Resident Evil 5

Also known as: RE 5, Resident Evil V, Resi 5
The seminal zombie-fest just got meaner, with enemies who run like track stars and do not fear the sunlight.

Genre: Action
Expected release date: 03/13/2009
Published by: Capcom
Developed by: Capcom
Franchise: Resident Evil


Screenshots updated Jul 16, 2008
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Capcom Comments on Resident Evil Racism N4G
The Escapist writes: Resident Evil 5's producer has confirmed that black people are participating in...
Xbox 360 News from N4G - Jul 23, 2008
Capcom refuses to cut the gore in RE5 N4G
MCV: Publisher not interested in pushing through a lower age rating
Xbox 360 News from N4G - Jul 23, 2008
RE5: No shooting while running N4G
TalkPlayStation.com writes:From what we've seen in the trailers and videos from E3, you can't shoot...
Xbox 360 News from N4G - Jul 21, 2008
Resident Evil 5 Release Date and Collector's... N4G
Mark your calendar for Friday the 13th, March 2009. A $89.99 Resident Evil 5 collector's edition...
Xbox 360 News from N4G - Jul 19, 2008
E3 08: Resident Evil 5 VS Fallout 3 VS Left 4 Dead
Three of E3’s biggest games. But do they live up to the hype?
Jul 17, 2008
The Most Gratuitous Headshots Video Ever
Two Minutes. One Video. Fifty-five perforated skulls
Jul 3, 2008
Kick-ass powers that game characters forgot they...
They're oh so badass in the cutscenes, but once you're in control? Useless!
Jun 18, 2008
Video game movies don't need to suck
With the Hitman movie upon us amid rumours of toning down, we look at how to get it right
Nov 21, 2007
Resident Evil 5 will scare you shitless
We count 25 ways these crazed freaks will keep you awake
Aug 21, 2007
The History of Resident Evil
In a bit-sized comedic montage
Jul 30, 2007
5 reasons the Resident Evil 5 trailer gave us...
How survival horror excitement gave us goose bumps
Jul 27, 2007
Torn limb from limb - Resident Evil 5
What can RE's past tell us about its future?
Apr 10, 2007
The genesis of Resident Evil
Catch up on all your zombie homework
Feb 8, 2007
Capcom Comments on Resident Evil Racism N4G
The Escapist writes: Resident Evil 5's producer has confirmed that black people are participating in...
News from N4G Jul 23, 2008
Capcom refuses to cut the gore in RE5 N4G
MCV: Publisher not interested in pushing through a lower age rating
News from N4G Jul 23, 2008
RE5: No shooting while running N4G
TalkPlayStation.com writes:From what we've seen in the trailers and videos from E3, you can't shoot...
News from N4G Jul 21, 2008
Resident Evil 5 Release Date and Collector's... N4G
Mark your calendar for Friday the 13th, March 2009. A $89.99 Resident Evil 5 collector's edition...
News from N4G Jul 19, 2008
E3 Xbox Live Marketplace Update: Thursday 17th... N4G
Console Monster writes: The conferences may have come to an end, but new content is still being...
News from N4G Jul 17, 2008
Don't Be Surprised If There Are RE5 Controls... N4G
Kotaku writes: The Resident 5 footage shown here at E3 is gorgeous. Jaw dropping, even. The game...
News from N4G Jul 16, 2008
Post-Microsoft Conference Xbox Live Marketplace... N4G
Console Monster writes: Microsoft's E3 press conference has come to an end and to celebrate; there...
News from N4G Jul 14, 2008
Resi 5 online Co-Op featured for very first time... N4G
VG247: Capcom has demo'ed the first ever showing of how on-line co-op will work in their survival...
News from N4G Jul 14, 2008
New Resident Evil 5 shots, words and movies at 9pm... N4G
VG247: We've just received word that an embargo will be lifted on a ton of new Resident Evil 5...
News from N4G Jul 14, 2008
PlanetXbox's 360 Degrees of E3 2008 Coverage N4G
Tomorrow morning at 4:30 a.m. we leave the Birmingham International Airport for the sunny shores of...
News from N4G Jul 13, 2008
Capcom's Captivate 08 coverage
Resident Evil 5, Dark Void, Bionic Commando and more, all right here
Jun 3, 2008
Last week Capcom revealed one of its strongest lineups in ages during the Captivate 08 event (we briefly talked about it on TalkRadar). The embargos have lifted and now we're able to say what we saw, what we played and what totally stole the show (it surprised the hell out of us, that's for sure). We'll be adding links throughout the day, so read on! ...   » Read Full Resident Evil 5 preview
Resident Evil 5 - first impressions
Opening battle reveals new enemies, familiar abilities and a sexy new heroine
Jun 3, 2008
No matter what angle you approach it from, Resident Evil 5 has a lot to prove. It's the first sequel released in the HD era, so the visuals have to destroy everything else on the market. RE4 redefined the series and became one of the biggest hits of the past generation, basically demanding that part 5 up the ante all over again. Cries of racism continue to batter the ...   » Read Full Resident Evil 5 preview
Shocking new Resident Evil 5 info
Brand new gameplay details revealed, plus new high-quality screens
Jul 19, 2007
Resident Evil 5's producer Jun Takeuchi has spilled the undead beans on some of the features of his new game - and it seems you really should be afraid of the dark. And the light too, for that matter. As confirmed character Chris Redfield moves from light areas to dark and vice versa, aiming (and indeed seeing) will be impossible, as his eyes must first adjust to the light. Knowing what kind of surprises Capcom likes to hide in darkened rooms, this sounds pretty scary to us. Takeuchi revealed ...   » Read Full Resident Evil 5 preview
Resident Evil 5
The king of survival horror emerges from the haze
Feb 26, 2007
Resident Evil 5 facts are still scarce, despite this A-grade five-quel being announced way, way back in July 2005. The lack of updates isnt that surprising when you consider our moles in Capcom are saying the games script hasnt even been finished yet. What have they been up to all this time? Well, heres literally everything we know… and a bit we, uh, ...   » Read Full Resident Evil 5 preview
ESRB Rating
Resident Evil 5 is rated:
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