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 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Resident Evil series on sale on European PS Store this week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/13/resident-evil-series-on-sale-on-european-ps-store-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/13/resident-evil-series-on-sale-on-european-ps-store-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/13/resident-evil-series-on-sale-on-european-ps-store-this-week/#comments Starting with today's PSN content dump in Europe and running until March 27, select entries in the Resident Evil series will be on sale. Some games are available piecemeal, but the remainder must be acquired in special bundles - like Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3, combined here for €14.99 (£11.99).

Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil: Code Veronica X are also bundled together for €19.99 (£15.99), while several other games have been knocked down to €14.99 (£10.99) each: Operation Raccoon City, the gold edition of Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection - the HD Move-compatible port of both Chronicles games originally released on the Wii. Sorry, UK, Chronicles HD will cost you an extra quid, at £10.99.

The latest entry in the series, Resident Evil 6, is €24.99 (£19.99). Finally, a bundle that includes all of this is available for €69.99 (£59.99). No word on whether PlayStation Plus members will see additional discounts on these items, though we've contacted Sony for clarification.

Remember: the sale doesn't start until tomorrow, after the PlayStation Store update. Don't go accidentally buying any of this stuff now, because if there's one thing everyone knows about you, it's that you're totally not a chump at all.

JoystiqResident Evil series on sale on European PS Store this week originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 13 Mar 2013 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommoveplaystationps3resident-evilresident-evil-2resident-evil-3resident-evil-5resident-evil-6resident-evil-chronicles-hd-collectionresident-evil-code-veronica-x-hdWed, 13 Mar 2013 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil series shambles into Xbox Live's Ultimate Game Sale]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/28/resident-evil-series-shambles-into-xbox-lives-ultimate-game-sal/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/28/resident-evil-series-shambles-into-xbox-lives-ultimate-game-sal/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/28/resident-evil-series-shambles-into-xbox-lives-ultimate-game-sal/#comments Look out, it's a hungry horde of Resident Evil games infecting Day 3 of Xbox Live's Games on Demand sale, with five of the nibblers dangerously discounted. Shuffling along at half-price are Residents Evils 4-6 and Operation Raccoon City, taking 4 and 5 to to $9.99 and the other two to $19.99. Savings-wise, the pick of the bunch is Code Veronica, with today's discount digesting 75 percent of its insides and only leaving behind a stump of $4.99.

As ever - well, until March 4 - there's a groaning mass of other Games on Demand at sale-severed prices, and one of those groaners is Grid. With the second Grid game nearing the finish line, $4.99 is a decent price at which to dive into Codemasters' racer series.

JoystiqResident Evil series shambles into Xbox Live's Ultimate Game Sale originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomgames-on-demandmicrosoftresident-evil 6resident-evil-4resident-evil-5resident-evil-code-veronicaresident-evil-operation-raccoon-cityResident-evil6XBLMxboxxbox-liveThu, 28 Feb 2013 09:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom sales, income up in 2012]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/04/capcom-sales-income-up-in-2012/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/04/capcom-sales-income-up-in-2012/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/04/capcom-sales-income-up-in-2012/#comments Capcom continued its recent financial boon with a net income of 6.6 billion yen ($72 million), up 104.9 percent, for the first nine months of its fiscal year, which will end on March 31, 2013. Capcom attributed the success to launches of major games, the growing popularity of its social games in Japan, and its newly introduced Resident Evil 5 slot machine. Sales were up 44 percent during the same period from last year.

While both Resident Evil 6 and DmC: Devil May Cry saw significant reductions to their end-of-fiscal-year projections, Capcom is pleased by the performances of Dragon's Dogma, which exceeded expectations to become a million-seller last year, and Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, which racked up over 600,000 sales during its first month in Japan.

JoystiqCapcom sales, income up in 2012 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 04 Feb 2013 08:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdmc-devil-may-crydragons-dogmafinancialsfy-2012monster-hunter-3-ultimateq3resident-evil-5resident-evil-6Mon, 04 Feb 2013 08:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition free, Portal 2 cheap on PlayStation Plus this week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/05/resident-evil-5-gold-edition-free-portal-2-cheap-on-playstation/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/05/resident-evil-5-gold-edition-free-portal-2-cheap-on-playstation/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/05/resident-evil-5-gold-edition-free-portal-2-cheap-on-playstation/#comments PS Plus update RE5 Gold free, Portal 2 cheapPlayStation Plus's latest offer is pure gold. And pure evil. And ... Resident ... Okay, before we get too mired in failed wordplay, allow us to explain. Starting tomorrow, Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition will be available for download at no additional cost to PlayStation Plus members.

Other noteworthy discounts include Portal 2 for $13.99, and its new In Motion DLC for $6.99. When Vikings Attack, you can save money by being a Plus member - that new PSN game is 30 percent off, priced at $6.99 for a Cross-Buy purchase of both PS3 and Vita versions.

JoystiqResident Evil 5 Gold Edition free, Portal 2 cheap on PlayStation Plus this week originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationplaystation-plusplaystation-vitaps3RE5Resident-Evil-5vitawhen-vikings-attackMon, 05 Nov 2012 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil 5 and Raccoon City half off on Steam for Midweek Madness]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/25/resident-evil-5-and-raccoon-city-half-off-on-steam-for-midweek-m/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/25/resident-evil-5-and-raccoon-city-half-off-on-steam-for-midweek-m/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/25/resident-evil-5-and-raccoon-city-half-off-on-steam-for-midweek-m/#comments Resident Evil games are half off on Steam in Midweek MadnessResident Evil 6 is due out next week, and to celebrate, Capcom is offering half off of either of the last two games in the series over on Steam. Both Resident Evil 5 and the non-canon spinoff Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City are available for half price, making the first one $9.99, and the second $24.99 for the base game, or $38.94 with all of the DLC included.

