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[zeromcd73]

Famitsu article says that the PS3 version is the only one getting a physical release (in Japan).

 

[Tizoc]

YOU CAN CHOOSE BETWEEN CLASSIC TANK CONTROLS AND NON-TANK CONTROLS
I CAN FINALLY PLAY A CLASSIC RE GAME!

 

[DidntKnowJack]

Wish they had larger images!

 

[I Wanna Be The Guy]

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...er&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialoomph

"The classic Resident Evil control schemes remains for purists, along with a more modern style for moving characters more easily - in the direction of the analogue stick"

YES! A classic RE game with controls that aren't shit! Good lord.

Also, while everyone else is mad at the lack of a Wii U version, I shake my head in disappointment at the lack of a Vita version. But then I remember PS4 has remote play and all is well.

 

[Markitron]

Genuinely feel bad for Wii-U owners. On the plus side the original game hasn't aged at all and is perfectly playable on the system.

 

[kunonabi]

Eh, no Wii u version so I'm not going to bother.

 

[Endless]

CAPCOM BRINGS BACK CLASSIC RESIDENT EVIL® FOR NEXT AND CURRENT GEN PLATFORMS

Highly Demanded Fan Favorite Horror Title Returns in 2015

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Aug. 5, 2014 — Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced Resident Evil® for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC. Resident Evil will be available to purchase digitally across North America and Europe in Early 2015.

The hugely popular Resident Evil® series, having sold over 61 million units to date, returns to its roots with a remastered version of the critically acclaimed masterpiece, Resident Evil. Originally released in 1996, Resident Evil was then “remade” in 2002 from the ground up with new visuals, gameplay elements, environments and story details while retaining the survival horror atmosphere the series had become synonymous for. Both fans of the franchise who want a trip down memory lane and those who have yet to experience the game that coined the term survival horror for the gaming world will appreciate this definitive re-visit of that iconic 2002 Resident Evil title.

Using the latest resolution enhancement and 3D model technology, game resolutions and textures have been significantly upgraded, including 1080p support on next-gen consoles, resulting in characters and backgrounds coming to life in greater detail than ever seen before in Resident Evil. Not only will the graphics impress but the tense sound effects have been fully remastered with 5.1 surround support for a greater gaming atmosphere. Players are now able to choose not only between experiencing the terror at the classic 4:3 ratio or a stunning 16:9 widescreen mode but also the type of control scheme they play with. The classic control scheme remains for fans of the original play style or there’s an alternative scheme where the character moves directly in the direction of the analogue stick, utilizing the standards of the current generation of gaming. Both the control scheme and the display options can be toggled between at any time during gameplay.

The intense horror fans first experienced with the release of the original Resident Evil is back. Taking place in the now notorious Raccoon City, players will choose to take on the role of either S.T.A.R.S. (Special Tactics and Rescue Service) team member Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine, who have been sent into the city to find the missing Bravo team. When the team is suddenly attacked by a ferocious group of mutated dogs, desperate for an escape they take shelter in the Mansion, but will they ever get out alive again? Players will need to be brave as they adventure through the dark, enclosed spaces searching out the horrors that await them. With limited ammo and survival items available gamers will need to keep their wits about them to survive the various traps and puzzles that greet them at every stage.

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[ArchedThunder]

http://www.play3-live.com/news/le-reboot-du-premier-resident-evil-arrive-en-2015--67792

screens ! (ps3 - 360 versions)

I sure hope that is just compression fucking this up... because that looks horrible.

 

[Guymelef]

PS3 and 360 come out on Nov 27 in Japan. 720p. PS4, XB1, and PC are slated for "early 2015". PS4 and XB1 are 1080p, PC is "undetermined".

Japan knows how to fuck next gen.

 

[foxbeldin]

http://www.play3-live.com/news/le-reboot-du-premier-resident-evil-arrive-en-2015--67792

screens ! (ps3 - 360 versions)

quoted for visibility on new page

 

[JP]

Strange to see this after so long but i suppose the hard work has already been done on the title. Is there any mention whether there's going to be improvements over the Gamecube version on top of it being HD?

 

[disco]

Capcom's contract with Nintendo over the exclusivity of the the original REmake must have run out...

