Check out this short fan film Resident Evil: Vengeance, featuring Chris Redfield in action against zombies.
Here’s the official synopsis for the film: “Years after the original T-Virus outbreak and the events at the mansion, Chris Redfield finds himself battle weary and alone, unable to trust even his closest friend.”
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Source: FULL ARTICLE at IGN Movies
Do you remember your first time? The first game to make you take a worried glance at the shadows playing on the wall? To send a chill down your spine? I’m not talking about a fright, here, but a full-blown attack of the wiggins. Doom, maybe? Resident Evil? More recently, Dead Space or Slender? And as the goose bumps spread, did you duck behind the couch? Throw the cat at your console? Or did you play on, tight-chested, eyes stinging because you were too nervous to blink?
You only have to take into account Stephen King’s bank balance, or the fact that Freddy, Jason, and Chucky are household names to know that people like to play with fear. When the chance of coming out intact is high enough, we’ll leap from planes, swim with sharks, jump motorbikes between casino rooves, and sit transfixed in a theatre, eating popcorn on autopilot. In fact, the capacity of cinema to induce chills was experimented with as early as the late Nineteenth Century. The vampire classic Nosferatu predates Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. Most sane people won’t permit themselves to be captured by terrorists or play Russian Roulette, but when it’s highly likely that frightening events can’t harm us, we’ll get in line. But why? Fear isn’t pleasant. So how can it be enjoyed?
Source: FULL ARTICLE at IGN Video Games
Shinji Mikami looks up from beneath the brim of his trademark cap, which sits low, shielding his eyes.
“Obviously I like horror,” he muses. “But survival horror has been drifting away from what makes it survival horror. And so I want to bring it back. Bring back survival horror to where it was.”
If anyone can restore essence to the genre, Mikami can. The characteristically subdued Resident Evil creator is returning to his old stomping ground with the debut game from his Tokyo-based studio Tango Gameworks, the third-person survival horror The Evil Within. And while the game may not adhere to all the ideals we recognize from the genre’s golden age – which, let’s face it, were shakily defined in the first place – it’s built around Mikami’s own definition of the genre he helped create.
From: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/04/22/the-evil-within-first-look
Hello folks. My extreme busyness has kept me away from delivering you the day’s top stories, but I have returned! Did I miss anything? I feel like a mysterious evil has been growing within me ever since I left you guys. Oh wait, The Evil Within is just Shinji Mikami‘s new horror game that got announced. Phew! Got scared there for a moment. And the uplifting news continues with our special giveaway and stories about people winning court battles and money. So basically lots of winning all around!
Here are the stories covered in today’s Daily Fix:
Bethesda has officially announced The Evil Within, the first game from Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami’s studio Tango Gameworks.
From: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/04/20/daily-fix-headlines-for-april-19-2013
This morning IGN has revealed Bethesda’s new project which allies the studio with Resident Evil creator, Shinji Mikami. The game is called The Evil Within, and will be released in 2014 for Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC and “next generation consoles” as well.
Bethesda has officially announced The Evil Within, the first game from Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami‘s studio Tango Gameworks.
From: http://feeds.ign.com/~r/ign/wii-u-videos/~3/47xTnTQWXWU/bethesda-announces-the-evil-within
Bethesda has officially announced The Evil Within, the first game from Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami’s studio Tango Gameworks. The Evil Within is a survival horror title due to arrive on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC and next-generation consoles in 2014.
“We’re incredibly proud to announce The Evil Within,” said Mikami. “My team and I are committed to creating an exciting new franchise, providing fans the perfect blend of horror and action.”
IGN will have exclusive first impressions of The Evil Within on Monday, April 22nd at 7:00 a.m. Pacific, so be sure to check back then for our thoughts on an early demo along with a behind-the-scenes look at Tango Gameworks.
From: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/04/19/shinji-mikamis-new-game-is-the-evil-within
Earlier this week, Bethesda teased a new project, and IGN can now reveal that it’s the latest title from Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami and his studio Tango Gameworks.