At those prices, there's never been a better time to sign the rent agreement and let the Evil move on in. Just be careful with letting Evil be your roommate: It always leaves empty milk cartons in the fridge, and never washes the dishes, no matter what the chore list says.

JoystiqResident Evil 5 and Raccoon City half off on Steam for Midweek Madness originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdiscountdlchalf-offmidweek-madnesspcreleaseresident-evil-5resident-evil-6resident-evil-raccoon-citysalesteamTue, 25 Sep 2012 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Select Capcom games on sale on PSN through January 10]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/22/select-capcom-games-on-sale-on-psn-through-january-10/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/22/select-capcom-games-on-sale-on-psn-through-january-10/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/22/select-capcom-games-on-sale-on-psn-through-january-10/#comments The Capcom section on PlayStation Network has quite the eclectic mix of content on offer, including PS1 Imports and Classics like Breath of Fire 4 and Dino Crisis 2, DLC for Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition, and full game downloads like Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition and Monster Hunter Freedom Unite. It's all on sale now through January 10.

Hit the jump for the full list of discounts.

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JoystiqSelect Capcom games on sale on PSN through January 10 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breath-of-fire-4capcomdino-crisis-2moveplaystationps3psnpspresident-evil-5sonystreet-fighter-3-third-strike-online-editionThu, 22 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Science picks Dead Space 2 as 360's scariest game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/08/science-picks-dead-space-2-as-360s-scariest-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/08/science-picks-dead-space-2-as-360s-scariest-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/08/science-picks-dead-space-2-as-360s-scariest-game/#comments You could rely on your friends, game critics or helpful GameStop sales associates to tell you which games are scary, but that's so two-thousand-and-late. We're sticking with science, thanks to this helpful feature from Gamasutra, which used player feedback and biometric data to rate not only the most frightening games, but their most horrifying moments. [Update: The study itself was conducted by Vertical Slice, so if you're looking for dream jobs in the research field, that's where we'd start.)

A victor was picked, but some of the study's other conclusions were more interesting. For instance: The threat of combat was typically scarier than combat itself. Also, gore, while provocative, wasn't, particularly frightening. The game that understood those concepts the best? Well, that would be Dead Space 2, which took the brass ring over Condemned, Alan Wake and Resident Evil 5.

Presumably, Sherlock Holmes: Nemesis was not in the running.

JoystiqScience picks Dead Space 2 as 360's scariest game originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>condemneddead-space-2gamasutrahorrormicrosoftresident-evil-5xboxThu, 08 Sep 2011 19:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil games assembled in 15th Anniversary Box]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/08/resident-evil-games-assembled-in-15th-anniversary-box/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/08/resident-evil-games-assembled-in-15th-anniversary-box/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/08/resident-evil-games-assembled-in-15th-anniversary-box/#comments Without looking, we'd like for you to tell us where all of your various and sundry Resident Evil games are located right now. Your copy of Resident Evil 4 is out of its box, lying face-up on the entertainment center? Code Veronica is in a box in the attic? Resident Evil 2 is in the oven? You clearly need a better way of keeping tabs on them -- like, for instance, having nearly all of the franchise's main entries enclosed in Capcom's recently announced 15th Anniversary Box.

The bundle, which will be available in Japan through e-Capcom this September, contains the three PSOne Resident Evils, Revival Selection (the HD remastering of RE4 and Code Veronica) and soundtracks for the two games in the Revival Selection.

Resident Evil 5 is not included in the package, but the Box does include a spacer in which to keep your copy. Voila! No more scratched, misplaced or broiled discs.

JoystiqResident Evil games assembled in 15th Anniversary Box originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>15th-anniversary-boxbundlecapcome-capcomplaystationps3resident-evilresident-evil-4resident-evil-5resident-evil-revival-selectionFri, 08 Jul 2011 10:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil 5 is half price on Games For Windows]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/22/resident-evil-5-is-half-price-on-games-for-windows/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/22/resident-evil-5-is-half-price-on-games-for-windows/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/22/resident-evil-5-is-half-price-on-games-for-windows/#comments Starting today and running until Thursday, April 28 at 11:30am EST, Resident Evil 5 is half-off on the Games For Windows marketplace -- down to $15 from its usual $30 asking price. Sounds like a perfect opportunity to give a lonely Majini a home. Sure, they may be parasitic shells of their former selves, but that doesn't mean they don't have feelings, guys.

It should be noted that this is the base edition of Resident Evil 5, sans both DLC packs: Lost in Nightmares and Desperate Escape. It also doesn't include the Versus mode.

JoystiqResident Evil 5 is half price on Games For Windows originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Apr 2011 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomgames-for-windowsgames-for-windows-livepcRE5Resident-Evil-5Fri, 22 Apr 2011 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Fifth Resident Evil movie in the works, scheduled for 2012]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/04/fifth-resident-evil-movie-in-the-works-scheduled-for-2012/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/04/fifth-resident-evil-movie-in-the-works-scheduled-for-2012/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/04/fifth-resident-evil-movie-in-the-works-scheduled-for-2012/#comments Like the zombies it's based off of, the Resident Evil movie franchise will not die. Although the fifth film has yet to be subtitled, it does have a date. "Resident Evil 5" will be in theaters -- in 3D, of course -- on September 14, 2012.

There's good reason for the hastened production schedule for yet another sequel. According to Box Office Mojo, last year's Resident Evil film, Afterlife, was the highest grossing in the series, generating over $236 million, which is "about as much as the first three movies combined," the site notes. Afterlife enjoyed success in international markets and generated additional revenue through its 3D presentations. According to the report, about 80 percent of Afterlife's domestic revenue came from its extra-dimensional screenings.

