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What’s In The Box? Detailed look at Resident Evil 5 Collector’s Edition contents [photos]

by GamingBits on March 12, 2009

For this edition of “What’s in the box?” we take a close-up look at everything packed inside of the Resident Evil 5 Collector’s Edition. If you’re considering picking up the Collector’s Edition of Resident Evil 5 tomorrow, March 13th, this will hopefully help you decide if it’s worth the $89.99 MSRP.

See the Resident Evil 5 Collector’s Edition contents here (or as a full screen slideshow here).

The Resident Evil 5 CE is available for the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3.

Included with the game is:

- Bonus disc with special features, including “The Making of Resident Evil 5,” a digital art gallery showcasing HD game graphics, and a trailer for the full-length feature Resident Evil: Degeneration

- Tricell messenger bag

- Chris Redfield figurine

- BSAA patch

- Kijuju pendant

- Custom-made steel case with special art showcasing signature elements of the RE5 campaign

Resident Evil 5 Mercenaries Mode announced

by GamingBits on March 6, 2009

Capcom has confirmed that Resident Evil 5 will be getting a Mercenaries mini-game mode. You’ll have to unlock it to play the timed mini-game, which will put your skills to the test.

“In The Mercenaries, you’ll tackle modified levels from the story mode as enemies continually spawn with scarce ammo, fiercer enemies, and timed challenges which lead to a franticly visceral experience,” said Capcom.

See several screenshots from the Mercenaries mini-game here. Resident Evil 5 will be released for the PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360, as well as a limited Xbox 360 Resident Evil 5 Elite Red Console next week, March 13th.

Capcom wants your blood on Friday the 13th (for a good cause)

by GamingBits on March 4, 2009

You’ve probably already marked 3/13/09 as the release date for Resident Evil 5. Well, if you’re in the Los Angeles area, you should consider giving up some of your gamer blood for a good cause. On Friday the 13th (March 2009) Capcom and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive, with some exclusive Resident Evil 5 goods.

From Capcom:
“Fans of the series will have the chance to get exclusive limited-edition Resident Evil 5 Blood Drive collectibles, win copies of the game, enter a raffle for one of several exclusive red Xbox 360® Resident Evil limited edition consoles and most importantly, do their part to help a good cause.”

Here are the details:

When:

Friday, March 13, 2009

11 AM – 5 PM

Where:

World of Wonder Gallery
6650 Hollywood Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90028

Some motivational stuff from Capcom to get you out there includes limited edition Resident Evil 5 hand-numbered stylized posters, bumper stickers and buttons. Not to mention a chance to win the Resident Evil 5 game or the exclusive Xbox 360 Resident Evil 5 Elite Red Console console. Plenty of red to see that day but yours meaning the most!

See more here at the Capcom Community website.

Capcom Releases 10 More Resident Evil 5 Screenshots

by GamingBits on February 5, 2009

Capcom has officially released 10 new screenshots for Resident Evil 5. “Officially” because you may have spotted these around the ‘net before Capcom released them. They demonstrate the nice graphic and movie-like quality of the upcoming survival horror action game.

Check out the 10 screenshots here or see a slideshow of the latest Resident Evil 5 screens here.

Watch for Resident Evil 5 on March 13, 2009 for the PLAYSTATION 3
and Xbox 360. Download the demo today from the PlayStation Network or Xbox LIVE Marketplace to check it out.