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: Revelations proclaims top spot in this week's UK charts]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/28/resident-evil-revelations-proclaims-top-spot-in-this-weeks-uk/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/28/resident-evil-revelations-proclaims-top-spot-in-this-weeks-uk/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/28/resident-evil-revelations-proclaims-top-spot-in-this-weeks-uk/#comments The shivering mass exposed at the summit of this week's charts is Resident Evil: Revelations. While last year's 3DS game debuted in sixth, its PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, and PC port takes advantage of all its new platforms to knock Metro: Last Light off the top, and provide yet another new No. 1 in the UK.

Last Light continues to flicker in third, with charts mainstay FIFA 13 no doubt climbing to second thanks to some timely price promotion. It was a soccer-packed weekend in the UK, with the final of the Champions League taking place in Wembley, London. This led to a certain, spirited German fan dozing on the shoulder of a certain Joystiq editor on a certain early morning bus ride home. Repeatedly. And drippily.

Moving on, the other new entry in this week's top ten is Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, which surpasses the Wii version's best-ever placement of seventh; the 3DS port debuts in fifth. Further down the charts, Activision's Fast and Furious: Showdown tie-in screeches into a debut position of 14th.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dscapcomchart-trackchart-track-weeklymicrosoftnintendopcplaystationplaystation-vitaps3resident-evil-revelationsukvitawii-uxboxTue, 28 May 2013 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil: Revelations review: Any port in a storm]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/resident-evil-revelations-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/resident-evil-revelations-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/resident-evil-revelations-review/#commentsResident Evil Revelations review Any port in a storm The 3DS is no graphical slouch. Aside from the glasses-free 3D feature, the system can kick out some impressive scenery, and it did so with last year's Resident Evil Revelations, a well-made little horror shooter in a series that's been looking for a lifeboat lately. After launching Resident Evil 6 fewer than six months ago, Capcom seems to think HD platforms need even more Resident Evil love, and so this week Revelations hits Xbox 360, PS3, Windows PCs, and the Wii U.

Playing it in enhanced form on an HD console, however, feels just a little goofy. The textures do look excellent, but the game's models are clearly made for a more lightweight graphics engine, which means you get characters with hair frozen in place and enemies with just a few animations to use over and over again. Revelations was made for a handheld machine, and its designers cut corners that the other platforms would have let them curve around more gracefully.

But Revelations' saving grace is that it's a Resident Evil game, and it's a good Resident Evil game at that. For that reason, fans of the series who missed out the first time around will probably appreciate the chance to see it for themselves.

Gallery: Resident Evil: Revelations (5/20/13)

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JoystiqResident Evil: Revelations review: Any port in a storm originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 May 2013 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>consoleshandheldmicrosoftnintendonintendo-3dspcplaystationportps3raid-moderesident-evilresident-evil-revelationsreviewwii-uxboxMon, 20 May 2013 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil: Revelations DLC characters, upgrades outlined]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/resident-evil-revelations-dlc-characters-upgrades-outlined/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/resident-evil-revelations-dlc-characters-upgrades-outlined/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/resident-evil-revelations-dlc-characters-upgrades-outlined/#comments
Resident Evil: Revelations launches this week and Capcom has promised some DLC. It starts on June 4 with the Resistance and Enhancement sets for 160 MS Points ($2), each including six different weapon upgrades. Then, on June 11, Capcom will issue two additional characters for use in Raid mode: Rachel Ooze and Lady Hunk. Each character costs 240 MS Points ($3).

Resident Evil: Revelations is a remake of the 3DS game bearing the same name launched by Capcom in early 2012. Bridging the story between Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 5, Revelations follows series regulars Jill and Chris, and takes place aboard a derelict cruise liner called the SS Queen Zenobia. A free demo has been available to all on Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U and Steam since last week.

Gallery: Resident Evil: Revelations (5/20/13)

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JoystiqResident Evil: Revelations DLC characters, upgrades outlined originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 May 2013 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdlcmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3resident-evilresident-evil-revelationswii-uxboxMon, 20 May 2013 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil: Revelations adds Pirate Jill, Sailor Chris, Ninja Keith]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/18/resident-evil-revelations-adds-pirate-jill-sailor-chris-ninja/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/18/resident-evil-revelations-adds-pirate-jill-sailor-chris-ninja/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/18/resident-evil-revelations-adds-pirate-jill-sailor-chris-ninja/#commentsResident Evil Revelations adds Pirate Jill, Sailor Chris, Ninja Keith The upcoming console/PC iteration of Resident Evil: Revelations will include a trio of confusing new costumes for Jill Valentine, Chris Redfield and Keith Lumley, Capcom has announced. As can be seen in the gallery, Jill and Chris both sport equally leggy nautical-themed outfits, while Keith channels his inner One Piece character as a shirtless sword-guy in hammer pants.

Costumes are unlocked by playing through the game's Campaign and Raid modes, in addition to "other unlocking mechanisms" that Capcom is keeping a secret. We're just hoping Capcom eventually rides this train of thought all the way to its logical extreme: Pretty Soldier Sailor Claire Redfield.