With the success of Resident Evil on the silver screen, it's no surprise Capcom and Sony Pictures are trying to strike gold again. In addition to Resident Evil, a Devil May Cry film is also in the works.

JoystiqFifth Resident Evil movie in the works, scheduled for 2012 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomhollywoodmovieresident-evilresident-evil-5resident-evil-5-moviescreen-gemssony-picturesFri, 04 Mar 2011 20:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom profits plummet in fiscal 2009, new strategy outlined]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/18/capcom-profits-plummet-in-fiscal-2009-new-strategy-outlined/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/18/capcom-profits-plummet-in-fiscal-2009-new-strategy-outlined/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/18/capcom-profits-plummet-in-fiscal-2009-new-strategy-outlined/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Capcom has released its annual report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, and there's a wealth of information for those willing to plumb its 102-page depths. Net sales for Capcom's fiscal 2009 were ¥66.8 billion ($779 million), down from ¥91.8 billion ($1.07 billion) in 2008. The company saw net income of ¥2.16 billion ($25 million), its lowest since 2004 (when it saw a loss of over ¥9 billion). This marks a very sharp contrast to the previous year, when Capcom recorded net income of ¥8 billion ($93 million), its highest earnings since 2000.

Capcom cited the postponement of many major titles until the following fiscal year as the cause for the decline. Given those titles included the likes of Super Street Fighter 4, we'd say that's probably accurate.

Capcom isn't losing heart though, and goes on to detail its new strategy of "Single Content Multiple Usage." The company plans to leverage its video game segment (which accounts for 65.9 percent of its business) to promote products in other forms of media. As illustrated in the image above, Capcom has already done this with the Resident Evil franchise, creating books, movies and music that revolve around the brand. Capcom hopes this will reduce risk and attract "customers obtained from other business segments" to the video games these products are based on.

So, does watching Milla Jovovich kill movie zombies compel you to shoot the virtual ones?

JoystiqCapcom profits plummet in fiscal 2009, new strategy outlined originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 18 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomfinancialfinancialsfy-2009RE5Resident-Evil-5Sat, 18 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil: Damnation 3D CG movie sequel announced]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/14/resident-evil-damnation-3d-cg-movie-sequel-announced/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/14/resident-evil-damnation-3d-cg-movie-sequel-announced/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/14/resident-evil-damnation-3d-cg-movie-sequel-announced/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Capcom and Sony Pictures are subjecting victims to another CG Resident Evil movie: Damnation. The animated feature will be released in Japan in 2012 using that 3D tech the corporations are raving about.

According to Capcom, the first Resident Evil CG film, Degeneration, has shipped over 1.6 million copies for home viewing and its limited "2-week / 3-screen theatrical release in Japan" grossed ¥40 million yen ($480K).

Despite Resident Evil's celluloid excursions being reviled by critics, the series has made plenty of bank. Resident Evil: Afterlife 3D is currently the top movie at the box office.

JoystiqResident Evil: Damnation 3D CG movie sequel announced originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3RE5resident-evilResident-Evil-5Resident-Evil-DamnationResident-Evil-DegenerationwiixboxTue, 14 Sep 2010 09:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil 5 DLC is Xbox Live's Deal of the Week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/resident-evil-5-dlc-is-xbox-live-deal-of-the-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/resident-evil-5-dlc-is-xbox-live-deal-of-the-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/07/resident-evil-5-dlc-is-xbox-live-deal-of-the-week/#comments Did you know your copy of Resident Evil 5 has been sitting on your shelf, feeling neglected for months now? When the DLC for the game hit, you promised you'd get back to it, but you forgot, didn't you?

Continue reading Resident Evil 5 DLC is Xbox Live's Deal of the Week

JoystiqResident Evil 5 DLC is Xbox Live's Deal of the Week originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdeal-of-the-weekdesperate-escapeDLClost-in-nightmaresmicrosoftRE5Resident-Evil-5untold-stories-bundlexblmxboxxbox-livexbox-live-deal-of-the-weekTue, 07 Sep 2010 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom USA will be proactive in preventing another 'RE5 controversy']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/24/capcom-usa-will-be-proactive-in-preventing-another-re5-controve/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/24/capcom-usa-will-be-proactive-in-preventing-another-re5-controve/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/24/capcom-usa-will-be-proactive-in-preventing-another-re5-controve/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Seemingly at peace with the fact that it may never escape the "Resident Evil 5 is racist" flap the game stirred up last year, Capcom USA is speaking openly about measures it is taking to ensure it can offer a non-Japanese perspective on future titles. Talking with Gamasutra, the senior PR rep for the publisher's North American operation, Melody Pfeiffer, confirmed that, "Since the RE5 controversy, we have become much more aware of how important it is that we are part of the asset creation process early on so that we are able to have a say in the end product." (Implying that it didn't before.)

"We are also designing a lot of our own assets from this side of the pond, so that we are able to make strategic pieces of content that make sense for our market," Pfeiffer added, saying, "We are working really closely with our producers in Japan to construct these materials for the West and they are open more then ever to hearing our thoughts and ideas for assets."

Translated: Capcom USA hopes it won't be blindsided again, and has gotten assurances from the home office that it'll be listened to the next time it says, "Uh, no, that ain't gonna fly anywhere." Listened to, yes, but heard? Only the lack of another "RE5 controversy" can serve as proof.

JoystiqCapcom USA will be proactive in preventing another 'RE5 controversy' originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommicrosoftpcplaystationps3RE5Resident-Evil-5xboxTue, 24 Aug 2010 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil 5's Move patch available September 19]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/18/resident-evil-5s-move-patch-available-september-19/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/18/resident-evil-5s-move-patch-available-september-19/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/18/resident-evil-5s-move-patch-available-september-19/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Capcom clarified today at Gamescom that the Resident Evil 5 patch that introduces Move functionality will be available on September 19 (the same day Move launches). As previously mentioned, the automatically downloaded patch will only be available for the Gold Edition of the game. If you live in Italy or Spain you didn't get a "gold edition," but Capcom is releasing Resident Evil 5: Move Edition in those countries.

