Resident Evil 6 confirmed...

[Wrathborne]

http://the-magicbox.com/gaming.htm

The Tokyo Game show on Sept 15 will have the first details on the game. My feels on the last game are already know and I dont know what hope I have left for the series now that the people who made it what it was are all long gone, but I guess curiosity counts for something.

[Darkmoon]

Well, it'll be nice to see what's what. I assume we'll get the standard tiny Capcom teaser trailer with no gameplay and everything will be changed in it, so I guess we can use this to eliminate possible plot points? Hopefully we won't also get the six years of development as well...otherwise it'll be a PS4/720 game.

[Zombie Fred]

Interesting logo here.

[Zombie]

Could be a fake, just saying.

[Scream]

A lot better than the 4 and 5 logos.

[Zombie Fred]

Well Sven did say that Resident Evil 6 will be "ambitious" and would be a reboot, in the sense of a new direction (like how Resident Evil 4 could be classed as a reboot) and concept. And considering that Kawata and others seem to acknowledge that Resident Evil was always about horror, and given they saw the feedback and reception from both press and fans of how Resident Evil 5 was more action driven, I reckon it'll be more survival horror again than before. This is probably going to be the most interesting title to see if Revelations is anything to go by with what they want to do with the series.

[Mr_Zombie]

I wonder why does Capcom keep adding numbers to RE games' titles, when we have games like Code Veronica and Revelations that even without numbers still belong to the main storyline.

[Darkmoon]

I hope they've heard people telling them to bring back horror, but RE4 is probably the most acclaimed game in the series. And possibly the biggest success financially.

I'm trying to maintain a stance of, 'Sorta kinda hopeful but expecting Capcom's usual level of bullshit.'

[Smiley]

Just remember their sad, soiled reputation.

Gameplay>story is a first.

An unveiling does not guarantee it to be the final product. Chances are it's to generate hype while they sort out how to actually design the game.

Expect the unexpected pretty much if Dino Crisis 3, RE4 and DmC are any indication. It could be a rise or fall in that regard when it comes to change.

And above all never fall into the mindset that the launch title is worth the purchase. Even with DLC in mind you must always expect some disc based exclusive for the extended cut to generate some sales.

Capcom releases have to be met with caution so let's see what happens when it happens.

[Darkmoon]

There is a reason why I refuse to buy Capcom games new these days...it won't be worth it.

I wonder why does Capcom keep adding numbers to RE games' titles, when we have games like Code Veronica and Revelations that even without numbers still belong to the main storyline.

Well, CODE: Veronica certainly. I doubt Revelations will be worthy of Main Title status. It's a prequel game (Which, it occurred to me, automatically ruins part of the horror element the game's supposed to be returning to...we know Chris and Jill live) on a handheld console that a lot of folks simply don't own yet. Doesn't bode that well for it, plot wise.

[News Bot]

I wonder why does Capcom keep adding numbers to RE games' titles, when we have games like Code Veronica and Revelations that even without numbers still belong to the main storyline.

Sales. That's all. Numbered titles sell more and generally have bigger budgets (because they're expected to sell). They confirmed this at one stage.

[Grem]

I doubt Revelations will be worthy of Main Title status. It's a prequel game (Which, it occurred to me, automatically ruins part of the horror element the game's supposed to be returning to...we know Chris and Jill live) on a handheld console that a lot of folks simply don't own yet. Doesn't bode that well for it, plot wise.

Kawata already stated that Revelations was going to be a "big" Resident Evil title and that it's a direct sequel to RE5. When they said sequel, they didn't mean chronologically but in terms of what the game has to offer. So no, Revelations is going to be a main title, just like Code Veronica.
Also, the fact that we already know that Chris and Jill live at the end doesn't ruin the horror aspect for me. We always know that the protagonists are going to survive, no matter the situation. Who thought Chris was perhaps going to die in RE5? Or Leon in RE4? That's the point of the game : the protagonist must survive at the end of the game.

Regarding RE6, I'm a bit curious to see how it's going to look like even though I think RE6 is not necessary. RE5 screamed "final chapter" to me, so I always thought that RE6 would feel awkward. I'd much rather have a REAL reboot of the series, like a completely new canon with a reimagination of RE1 or RE2.

[BeefWellington]

If it ends up being like the DMC reboot im going to really pissed off because that will destroy Resident evil

[News Bot]

If it ends up being like the DMC reboot im going to really pissed off because that will destroy Resident evil

A reboot would just be RESIDENT EVIL with a fancy "innovative" logo.

[Dracarys]

I'm sure I'll enjoy it whatever they do.

[Smiley]

Also, the fact that we already know that Chris and Jill live at the end doesn't ruin the horror aspect for me. We always know that the protagonists are going to survive, no matter the situation. Who thought Chris was perhaps going to die in RE5? Or Leon in RE4? That's the point of the game : the protagonist must survive at the end of the game.

It seems whenever the idea of killing someone comes up the version gets scrapped. Leon in RE4; Jill in RE5. You justify a predictable standard of main characters surviving as though it's a good thing.

The only character I was ever surprised for surviving (outside of Wesker) was Billy ****ing Coen. How was I supposed to know Rebecca was a rotten liar in her report?

Other than that.... I miss the days where characters could die. RE1 being one of my favorites for having some balls in killing off all your comrades based on your play through.

[DONNIemo]

Oh god im soo excited! This is a perfect end to the year I cant wait for more info

[Grem]

You justify a predictable standard of main characters surviving as though it's a good thing.

Yeah, because I don't want to survive an entire game just to see my character die during the ending. It seems logical, at least to me. It will feel like I've played for nothing. The point of biohazard is to survive, why the hell would people want to see the main protagonist die at the end?

It seems whenever the idea of killing someone comes up the version gets scrapped. Leon in RE4; Jill in RE5

We have absolutely no idea if Leon was going to die at the end of 3.5. I think people were confused by Paul Mercier's statements regarding 3.5. He said Leon would eventually die, but at the same time he said it was only a recording for a demo, so he never recorded the whole game. In all honesty, I think it's more likely that Leon was going to survive at the end of 3.5.
And it was never intended for Jill to really die, they even revealed her in stasis BEFORE they announced her death, it was just a shock announce to confuse players and to drive the story. Nothing more.

Perhaps one day they will eventually kill off Leon or Jill, but if that's the case, they will not be the main protagonists of the game that will reveal their demise.

[Mr_Zombie]

(Which, it occurred to me, automatically ruins part of the horror element the game's supposed to be returning to...we know Chris and Jill live)

That's why you have Parker and Jessica - new easily disposable characters ;)

[alexdz]

It's going to happen the same thing that happened with the first RE5 trailer, almost nothing shown in the RE6 trailer will be used and everything will be changed by the second trailer.

The new Resident Evil game cicle will begin again: people will make the most absurd guesses regarding who the character shown is, there will be hundreds of stupid theories with no sense whatsoever and everybody will say that the horror is back at the series, no matter what is shown. Also, there'll be bitching and moaning.