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Deal: Resident Evil 5 CE for $45 at Newegg

by Jem Alexander { Jun 24th 2009 at 1:00PM }

Run, don't walk, over to NewEgg.com and check out their pretty awesome deal for the Resident Evil 5 collector's edition. At only $45, not only do you get the game itself for $15 under the RRP, but you also get all the extra bonus goodies found in the collector's edition at no extra cost. If you haven't picked up this game yet, this is the perfect opportunity to do so. Probably best to do it quick -- at this price stock will probably shift quite swiftly.

[Via Slickdeals.net]

Resident Evil 5 soundtrack available today

by JC Fletcher { May 26th 2009 at 1:10PM }

What a marvelous age we live in. We remember having to buy soundtracks to our favorite Japanese games through mail-order or at the occasional convention. Thanks to Capcom's deal with Sumthing Else Music Works, you can buy soundtrack collections from the publisher's games right over the Internet. Downloadable game music isn't exactly new, with Square Enix having made notable strides, but it never fails to wow us.

The announcement that the Resident Evil 5 soundtrack collection will be available today is one of the more impressive downloadable soundtrack offerings yet. The three-disc collection (well, it's three discs in its physical incarnation) contains 86 tracks from the game. You can also go get it at a store today, if you happen to leave the house for some reason. Pricing for the digital version has yet to be shown, but Amazon is selling the disc collection for a mere $18.98.

What would you do with a foot-tall Wesker?

by Griffin McElroy { May 25th 2009 at 9:00PM }

Oh, sure. We know the term "foot-tall Wesker" contains limitless potential for innuendo, but we beseech you to fight your immature urges while answering the question posited in this post's headline. The 12" Resident Evil villain in question is an extremely detailed action figure from Hong Kong toy producers Hot Toys (check out a full-size render of the toy after the jump). You may have seen their Sheva and Chris models as well, though we find they lack Wesker's Rob Van Winkle-esque je ne sais quoi.

So, seriously. What would you do with a foot-tall Wesker? Use him as a doorstop? A paperweight? Plant him near your cabbage garden to scare away rabbits? The possibilities are endless.

[Via Kotaku]

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Future Capcom titles hitting Steam day and date with retail; more RE5 DLC considered

by Alexander Sliwinski { May 20th 2009 at 1:35PM }

Capcom's business and strategy VP Christian Svensson mentioned in a recent interview that the company plans to release future titles on Steam day and date with retail. ButtonBasher, following up on information provided in a recent Rock Paper Shotgun interview, discussed the topic of PC digital distribution and Svensson noted that Dark Void and Bionic Commando will be available on Steam at the same time as retail. The executive also noted that Capcom's western offices take digital distribution "very seriously."

Svensson added that the company is "considering" more DLC for Resident Evil 5. He notes that "there's nothing to announce by any stretch," but that a request for DLC suggestions on the company forums created a thread that's "hundreds of posts long." That's not really shocking, considering fans are passionate enough to give their blood for RE swag.

[Thanks, Jono]

Xbox Live Top 10: Halo 3 and the usual suspects

by David Hinkle { May 12th 2009 at 4:30PM }

It's time to check in with the Xbox Live Top 10 again, and Major Nelson informs us folks were pretty much playing the same stuff they've always been playing last week. Snagging the top spot again was none other than Halo 3 (big surprise there), however folks set aside some time to head into the Wastes with a bit of Fallout 3 (thanks to Broken Steel, no doubt). Resident Evil 5 managed to hold onto last place, with the UFC 2009 Undisputed demo also being a hot item for gamers last week.

On the XBLA side, people have been enjoying the colorful Space Invaders Extreme, as well as the usual amounts of Hasbro Family Game Night and Castle Crashers. Invading the list (rather surprisingly, we might add) in last place is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which we guess can be attributed to people needing a fix after seeing the new version.