A Capcom representative also let us know that folks playing together will be able to play co-op online or offline with any supported controller configurations (a Move and Navigation Controller pair can play alongside a DualShock 3, for instance). The Move controls (and all the other control options) will be available in the main story, Mercenaries and bonus episodes.

JoystiqResident Evil 5's Move patch available September 19 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CapcomGamescom-2010Moveplaystationplaystation-moveps3RE5Resident-Evil-5resident-evil-5-gold-editionWed, 18 Aug 2010 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition to get Move patch; original RE5 can't]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/26/resident-evil-5-gold-edition-to-get-move-patch-original-re5-ca/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/26/resident-evil-5-gold-edition-to-get-move-patch-original-re5-ca/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/26/resident-evil-5-gold-edition-to-get-move-patch-original-re5-ca/#commentsFiled under: , ,

If you're anything like us, you've been waiting diligently for the motion controller-enabled version of 2009's Resident Evil 5, hoping for a chance to battle zombies (and explore the additional content) using Sony's PlayStation Move. A recent posting on the PlayStation Blog by Sony's Sid Shuman indicates that only folks who own the Gold Edition of RE5 will be receiving the Move-enabling patch "close to the launch of the PlayStation Move."

"This will only work with RE5 copies labeled 'Gold Edition' -- the original version of RE5 won't be receiving the patch, for technical reasons," Shuman says, additionally noting that the patch itself will become available on PSN "close to the launch of the PlayStation Move."

Not into patches? Too bad! No, no, just joshin' -- apparently all retail versions of RE5's Gold Edition will come with the patch on-disc after Move's official release. Also, you should probably get in on the whole "internet" thing.

JoystiqResident Evil 5: Gold Edition to get Move patch; original RE5 can't originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomgold-editionpatchplaystationplaystation-moveps3RE5resident-evil-5resident-evil-5-gold-editionMon, 26 Jul 2010 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PlayStation Move bundled with Resident Evil 5 in Japan]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/06/playstation-move-bundled-with-resident-evil-5-in-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/06/playstation-move-bundled-with-resident-evil-5-in-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/06/playstation-move-bundled-with-resident-evil-5-in-japan/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Resident Evil 5 Alternative Edition
Given all the release announcements, new games and other such hullabaloo that's recently surrounded the PlayStation Move, we wouldn't be surprised if you've forgotten about one of the earliest titles known to support the ice cream cone-shaped peripheral: Resident Evil 5: Alternative Edition. Perhaps this will jog your memory: Sony Japan recently announced that the game will be bundled with the Move controller and PlayStation Eye, a package which will sell for 7,980 yen (about $90).

Sadly, zero gamers will be purchasing this particular bundle, as Sony Japan also announced the "PlayStation Move BIG 3 GUN SHOOTING Perfect Pack," a commanding package which includes Time Crisis: Razing Storm, Dead Storm Pirates and Time Crisis 4: Arcade Version. Of course, this bundle costs 11,980 yen (about $136) and features three games that, even when combined, aren't as good as RE5 -- but still! It's the BIG 3 GUN SHOOTING Perfect Pack. How are we supposed to say no to that?

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JoystiqPlayStation Move bundled with Resident Evil 5 in Japan originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomjapannamco-bandaiplaystationplaystation-moveps3RE5Resident-Evil-5Resident-Evil-5-Alternative-EditionTue, 06 Jul 2010 09:48:00 EST<![CDATA[The Art of Resident Evil 5 book coming in July]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/19/the-art-of-resident-evil-5-book-coming-in-july/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/19/the-art-of-resident-evil-5-book-coming-in-july/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/19/the-art-of-resident-evil-5-book-coming-in-july/#comments
Click for a closer look Some people would have you believe that the printed word is on the way out, but it turns out the medium is undead after all. No, you're not i-Majini-ng things, there really is a Resident Evil 5 art book, and it's shambling to shelves this July. Entitled The Art of Resident Evil 5, the book is being released by Udon and contains loads of content from the game, including "3D models, character designs, environments, storyboards, and promotional art." It also includes "never before seen concept art and unused designs," creator commentary and interviews with the development staff.

You can pre-order the 204 page book from Amazon, where it's currently selling for $26.39 (34 percent off the usual $39.99 price tag).

Gallery: Resident Evil 5 art book


[Via Capcom-Unity]