 

[The Dutch Slayer]

PR DUMP:

CAPCOM BRINGS BACK CLASSIC RESIDENT EVIL(TM) FOR NEXT AND CURRENT GEN PLATFORMS

Highly Demanded Fan Favourite Horror Title Returns in 2015

London, UK. -- August 5, 2014 -- Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced Resident Evil for PlayStation(R)4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation(R)3, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC. Resident Evil will be available to purchase digitally across Europe and North America in Early 2015.

The hugely popular Resident Evil series, having sold over 61 million units to date, returns to its roots with a remastered version of the critically acclaimed masterpiece, Resident Evil. Originally released in 1996, Resident Evil was then "remade" in 2002 from the ground up with new visuals, gameplay elements, environments and story details whilst retaining the survival horror atmosphere the series had become synonymous for. Both fans of the franchise who want a trip down memory lane and those who are yet to experience the game that coined the term survival horror for the gaming world will appreciate this definitive re-visit of that iconic 2002 Resident Evil title.

Using the latest resolution enhancement and 3D model technology, game resolutions and textures have been significantly upgraded, including 1080p support on next-gen consoles, resulting in characters and backgrounds coming to life in greater detail than ever seen before in Resident Evil. Not only will the graphics impress but the tense sound effects have been fully remastered with 5.1 surround support for a greater gaming atmosphere. Players are now able to choose not only between experiencing the terror at the classic 4:3 ratio or a stunning 16:9 widescreen mode but also the type of control scheme they play with. The classic control scheme remains for fans of the original play style or there's an alternative scheme where the character moves directly in the direction of the analogue stick, utilizing the standards of the current generation of gaming. Both the control scheme and the display options can be toggled between at any time during gameplay.

The intense horror fans first experienced with the release of the original Resident Evil is back. Taking place in the now notorious Raccoon City, players choose to take on the role of either S.T.A.R.S. (Special Tactics and Rescue Service) team member Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine who have been sent into the city to find the missing Bravo team. When the team is suddenly attacked by a ferocious group of mutated dogs, desperate for an escape they take shelter in the Mansion, but will they ever get out alive again? Players will need to be brave as they adventure through the dark, enclosed spaces searching out the horrors that await them. With limited ammo and survival items available gamers will need to keep their wits about them to survive the various traps and puzzles that greet them at every stage.

To download the announcement assets for Resident Evil and the latest game information head over to our press site at www.capcomeuro-press.com

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

Vita and Wii U am cry. Again.

Both of those systems are dead. Leave them be.

Next gen and Pc SKU's not being the same date is weird but I don;t care I have a PS3.

 

[Amir0x]

yikes at the way that looks

no...no thanks if that's how it looks upres'd

 

[-MD-]

I refuse to use that updated control scheme. Classic always.

 

[Mpl90]

Why does it launch earlier on PS360 than on PS4/One in Japan? Why?

 

[smuf]

http://www.play3-live.com/news/le-reboot-du-premier-resident-evil-arrive-en-2015--67792

screens ! (ps3 - 360 versions)

Might be the jpeg compression but it looks like they didn't bother re-rendering the backgrounds.

 

[KarmaCow]

YOU CAN CHOOSE BETWEEN CLASSIC TANK CONTROLS AND NON-TANK CONTROLS
I CAN FINALLY PLAY A CLASSIC RE GAME!

Non tank controls with fixed camera angles that flip around is a pain dude.

 

[Tacitus_]

Japan knows how to fuck next gen.

More like how to milk consumers.

 

[duckroll]

I added details to the OP. The PS3 version is the ONLY retail release in Japan (with regular, CE, and LE). The remaining platforms are all download only. Including PS4.

 

[Alfredo]

YOU CAN CHOOSE BETWEEN CLASSIC TANK CONTROLS AND NON-TANK CONTROLS
I CAN FINALLY PLAY A CLASSIC RE GAME!

You should try out RE2 on the N64, lol.

Capcom has finally matched the superior N64 Resident Evil controls.

 

[Vashetti]

http://www.play3-live.com/news/le-reboot-du-premier-resident-evil-arrive-en-2015--67792

screens ! (ps3 - 360 versions)

Ah, so it's a quick and dirty upres.

Surprised myself that I expected better.

 

[Welfare]

YES! YEEEEEEEEES!

Wow, sucks for Wii U owners if they don't get this.

 

[dragonlife]

I was so sure this would never happen because Capcom doesn't make sane decisions.

I'm glad to be wrong!

 

[AniHawk]

Both of those systems are dead. Leave them be.

