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Resident Evil HD Collection Revealed in Famitsu

Code: Veronica and Resident Evil 4 are getting the "HD remaster" treatment on the Xbox 360 and PS3, at least in Japan.

Some hot Resident Evil news has cropped up in the latest issue of Famitsu. According to the ever-dependable Japanese gaming news Web site, Andria Sang, the Japanese mag has a total of four pages dedicated to a previously unknown title called "Resident Evil Revival Selection." Details are scarce as good translations creep onto the Internet, but it’s safe to go ahead and confirm that Revival Selection is an HD "remaster" that combines Resident Evil: Code Veronica X and Resident Evil 4

What’ll be different about these versions, or what particularly will earn them the remastered status as opposed to being mere rereleases, is still up in the air. Apparently, Famitsu says that Ada Wong’s “Separate Ways” campaign scenario from the PS2 version will be included in this latest version of RE4, a revelation that doesn’t necessarily inspire confidence in terms of new content creation. I should also note that Code: Veronica has seen a ton of releases since its initial one, just as RE4 has.
 

Look, a comparison screen has emerged! 
Look, a comparison screen has emerged! 

  
Revival Selection is currently only confirmed for a Japan release on the Xbox 360 and PS3, though as MTV notes in their report about this, chances of a worldwide release seem good considering the size of the Resident Evil audience outside of Japan.  We’ll update this one as more details come in. 
 
UPDATE:  And here's that update I was looking forward to. Both of these HD variants of these two games will indeed appear in the west, though not in a single, disc-based pack. Capcom has confirmed that RE4 HD and Code: Veronica X HD are coming to XBLA and PSN as two separate downloads later this fall. A price for either wasn't announced, but some new comparison screens of RE4 are available, at least. 
 

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I think I'm done with Veronica. It was one of the weakest of the old school entries, with having close to zero replay value, which was a striking departure from previous games which essentially built up upon reasons to head back in. Also what happened to my zombie head 'splosions, CAPCOM?? Even the original RE had the complete pop of a zombies head via the magnum. And man, that ''Battle Mode'' extra.. fucking ugh! How could that of followed after such an exceptional minigame as RE3's Operation Mad Jackal?? 
Then again, if it has trophies, they'd most likely be rather easy. As for RE4.. well sure, I could play through that again, regardless of trophies. 
 
Very curious as to if RE4 will feature MOVE support. 
 
All in all, though, I still stand by own sugar coated wish of a HD Outbreak game with improved online functionality. I don't have any expectations for something like that to happen, but oh is it fun to imagine the possibilities.

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People hating on Resident Evil 4? Hell no.
 
RE4 is a serious contender for the best game of last generation, and of all time. The gameplay, pacing, and atmosphere are all perfect balanced and designed. It still holds up great today. When I played through Resident Evil 5, I got kinda bored with it near the end and wondered if I was just tired of that style. So I loaded up RE4 Wii Edition to see if that was the problem, and instead I ended up playing through that game all over again without really intending to.
 
It's a paragon of game design, something all developers should look at, and that no self-respecting gamer should go without playing.

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This needs to come out in NA! I've played through RE4 about 30 times now but an HD remake? Hell yeah, I'd buy it. I don't even care if it's just them milking it, that game has a very special place in my heart :)

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As a former die hard Resident Evil fan... that ship has sailed. It's all about BioWare now.

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@Delta_Ass said:
" Will I be able to move and shoot at the same time? "
I'm gonna be honest. No.
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@HomemadeZiggurat said:
" @MooseyMcMan said:
" Great. Because I'd totally rather "HD" versions of old games instead of new ones.  "
Speaking of which; the Ico and Shadow of the Colossus HD collection should hopefully be out some time this year.  "
That I might buy though, I never played Ico. 
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@Landon said:
" @Delta_Ass said:
" Will I be able to move and shoot at the same time? "
I'm gonna be honest. No. "
That's awful. They shouldn't bother releasing it.
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please let this happen so i can own resident evil CV on four separate systems. 