JoystiqThe Art of Resident Evil 5 book coming in July originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomMicrosoftresident-evilresident-evil-5the-art-of-resident-evil-5udonXbox-360Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[10 games added to PS3 Greatest Hits lineup, Sony confirms]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/01/10-games-added-to-ps3-greatest-hits-lineup-sony-confirms/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/01/10-games-added-to-ps3-greatest-hits-lineup-sony-confirms/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/01/10-games-added-to-ps3-greatest-hits-lineup-sony-confirms/#comments Looks like the Walmart ad we posted yesterday actually undersold the number of PS3 games that Sony will soon add to the $30 Greatest Hits collection. The following 10 titles will be decked in red and reduced in price in the U.S. and Canada within the next few weeks:
  • inFAMOUS (Sony Computer Entertainment)
  • God of War Collection (Sony Computer Entertainment)
  • Killzone 2 (Sony Computer Entertainment)
  • LittleBigPlanet Game of the Year (Sony Computer Entertainment)
  • Resistance 2 (Sony Computer Entertainment)
  • Dead Space (Electronic Arts)
  • Fight Night Round 4 (EA Sports)
  • Resident Evil 5 (Capcom)
  • Soulcalibur IV (Namco Bandai Games)
  • UFC 2009 Undisputed (THQ)
That's a pretty good assortment of quality titles -- assuming, of course, that this isn't some kind of horribly distasteful April Fools' Day joke.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-spacedealdiscountEAEA-CanadaEA-SportsElectronic-Artsfight-night-round-4Fightinggod-of-war-collectiongreatest-hitsinfamouskillzone-2littlebigplanet-game-of-the-year-editionresident-evil-5resistance-2saleSandboxSCEsonySony-Computer-Entertainmentsoulcalibur-ivSportsSucker-PunchSucker-Punch-ProductionsThird-Person-Actionufc-2009-undisputedXboxThu, 01 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil 5 DLC available at a discount in 'Untold Stories Bundle']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/10/resident-evil-5-dlc-available-at-a-discount-in-untold-stories-b/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/10/resident-evil-5-dlc-available-at-a-discount-in-untold-stories-b/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/10/resident-evil-5-dlc-available-at-a-discount-in-untold-stories-b/#commentsConfused about exactly which costumes you'd get from a Resident Evil 5 costume pack? Buy them all! And buy both DLC episodes while you're at it. Capcom just announced that it's bundling the two costume packs, as well as both the "Lost in Nightmares" and "Desperate Escape" episodes together as a single "Untold Stories Bundle."

It'll be available today on Xbox Live for 960 ($12) and tomorrow on PlayStation Network for $12.50. Individually, all that content would add up to $14, and would require up to four tedious menu navigations. Either way, it's still cheaper than buying the Gold Edition disc.

JoystiqResident Evil 5 DLC available at a discount in 'Untold Stories Bundle' originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bundlecapcomdesperate-escapedlclost-in-nightmaresMicrosoftpsnresident-evil-5untold-stories-bundlexblaXbox-360Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[European PSN releases for March 4]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/04/european-psn-releases-for-march-4/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/04/european-psn-releases-for-march-4/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/04/european-psn-releases-for-march-4/#comments You don't know it yet, but today's going to be a very good day. The PSN has been flooded with new content, including the "Desperate Escape" Resident Evil 5 DLC, demos for Just Cause 2 and Patchwork Heroes, and about 8,000 Karaoke Revolution songs. Click past the jump to see all of this week's offerings!

Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list:
(Note: Continue past the break to view both release lists.)

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JoystiqEuropean PSN releases for March 4 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>just-cause-2patchwork-heroespsn-thursdayresident-evil-5resident-evil-5-desperate-escapeThu, 04 Mar 2010 10:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Joyswag: Limited edition Resident Evil 5 'Chibi Majini' shirt and Desperate Escape DLC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/03/joyswag-limited-edition-resident-evil-5-chibi-majini-shirt-an/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/03/joyswag-limited-edition-resident-evil-5-chibi-majini-shirt-an/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/03/joyswag-limited-edition-resident-evil-5-chibi-majini-shirt-an/#commentsUpdate: Entrance period is now closed. Congrats to Warholism, Anemos, Jon, Zable and Leon Durham. Check your emails!
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A new Resident Evil 5 DLC episode, "Desperate Escape," is out today on Xbox Live and tomorrow on PSN. To celebrate, Capcom has once again set up your friends at Joystiq with five "Chibi Majini" T-shirts (in red this time) and DLC codes for the new episode on your choice of PS3 or Xbox 360.

If you want a closer look at the adorably murderable majini on the shirt, you'll find one after the break. Otherwise, to enter for your chance to win:
  • Leave a comment on this post telling us which Resident Evil character you would hope makes a cameo in "Desperate Escape"
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec)
  • Limit 1 entry per person
  • This entry period ends at 2:00PM ET on Thursday, March 4
  • We'll randomly select five winners at that time to each receive a red "Chibi Majini" T-shirt [ARV $20] and a "Desperate Escape" DLC code [ARV $5] -- please check your emails!
  • For a list of complete rules, click here.
What is Joyswag? Since we don't keep the games and merchandise we receive for review or promotional purposes, it becomes "Joyswag," which is passed along to our readers. For more info on our policy, click here.

Continue reading Joyswag: Limited edition Resident Evil 5 'Chibi Majini' shirt and Desperate Escape DLC

JoystiqJoyswag: Limited edition Resident Evil 5 'Chibi Majini' shirt and Desperate Escape DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CapcomDesperate-EscapeDLCjoyswagMicrosoftResident-Evil-5Xbox-360Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[RE5 Gold tops Japanese charts; Heavy Rain floods top ten]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/26/re5-gold-tops-japanese-charts-heavy-rain-floods-the-top-ten/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/26/re5-gold-tops-japanese-charts-heavy-rain-floods-the-top-ten/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/26/re5-gold-tops-japanese-charts-heavy-rain-floods-the-top-ten/#commentsEven without the PlayStation Motion Controller to back it up, Resident Evil 5 has struck gold for a second time. The PS3 version of Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition (Alternative Edition in Japan) hit the top of the Media Create sales chart in Japan following its February 18 release, selling 143,339 copies. God Eater continues to gobble up attention, taking the #2 spot with 64,192 units sold (while passing 500k units sold to date).

Another big PS3 game also debuted in the top ten this week: Heavy Rain, which fell in at #6, selling 26,775 copies. In a way, the Japanese version is the superior release, because the voice acting doesn't seem to have been performed by French people faking Japanese accents. See the full top ten after the break.

