News report topic! (For newsreporting, not discussion)

[Blacktail]

PC version of RE6 is dropping on March 22nd

http://www.capcom-unity.com/brelston/blog/2012/12/17/resident-evil-6-update-live-pc-version-coming-march-22

[Pikminister]

Capcom: Resident Evil 6 Sales to Fall Short of Target

"(Resident Evil 6's) Sales... were initially strong but subsequently weakened,” Capcom said. “As a result, sales for this title are certain to fall short of the plan.”

Last month Capcom said Resident Evil 6 had been successful “to some degree” in response to disappointing review scores.

Prior to that Capcom revised down its units shipped expectations for Resi 6 from seven million to six million. This decision was based on a “comprehensive decision that reflects a variety of factors and risks at this time”.

“We believe that prospects are good for reaching our goal of six million units. We are confident because of the approaching overseas Christmas and New Year selling season, past sales of titles in this series, and for other reasons.”

It seems Capcom no longer believes Resident Evil 6's prospects of reaching that goal are good".

SOURCE: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-12-19-capcom-delays-monster-hunter-4-says-resident-evil-6-sales-certain-to-fall-short-of-the-plan

[Pikminister]

Just an update on the Resident Evil: Revelations port for consoles (and possibly to PC) rumor.

Christian Svensson: “As you know, nothing I can say on such a topic, but you know I’m a PC fan. We’ll see what the future holds.”

Source: http://www.capcom-unity.com/ask_capcom/go/thread/view/7371/29506907/please-port-resident-evil-revelations-hd-to-pc&post_num=39#527375783

[alexdz]

Funny news, Milla Jovovich is running for worst actress in 2012 on the Razzies Awards for her role in RE5: Retribution.

http://www.razzies.com/history/2012-worst-actress.asp

[Pikminister]

BIOHAZARD Anniversary Package announced in Japan exclusively for the PS3 (360 is dead over there).



It includes:


Biohazard: Director’s Cut (Digital ver.)
Biohazard Evil 2 (Digital ver.)
Biohazard Evil 3: Last Escape (Digital ver.)
Biohazard Revival Selection (including Code Veronica and Biohazard 4)
Biohazard 5
Biohazard 6

It does not include Biohazard (REbirth) and Biohazard 0. I guess we can wait another 10 years. Sure why not.

SOURCE: http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20130108_580958.html

[Guest]

I think i will pass this package, i have all these games on my ps3 except for rebirth&zero, just imagine those two in full hd experience, i wonder why wont they release them on the ps3 ?

[Pikminister]

Sven over at the Capcom-Unity forums said:

Many of our other previously released 3DS titles will be coming to the eShop in the coming months. Details to follow when we're closer to release.

This pretty much confirms that at least Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D is getting an eShop release, like it did in Japan since Dec. 27th.

And the great thing about this new digital version of the game, is that you CAN delete your saves to begin a brand new game.

SOURCE: http://www.capcom-unity.com/ask_capcom/go/thread/view/7371/29625237/wii-u-eshop&post_num=12#528056925

[Gradon]

Resident Evil Revelations confirmed for May 24th on XBox 360, Playstation 3, Wii U and PC on Resident Evil Facebook

[chrisliam2]

Don't know if this is true , you know how resident evil rumors come and go

Capcom's Christian Svensson said that Resident Evil: Mercenaries may be coming to HD consoles, the game will be extremely expanded with modern visuals. He will talk more about this next week.

From The- Magic box

http://www.the-magicbox.com/

[Pikminister]

Get your Chris & Jill diorama figure!

Register on the Resident Evil Revelations version of RE.NET during the campaign period to receive your special Chris & Jill diorama figure.

The figure will be available for use in RE.NET dioramas after the site opens, and in other pre-release content to be announced soon.

If you want some of that, you got until February 20 to do it.

SOURCE: http://residentevil.net/rev/en/playstation/

BTW, amazon is now accepting pre-orders for Revelations.

[Pikminister]

Premium Set bundle to be sold in Japan





Capcom will sell a limited edition Premium Set of Biohazardu: Revelations Unveiled Editon. In Japan, obviously.

This premium set will be sold at their online store, e-Capcom, for about 42,000 yen for the Premium Set (there is another "Limited Set" without the watch, selling for 7,490 yen.

The Premium set includes:

1. Software: “Resident Evil: Revelations Unveiled Edition”

2. US AGENCY WATCH (BSAA ver.)

3. BSAA card special case

4. An OST CD that includes new arrangements

Here's a look at the cheaper bundle:



SOURCE: http://www.e-capcom.com/bhrev_ue/

[Spera01]

Kawata has revised his opinion on Resident Evil being more action focused.

http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/resident_evil_6/news/kawata_says_hes_revised_his_opinion_on_action-focused_resident_evil.html

[Dracarys]

http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/business/million.html

RE5 reaches 6 million sales.
RE6 ships an extra 300k to reach 4.8m
ORC reaches 2.2m
Revelations still not reached 1m so doesn't chart...

[Pikminister]

Capcom once again confirms that RE6 underperformed:

"In the Digital Contents business, which constitutes our core competence, the flagship title "Resident Evil 6" (for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360), despite recording brisk sales when it debuted, subsequently lost its momentum, resulting in the failure to achieve planned sales and fulfill its role as a driver of sales expansion".

http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/n.../e130204b.html

[Pikminister]

Capcom is still puzzled by Resident Evil 6 selling below expectations. Believes the game could've been a victim of inadequate marketing and promotion.

"We are currently analyzing the causes, which involve our internal development operations and sales operations. We have not yet reached a clear conclusion. We believe that global sales of 5 million units are proof that this is a popular title," Capcom said.

"However, we believe that the new challenges we tackled at the development stage were unable to sufficiently appeal to users.

In addition, we believe there was inadequate organizational collaboration across our entire company with regard to marketing, promotions, the creation of plans and other activities," the company added.

"We will have to examine these results from several perspectives. We will reexamine our internal operating frameworks in order to identify areas that need to be improved concerning development as well as sales and administrative operations."

SOURCE: http://www.gamespot.com/news/resident-evil-6-suffered-due-to-inadequate-organizational-collaboration-6403653?