Big franchises boost Capcom's net sales 10%

by JC Fletcher { May 8th 2009 at 9:18AM }

Capcom's financial report for fiscal year 2008 reveals that the company seems to have found a way to protect itself against the recession: sequels. Net sales for FY 2008 came to 91.8 million yen, up 10.6% from 2007, an increase that Capcom attributes to its massive franchise releases.

Following the sales numbers, Capcom names the games that drove the growth. It refers to Resident Evil 5 as a "mega hit with the first shipment of over four million copies worldwide." According to the report, this game and Street Fighter IV "served as the sales growth engine overseas."

In Japan, Monster Hunter Freedom Unite continued to sell throughout FY 2008, in high enough numbers that both MHFU and its lower-price re-release get separate mentions in the document. If it does well in North America, it could appear on a third year's financial report!

Street Fighter IV PC to be joined by Resident Evil 5, Bionic Commando

by David Hinkle { May 1st 2009 at 12:00PM }

Capcom just sent a press release our way confirming that the GFW Live-compatible Street Fighter IV will be accompanied by two other big Capcom games on PC: Resident Evil 5 and Bionic Commando. July will see the release of Street Fighter IV and Bionic Commando, with Resident Evil 5 arriving sometime later this year, featuring support for NVIDIA's new GeForce 3D Vision technology.

Considering that Street Fighter IV supports GWF Live, we're assuming the other titles will, but the press release makes no mention of it. It only cites the games are "optimized for the PC platform and will have new PC-specific features added." We've put in word to Capcom and will update you all as soon as we hear back.

Pulse: Resident Evil 5 and Family Guy top PSN downloads

by Andrew Yoon { Apr 25th 2009 at 5:00PM }

What are PlayStation fans downloading these days? Resident Evil 5 tops the free game demos of 2009 so far, beating out the PS3-exclusive Killzone 2. What's up PS3 owners? You don't want to check out the best looking game on the system?

Top 10 Game Demos of 2009

Resident Evil 5
Killzone 2
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
Afro Samurai
Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X.
Skate 2
Wanted: Weapons of Fate
Watchmen: The End is Nigh
The Lord of the Rings Conquest
MLB 09 The Show

Check out the top 10 TV shows after the break.

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Secure an RE5 Progenitor Virus kit before it's too late

by JC Fletcher { Apr 17th 2009 at 7:30PM }

Do you worry about the onset of grotesque mutations caused by the Progenitor Virus? Sure, we all do. That's why it's important to have a Tricell Progenitor Virus Detection Kit in your home.

These kits, available now from the Capcom Store, also provide suitable, though temporary, treatment for the condition known as "Not Having Enough Ridiculous Swag in Your House." Previous offers of life-saving swag from Capcom ran out of stock quickly, providing respite to only a few sufferers of the endless hunger for game-related chotchkes. And since Resident Evil 5 has turned out to be kind of popular, we expect supplies to run out for this item soon.

[Via Capcom Unity]

Bionic Commando has Resident Evil 5 to thank for 'M' rating

by Justin McElroy { Apr 17th 2009 at 4:00AM }

Technically, the now-gen revival of Bionic Commando is rated "M" because of some violence and light language. But the reason that Capcom didn't trim that to go for a Teen rating is a bit more complex. MTV Multiplayer reports that the game was originally supposed to ship with a demo for the definitely M-rated Resident Evil 5.

Plans changed and Bionic Commando ended up being released after RE5, and since it had already gotten an infusion of dirty words and blood, the rating stuck. Bad news for some, but good news for us who want one more reason to feel superior to 15-year-olds.

March NPD: Capcom wins at software while consoles drop

by JC Fletcher { Apr 16th 2009 at 7:45PM }

Not too much movement this month in terms of NPD hardware sales. Well, there's a systemic downward movement, but in the relative terms that everyone really cares about, nothing. All the consoles are in the same "rank" relative to one another as they were last week. April should prove a bit more tumultuous, with the PS2 price drop and the DSi launch. Consider this the calm before the (report about the previous month's) storm.

