Bethesda Softworks'The Evil Within, a survival horror video game currently being developed at Tango Gameworks under the direction of renowned game designer and studio head, Shinji Mikami, has been announced for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, and next generation consoles.
Best known as the father of the survival horror genre and creator of the Resident Evil series, Mikami is a 20-year veteran of the industry who has developed numerous award-winning titles. The official "The Evil Within" announcement trailer can be viewed just below and you can learn more about the story just after the break.
"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."
Major Nelson has announced that starting February 26, 2013 and running through March 4, 2013, over 60 Xbox 360 Games on Demand titles will be on sale up to 75% off with some as much as 85% off for the "Xbox Ultimate Game Sale".
Each day, a different set of titles will be on sale, so be sure to follow Major Nelson on Twitter where he'll announce what that day's special offer is. The Ultimate Game Sale only occurs once a year so you won’t want to miss it. Content availability and pricing may vary by region.
For a comprehensive list of titles you can expect to see on sale this year continue reading just after the break and don't forget to visit the 360-HQ games database for all of our previous coverage.
Capcom has confirmed that Resident Evil Revelations will release across North America on May 21 and Europe on May 24, 2013 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii U. The title will also be available to download digitally on PS3 and Windows PC for $49.99 on May 21, with digital versions for Xbox 360 and Wii U system to follow.
The fear that was originally brought to players in Resident Evil Revelations on the Nintendo 3DS system returns redefined for home consoles complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience. Furthermore, the home console version will deliver additional content including a terrifying new enemy, extra difficulty mode and improvements to Raid Mode such as new weapons, skill sets and the opportunity to play as Hunk and other characters from the series. Raid Mode, which was first introduced to the series in the original version of Resident Evil Revelations, sees gamers play online in co-op mode or alone in single player taking on the hordes of enemies across a variety of missions whilst leveling up characters and earning weapon upgrades.
Capcom has confirmed that the initial wave of game add-on content for Resident Evil 6 consisting of Predator, Survivors and Onslaught modes will be available on December 18 exclusively first on the Xbox 360.
Each mode is priced at 320 Microsoft Points and expands on the game’s multiplayer elements, providing new and exciting ways to enjoy the world of Resident Evil 6. Alternatively, players can purchase all three modes together as a bundle pack at the value price of 720 Microsoft Points on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360.
Available for two to six players, in Predator one player takes on the role of the Ustanak, the fearsome B.O.W. that stalks Jake Muller throughout his campaign, and tries to eliminate the human players. The humans’ task: stop the deadly B.O.W. in its tracks, or at least survive until the end of the session.
According to recently leaked information from the Korean Ratings Board, Capcom is hard at work adapting their popular Resident Evil: Revelations (known as Biohazard: Revelations overseas) 3DS game to what would presumably be a fully-HD or otherwise visually-enhanced version for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.
The folks at CVG were one of the first to spot the entry, and believe there is some chance that the re-release could be planned as a digital download for Playstation Network and Xbox Live users.
Resident Evil: Revelations made its debut on the Nintendo 3DS portable gaming device earlier this year, and was praised by many critics and longtime fans of the series alike. With a plot centered around Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield, both now working for the Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance (BSAA), Resident Evil: Revelations lets gamers in on the events that took place between Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 5.
While the leak from the Korean Ratings Board certainly increases the odds that the Resident Evil: Revelations Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 ports will likely be headed stateside, localization is far from a guarantee. In fact, a number of Resident Evil games have never seen official releases in the United States
Xbox Live Gold subscribers can now download a free demo for Resident Evil 6 via the Xbox Live Marketplace. If you haven't got a gold subscription you'll be waiting until September 28th to access the 889MB public demo.
The latest installment of the Resident Evil franchise is here! A deadly bioterrorist attack in China has Leon Kennedy, Chris Redfield, and Jake Muller all fighting for their lives. Their separate paths become interconnected through various twists of fate. What outcome awaits our three protagonists? Play a portion of all three characters’ campaigns in this demo for Resident Evil 6. You can also play online with a friend if you have an Xbox LIVE Gold Membership.
Resident Evil 6 is set in 2013, 10 years after the Raccoon City incident. The world is in turmoil as the C-virus has reached pandemic proportions and threatens to consume the world in a horrific end of days scenario. Under the threat of this global bioterrorist attack, our heroes battle to save the world in a story of fear on an unprecedented scale.
Resident Evil 6 (RE6) will be available October 2nd. Check out the games database for our own selection of screenshots, trailers and other news and info before it's released!