Resident Evil Viral # 2 - The Date Written Tuesday, January 27, 2009 by Dan Webb Whilst it's not as cryptic and utterly pointless as some viral we've seen in the past, the latest Resident Evil 5 viral video is definitely worth a watch. The slow, eerie build up in the video titled, "The Date", ends with a bang as it leads to some gameplay that we've not yet had the pleasure of feasting our eyes upon. | |
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 | Comment #1 by TristanValendro Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 08:04:17 PM Nice! |
 | Comment #2 by The Lovat Scout Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 08:04:22 PM omgggg i wantt to plaaayyyyyyy |
 | Comment #3 by Morties Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 08:05:51 PM cool :)love the resident evil. resi 3 FTW! |
 | Comment #4 by tearzofblood718 Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 08:06:17 PM March Feels SOOOOOOO far away |
 | Comment #5 by SebastianSB Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 08:14:26 PM Juju Juju JujuJujuJuju Juju Juju JujuJuju Juju Juju JujuJujuJuju I always chuckle when I see that part =P |
 | Comment #6 by FlyBoy120586 Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 08:21:49 PM Did he just pull two IBC Root beers out of the pool??? |
 | Comment #7 by Otaku Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 08:26:18 PM I was actually waiting for something to jump out and scare the crap out of me for a while there Awesome video xD |
 | Comment #8 by Mr_Beast Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 08:32:23 PM cant wait |
 | Comment #9 by warontera Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 08:37:49 PM looks liks they spent some time on the graphics. betta be good game play cant wait |
 | Comment #10 by Motrahtox Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 08:58:59 PM This video further confirms that Capcom is the King of Bad ass giant bosses |
 | Comment #11 by DJSeth227 Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 09:04:24 PM the demo fails But i know the game wont all hail Redfield |
 | Comment #12 by Sgt Monkey13 Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 09:35:09 PM The demo sucks so much graphics are really quite good but the game plays sucks along with the controls......huge waste of money if you are planing to buy the full game |
 | Comment #13 by RixorZP Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 09:44:09 PM to comment 12 go fuck yourself, your stupid |
 | Comment #14 by JesusBread Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 09:49:26 PM I'm with Sgt Monkey on this. I love Zombie games and everything, but the controls just plain suck ass if you ask me. The graphics are excellent and the story might be excellent or it might not be, but nothing will get me to play this game so long as it has those controls. The characters look like professional hit men and they can't shoot while moving? Seems kind of stupid. |
| Comment #15 by JesusBread Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 09:58:14 PM But to kind of save myself here. I'm new to Resident Evil. I have never played any other Resident Evil game mainly because I only got into gaming this gen. |
 | Comment #16 by WhAtThEaPpLeSaUcE17 Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 10:01:56 PM I have to agree with number 12 and 14 here. Everything they said is a basic fact/truth. |
 | Comment #17 by VSassassin Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 10:25:15 PM the very unfortunate thing that alot of people dont know about the demo(thank god i figured it out before hand), is that there's a control setting specifically designed from RE4. its incredibly easier than the crappy default. too bad some people won't notice it. still getting the game though. |
| Comment #18 by RixorZP Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 10:27:46 PM these controls are basically the same thing as RE4 which i dont think anyone had a problem with, and not moving while shooting has been a tradition in the Resident Evil series. it makes the game harder and more fun that way, so if you can't stand in one spot and shoot something go play Halo or Gears and let die hard RE fans have their fun |
 | Comment #19 by Bajan Elite Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 10:33:50 PM i'm not a die hard fan and re 5 demo is the first time i played re but i'm used to the controls now i love. but being able to move would be nice |
 | Comment #20 by Fafner Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 10:34:51 PM sweet cause it comes out on my B-day. |
 | Comment #21 by alonzo909 Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 10:44:03 PM you came out on your birthday ? good for you i guess.... |
