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Xbox 360 PlayStation 3 News by Ellie Gibson

15 January, 2009

Capcom has announced a demo of Resident Evil 5 is coming to Xbox Live on Monday 26th January.

It'll feature two levels - Assembly Place and Shanty Town - and you'll be able to try out two-player co-op and voice chat. The press release tells us to expect "hordes of bloodthirsty infected Majini enemies", including the Chainsaw Majini and Majini Executioner, plus "a few puzzles to round out the action".

You can play on your own with AI support, or with a friend over Xbox Live. There's also an offline split-screen option. And you can choose from a classic Resi control system "or switch to the newer "Action" controls inspired by games like Gears of War 2 and Halo 3".

Capcom is also releasing a new trailer for the game via Live tomorrow. It's in glorious high-definition and has only previously been shown at the Tokyo Game Show last October.

Looks like it's bad news for PS3 owners. There's no mention of Sony's console or PSN anywhere on the press release, so it looks like both the demo and trailer will be exclusive to Xbox 360. Capcom refused to clarify, with a spokesperson simply stating, "We have nothing further to add at this time."

Resident Evil 5 will be released for PS3 and Xbox 360 on 13th March.

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Vanmunt
15/01/09 @ 09:38
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Sloppy.

Want an early taste at Capcom's latest zombie adventure? You'll be able to download a free demo off the PlayStation Store the week of February 5th.

taken from Joystick/Games Radar.
Kill_Crazy
15/01/09 @ 09:40
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^^^

Just about to post the same thing.
Eraysor
15/01/09 @ 09:44
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I like the sound of the action controls, the Resi 4 controls were retarded.
gabsta69
15/01/09 @ 09:44
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Cannot wait for this demo, at the eurogamer expo i didnt get a chance to play the game (just too many people crowing the stands in that area) so looking forward to playing this, expecially offline co-op!
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15/01/09 @ 09:45
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The press release states that the demo is exclusive for a week.
DFawkes
15/01/09 @ 09:46
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I haven't played it, and I still really want to. Looking forward to this, and it not having the online cut off for Euro players.

Still, that is some shoddy EG reporting right there. Even compounding the wrongness in the sub-title. For shame!
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15/01/09 @ 09:46
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Idiotic to have demos exclusive or paid for.
Vanmunt
15/01/09 @ 09:47
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@Disc..

MS have justify paying for gold somehow... rather wait a week and get it for free on PSN.
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DFawkes
15/01/09 @ 09:50
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That'd make it free on both services at the same time, wouldn't it? Us Silver users (though I'll probably upgrade for the earlier demo access, as well as Gear online) won't get it until the same time as PSN. At which point I'd get it on PSN, and be more likely to buy the PS3 version instead.
the_dudefather
15/01/09 @ 09:53
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@Pro_Gamer
what does blu-ray have to do with it?
kelly's_h
15/01/09 @ 09:55
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I also read on gamespot that it will be on PSN a week later.
Waffleaber
15/01/09 @ 09:56
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Looking forward to this, i'm holding off on pre-ordering until I try the demo because all the gameplay video's so far are a little too similar to RE4. Not a bad thing, RE4 was excellent, but I won't be paying full price for updated graphics.
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15/01/09 @ 10:00
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I can see why the Platform Holders would try it but I can also see why publishers should stay as far away as possible from these kind of short sighted ideas.
Machetazo
15/01/09 @ 10:01
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*mentioned earlier in comments, already*.
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mcbi4kh2
15/01/09 @ 10:06
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nowhere near as ready as the 360 version

You think it only takes a week to go from nowhere near ready to demo version?
NotSoSlim
15/01/09 @ 10:06
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Thats why its being released on the 5th on US PSN store...deluded.
Machetazo
15/01/09 @ 10:07
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To be honest, it never did have the hallmarks of a Mystical, Magical Microsoft Money Hat caper.
tomnol
15/01/09 @ 10:10
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Meh.
farticusmaximus
15/01/09 @ 10:13
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The day they sort out move-and-shoot is the day I buy a Resi game. Not before.
dadrester
15/01/09 @ 10:14
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...but, but.. teh power of blu ray!

surely you mean...but...but... teh storage capacity of blu ray!
DavidBoring
15/01/09 @ 10:14
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good work eg
thanks for confusing and starting another useless flamewar
andromeda
15/01/09 @ 10:15
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its very very slick, but more of the same. IMHO, 4 had a much better atmosphere. Still, cannot wait for full game!
Xerx3s
15/01/09 @ 10:17
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Owning all three machines does not exclude you from being a fanboy nor does owning one automatically make you one.
JonFE
15/01/09 @ 10:18
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I really want to test these "Action" controls, since I never managed to adapt to classic RE control system...
Buztafen
15/01/09 @ 10:22
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Pro_Gamers comments make him sound retarded....this is comedy gold guys keep it up

BTW I DONT OWN A BRAIN!!!!
DFawkes
15/01/09 @ 10:23
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Not to interrupt any flame war, but shouldn't they fix the article? I get that you need controvertial news to get discussion flowing, but getting it wrong in the sub heading is fairly silly, isn't it?
DavidBoring
15/01/09 @ 10:25
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agreed

also, a little bit pathetic
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Thunderbolt!
15/01/09 @ 10:26
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^^^

Ellie loves to get the boys worked up
ZuluHero
15/01/09 @ 10:34
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well i liked it both single player and with a friend and im really looking forward to it! I don't get people's objections to having someone with you, Resident Rvil* has done this since 2 (albeit it in smaller doses, granted).

