NEWS:
02.09.07
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750K copies of RE4 Wii Edition have been shipped! [Wii]
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The demand for Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition at retail stores is so great, that it has
motivated Capcom to ship 750,000 copies of the game to retailers all over the world.
This is quite significant, if we consider that originally Capcom expected Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition
to sell 420,000 copies by the end of the current fiscal year. That has changed dramatically after it
was known that sales of the Wii Edition had already broken with sales expectations within 3
months since it was release.
Hopefully, Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles will enjoy a similar reception when it
ships later this year.
SOURCE: Capcom Press Release
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NEWS:
23.08.07
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New The Umbrella Chronicles trailer! [Wii]
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A brand new Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles was unvailed during the Leipzig
Games Convention, edition 2007.
The trailer shows scenes from RE0 that take place inside the train. Billy Coen &
Rebecca Chambers face off against some Leech Zombies and Stinger, the giant
scorpion. Another small scene shows Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield being
attacked by a Hunter. The video ends with some scenes related to the game, Resident Evil 3.
gametrailers.com is hosting the video, ready for download or you can take a peek at
it by way of YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBCpigqWwc8
SOURCE: gametrailers.com & Youtube.com
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NEWS:
13.08.07
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New The Umbrella Chronicles screenshots! [Wii]
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Japanese website Dengeki, has published new The Umbrella Chronicles screenshots.
UPDATE: New screens have been added to the Umbrella
Chronicles gallery!
To see the new screenshots, simply follow the link that I have placed
HERE!
SOURCE: dengekionline.com
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NEWS:
09.08.07
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New The Umbrella Chronicles scans! [Wii]
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Japanese magazine Famitsu published a new preview on The Umbrella Chronicles.
The preview shows the new character model for Carlos Oliveira and some sections from
the RE3 chapter included in the game.
Also in the magazine, we can see some scenes from RE0 with Rebecca and Billy
dealing with Stinger, the giant scorpion. As well as scenes from RE1 that show
a Crimson Head.
More importantly, a release date has been revealed (Japan only): November 15th.
To see scans from the magazine, click the images below:
SOURCE: Famitsu
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NEWS:
26.07.07
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Resident Evil 5: latest Updates! [XBOX360/PS3]
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Here's a brief summary of what we known so far about Resident Evil 5.
1.- It's been confirmed that the main character is Chris Redfield.
2.- The game is set in the year 2008 and Chris is currently working
for an agency called the BSAA.
3.- RE5's gameplay will be based on RE4's. That
includes the shooting mechanics and 3rd person perspective. However, new gameplay elements will
be added to the mix. Like the effect that the searing heat will have on Chris. The player
will need to provide his character with some refreshments in order to avoid body dehydration.
If no fluid supply is found, the main character's mind will play tricks on him and he will see
things that are not real.
4.- Aside from Chris, the player will be able to control
an important female character. No info was given as to the identity of this character. However,
most RE fans think that the mystery girl is none other than Sherry Birkin, the daughter
of William Birkin.
5.- The generic enemies featured in RE5 are very similar to
RE4's parasite infested Ganados. They are very human looking, attack in groups and
employ a variety of weapons (pitchforks, axes, hatchets, etc.). It should be mentioned that
these new enemies have better A.I. and are far more agressive than Ganados.
6.- Some weapons that the player will be able to use, include
a machete, a regular handgun, a shotgun and assault rifle.
7.- According to director Takeuchi, the game will be
released no later than 2010. However, Capcom expects the game to be released in 2008 or in the
first months of 2009.
8.- During an interview, Keiji Inafune confirmed that
RE series creator, Shinji Mikami, is not involved in any way with the RE5 project.
SOURCE: ign.com
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NEWS:
13.07.07
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RE4 Wii Edition sales exceed expectations! [Wii]
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Capcom Chief Financial Officer Kazuhiko Abe recently revealed that he expects
sales of Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition to exceed the target of 420,000 units for the
current business year (up until March 08), given the positive response from gamers and press
alike.
That's good news since the Kawata (responsible for the port and RE:UC) mentioned
recently that if RE4 Wii Edition and UC do well on the Wii, we can expect more games
from the series on Wii. He's actually interested in making remakes of the old games.
SOURCE: Cubed3.com
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NEWS:
13.07.07
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New gameplay video of The Umbrella Chronicles! [Wii]
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Gametrailers.com posted yesterday a new video that show some gameplay elements from
Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles. The scenes are from the Resident Evil 3
scenario where Jill Valentine meets Carlos Olivera.
You can see the trailer at YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfuufzoCis0
SOURCE: gametrailers.com
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NEWS:
11.07.07
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New E3 2007 Resident Evil 5 trailers! [XBOX360/PS3]
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At the recent press conferences held by Microsoft and Sony in Southern
California, fragments of the new Resident Evil 5 trailer were unveiled.
The new trailer shows scenes where the protagonist (rumored to be Chris Redfield),
investigates a settlement located in what appears to be Africa. The place is heavily populated
by normal looking residents. However, at one point of the video, the natives begin to attack
the hero.
It is not known if these natives are suppose to be the main generic enemies to be included
in RE5. Such enemies would explain scenes from the previous trailer, where several
individuals are seen running at top speed. They certainly don't look like typical zombies.
You can see the trailer either at gametrailers.com or YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP3XFPSHiWo
SOURCE: N-sider
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NEWS:
11.07.07
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Kawata considers more RE remakes for the Wii! [Wii]
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Masachika Kawata, the man responsible for the RE4 port for the Wii
and also the upcoming The Umbrella Chronicles, is considering making new remakes
of past Resident Evil games for Nintendo's popular game console.
He stated that in a recent interview for french publication, Jeux France.
More surprising is the fact that Kawata mentioned that a port of Resident Evil 5
for the Wii would actually be considered. But only if sales of RE4 Wii Edition
and RE: The Umbrella Chronicles were to meet expectations.
SOURCE: Jeux France
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NEWS:
06.07.07
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New Japanese The Umbrella Chronicles trailer! [Wii]
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The third official video for this game is out. The new video shows scenes from
RE0, RE1 and RE3. On this new trailer you can listen to the voice
acting a lot more.
The video also shows how the co-op option will work. Both players shoot at the screen at the
same time. But it seems that it only happens when the characters are being attacked. When they
move around in corridors, labs or anywhere else, one player is always the lead and the other
one just follows behind.
To watch the new video, visit the site at: www.capcom.co.jp/bio_uc and once there, click the second
button included in the page's menu. Then activate the button that reads:
"PV Vol.3 2m18s. 15.9 MB".
SOURCE: Capcom of Japan
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