 | Comment #22 by AgentOrange666 Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 11:22:06 PM Before judging RE you have to understand that its not like Halo or L4D or something like that. You're supposed to go slow and conserve ammo, kind of like Dead Space, just to a further extent. Also, in the demo, it helps to turn the sensitivity up to the highest setting, it made it vastly more playable for me. |
 | Comment #23 by Ace Of Dawn Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 11:22:12 PM Not being able to move while shooting is actually adds a few great effects to the game. One, it makes it far more challenging since you can't just run and gun into any situation. More importantly, it adds a lot of tension since while firing, your targets are getting that much closer to you. It actually requires you to think about what your next move should be. Fire that bullet, or get the hell out of there. Of course, this is what annoys me about a lot of games today, it is there to appease the majority of people who don't want to think, and simply run and gun into any situation. *Sigh* Oh well, can't wait to get this game. Game of the year! |
 | Comment #24 by MachineAres Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 11:36:35 PM Wow, whoever talks shit about the RE4/RE5 system must like their games spoon-fed to them and not enjoy any challenge whatsoever. That's what the gaming audience is becoming nowadays. |
 | Comment #25 by MakoBallistic Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 11:46:39 PM Resident Evil isnt scary, hasnt been since resident evil 3. its just really intense, i do want it but id rather have Riddick. |
 | Comment #26 by wihoas85 Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 12:04:22 AM just played the demo and i was impressed. online co-op gives a change to the resident evil series, finally a chance to team up and work together with a friend to kill things, nice job capcom! |
 | Comment #27 by ChemicalxRachel Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 12:18:14 AM Okay, I didnt play the games in the past, and I was hoping this one would be good. I went into it with an open mind, and though the controls, at first, were frustrating, I got used to them. Once you're used to the controls, it makes the game a little easier. Now, what I will say is that it obviously is not easy even knowing the controls. Not moving while shooting, I'm fine with. I do agree that it adds to the challenge of the game, and I like something that is awesome and challenging. I love this demo, I play it (almost) constantly, and I'm super super excited for the game. I'll say, the online co-op thing was a big boost for me to want to buy it, too. The only real thing I have an issue with is choosing characters. I wish I could choose which one I want to be, rather than being s |
 | Comment #28 by B Rad8908 Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 01:05:51 AM I like that so many people are ripping on the controls. Why because it's something actually...different? Try to play through RE 4 and tell me it's not a good game, same controls. RE 5 has amazing graphics, the story looks to be promising, and now includes co-op. This game is a for sure winner. Best game of the year, hands down. Go ahead haters, rip me apart. I know this is going to be a great game. |
 | Comment #29 by Aion teleos Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 01:32:31 AM It's true that older RE games had the tradition of having to stop to shoot your weapon, but that's because older horror/thriller games thrived on having crappy controls. The games were scary because you had crappy controls to deal with; it made it hectic. While it does continue to make the RE series a frantic, challenging survival horror, I think we're beyond that now.. even on the "Fastest" aiming setting, I still have to draaaag my characters arms around to aim anywhere, and you can barely see anything around you while you're running, never mind standing in one place when I decide to use a firearm.. |
| Comment #30 by Aion teleos Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 01:42:29 AM cont. |
| Comment #31 by Aion teleos Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 01:43:29 AM Sorry for the crappy previous post, my mistake. Anyways. |
 | Comment #32 by Scaysie Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 03:28:52 AM Meh...Don't really like Res Evil but i might get this. |
 | Comment #33 by RonanN1 Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 03:42:00 AM ...oh i thought that Resident Evil 2 is comming to XBLA. That would be nice. I'm sick of this Resident Evil 4 and 5 @^&*. Sorry, don't get me wrong, I love Resident Evil series (Biohazard) all 14 of them, but...4 and 5...come one, Zombies on Bikes? Zombies with Weapons? No way! i'll pass...thank you. |
 | Comment #34 by DarkZeroDai Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 04:11:13 AM zombies...? more like cannibals i mean come on stereotypical zombies DON'T wield items, CANNOT communicate with other zombies but DO eat flesh/brains the only thing the "Zombies" in the latest Res'Ev series have in common is the eat flesh/brains. so i ask again Zombies? Stayin' on topic Demo seems ace, controls bit naff but I'll get over it i s'pose =] Capcom FTW! |