The only weird thing i found in the demo was the game was much harder with a second player (both online and off). I finished it on my first go with the AI, but couldnt do either scenario with another player.

But i guess i can attribute this to having crap friends :)


Edit * Ohh i went all scooby doo, but it made me smile so i'm leaving it in for comedic effect ;)
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penguin_overlord
15/01/09 @ 10:40
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It wil be interesting to see what this does for PS3 sales in Japan when the full game is launched as part of a special pack
DFawkes
15/01/09 @ 11:11
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No fix to that lazy reporting yet? Yes, I'll go on about it all day.
syphaa
15/01/09 @ 11:16
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The alternate control scheme sounds interesting.
I reckon they have popped that in last minute due to all the negative feedback regarding the controls.

I had a play with it at the EG show and hated the controls. Really slow and over complicated for maintaining a sense of action.
Look forward to trying the demo out, shame PS3 owners won't be able to for a while...kind of a shame anyways :)
lcmnick
15/01/09 @ 11:23
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Be fair though, Xbox owners had to wait for GTA games for months when Sony had the luxury of releasing it before any other platform got it.

It's not like Sony hasn't had a bite of this cherry before.

But anyway, it's only a demo for goodness sake.
viper_h
15/01/09 @ 11:45
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Resident Revil Raggy! Zoiks! Ghehehehehe!
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Meho
15/01/09 @ 11:49
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Shit I didn't even try the new and improved control scheme... Must remember to try it tonight. Anyway, yes, with so many zombies running around in these two maps the game actually is harder when the other character is AI controlled. I hope I can get my wife to help out next time I play this. Also, the aiming with hand grenades is pretty... bad...
squarejawhero
15/01/09 @ 11:54
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I found the AI partner pretty handy on her own with very little management required...
GiarcYekrub
15/01/09 @ 12:09
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Is this gonna play like Zero and I get use the retard to hold ammo and herbs but tell them where to to go and to FFS don't waste ammo and try not to die, being able to switch characters like zero will be usefull too
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drumbaby
15/01/09 @ 12:28
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"Looks like it's bad news for PS3 owners."

Fuck you, Cappers, fuck you very much.
chris_ace
15/01/09 @ 12:41
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@pro_gamer

considering the xbox sales as well as the atari jaguar in japan im sure capcom will make sure the ps3 version is up to scratch and released the same time
septimus
15/01/09 @ 12:50
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Want an early taste at Capcom's latest zombie adventure? You'll be able to download a free demo off the PlayStation Store the week of February 5th.

EG's journo's hopes dashed.
Telepathic.Geometry
15/01/09 @ 13:17
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Oh? Am I the only one on here who's already played the demo? ^_^
bad09
15/01/09 @ 13:38
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"Was anyone else as underwhelmed as I was with RE5 JP Demo?"

Yes me I thought it's crap, but then I'm not a huge fan of RE4 (which 5 is a carbon copy of it seems).

Don't worry PS3 users I'm sure you're not in any rush to have your fond memories of the RE series trampled on by Capcom with a demo of Resident "Army Of Two" Evil 5.
Zomoniac
15/01/09 @ 13:47
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Thank FUCK for that.

/preorders

RE4 was a big pile of wank. It was so very nearly brilliant and then they threw in a 1995 control scheme just to ruin everything. It has exactly the same control scheme as RE1, which is the same as the original Tomb Raider one. Tomb Raider did the right thing and put in a proper system (eventually). Took them far too long to do this.
DFawkes
15/01/09 @ 13:58
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News posted at 9:33. This is, on my PC clock at least, is 13:41. I realise it might be a bit out, but I think there has probably been enough time to sort out either the article or the sub-heading, maybe even both in that time.

If I wanted worked up by Ellie, I'd watch that Wii Fit video again. But I don't, not after last time I did that at work...
Gradius
15/01/09 @ 14:26
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I personally loved the Japanese demo, but then again I love co-op games. Admittedly it takes away some of the 'fear' factor having a partner to play with but it also adds a new element of fun so it kind of evens things out.
AllenSpawn
15/01/09 @ 14:43
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Ban this sick ,racist filth!!!!
actionfitz
15/01/09 @ 15:13
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lol i've been playing it for about a month now. the japanese version at least ^^
it is cool, though the combat feels a bit awkward after recent 3rd person titles.
Im sure i'll get the hang of it again quick though. like putting a pair of old shoes.
loved Resi 4.
GiarcYekrub
15/01/09 @ 17:03
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They should spinoff some traditional Resi or at least remake 2
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Ryze
15/01/09 @ 17:20
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Played it and I like it.

@Vanmunt

The demo for free Xbox live accounts should be out about the same time as... the PS3lol demo.

Glad I'm getting my gold benefits. Like a decent online gaming service.
bad09
15/01/09 @ 18:23
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"They should spinoff some traditional Resi or at least remake 2"

/ prints, puts in frame, goes to Japan, barges into Capcom HQ, hammers nail into CEO of Capcoms head, hangs frame.

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