-Wii: 601K

152K (-20%)
-DS: 563K

25K (-4%)
-Xbox 360: 330K

61K (-16%)
-PS3: 218K

58K (-21%)
-PSP: 168K

31K (-16%)
-PS2: 112K

30K (-15%)

In software, however, there is big news. Between the PS3 and 360, Resident Evil 5 sold a million and a half damn copies. The other big time winner: Pokemans, of course! NPD's software top ten: let us show you it after the break.

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Godfather 2 whacks competition in UK, debuts at number 2

by David Hinkle { Apr 15th 2009 at 12:30PM }

The UK likes its crime, apparently, as EA's Godfather II has managed to soar to the #2 spot on the region's sales charts. Sure, we've seen a few Guy Ritchie flicks in our life, but we're fairly surprised that you lot turned out in droves to check out the exploits of the Corleone family. The game even managed to topple Resident Evil 5 and Mario and Sonic at the Olympics, which we all know are like crack to the UK.

Godfather II was not able to keep Wii Fit from the top spot this week, however. But, hey, the sky is still blue and the grass is still green, so what did you expect?

CAPTIVATE09 takes place in Monte Carlo, new game announcements imminent

by Ben Gilbert { Apr 11th 2009 at 9:00PM }

In an effort to reach out to its fans in the Western European version of CAPTIVATE08's setting, Capcom announced details (via Capcom-Unity) this week about its "totally not a gamer's day" event, unironically titled CAPTIVATE09. Taking place in Monte Carlo, Monaco, the company says it's announcing "new games" at the event (emphasis on the "s" at the end there) -- an especially interesting statement to make considering Capcom's Chris Kramer said this week on the Giant Bombcast, "We are announcing at least two titles at E3." How many games are in development at Capcom right now that we don't know about?!

Other items of note are new looks at Spyborgs (the "actually a game" game for Wii) and Resident Evil The Darkside Chronicles. If you're one of the lucky few already chosen from the Capcommunity (see what we did there?) to attend, make sure to bring your jewel-encrusted Wiimote and blood-spattered Tricell messenger bag, so you don't look out of place. And send us tips!

Capcom insists RE5 Versus wasn't on the disc

by Xav de Matos { Apr 10th 2009 at 5:04PM }

Resident Evil 5 controversy -- much like a zombie -- refuses to die but Capcom says claims of charging gamers for on-disc content are false. Already taking shots for charging for content gamers expected in the retail release, Capcom was recently accused by IGN of charging for its Versus DLC, claiming the content was already on the disc. The controversy stems from the DLC's file size, which sits at a slim 1.8MB on Xbox 360 and 351KB for PS3.

According to Capcom's VP of strategic planning and development, Christian Svensson, the file size is because all assets for the DLC are being pulled from the retail disc; however, the download itself is programming code that "does not exist on the disc."

"Keys are 100K or less. It is not a key," Svensson replied to a forum thread regarding IGN's claim. We're not programmers but it sounds feasible for file size to remain slim for content that pulls all assets from the disc, but you're the consumer. Do you believe Capcom?

[Via Siliconera]

Joystiq Review: Resident Evil 5 Versus Mode (DLC)

by Andrew Yoon { Apr 10th 2009 at 1:40PM }

Many gamers didn't respond well -- it's an outrage! -- to Capcom's plan to offer Resident Evil 5's Versus Mode as post-release DLC. It's easy to see why: The new, premium gameplay modes have been released less than a month after the retail game. Should Capcom have waited a bit longer to unveil these new modes? Perhaps. But after a few hours of gameplay, we can see other reasons to cry foul.

Versus Mode will be familiar to anyone that has played the bonus Mercenaries Mode included in RE5. The DLC is, essentially, a five dollar repackaging of Mercenaries, allowing players to forgo cooperation for deathmatch-style gameplay. It's a simple twist, and one that doesn't even provide the illusion of effort on Capcom's part. It's clear to us that Versus should (and could) have been part of the original retail package. Yet in spite of this shadiness, it's hard to deny that Versus is a fun mode, and, if you've already exhausted the disc's content, worth the five dollar asking price.