 | Comment #35 by zoraboa Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 04:15:28 AM The guy reminds me of Dexter. |
 | Comment #36 by prowlerdante Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 05:19:50 AM @ Comment 34: They are zombies not in a traditional sense but in the hive mind, follow the trend way. I agree that the controls take some getting used to. It took me about a half an hour to re-adjust myself from traditional gaming to RE4 mode. GotY for sure though. |
 | Comment #37 by Steel Stealth Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 06:14:05 AM I still need to download the demo. I never played a RE game before but it's definitely worth a try. |
 | Comment #38 by Opayk Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 06:41:42 AM Yo, #18, I hear you, but for christ's sake, I don't think the game can make up it's mind what it is. Granted, the controls are more similar to the old 1/2/3 style, but at the same time, it's just trying to be more of a shooter with more ammo, faster zombies and none of the puzzle-solving (That has been shown). |
 | Comment #39 by Invader Skooj Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 06:42:59 AM The demo sucked. I'm sad now 8( I'm skipping this one. |
| Comment #40 by dom456 Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 06:44:51 AM game is gonna rock. anyone who thinks otherwise can jog off. your loss |
| Comment #41 by checkahh Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 07:02:01 AM too much hype |
 | Comment #42 by awmtinfo Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 07:04:36 AM amazing graphics, but I canceled my reserve after playing the demo. I have never played any of the other RE games. Controls are strange. When playing on co-op, I hated trying to give my partner ammo. Most of the time I would die trying to help him/her out. Everyone told me the aiming system has been the same for all the games, but you would think by the 5th game, someone would think to change a bad thing(in my opinion). I will stick to L4D a while longer. |
| Comment #43 by Kidace6 Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 07:12:28 AM this game is better then most other games and RE4and this one are the best 2 |
 | Comment #44 by Lorincz Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 07:14:37 AM What happened to RE the Survival Horror game? |
| Comment #45 by mrjohnhunter Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 07:19:58 AM why do i like asian chicks so much...? |
 | Comment #46 by Stotic Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 07:50:54 AM People really got to stop hating on this game.. Its challenging. I know so many people who aren't getting it because you can run and gun. -_- |
 | Comment #47 by KiR3D Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 07:53:47 AM they are not zombies, but infected people. thats why they can do normal stuff like drive communicate. all that stuff. you get that from the story in 4 if you ever played it. |
 | Comment #48 by RuggersAssassin Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 08:27:32 AM 03/13/09 Its just keeps repeating in my head ahhh I want you RE:5!!!!! |
| Comment #49 by Solitary Lion Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 08:33:28 AM OMG hurry up n load only if my computer worked good |
| Comment #50 by Solitary Lion Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 08:37:38 AM omg finally watched the thing i like the game ye the controlz suck massive ball but get ova it i like it |
 | Comment #51 by Mr White Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 10:14:04 AM The game is very good i will be at the edge of my seat when i play the game but i hope they fix a few thing like the speed of the player the bad guys are too fast when you aim is to slow to move and laser is to thin to see but dont get me wrong its a good game cant wait to play the next chapter in RE EVIL |
 | Comment #52 by Shorien Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 10:40:55 AM Co-op is a VERY nice addition, but I think I'm going to play through the game by myself first, you won't get the full experience playing with someone over XBL for the first time, maybe it would be better to play split screen before playing over xbl. Ya know, with the more experienced players (ME :D) taking the lead and plowing through everything without the other players having a chance to do much... That takes away from the fun. Besides, you never get through a whole campaign over XBL do you? Not to mention the douche bags that skip all the cutscenes and story elements... |