Next gen and Pc SKU's not being the same date is weird but I don;t care I have a PS3.

current gen. it's the current gen now.

 

[DidntKnowJack]

I have a feeling if this comes to North America it will be digital only on every platform. I'll still buy it, but I'd love to have a disc.

 

[Rizzi]

Itchy tasty.

 

[zeromcd73]

I added details to the OP. The PS3 version is the ONLY retail release in Japan (with regular, CE, and LE). The remaining platforms are all download only. Including PS4.

Welp, PS4 even further down the drain in Japan now.

 

[Vilam]

Holy fuuuuuuck. Take all of my money! I'll throw down for classic Resident Evil any day. This same thing needs to happen for Resident Evil 2.

Edit: This needs a retail release in North America. I need a special edition PS4 case packaged inside a PS1 long box.

 

[FyreWulff]

Might be the jpeg compression but it looks like they didn't bother re-rendering the backgrounds.

Digital release on 360. Meaning XBLA. Meaning 2GB size limit and low budget. Considering the GameCube had 1.5GB discs.. you bet your butt they're just running a filter on the 480p GameCube background FMVs

 

[JaseC]

I am shocked.

I'd like to see REmake hit the PC at one point, but I assume all of the art assets were made with the Wii in mind, in which case Capcom would have to essentially make them again and that'd never happen.

Pleasantly shocked. I'll snap it up the moment it's pre-purchaseable on Steam.

Edit: To clarify, I know this isn't a remake, but I'm still glad it's coming to the PC.

 

[foxbeldin]

much more here

 

[ArchedThunder]

quoted for visibility on new page

Seriously, if it comes out looking like that I'm not buying it, that is fucking terrible. I really hope that site just got a small image and blew it up themselves.

 

[Orniletter]

That doesn´t look like they re-rendered the backgrounds in a higher resolution.

Ehhh...great for those wo never had a GameCube or Wii I guess.

 

[Anteater]

looks like to me it's just upscaled backgrounds with some filter applied or something

 

[Hours Left]

Ah, so it's a quick and dirty upres.

Surprised myself that I expected better.

It's probably because they're working on REmake².

They just need to push this out the door so they can get back to all those fan requested games.

 

[AniHawk]

I added details to the OP. The PS3 version is the ONLY retail release in Japan (with regular, CE, and LE). The remaining platforms are all download only. Including PS4.

that seems like a really odd decision. ps4 owner would be starved for a classic japanese game. you'd think it would manage at least 30k. that should be enough for the work of putting it on a disc.

 

[Randomizer]

Surprised they didn't do this sooner. I hope that they rerender the environments at a much higher resolution, there's no excuse not to really.

 

[Coreda]

Might be the jpeg compression but it looks like they didn't bother re-rendering the backgrounds.

Doesn't look like JPEG artifacting to me, definitely is an upscaling with filtering, at least in that shot.

 

[expel]

http://www.capcom.co.jp/biohd/en/index.html
for western it's coming early 2015 for ALL PLATFORMS
only Japan has PS3 and 360 releases this year
and all are 30 fps

 

[Eolz]

Won't really support this until it is in a firesale on Steam or similar.
It really deserved to be on WiiU as the original was on GC.

 

[PrimaNocta]

Why does it launch earlier on PS360 than on PS4/One in Japan? Why?

They need more time to work on the 1080p versions but don't want to miss the holiday season?

 

[grandwizard]

Awesome. REmake is the best remaster ever, now it can reach even more people!

 

[Comandr]

Might be the jpeg compression but it looks like they didn't bother re-rendering the backgrounds.

Looks like some 2xSai shit goin' on up in here.

 

[Jackpot]

Well, credit where it's due, thuway was dead on the money about this.

But is no one else sick of RE1? From the PSX to the NDS to the GC. I've played it to death.

edit: official site is updated

http://www.capcom.co.jp/biohd/en/index.html

 

[Jinfash]

Vita and Wii U am cry. Again.

Expectations for a Wii U version I can understand, but for Vita? This is a Capcom game lol.

 

[metareferential]

Seriously, if it comes out looking like that I'm not buying it, that is fucking terrible. I really hope that site just got a small image and blew it up themselves.

Imagine that thing at 1080p now

*cries*

 

[catmario]

Instead of nintendo's 12 year exclusivity, Now It's No WiiU version....

Nintendo fans gonna cry.

 

[rouken]

PC!