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JoystiqRE5 Gold tops Japanese charts; Heavy Rain floods top ten originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomDSgod-eaterheavy-rainInteractive-Dramajapanmedia-createnamco-bandaiNintendoQuantic-Dreamresident-evil-5resident-evil-5-alternative-editionresident-evil-5-gold-editionsalesSCESCEAsoftwareSonySony-Computer-EntertainmentSony-Computer-Entertainment-AmericaWiiFri, 26 Feb 2010 09:35:00 EST<![CDATA[RE5 'Lost in Nightmares' Easter egg: the classic cam]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/19/resident-evil-5-lost-in-nightmares-dlc-easter-egg/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/19/resident-evil-5-lost-in-nightmares-dlc-easter-egg/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/19/resident-evil-5-lost-in-nightmares-dlc-easter-egg/#comments
 There's a neat throwback to the first time Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield went stomping around a creepy old mansion in "Lost in Nightmares," the new DLC episode for Resident Evil 5. By going to the front door of the mansion and attempting to open it a few times (remember what happened the first time you tried that?), you'll eventually get a "?" message and the camera will shift to Resident Evil's classic, isolated point of view.

More than anything, the Easter egg is a nostalgic reminder of the olden days of survival horror, before Chris Redfield had to juice up just to get out of bed in the morning.

JoystiqRE5 'Lost in Nightmares' Easter egg: the classic cam originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cameradlceaster-egglost-in-nightmaresMicrosoftre5resident-evilresident-evil-5resident-evil-5-alternative-editionresident-evil-5-gold-editionXbox-360Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil 5 costume pack suffers a wardrobe malfunction]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/17/resident-evil-5-costume-pack-suffers-a-wardrobe-malfunction/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/17/resident-evil-5-costume-pack-suffers-a-wardrobe-malfunction/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/17/resident-evil-5-costume-pack-suffers-a-wardrobe-malfunction/#commentsIf you downloaded the new Resident Evil 5 costume pack today expecting the "Heavy Metal" and "Business" costumes, then you might be a bit disappointed. And also a bit dressed in spiky shoulder pads. Instead of the two costumes advertised, the "Costume Pack 1" actually contains the "Fairy Tale" and "Warrior" outfits that were supposed to comprise the "Costume Pack 2" DLC. Surprise!

"This issue is known by Capcom," the publisher assures the inappropriately attired gamers affected by the issue, "and we are currently working with Microsoft for a solution." As for tomorrow's PS3 release of the costume pack, Capcom told Joystiq that it was "still verifying" which costumes will be included.

JoystiqResident Evil 5 costume pack suffers a wardrobe malfunction originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomcostume-packdlcMicrosoftresident-evil-5Xbox-360Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:50:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: RE5 'Lost in Nightmares' DLC out now for $5, Costume Pack for $2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/17/re5-lost-in-nightmares-dlc-priced-5-dollars-costume-pack-is-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/17/re5-lost-in-nightmares-dlc-priced-5-dollars-costume-pack-is-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/17/re5-lost-in-nightmares-dlc-priced-5-dollars-costume-pack-is-2/#comments As expected, the first of two Resident Evil 5 expansion episodes, "Lost in Nightmares," has been released today on Xbox Live (tomorrow on PSN) for the unterrifying price of 400 ($5). An additional Costume Pack, also the first of two, has hit the Marketplace as well, for 180 ($2), and joins the free Extra Figures DLC that appeared on Monday.

Capcom has also confirmed that the second episode, "Desperate Escape," previously dated for March 3 and 4 on XBLM and PSN, respectively, will also launch at the 400 / $4.99 price point and be joined by Costume Pack 2 (180 / $1.99).

Finally, on March 9, Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition will hit retail, combining all of the aforementioned DLC (on the PS3 disc; through vouchers in Xbox 360 copies) with the original game for $50; a not-so discounted bundle for anyone who hasn't picked up the original RE5 (now $30), which was released last March. So, if you're not too interested in piloting air ships and wranglin' chocobos that week, Chris and Sheva have got your back. Will you have theirs? Hmm?

Gallery: Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition


Shortcut: Purchase Lost in Nightmares, Costume Pack 1 and/or Resident Evil 5 (full game download) [via Xbox.com]

JoystiqPSA: RE5 'Lost in Nightmares' DLC out now for $5, Costume Pack for $2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomcostume-packcostumesdesperate-escapedlclost-in-nightmaresMicrosoftpricingpsapsnrelease-dateresident-evilresident-evil-5resident-evil-5-gold-editionxblmXbox-360Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:52:00 EST<![CDATA[RE5, Beautiful Katamari hit Games on Demand]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/16/re5-beautiful-katamari-hit-games-on-demand/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/16/re5-beautiful-katamari-hit-games-on-demand/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/16/re5-beautiful-katamari-hit-games-on-demand/#comments As promised, both Resident Evil 5 and Beautiful Katamari are now available via Xbox Live Games on Demand. Resident Evil 5 is available everywhere except Korea, while Beautiful Katamari is available everywhere except India. The North American price for Resident Evil 5 is $29.99, with Beautiful Katamari going for $19.99. As usual, prices vary by region, so be sure to check your local details before plunking down the e-money.

It's worth pointing out that this week also marks the release of the Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition DLC. In other words, you could actually own the entirety of the Gold Edition in a purely digital format (you know, if that's your thing). Strangely absent from Marketplace are the promised Resident Evil Avatar items, though we imagine those will be coming along shortly. Unless they're zombie outfits, in which case it may be a while before they shamble online.

Shortcut: Download Resident Evil 5 to your Xbox 360 (via Xbox.com)
Shortcut: Download Beautiful Katamari to your Xbox 360 (via Xbox.com)

JoystiqRE5, Beautiful Katamari hit Games on Demand originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bandai-namcobeautiful-katamaricapcomgames-on-demandnamco-bandairesident-evil-5xbox-liveTue, 16 Feb 2010 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Free Resident Evil 5 DLC hits Xbox Live Marketplace]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/16/free-resident-evil-5-dlc-hits-xbox-live-marketplace/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/16/free-resident-evil-5-dlc-hits-xbox-live-marketplace/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/16/free-resident-evil-5-dlc-hits-xbox-live-marketplace/#comments Capcom isn't exactly known for its generous support of DLC. But with the impending release of the very first Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition DLC this week, Capcom is giving everyone a free surprise on the Xbox Live Marketplace. Available for download now, the "Extra Figures" pack will add figures like Barry and Rebecca to your in-game statue collection ... "all for the affordable price of a free download!"