Gallery: Resident Evil: Revelations (New costumes)

JoystiqResident Evil: Revelations adds Pirate Jill, Sailor Chris, Ninja Keith originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 18 May 2013 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Capcomchris-redfieldcostumesjill-valentineKeith-Lumleymicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3resident-evil-revelationswii-uxboxSat, 18 May 2013 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil: Revelations demo dated for May 14]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/10/resident-evil-revelations-demo-dated-for-may-14/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/10/resident-evil-revelations-demo-dated-for-may-14/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/10/resident-evil-revelations-demo-dated-for-may-14/#comments
Those cautiously curious to see how Resident Evil: Revelations translates to bigger screens can try out a demo on May 14 from the Xbox Live Marketplace, Wii U eShop, Steam, and PlayStation Network. On the Wii U, that translation includes touchscreen integration, off-TV play, and some Miiverse extras too.

JoystiqResident Evil: Revelations demo dated for May 14 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 May 2013 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdemomicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3release-dateresident-evil-revelationswii-uxboxFri, 10 May 2013 09:45:00 EST<![CDATA[New Nintendo eShop releases: Mario and Donkey Kong, Xevious, Solomon's Key]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/09/new-nintendo-eshop-releases-mario-and-donkey-kong-xevious-sol/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/09/new-nintendo-eshop-releases-mario-and-donkey-kong-xevious-sol/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/09/new-nintendo-eshop-releases-mario-and-donkey-kong-xevious-sol/#comments
Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move highlights the new eShop releases this week. The 3DS puzzler has players guiding poor little mini Marios away from hazards by building a Pipe Dream-esque maze. The Wii U Virtual Console picks up two new games in the classic shooter Xevious and puzzle platformer Solomon's Key.

You can also pick up Chasing Aurora for half price on the Wii U until May 16. A demo for the Wii U version of Resident Evil: Revelations arrives May 14.

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JoystiqNew Nintendo eShop releases: Mario and Donkey Kong, Xevious, Solomon's Key originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 09 May 2013 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Did you know that viruses are important to the Resident Evil series? Thanks to this Resident Evil: Revelations developer diary video, you do now.

JoystiqResident Evil: Revelations developer diary discusses importance of viruses originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 05 May 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This video discusses how Capcom took inspiration from the first few games in the Resident Evil series when developing Resident Evil: Revelations. The game's HD port is coming to Wii U, PS3, Xbox 360 and PC on May 21.

JoystiqResident Evil: Revelations developer diary discusses heritage originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Capcomdeveloper-diarymicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3resident-evilresident-evil-revelationstrailerwii-uxboxSat, 27 Apr 2013 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil: Revelations getting demo 'soon']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/26/resident-evil-revelations-getting-demo-soon/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/26/resident-evil-revelations-getting-demo-soon/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/26/resident-evil-revelations-getting-demo-soon/#comments 3DS defector Resident Evil: Revelations is revealing a chunk of itself through an upcoming demo. Capcom didn't provide due dates for the bite-sized portion, but did say it's coming to all platforms - that's PS3, Xbox 360, PC, and Wii U.

Capcom recently announced pre-order details for Revelations, which in turn revealed four DLC packs for the updated HD port. Capcom prophecies the full game will hit retail shelves on May 21.

JoystiqResident Evil: Revelations getting demo 'soon' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdemomicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3resident-evil-revelationswii-uxboxFri, 26 Apr 2013 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil Revelations pre-order perks reveal season pass on Steam]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/resident-evil-revelations-pre-order-perks-reveal-season-pass-on/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/resident-evil-revelations-pre-order-perks-reveal-season-pass-on/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/resident-evil-revelations-pre-order-perks-reveal-season-pass-on/#comments Resident Evil Revelations PC gets season passResident Evil: Revelations will feature a Season Pass to enable four unannounced DLC packs, a new pre-order deal on Steam reveals. The updated version of Revelations hits Steam on May 20, but the more people that buy it before the launch date, the more goodies everyone can enjoy, with three reward tiers unlocked by pre-order numbers.

Tier one is already unlocked, meaning everyone who pre-orders on Steam will get an art book and 13-song soundtrack when the game launches. Next up is tier two, a free copy of 2007's Lost Planet: Extreme Condition that Capcom will distribute shortly after that pre-order goal is reached. Tier three promises "more weapons and more characters" for Raid mode, with four pieces of additional content to be revealed after the game's launch, all part of the Season Pass.

There's no word yet if these pre-order bonuses apply to console versions of Revelations as well.

JoystiqResident Evil Revelations pre-order perks reveal season pass on Steam originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Resident Evil: Revelations isn't just a straight-up HD port. Included in the additions are new playable characters in Raid Mode, including Rachel who first appeared in the 3DS game. She gets a new a gameplay trailer above, while a story trailer is what lies beneath.

