of this advertisement for Resident Evil 4, it's pretty old. A commercial for the title in France, watching until the end shows us a GameCube box for the game and logo, so we're fairly certain this isn't for the new Wii version. Still, it has breast-feeding and is kind of in the same weird vein as the other advertisement, and ... well, we won't ruin the surprise. Check out the video past the break.

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JoystiqAnd the odd RE4 ad campaign keeps on trucking originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Reader Tiger, who we all know loves working with GlovePIE (as evidenced by his work with Rez, Panzer Dragoon and House of the Dead 3), has made another script, implementing Wiimote controls into the PC port of Biohazard 4 (Resident Evil 4). Tiger's even gone ahead and matched the button mapping we reported on a few days ago, making his controls almost perfect to that of the Wii version due out (except for one flaw due to the limitations of the PC port of the game). Tiger has the script available for download via his site and also assures us he is working on adding sensor bar support.

Check past the post break for the videos of this in action.

Continue reading Why wait for RE4 with Wiimote controls? Do it now!

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Describing Capcom's latest trailer for its Resident Evil 4 Wii port as corny would be an understatement. It would be more appropriate to liken the video to Iowa, the biggest corn producer in the United States. You could even describe the advertisement as Centeot himself, the Mayan god of corn. The corniness of this RE4 promotional clip runs so deep, it should come on a cob.

Playing the game with the Wii remote and nunchuck looks great, but we really can't get over the bad acting. We're not sure if this is the worst video we've seen all week, or the most wonderful! Jump past the post break to see the trailer in all its glory.

[Via NeoGAF]

Continue reading RE4 zombies will steal your wig-wearing girlfriend

JoystiqRE4 zombies will steal your wig-wearing girlfriend originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Apr 2007 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For those of you who're hyped to play through Resident Evil 4 for a third time, you might have been wondering exactly how the game controls will work. Thankfully, IGN has put up a diagram (which you can see above) explaining the exact controls. After looking them over for ourselves, we have one question: will we be able to move and aim at the same time? The little description for the "Remote Pointer" above seems to imply as much.

JoystiqWonder how RE4 will control? originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 09 Apr 2007 14:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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