We've learned from plenty of schoolyard beatings that the only thing worse than being caught playing with action figures ... is being caught playing with action figures that aren't even real. We'll be doing this discreetly.

Download: Resident Evil 5: Extra Figures

[Thanks, Cj! Via Hell Descent]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdlcresident-evilresident-evil-5xblmTue, 16 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition screens, video show off Barry and Rebecca]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/11/resident-evil-5-gold-edition-screens-video-show-off-barry-and/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/11/resident-evil-5-gold-edition-screens-video-show-off-barry-and/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/11/resident-evil-5-gold-edition-screens-video-show-off-barry-and/#commentsFollowing yesterday's Famitsu news detailing the heroic pair's inclusion in Resident Evil 5: Alternative Edition's Mercenaries Reunion mode, Capcom has confirmed that Barry Burton and Rebecca Chambers will be included as playable characters in Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition. Sadly, our unbearably nerdy request for the more classic versions of these two characters was not honored, as both seem to be updates of their GameCube incarnations: Barry from REmake and Rebecca from Resident Evil Zero.

Gallery: Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition (Barry and Rebecca)

Continue reading Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition screens, video show off Barry and Rebecca

JoystiqResident Evil 5: Gold Edition screens, video show off Barry and Rebecca originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>barry-burtondlcmercenaries-reunionMicrosoftrebecca-chambersresident-evil-5resident-evil-5-alternative-editionresident-evil-5-gold-editionXbox-360Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Famitsu: Rebecca Chambers and Barry Burton in RE5: Mercenaries Reunion]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/09/famitsu-rebecca-chambers-and-barry-burton-in-re5-mercenaries-r/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/09/famitsu-rebecca-chambers-and-barry-burton-in-re5-mercenaries-r/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/09/famitsu-rebecca-chambers-and-barry-burton-in-re5-mercenaries-r/#comments The latest issue of Famitsu reveals (via IGN) that two of the series' classic characters are coming to Mercenaries Reunion in Resident Evil 5: Alternative Edition: Barry Burton and Rebecca Chambers. Both characters made their first appearance in the original Resident Evil game, but haven't exactly been strangers to the series ever since.

Rebecca co-starred in Resident Evil Zero, while Barry enjoyed an extended role in REmake and was Leon's sidekick in Resident Evil Gaiden, the Game Boy Color game. Barry also played a pivotal role in Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.

Frankly, we're all for bringing these two back, but only if we get oddly apologetic Rebecca and soft-spoken Barry.

JoystiqFamitsu: Rebecca Chambers and Barry Burton in RE5: Mercenaries Reunion originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>barry-burtonmercenaries-reunionMicrosoftrebecca-chambersresident-evilresident-evil-5resident-evil-5-alternative-editionresident-evil-5-gold-editionXbox-360Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: Excella and Josh in Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/28/video-excella-and-josh-in-resident-evil-5-gold-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/28/video-excella-and-josh-in-resident-evil-5-gold-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/28/video-excella-and-josh-in-resident-evil-5-gold-edition/#commentsAfter announcing Excella Gionne as a playable character in the Mercenaries Reunion mode in Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition, Capcom has now released a video of Excella in action. Even in motion (perhaps especially in motion), it all seems just a tad silly. There's something incongruous about a woman in an evening gown and heels bringing the pain to swarms of zombies. She certainly never showed off her zombie-slaying abilities in the game proper. Still, that's probably beside the point.

Capcom also released a video of Josh Stone in the Mercenaries Reunion mode. He seems a little more at home, cheesy catchphrases included. See him in action after the break. Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition DLC lands on PSN and XBLM in February, with a retail release set for March.

Continue reading Video: Excella and Josh in Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition

JoystiqVideo: Excella and Josh in Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomMicrosoftresident-evil-5resident-evil-5-alternative-editionresident-evil-5-gold-editionXbox-360Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition 'unaffected' by PS3 Motion Controller delay, Capcom says]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/22/resident-evil-5-gold-edition-unaffected-by-ps3-motion-control/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/22/resident-evil-5-gold-edition-unaffected-by-ps3-motion-control/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/22/resident-evil-5-gold-edition-unaffected-by-ps3-motion-control/#comments With a rapidly approaching "Spring" release date and only one game with confirmed support for the device, Sony has made the presumably wise decision to delay the release of the as-yet-unnamed PlayStation Motion Controller until "Fall 2010" in order to "offer an exciting and varied line-up of software titles that will deliver the new entertainment experience to PS3 users." The single game with confirmed support: Resident Evil 5: Alternative Edition, shown off at last year's Tokyo Game Show with Motion Controller support on PS3 (here it is on video). RE5: Alternative Edition is coming to North America as "Gold Edition" in both retail and DLC formats, beginning in February.

We asked Capcom US how the delay of the Motion Controller would affect the release of Alternative/Gold Edition and here's what the publisher told us:
Capcom has not announced any compatibility between Sony's motion controller and Resident Evil 5 in North America. The release of this product will be unaffected by the delay in our territory and is still on track for a March 9 release with the individual pieces of downloadable content released prior.
Of course, that doesn't answer if the already demoed Motion Controller support will still be a component of the Japanese "Alternative Edition" release, whether that support will be patched into any or all of the retail and DLC releases upon the arrival of the Motion Controller in the Fall, or whether Capcom's just giving up on the idea entirely. We're following up and will let you know if Capcom's sharing anything beyond the above statement.