JoystiqResident Evil: Revelations 'Rachel' trailer is on the scene originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 27 Mar 2013 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3resident-evil-revelationswii-uxboxWed, 27 Mar 2013 06:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Post death messages, mock friends in Resident Evil: Revelations Miiverse]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/20/post-death-messages-mock-friends-in-resident-evil-revelations/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/20/post-death-messages-mock-friends-in-resident-evil-revelations/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/20/post-death-messages-mock-friends-in-resident-evil-revelations/#comments Post death messages, mock friends in Resident Evil Revelations MiiverseThe Wii U version of Resident Evil: Revelations will allow players to communicate with both the newly departed and the long, long dead, thanks to its Miiverse integration. After being viciously eviscerated by some horrible monstrosity, players can use the GamePad to scrawl their last, gasping message to the living world, which is then later seen by players who die under similar circumstances.

Meanwhile, players can also use the "Creatures Voice" feature in Raid Mode to change what monsters are thinking and saying, which will be fun until one of them reveals your deepest, most traumatic secrets to your group of friends. After the ensuing argument, it's discovered that the message wasn't written by any of you, and that the only person who knew your awful secret died 10 years ago. How did the game know? Is that you, Uncle Dan?

Gallery: Resident Evil: Revelations (3/19/13)

Wall BlisterWall BlisterNew enemy in Raid ModeNew enemy in Raid ModeRachel in Raid Mode

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JoystiqPost death messages, mock friends in Resident Evil: Revelations Miiverse originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Capcom has added an extra tough difficulty mode to Resident Evil: Revelations HD for those who crave a challenge, or just like to watch Chris die over and over (you monster!). Have a look at "Infernal" mode above.

JoystiqResident Evil Revelations HD trailer shows off new 'Infernal' difficulty originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Mar 2013 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Resident Evil: Revelations hit the 3DS in February 2012 and is set to land on Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U and PC on May 21, with fresh HD graphics and other suped-up goodies. In the above video, ninten2tv shows how the HD version holds up against the 3DS game. Spoilers: It's HD.

JoystiqCompare Resident Evil: Revelations on 3DS and Xbox 360 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 03 Mar 2013 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Capcommicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3resident-evil-revelationswii-uxboxSun, 03 Mar 2013 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil: Revelations HD port driven by fan feedback]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/18/resident-evil-revelations-hd-port-driven-by-fan-feedback/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/18/resident-evil-revelations-hd-port-driven-by-fan-feedback/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/18/resident-evil-revelations-hd-port-driven-by-fan-feedback/#comments "When we worked on the 3DS version, we were completely targeting the 3DS. We didn't start in HD, scale down, and now we're scaling up - we worked to the exact 3DS specs," Tsukasa Takenaka, producer on Resident Evil: Revelations HD told Joystiq at a recent Capcom event. "Development was also going on Mercenaries so the team wouldn't have had the capacity to be working on anything above the resolution of the 3DS screen, just to have the assets. At the time there was no plan for consoles - the console version was only decided after the 3DS launch and after we received fan and critic feedback on the game."

Takenaka said that the port was largely driven by fan feedback, specifically from two segments of people: those who wanted to play it on the big screen, and those who didn't own a 3DS.

Gallery: Resident Evil: Revelations (2/14/13)

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Capcom streamed 40 minutes or so of Resident Evil: Revelations Xbox 360 gameplay on Valentine's Day - that's a teaser above, and you can find the rest here. The Raid Mode demonstrations featured Jill Valentine and everyone's favorite emotionless operative, Hunk.

Gallery: Resident Evil: Revelations (2/14/13)

JoystiqResident Evil: Revelations' Raid Mode features quite the Hunk originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 16 Feb 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Capcom showed its upcoming lineup to journalists in San Francisco this week, with playable builds of Resident Evil: Revelations, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, Remember Me, Darkstalkers Resurrection and the "Vergil's Downfall" DLC for DmC: Devil May Cry.

We'll be posting our thoughts on those later, but in the meantime you can have a look at the new media above (Hunk in a Resident Evil: Revelations trailer) and below.

Gallery: Resident Evil: Revelations (2/14/13)

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JoystiqCapcom media drop: RE Revelations, Remember Me, DmC DLC and more originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Feb 2013 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The port also features Wii U Pro Controller support, and GamePad touchscreen-based inventory management. In ONM's interview, producer Tsukasa Takenaka says "There's a joke going around in Japan at the moment about using Off TV Play to play your Wii U games on the Bullet Train, as long as you get on of the seats with a power outlet, so we wanted to make sure Bullet Train play was possible with Revelations."

Revelations is also coming out on PS3, Xbox, and PC; those won't have off-TV play for obvious reasons. It was originally released on 3DS, where it only had off-TV play.