 | Comment #53 by Paulpaps Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 11:05:10 AM These fools who are hating on the Resi, have no idea what they're talking about. The first few were amazing but did start to get pretty samey around Code Veronica (which was still ace) but Resi 4 was MIND BLOWINGLY good, and Resi 5 seems to take it from there. The controls are fine, same as Resi 4, just get used to them and you'll be running around crying at hordes of monsters that never seem to die. |
| Comment #54 by Kidace6 Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 11:13:04 AM #51 u can change the aim to be faster in options and the controls can be change it to typeA and it wll be the same as resident evil 4 |
| Comment #55 by Paulpaps Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 11:13:57 AM Oh and @ #35, I thought it was Dexter at first too! |
 | Comment #56 by only1skingle Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 01:17:52 PM the actor in the video looks NOTHING like Chris! plus this means Chris survives in the game, if he goes on into the future (this video) still alive but traumatised! |
 | Comment #57 by DarkRedSky Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 01:18:03 PM GO DOWNLOAD THE DEMO! IT'S AWESOME! |
 | Comment #58 by True Marvellous Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 01:18:31 PM Only thing wrong with RE5 is that the controls were never going to be as good as the Wii Edition. Other than that what more was expected I'm not quite sure. |
 | Comment #59 by Fyzban Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 01:18:47 PM LOL when you cant shoot everywhere while running without thinking xbox players are lost. RE is not a shooter, its a survival, you need to watch your ammo and now partner ammo too so you can help him. And I will say in real life you cant aim while running when you shoot. You can aim a bit but you will move soo much your accuracy will be almost at zero unless your at 5 feet of your target. Its a survivor guys , not a shooter . When you get used to control it work really well. People whining here never played games before xbox original I say. |
| Comment #60 by Fyzban Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 01:31:20 PM @ 56 , its not chris but only someone that payed RE5 and still traumatised. |
| Comment #61 by RixorZP Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 01:44:27 PM well at least some people understand what im aiming for here. you can rip and tear at Resident Evil 5 all you want, but if you look at it in a way that the only games you've played have been CoD, Gears and Halo you don't understand the full effect of this game. there is no way in hell RE will ever be a "shooter", its as what Fyzban said a survival where you need to watch your ammo and your partners ammo too. and as for the so called "zombies" you guys talk about, they're not zombies, they are human beings playing host to a virus like the plagas in RE4, so they will still be able to weild weapons and drive vehicles and such. and #58, the controls for the Wii were to easy, still loved the game and the fact taht the aiming was faster, but honestly that made the game to easy, so i just pop |
| Comment #62 by SkankeX Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 01:44:50 PM Everyone that thinks that the controllers sucks. Then you probably never played Resident Evil 4, because it was the same controllers there. And guess what, it was said that it had the most perfect controller of all time. And Dead Rising uses the same thing, when aiming u stand still. I think you're all to used to play Call of Duty and shit that you have forget how a good controller is. |
 | Comment #63 by Hoebagger Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 01:57:10 PM Damn you RED RING!!!!!!!! |
 | Comment #64 by Beanovsky Durst Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 04:53:08 PM Damn you japaneses... you're gonna get it early. |
 | Comment #65 by imjeeves Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 06:30:32 PM hey #34 dont you know what the whole of resiedent evil 4 and 5 are about... there are zombies in a way but there not like the (take a bite out of someone zombie and they turn zombie) it is a alien infection in resiedent 4 so i think its the same in resi 5 |
 | Comment #66 by nickb2819 Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 07:55:08 PM YESSS i've been a RE fan since the PS1 days |
 | Comment #67 by eggchild Thursday, January 29, 2009 @ 02:08:05 AM how can people not like this!! ive been a resi fan since ps1 days. and this is gonna be awesome on the 360.. roll on march 13th?? |
| Comment #68 by ryleybaceda Thursday, January 29, 2009 @ 11:25:02 PM I don't care if they didn't make it so you can't run and gun, all the other resident evil game didn't either and if your a big enough fan it shouldn't matter. |
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| Developed By: Capcom Published By: Capcom Genre: Action Release Date: US: March 13, 2009 Europe: March 13, 2009 Japan: |  | ||
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