Gallery: Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition

JoystiqResident Evil 5: Gold Edition 'unaffected' by PS3 Motion Controller delay, Capcom says originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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click to Excella-size

 Of all the characters we can imagine playing in the new Mercenaries Reunion mode in the upcoming Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition, Excella Gionne is probably at the bottom of the list. Well, Ashley -- Leon's little tag-along in Resident Evil 4 -- might rank lower. While the press release assures us that Excella's "mercilessness contrasts with her beauty" and that she has a "strong fighting instinct backed up by superior martial art skills," it seems just a little suspect. She's a CEO, not a warrior. Can you imagine Steve Ballmer and Howard Stringer teaming up to fight their way through the zombie apocalypse?

Actually, that sounds completely awesome. Why don't you check out some screens of Excella -- and some new screens of the "Desperate Escape" episode -- while Joystiq Publishing works up a development document for Ball and String in Zombie Town.

The Gold Edition DLC will be available February 17, followed by a retail release in March.

Gallery: Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition (1/21/10)

JoystiqNew playable character in RE5: Gold Edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdesperate-escapejoystiq-publishingMicrosoftresident-evilresident-evil-5resident-evil-5-alternative-editionresident-evil-5-gold-editionXbox-360Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition looks like a sequel in new trailer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/15/resident-evil-5-gold-edition-looks-like-a-sequel-in-new-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/15/resident-evil-5-gold-edition-looks-like-a-sequel-in-new-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/15/resident-evil-5-gold-edition-looks-like-a-sequel-in-new-trailer/#comments After numerous trailers for the upcoming Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition's zany costumes, Capcom has finally released a trailer focusing on both of the extra DLC story chapters. "Lost in Nightmares" takes place before the events of Resident Evil 5 and includes a mansion inspired by the setting of the very first RE game. "Desperate Escape" takes place during the end of Resident Evil 5, as Jill and Josh race to save Chris and Sheva from the endgame's exploding volcano.

With Jill serving as the "main character" for the additional content, the Gold Edition expansion looks like a genuine sequel, a la Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Most importantly, we're glad to see Jill's masterful unlocking skills put to good use in this trailer. The first batch of RE5 DLC will be available on February 17.

JoystiqResident Evil 5: Gold Edition looks like a sequel in new trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdesperate-escapedlclost-in-nightmaresMicrosoftresident-evilresident-evil-5resident-evil-5-gold-editionXbox-360Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:45:00 EST<![CDATA[New Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition screens]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/08/new-resident-evil-5-gold-edition-screens/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/08/new-resident-evil-5-gold-edition-screens/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/08/new-resident-evil-5-gold-edition-screens/#comments
The official Japanese site for the upcoming Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition has been updated with a ton of fresh screens showcasing some of the new content in the update. In the gallery below, you'll find shots of the new costumes available for Sheva and Chris, as well as some glimpses of the "Desperate Escape" episode starring Jill Valentine and Josh Stone.

The content in Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition will be available as DLC this February and arrives at retail in March.

[Via andriasang.com]

Gallery: Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition (1/8/2010)

JoystiqNew Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition screens originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A high-definition update - with high-quality voice work to boot! - of the adventure gaming classic, Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition represents a sea change in how LucasArts treats its adventure gaming roots. Instead of squirelling them away in a vault while development continues on Star Wars title after Star Wars title, LucasArts is putting them up on Steam, and remastering them for a whole new audience, with the first Monkey Island adventure leading the charge.

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This year had a number of terrific downloadable games (this list is a testament to that), however no game -- retail or digital -- connected with me like Flower. Jenova Chen's flOw was an interesting experiment, but Flower is an actual game. In fact, Flower is one of the few experiences I can think of that show the true potential of games as a unique storytelling medium. No other non-interactive art form will ever be able to replicate what thatgamecompany has managed to create.

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I mocked this "re-imagining" of Silent Hill when it was first announced. I thought Harry Mason had become an older, life-hewn Harry Potter and considered the town's frosty makeover as nothing short of sacrilege. But an encounter with the game at E3 2009 (and with candid producer Tomm Hulett) quickly changed my mind. While the game departs significantly from the franchise's known lore, it retains and streamlines much of what made Silent Hill stand out against games like Resident Evil. Encased in the game's frigid atmosphere, you'll experience a sense of bewilderment that, if you've been playing these games for a long time, you will not have felt in years. Indeed, the best surprises prey on those of us who think we know everything about Silent Hill.

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"BUT THAT GAME WAS 2008!!11one!1!" Well, yes, in the strictest sense. Sega's strategy role-playing game, an epic tale chronicling the hardships and victories of Gallian militia Squad 7, was sent out to die by the publisher when it released in November 2008. However, word-of-mouth, critical praise and some discounted pricing helped the saga find a place in many people's lives (and hearts) by mid-2009.

One of the most endearing mechanics implemented in the game was giving all the playable members of Squad 7 bonuses (or flaws) based on their neuroses, relationships and desires. Also, every character had a different personality that shined during their turn through little quips and order recognition comments. It gave the entire cast more depth of character, even as the player only saw a handful of the troops during cutscenes. Despite the requisite Japanese RPG flair and melodrama, there was a simple beauty and charm in the storytelling, while the gameplay introduced a great basis for iteration. Valkyria Chronicles is a series that, with love and attention, could become so much more. I look forward to returning to Gallia and hope future installments recognize that the delightful characters are as important to the series as the strategic gameplay.

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I've long been a fan of the Resident Evil series, and while the campaign here has problems and should never be played solo, the Mercenaries mode is what kept me coming back. Those action-packed levels spent trying to survive while running low on ammo and health were some of my most chaotic, yet highly enjoyable, experiences of 2009.

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