JoystiqReport: Resident Evil: Revelations features off-TV play on Wii U originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gamepadnintendooff-tv-playresident-evil-revelationswii-uMon, 11 Feb 2013 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA['A few too many' Resident Evil games in past two years, producer says]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/03/a-few-too-many-resident-evil-games-in-past-two-years-producer/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/03/a-few-too-many-resident-evil-games-in-past-two-years-producer/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/03/a-few-too-many-resident-evil-games-in-past-two-years-producer/#comments Past years saw 'a few too many' Resident Evil launches, producer saysCapcom learned a few lessons about market saturation over the past two years, Resident Evil: Revelations producer Masachika Kawata told Video Gamer. In terms of Resident Evil launches, Kawata said, "I think certainly looking at the last year or two, there probably were a few too many."

Additionally, Kawata said that Capcom "learned last year that putting on a lot of titles would not necessarily win over gamers."

Capcom dropped four Resident Evil games throughout 2011 and 2012: The Mercenaries 3D, Revelations, Operation Raccoon City and 6. Next in line is Resident Evil: Revelations, the 3DS game, coming to Xbox 360, PS3, PC and Wii U in May.

Kawata noted that altering the Resident Evil launch pattern alone wouldn't make the games better, but it could be part of a solution.

"At the same time, I don't think we should just stagger them out artificially because that's the solution to the problem we have." he said. "We should always start by asking how do we make the games better. And if the solution to making the games better is to have a more staggered release than we've had recently then that's something we'll do. But we'll do it for that reason and not just for flipping what we've done already."

Joystiq'A few too many' Resident Evil games in past two years, producer says originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 03 Feb 2013 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsCapcommicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3resident-evil-revelationswii-uxboxSun, 03 Feb 2013 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom: Resident Evil Revelations reception a 'signpost' for series future]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/31/capcom-resident-evil-revelations-reception-a-signpost-for-ser/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/31/capcom-resident-evil-revelations-reception-a-signpost-for-ser/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/31/capcom-resident-evil-revelations-reception-a-signpost-for-ser/#comments Resident Evil: Revelations producer Masachika Kawata says Capcom will closely monitor the feedback surrounding this May's home console port of the game, and gauge reaction to determine exactly where to take the series in the future.

"I think we'll get a lot of input from the fanbase and the media on what it means for Resident Evil, and what it could mean for the future of the series," Kawata told Eurogamer. "We'll definitely be looking at that as a signpost for where we need to be going next." After Revelations, Kawata envisions Capcom focusing more on "the horror aspect and fear in the series."

Resident Evil: Revelations first launched on the 3DS in January 2012 and currently has an 82 on Metacritic. Though Resident Evil: Revelations is "definitely a success" in Capcom's eyes, Kawata says, the publisher would have liked to see more sales - but isn't that always the hope in business? "Given the large development costs we had on the 3DS version, we would have liked to have even a little more sales than we did in the end. But that doesn't mean we saw it as a failure by any means," he said.

Resident Evil: Revelations will launch on the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U and PC on May 21.

JoystiqCapcom: Resident Evil Revelations reception a 'signpost' for series future originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommasachika-kawatamicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3resident-evil-revelationswii-uxboxThu, 31 Jan 2013 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Japanese Resident Evil: Revelations special edition comes with Jill's watch]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/25/japanese-resident-evil-revelations-special-edition-comes-with-j/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/25/japanese-resident-evil-revelations-special-edition-comes-with-j/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/25/japanese-resident-evil-revelations-special-edition-comes-with-j/#comments Resident Evil Revelations httpwwwamazoncomsrefnb_sb_nossurlsearchalias%3Dvideogames&fieldkeywordsresidentevil%3Arevelations40K edition comes with Jill's watchIf you're planning to splash out on Resident Evil: Revelations, the place to do it is Japan. Capcom is offering a special edition which includes the game and a US Agency glow-in-the-dark replica of Jill's watch, all for a whoa-really ¥39,900 (around $440). If you're willing to put up ¥42,000 (around $460) you can chuck in a game soundtrack and BSAA card case.

If you live closer to home and prefer to not spend hundreds of dollars on a single game, Amazon pre-orders are now available for PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii U. The port is also coming to PC, and arrives on all platforms on May 21.

JoystiqJapanese Resident Evil: Revelations special edition comes with Jill's watch originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomjapanmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3resident-evil-revelationswii-uxboxFri, 25 Jan 2013 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil: Revelations isn't on Vita because of its itty-bitty screen]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/25/resident-evil-revelations-isnt-on-vita-because-of-its-itty-bit/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/25/resident-evil-revelations-isnt-on-vita-because-of-its-itty-bit/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/25/resident-evil-revelations-isnt-on-vita-because-of-its-itty-bit/#comments Resident Evil Revelations isn't on Vita because of its ittybitty screenCapcom is bringing Resident Evil: Revelations to everything except Vita because of the portable's screen format size and lack of surround sound. Those were the reasons given by Capcom product manager Mike Lunn on the PlayStation Blog, following the news of the 3DS game's impending arrival on PS3, Xbox 360, PC and Wii U.

