Capcom's Yasuhiro Anpo, director on Resident Evil 5, revealed in a recent blog that the content of the upcoming Gold/Alternative Edition could have been included as a free bonus on the original game. He didn't, as some seem to think, say the content was originally included on the disc before being mercilessly ripped out to force the unsuspecting public to part with more of their hard-earned dollah. No, this was seemingly a case of too much ambition, not enough production budget. ...

The people have spoken, and the people have chosen to receive Resident Evil 5: Alternative/Champion/Director's Edition as downloadable content, rather than a boxed, physical product. As we reported on back in October, Capcom were putting the decision to the vote and the results were surprising. Not because 1500 people voted in favour of DLC, but because a whopping 900 still want a boxed copy. We thought it would be DLC all the way, so it's a little ...

Capcom has announced a one week only price cut on Resident Evil 5's well received on the PlayStation Network. Starting today and lasting until 22 October the multiplayer expansion of this year's biggest zombie hit will cost only £2.39 / €2.99 across Europe (compared to the £3.99 it costs at all other times).

The announcement of Resident Evil 5: Alternative Edition/Director's Cut/The Extended Trilogy took many of us by surprise, but it would seem Capcom doesn't want to keep us in the dark about anything else. Instead of just announcing the update is to be one way or the other, the Japanese developer is putting a decision to the public. Namely: should the game be a fully-boxed, shop release or DLC? Speaking on the Capcom Blog, 'Kramez' said: Here's where we're at: in Japan, Alternative ...

Speaking at Comic Con in San Diego, Resident Evil 5 producer Jun Takeuchi revealed that it is still unclear what direction the franchise is going in the future, or who will be the one to steer it there. Takeuchi revealed that himself, Masachika Kawata (producer of Resident Evil 4) and a third, unnamed producer are playing blackjack to decide, "who is going to be stuck with the responsibility of making the next episode in the series."

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Included in this issue Reviewed All the latest PS3, PS2 and PSP releases including; - Resident Evil 5 - Resistance: Retribution - Afro Samurai Previewed Exclusive PS3, PS2 and PSP previews including; - God Of War III - Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - Patapon 2 Features Great features and news analysis - Big Story: Tekken 6 - PlayStation 3 Two Years On - Play Investigates: How to make a game!

Included in this issue Reviewed All the latest PS3, PS2 and PSP releases including; - Killzone 2 - Street Fighter IV - F.E.A.R 2 Previewed Exclusive PS3, PS2 and PSP previews including; - Resident Evil 5 - Heavy Rain - I Am Alive Features Great features and news analysis - Big Story: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - What Next For The PlayStation Store - Play Investigates: DLC Ripoff?

So, we're looking forward to 2009 more than any other year. 2008 was probably the best year for gaming in history but we're not going to bother listing the highlights here as it's really the time to be looking forward, forward to a future of brilliant games. So here goes – we'll start with the big hitters… Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Sony/Naughty Dog October While details, much like the first game early in development, are pretty scant, Nathan Drake is making his return late this year. The first trailer shows Drake ...

Included in this issue Reviewed All the latest PS3, PS2 and PSP releases including; - Resistance 2 - Mirror’s Edge - Tomb Raider Underworld Previewed Exclusive PS3, PS2 and PSP previews including; - Resident Evil 5 - Prince Of Persia - White Knight Story Features Great features and news analysis - Big Story: Bionic Commando exclusive hands on - The Making Of LittleBigPlanet - Play Investigates: The History Of Sony

Included in this issue Reviewed All the latest PS3, PS2 and PSP releases including; - FIFA 09 - Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - Brothers In Arms: Hell’s Highway Previewed Exclusive PS3, PS2 and PSP previews including; - Heavy Rain - Killzone 2 - Infamous Features Great features and news analysis - Big Story: Resident Evil 5 exclusive hands-on - A History Of Evil: The Story Of Resident Evil - Play Investigates: Games And The Media

Included in this issue Reviewed All the latest PS3, PS2 and PSP releases including; - Soul Calibur IV - Rock Band - PixelJunk Eden Previewed Exclusive PS3, PS2 and PSP previews including; - Resident Evil 5 - Killzone 2 - Prince Of Persia Features Great features and news analysis - Big Story: Resistance 2 special report - Play @ E3 - Play Investigates: retro gaming and PlayStation

Included in this issue Reviewed All the latest PS3, PS2 and PSP releases including; - Battlefield: Bad Company - Civilization Revolution - Enemy Territory: Quake Wars Previewed Exclusive PS3, PS2 and PSP previews including; - Tomb Raider Underworld - Resident Evil 5 - Sonic Unleashed Features Great features and news analysis - Big Story: MotorStorm: Pacific Rift exclusive hands-on - Report from Captivate 08 - Play Investigates: Is The PSP Dead?

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