Previously known only by its codename Zwei, the game is finally ready for its big debut, and tomorrow IGN will be able to reveal the title as well as the first teaser trailer.
Tune in at 5:00 a.m. Pacific / 8:00 a.m Eastern for the reveal.
What do you want to see from Tango’s first game? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to check back tomorrow!
From: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/04/18/shinji-mikamis-new-game-revealed-tomorrow
As anyone who knows me can tell you, I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with the Resident Evil series. I have invested 16 years into the franchise, most of which have been hit or miss. We’ve revisited the mansion several times, explored Raccoon City, traveled to the far reaches of Antarctica and fought our way through Africa. With the shining exception of Resident Evil 4, the franchise has slowly but surely been losing its way since Resident Evil: Nemesis or Resident Evil: Code: Veronica, depending on your feelings on the latter, story-driven affair. With Resident Evil 6 firmly behind us, it’s only a matter of time before Resident Evil 7 is teased, which makes me wonder: Is it time for a reboot?
Layoffs have hit Resident Evil: Operation Racoon City developer Slant Six Games. According to a company statement, the layoffs are “temporary” as it seeks new projects, and the plan is to re-hire as many employees as possible once that happens.
Slant Six confirmed that layoffs, providing the following statement to GI.biz:
“This necessary measure has been taken to reduce the size of our team and to decrease interim operating costs while we continue to negotiate new business. Temporary layoffs provide us with a time period to keep everyone’s employment position open with full benefits. The intention is to reinstate all of the people affected when new projects or funding has been secured.”
Source: FULL ARTICLE at IGN Video Games
Nothing new came to the Wii U eShop this week, but luckily a brand new title from the Pokémon developer and the best Resident Evil game in years have finally found their way to the 3DS. But what else is headed our way this week? As always, each Thursday I’ll be bringing you a list of what’s available (retail and original software, DLC, demos and more), complete with prices and descriptions (care of Nintendo’s official site). For more information, jump over to your 3DS or Wii U!
•HarmoKnight ($14.99)
“Strike and jump to the beat in this rhythm-based action platformer from Game Freak, the makers of Pokémon! With over 50 stages spanning eight worlds, it’s a full-featured game in a digital package. Feel the music and find your rhythm to save Melodia!”
The 3D disaster movie Pompeii from Resident Evil director Paul W.S. Anderson will see 24’s Kiefer Sutherland play its villainous Roman senator.
According to THR, his character will make trouble for the film’s hero played by Game of Thrones’ Kit Harington. He’s a slave on a mission to save his best friend, a gladiator trapped in a coliseum, and his true love, a young woman betrothed to the manipulative senator.
Set just before one of history’s most notable volcanic eruptions in 79 A. D., the story will use the disaster as the film’s backdrop and, no doubt, for numerous CGI effects in the same vein as 2012 and The Day After Tomorrow.
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Source: FULL ARTICLE at IGN Movies
Game developers are no more immune to the realities of business than any other commercial operation. For one reason or another, sometimes even some of the best simply can’t survive. There’s something to be said about going out on a high, however. Here are five studios who managed a last hurrah worth a round of applause.
God Hand, directed by renowned Resident Evil designer Shinji Mikami, is a wacky cocktail of hardcore beat ’em up sensibilities, surf rock, and oddball slapstick comedy that remains a cult hit to this day. The only thing that could’ve made this game more Japanese is if it was only available in vending machines.
Capcom and Valve have revealed the Resident Evil 6 x Left 4 Dead 2 crossover project. According to the announcement today, characters from Left 4 Dead 2 will be featured in the PC release of Resident Evil 6, while Resident Evil 6 enemies will appear in the PC version of Left 4 Dead 2. The crossover content will be free in both games.
Resident Evil 6 will allow players to choose Left 4 Dead 2’s Coach, Nick, Ellis or Rochelle while playing the PC’s exclusive The Mercenaries No Mercy mode, and each will come equipped with “a special customized weapon load-out created just for use in Resident Evil 6.” Special Infected zombies The Witch and Mini Tank will also appear in the mode. The Left 4 Dead 2 content will be available in the PC version of Resident Evil 6 beginning on April 5th.