Responding to a comment querying the lack of a Vita port, Lunn said, "When we were developing Revelations for new platforms we really wanted to hone in on the experience you get with a large format screen, surround sound, etc. This type of setup really helps players get sucked into the horror vibe and enjoy the game to its fullest extent."

That's all good and well, except for how Revelations was initially made for the 3DS and its not-so-large screens. Lunn went on to address that in another comment.

"3DS and PS-vita infrastructure let alone developing games for them are extremely different beasts," Lunn noted. "Even just the screens as you mention are completely different resolutions/functions."

Capcom's reasoning aside, that leaves the Vita without a Resident Evil game compared to two on its rival handheld, so we can understand frustrations. On the plus side, a lot more people get to play the popular 3DS game when it hits other platforms on May 21.

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Resident Evil: Revelations, the 3DS game, is officially launching on Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii U as a full retail title for $50 on May 21 in the US, and May 24 in Europe. Revelations will also be available to download on PC and PS3 on day one, with digital versions of Xbox 360 and Wii U to follow.

Revelations hit North American 3DS systems on February 7, 2012, as a survival horror, single-player madhouse with co-op Raid mode. Or, more fittingly to the plot, madboat. The revamped version includes fresh HD graphics, Hunk as a new playable character in Raid mode, a new enemy, a harder difficulty, and brand new weapons and custom parts in Raid mode.

We previously heard murmurs about a console version of Revelations, but Wii U and PC are still a nice surprise. Check out the announcement trailer for the new Revelations above.

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JoystiqResident Evil: Revelations hits Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Wii U on May 21 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Capcommicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3release-dateresident-evil-revelationswii-uxboxTue, 22 Jan 2013 11:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Achievements suggest 'Resident Evil: Revelations Unveiled Edition' for 360]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/12/achievements-suggest-resident-evil-revelations-unveiled-editio/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/12/achievements-suggest-resident-evil-revelations-unveiled-editio/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/12/achievements-suggest-resident-evil-revelations-unveiled-editio/#comments Back in November, Korean ratings board GRB posted listings for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of Resident Evil: Revelations; a port that Capcom has yet to officially announce in any capacity. Now, purported achievements for the 360 version have surfaced, listing the game's full title as Resident Evil: Revelations Unveiled Edition.

The achievements themselves reveal little, beyond the fact that both Campaign and Raid modes will make the jump from handheld to console, should this all shake out. As intrigued as we are, the idea of a 3DS to console port brings up many questions, though the fact that the word "revelations" is spelled correctly is promising. We've reached out to Capcom for comment.

JoystiqAchievements suggest 'Resident Evil: Revelations Unveiled Edition' for 360 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3DSachievementscapcomconsole-portmicrosoftportresident-evilresident-evil-revelationsxboxSat, 12 Jan 2013 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil: Revelations listed for Xbox 360, PS3 by Korean ratings board]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/23/resident-evil-revelations-listed-for-xbox-360-ps3-by-korean-ra/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/23/resident-evil-revelations-listed-for-xbox-360-ps3-by-korean-ra/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/23/resident-evil-revelations-listed-for-xbox-360-ps3-by-korean-ra/#comments Resident Evil Revelations listed for Xbox 360, PS3 by Korean ratings boardResident Evil: Revelations may be about to reveal itself on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, if a listing on Korean ratings board GRB is accurate. According to GRB, Capcom Entertainment Korea applied for the survival-horror shooter to be rated for 360 and PS3. Revelations came out for 3DS earlier this year.

Capcom sees Revelations as something similar to the survival horror of the original Resident Evil. After a mixed critical response to the more action-oriented Resident Evil 6, it may well be good timing for Revelations to come to home consoles.

JoystiqResident Evil: Revelations listed for Xbox 360, PS3 by Korean ratings board originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcommicrosoftplaystationps3resident-evil-revelationstosexboxFri, 23 Nov 2012 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[NPD: Kid Icarus Uprising sold 140K units in March, Resident Evil Revelations sold 122K]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/13/npd-kid-icarus-uprising-sold-140k-units-in-march-resident-evil/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/13/npd-kid-icarus-uprising-sold-140k-units-in-march-resident-evil/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/13/npd-kid-icarus-uprising-sold-140k-units-in-march-resident-evil/#comments ImageThe NPD has informed Joystiq that Kid Icarus: Uprising sold approximately 140,000 copies in the US in March. Last night, analyst Anita Frazier reported that "In a list of the top 10 SKU's for the month (as opposed to top titles as listed here), 3DS Kid Icarus: Uprising would have been among the top selling individual SKU's for the month of March." In other words, Kid Icarus was one of the ten best-selling games on a single platform.

It's not a Mario-level sales explosion or anything, but certainly not bad for a 3DS debut, and not bad for eight days of sales. By the way, Kid Icarus: Uprising is wonderful.

Meanwhile, February release Resident Evil: Revelations sold around 122,000 in March, the NPD told us. All we know about its February performance is that it was somewhere in the top 25 games.

Update: We're asking the NPD for clarification regarding the Revelations sales numbers, as questions have arisen as to the possibility that it could be life-to-date rather than March. We'll update accordingly when we hear back.

JoystiqNPD: Kid Icarus Uprising sold 140K units in March, Resident Evil Revelations sold 122K originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dskid-icarus-uprisingnintendonpdresident-evil-revelationssalesFri, 13 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Capcom's Kawata on bringing Resident Evil back to its roots on 3DS]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/09/capcoms-kawata-on-bringing-resident-evil-back-to-its-roots-on-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/09/capcoms-kawata-on-bringing-resident-evil-back-to-its-roots-on-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/09/capcoms-kawata-on-bringing-resident-evil-back-to-its-roots-on-3/#comments
When a new platform hits the market, designers inevitably start thinking about how to exploit all of the new possibilities at their disposal. For producer Masachika Kawata, it was a chance to take Resident Evil back to its roots.

"We all agreed that, this time around, we wanted to make a scary Resident Evil similar to the original," Kawata said during a GDC talk that broke down the development of the recent 3DS survival horror game.

That might bring a slightly rueful smile to the faces of longtime fans. Resident Evil 4 gets a lot of love among mainstream gamers and critics; but by admitting that he wanted to make a "scary" game, Kawata seems to be tacitly admitting what many older fans have felt for a while now -- Resident Evil had become an action series.

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JoystiqCapcom's Kawata on bringing Resident Evil back to its roots on 3DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dscapcomgdc-2012masachika-kawatanintendoresident-evil-revelationsFri, 09 Mar 2012 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[NPD's top 25 includes at least eight 3DS games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/09/npds-top-25-includes-at-least-eight-3ds-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/09/npds-top-25-includes-at-least-eight-3ds-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/09/npds-top-25-includes-at-least-eight-3ds-games/#comments No 3DS games sold enough in the US to place in the top ten last month, according to NPD data. But 3DS sales were happening just under the surface, with many 3DS games making it into the (undisclosed) top 25 games of February.

The NPD told Joystiq that "some examples" of the 3DS titles that made the list include Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure, Mario Kart 7, Super Mario 3D Land, FIFA Soccer, Lego Star Wars 3: The Clone Wars, Lego Pirates of the Caribbean, Resident Evil: Revelations, and Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games -- the last two on that list being February releases.

That's ... a significant portion of the top 25. It's also evidence of a reasonably engaged 3DS install base, and therefore stiff competition for the PS Vita, which came out in February. The Vita's Uncharted: Golden Abyss placed somewhere in the top 20 (at least in retail; Vita games also have digital sales not charted by NPD).

JoystiqNPD's top 25 includes at least eight 3DS games originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsfifa-soccerlego-pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-video-gamelego-star-wars-3-the-clone-warsmario-kart-7nintendonpdresident-evil-revelationssalesskylanders-spyros-adventuresuper-mario-3d-landFri, 09 Mar 2012 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Super Mario 3D Land, Resident Evil Revelations talks at GDC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/11/super-mario-3d-land-resident-evil-revelations-talks-at-gdc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/11/super-mario-3d-land-resident-evil-revelations-talks-at-gdc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/11/super-mario-3d-land-resident-evil-revelations-talks-at-gdc/#comments Super Mario 3D Land director Koichi Hayashida will present a postmortem talk at GDC entitled "Thinking in 3D: The Development of Super Mario 3D Land." Attendees will be required to cross a pit of moving blocks while being chased by evil purple versions of themselves in order to attend.

Or, what will actually happen is that Hayashida will discuss developing for 3D devices, and "share development philosophies learned from Mario creator and legendary Nintendo designer, Shigeru Miyamoto."

Another 3DS-centric talk is "Revealing the Truth About Resident Evil Revelations," presented by producer Masachika Kawata. And Cave COO Mikio Watanabe will discuss "Retro and Japanese Social Games on Smartphones," bringing attention to the company's recent endeavors in porting crazy shmups to iOS.

JoystiqSuper Mario 3D Land, Resident Evil Revelations talks at GDC originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cavegdc-2012masachika-kawatamikio-watanaberesident-evil-revelationssuper-mario-3dsuper-mario-3d-landsuper-mario-land-3dSat, 11 Feb 2012 03:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil: Revelations launch trailer, for the game inside the box]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/07/resident-evil-revelations-launch-trailer-for-the-game-inside-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/07/resident-evil-revelations-launch-trailer-for-the-game-inside-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/07/resident-evil-revelations-launch-trailer-for-the-game-inside-t/#comments
The discussion's been dominated by box art gaffes, let this trailer remind you that there is a game inside the RE: Revelations box, and it looks cool. We probably shouldn't have mentioned the box art thing here when emphasizing the game. We definitely shouldn't have brought it up again after that.