Resident Evil actress Milla Jovovich and director Paul WS Anderson are set to return for the sixth instalment of the the most successful video game movie franchise ever, currently codenamed Resident Evil 6.
First Showing reports that Jovovich will return as Alice in the final film in the second trilogy Anderson began with Resident Evil: Afterlife. Anderson, who’s been attached to every Resident Evil movie to date, will direct.
The film, currently without its usual marketing-friendly subtitle, is scheduled to begin filming in the US Autumn for a September 12 release. For those of you familiar with the ending of last year’s Resident Evil: Retribution 3D, the news will come as a no-brainer.
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Source: FULL ARTICLE at IGN Movies
Welcome back to Keepin’ It Reel! In this week’s podcast, Jim Vejvoda and Chris Carle are joined by Roth Cornet to bring you the latest in genre movie news in our very special 200th episode!
After tackling last weekend’s box office — where Jack the Giant Slayer had a weak first place debut — we discuss the biggest movie news of the week, including Star Wars: Episode VII, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Justice League of America, Planet Hulk, Ninja Turtles, Star Trek Into Darkness, James Bond 24, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Warcraft, Resident Evil 6, The Hobbit: There and Back Again, and more.
Lastly, we predict how much Oz the Great and Powerful will rake in this weekend!
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Source: FULL ARTICLE at IGN Movies
Dead Space 3 is a full-tilt collision between top-notch game design and the influence of run of the mill marketing. What once was a declaration of war to forcibly take back survival horror from the likes of Resident Evil and Silent Hill has slowly turned into a melange of elements that feel increasingly tacked on, from the bad story and repetitive fetch quests to bland shooter tropes that have more in common with Gears of War and Mass Effect than a Dead Space game.
Still, the level of polish with which Dead Space 3 is executed is staggering. The visual and sound design, the core combat itself – largely carried over from the first two games – made for a thrill ride despite the game’s many shortcomings. Plus, Pelican. Not surprisingly, Dead Space 3 is one of those games that split players and critics right down the middle. This carried through to the co-op campaign that forced you to play online with a friend in order to access the content, to the sterile cult-turned-paramilitary bullet sponge human enemies. Some people loved it, some people hated it.
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Screen Gems is readying a sixth installment in their Resident Evil games-to-film franchise given the worldwide commercial success of the series‘ last few outings.
Shock Till You Drop claims that Resident Evil 6 will likely film this fall for a September 12, 2014 release. Milla Jovovich is expected to reprise her role as Alice, while her husband Paul W.S. Anderson will be involved creatively, presumably as director.
Anderson he told us last December, “I would love to bring the second trilogy and the whole franchise to a cataclysmic and spectacular apocalyptic ending, and that’s what I see the sixth film as.”
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Source: FULL ARTICLE at IGN Movies
From February 26 through March 4, Xbox Live’s Games on Demand service will discount more than 60 games. The price cuts go up to 75% off, with a handful coming discounted at 85%.
Batman: Arkham City, BioShock, Halo 4, Borderlands 2, Dead Island, Max Payne 3, Resident Evil 6, and Metal Gear Solid HD are just a few of the titles you’ll see on sale next week.
Look at the full list below and at MajorNelson for all 61 titles to be discounted over the coming week.
It’s rare to see true horror in games anymore. Industry staples like Silent Hill and Resident Evil have long since moved past their horror roots, and even more recent entries like Dead Space have begun to incorporate more action. With the announcement of its first Unreal Engine 4 game, Daylight, Zombie Studios is looking to reverse that trend.
At the DICE summit in Vegas last week, IGN had a chance to sit down with Zombie creative studio head Jared Gerritzen and Daylight writer Jessica Chobot to talk about creating true horror experiences in an industry distancing itself from the genre, plus how Unreal Engine 4 changes the development landscape.