JoystiqResident Evil: Revelations launch trailer, for the game inside the box originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsnintendoresident-evil-revelationsTue, 07 Feb 2012 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Iwata Asks about Resident Evil: Revelations, 'forced logic']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/06/iwata-asks-about-resident-evil-revelations-forced-logic/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/06/iwata-asks-about-resident-evil-revelations-forced-logic/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/06/iwata-asks-about-resident-evil-revelations-forced-logic/#comments The latest in the ongoing Iwata Asks series has the Nintendo exec inquiring about the development of Resident Evil: Revelations with the team at Capcom. The lengthy interview covers a wide range of topics, from the inspiration for the 3DS iterations of Resident Evil to precisely what the essence of Resident Evil is.

When asked this very question, the team mentioned a word coined internally at Capcom, "bioreal." Essentially, anything that happens in Resident Evil title has to make sense within the universe Capcom has built. For example, a zombie might be reanimated by a virus but not, as Iwata pointed out, by magic. That said, the team admitted they don't concern themselves too much with "biorealism," and often include more fantastic events as development draws on.

One of the more candid moments in the interview came courtesy of assistant producer Tsukasa Takenaka. "Capcom is always like that," he said, "we make the main events interesting and then fill in the gaps with forced logic." Even Iwata was taken aback, saying, "Ohh... You just come right out and say it?" Check out the full Iwata Asks article for more on Resident Evil: Revelations and its focus on bringing horror back to the series.

JoystiqIwata Asks about Resident Evil: Revelations, 'forced logic' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsask-iwatacapcomnintendoresident-evil-revelationsMon, 06 Feb 2012 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil 'Revelaitons' misprint makes it to retail [Update: Capcom offers statement, replacement]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/03/resident-evil-revelaitons-misprint-makes-it-to-retail/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/03/resident-evil-revelaitons-misprint-makes-it-to-retail/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/03/resident-evil-revelaitons-misprint-makes-it-to-retail/#commentsCapcom made an embarrassing printing error on the spine of the Resident Evil: Revelations box sent to reviewers -- one made more embarrassing by the "revelaiton" today that it's still on the version of the art sent to retailers in advance of Tuesday's release.

Reader Zach shared this picture of the stock at the Prescott, AZ store, showing "Revelaitons" all the way down -- Joystiq has since confirmed the error with the store. For some, we're sure this mistake will be at worst a slight deterrent to purchase. For others, what was once a reasonably interesting 3DS item now seems like a fascinating rare collectible.

Update: A Capcom representative offered us the following statement: "The initial shipment of Resident Evil Revelations had been sent to retailers in North America with the spelling error. Subsequent shipments of the title are being repackaged and will have the corrected spelling. Customers who have been affected by the misspelling on the Resident Evil Revelations packaging can contact Capcom Customer Service at 650-350-6700 or accounts@capcom.com and a new insert for the front of box will be sent." So, like the previous Okami snafu, Capcom will offer replacement packaging to any who want it.

JoystiqResident Evil 'Revelaitons' misprint makes it to retail [Update: Capcom offers statement, replacement] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dscapcommisprintnintendooopsresident-evil-revelaitonsresident-evil-revelationsFri, 03 Feb 2012 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil: Revelations' price lowered to $39.99 before launch]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/27/resident-evil-revelations-lowered-to-39-99/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/27/resident-evil-revelations-lowered-to-39-99/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/27/resident-evil-revelations-lowered-to-39-99/#comments Resident Evil: Revelations was announced to have a $50 price tag last year, mostly because of its 4GB cartridge, which is 2GB larger than most 3DS games'. After "weeks of effort," Capcom has dropped that price to $40 -- standard for the 3DS -- without infringing on the cart size, Capcom's Brett Elston announced.

Elston said he thinks the title is still worth $50, which is why it's so great that Nintendo's Circle Pad Pro, which we feel is necessary to properly enjoy Revelations, will be an extra $20.

JoystiqResident Evil: Revelations' price lowered to $39.99 before launch originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsCapcomnintendoprice-cutprice-dropresident-evil-revelationsFri, 27 Jan 2012 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Revelation: Resident Evil 3DS was once set on a 'floating mansion' [update: nope!]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/23/revelation-resident-evil-3ds-was-once-set-on-a-floating-mansio/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/23/revelation-resident-evil-3ds-was-once-set-on-a-floating-mansio/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/23/revelation-resident-evil-3ds-was-once-set-on-a-floating-mansio/#comments Resident Evil: Revelations was originally set to take place on "a floating mansion," Capcom community manager Seth Killian revealed in the new Capcom-Unity podcast. "That was the concept. It was just a mansion at sea," Killian said. "Capcom USA forced them to change it to a cruise ship."

Of course, the "Queen Zenobia" cruise ship is appointed just like a mansion on the inside, so functionally the only difference is that it makes even the slightest bit of sense now. If you'd like to see the suspiciously palatial interior of the Queen Zenobia for yourself, a demo is available on the 3DS eShop.

Update: Seth Killian confirmed that it was a joke. Context!

JoystiqRevelation: Resident Evil 3DS was once set on a 'floating mansion' [update: nope!] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dscapcomnintendoresident-evil-revelationsseth-killianMon, 23 Jan 2012 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil Revelations media is suspiciously nice looking]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/21/resident-evil-revelations-media-is-suspiciously-nice-looking/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/21/resident-evil-revelations-media-is-suspiciously-nice-looking/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/21/resident-evil-revelations-media-is-suspiciously-nice-looking/#comments
Having played the Resident Evil Revelations demo, we can confirm that Capcom's 3DS survival horror throwback has impressive graphics. We just don't know if the real thing is as impressive as the screens released today. For one thing, the 3DS doesn't display 800 x 480 images.

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JoystiqResident Evil Revelations media is suspiciously nice looking originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsnintendoresident-evil-revelationsSat, 21 Jan 2012 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[NintendoWare Weekly: Resident Evil Revelations demo, Stonekeep]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/19/nintendoware-weekly-resident-evil-revelations-demo-stonekeep/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/19/nintendoware-weekly-resident-evil-revelations-demo-stonekeep/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/19/nintendoware-weekly-resident-evil-revelations-demo-stonekeep/#comments 3DS demos have finally arrived in North America! Or, at least, they will in a couple of hours when the eShop updates. You'll have the opportunity to check out Capcom's classic-style Resident Evil Revelations at no risk -- other than the usual risk of terror-soaked pants, we suppose.

In WiiWare news, remember when Interplay was going to revive Stonekeep for WiiWare? Well, that's happened. You can see the results above.

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JoystiqNintendoWare Weekly: Resident Evil Revelations demo, Stonekeep originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Next week, on January 26, Sega will follow with a demo of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, allowing you to satisfy your curiosity about the mascot minigame collection without anyone else ever knowing. Upcoming demos coming at unspecified dates include Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D and Rayman Origins.

Continue reading 3DS demos coming to eShop in North America, starting with Resident Evil

Joystiq3DS demos coming to eShop in North America, starting with Resident Evil originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdemoeshopmario-and-sonic-at-the-london-2012-olympic-gamesmetal-gear-solid-3d-snake-eaternintendorayman-originsresident-evil-revelationsWed, 18 Jan 2012 08:40:00 EST<![CDATA[3DS demos available in Japan today, including RE: Revelations, MGS 3D]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/26/3ds-demos-available-in-japan-today-including-re-revelations-m/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/26/3ds-demos-available-in-japan-today-including-re-revelations-m/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/26/3ds-demos-available-in-japan-today-including-re-revelations-m/#comments The Nintendo Direct conference was ... light on news. However, Nintendo did announce that the first downloadable demos for retail 3DS games are hitting the Japanese eShop today! The selection includes Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy, Resident Evil: Revelations, Rhythm Thief, and Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D.

All of those games are expected to launch in the US around the same time as their Japanese releases, save Theatrhythm, which hasn't been announced stateside. We're just going to be optimistic and believe demos are on the way soon. Of course, we were optimistic about the amount of news we thought would come out of this thing, as well, and that didn't get us very far.

Joystiq3DS demos available in Japan today, including RE: Revelations, MGS 3D originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Dec 2011 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdemoeshopjapanmetal-gear-solid-snake-eater-3dnintendonintendo-directnintendo-direct-2011resident-evil-revelationsrhythm-thief-and-the-emperors-treasuretheatrhythm-final-fantasyMon, 26 Dec 2011 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil: Revelations trailer masters the art of confusion]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/01/resident-evil-revelations-trailer-masters-the-art-of-confusion/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/01/resident-evil-revelations-trailer-masters-the-art-of-confusion/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/01/resident-evil-revelations-trailer-masters-the-art-of-confusion/#comments
Resident Evil: Revelations is a game coming to the 3DS. This much we know. Beyond that, the latest trailer has us flummoxed. Who are all these people? What's happening? What's up with that one dude's Flock of Seagulls haircut? All these questions, and more, we leave to you.

JoystiqResident Evil: Revelations trailer masters the art of confusion originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dscapcomnintendoresident-evil-revelationsThu, 01 Dec 2011 15:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Resident Evil: Revelations bundled with Circle Pad Pro in Europe]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/30/resident-evil-revelations-bundled-with-circle-pad-pro-in-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/30/resident-evil-revelations-bundled-with-circle-pad-pro-in-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/30/resident-evil-revelations-bundled-with-circle-pad-pro-in-europe/#comments The monsters of Resident Evil: Revelations will arrive in Europe on January 27, and they'll bring another monster along with them: the 3DS-enlarging Circle Pad Pro. Nintendo UK announced today that the 3DS attachment will be bundled with a "special limited edition" package of Capcom's horror game. Revelations will also be sold separately.

This is the first official announcement of a release date for the peripheral outside of Japan. Capcom USA has shown the game to US press with the attachment, indicating future availability in North America. Capcom USA also said there were no plans for a Circle Pad Pro/Revelations bundle here.

JoystiqResident Evil: Revelations bundled with Circle Pad Pro in Europe originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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