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 Still one of the best games ever made.  
 
the fuuuuuuuuuck. 
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How very strange. I was just wondering this morning if they would ever do this with RE4. My RE4 for the Gamecube just doesn't look good anymore when displayed on a 50 inch screen. I was thinking that RE4 is a game that could really use an "HD" update. The game is too good not to have it.
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@nintendoeats said:
" Oh man...Could I possibly buy ResE4 a FOURTH time? Must...resist... "
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I love RE4 to death.

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Edited By drakesfortune

Awesome, I'd love to play 4 again, and I never played Code Veronica.  I loved 4, so I'd be all over this.

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Resident Evil is one of the series I'm not excited to see an HD update for. 4 was fun and all, but I don't have a rabid love for it as others do. Maybe that's because I played it for the first time last year. 

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As someone who attempted to play this game on the PC a while back (close to when it was first released), I actually wouldn't mind playing a higher res, hopefully controller-optimized version of RE 4. Though I'm more concerned about how they are going to handle the controls  rather than what they do with the graphics since the terrible controls was the reason why I couldn't finish the PC version of RE4.

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@Crushed said:
" People hating on Resident Evil 4? Hell no.  RE4 is a serious contender for the best game of last generation, and of all time. The gameplay, pacing, and atmosphere are all perfect balanced and designed. It still holds up great today.
Pure truth.
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This will be the third time I've bought RE4 . I can't believe how excited I'am to play a game I've already put 100 hours + into =).
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Resident Evil 4 is as close to perfect as games get. Not even hesitating picking this up for a third time.

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I am super jacked for resi 4 again. much better than 5

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I did everything there was to do in this game on the cube and it is one of my favourite games ever. I would definitely consider buying an HD remake to make up for the lackluster RE5

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I do believe I will be picking this up when it crosses the ocean.

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Hey, how about Resident Evil 6?  Pretty crazy idea, huh?

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I only care if the controls were remapped to play like RE4. The graphics would also have to be fixed I guess.

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I'm wrathofconn, and these are my two favorite Resident Evil games in HD.
 
@SARRISS said:

" I just hope the cut scenes will bring in equipment you have on like the GC version and not prerecorded versions like ps2. "

And fucking this. Please keep features from the good version and not the bad one.
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@shotodrag said:
" Hey, how about Resident Evil 6?  Pretty crazy idea, huh? "
This could well be to gather some hype for the RE franchise again, to build up for a RE6 (or whatever it'll be called; they said they wanted to reboot the game altogether) announcement. Plus they've already, kinda, got their RE6 on the 3DS, called Resident Evil Revelations, that carries on the main storyline of Chris, Jill and even looks to give HUNK a story placement rather than just a mini-game cameo.
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I'd would totally play Code: Veronica and RE 4 again for achievements.

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I'd like to see them try two generations back and get some RE1-3

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How about REmake 2? RE2make? 
 
Whatever, just make it happen.

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@SJSchmidt93 said:
" I'd like to see them try two generations back and get some RE1-3 "
I'd like that, since there were so many ports of all them, each having some kind of exclusive content. I've heard that the N64 version of RE2 has an unlockable STARS outfit for Leon *_*. In any case, it'd be nice if they'd release a ''definite'' version of them complete with everything that's been released within them. Oh and the HD graphics would be sweet, and interesting, to see how they'd fare on PS1 games.
 
It wouldn't ever happen, of course. I'm sure they're very content with just having them available as direct ports on PSN.
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@Radar: 
 
What?
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@Delta_Ass said:
" Will I be able to move and shoot at the same time? "
Hahaha..This guy, with the jokes!
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I already own RE4 for GC and Wii, and yet I'm still excited for this. Must've played through it 20 times...what a great game.

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Yeah... let's replay the games that are now outdated instead of pushing forward.  I'm only interested in this if it does something new. 
 
Actually, even then I'm not interested.

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I was thinking of replaying 4 recently, but then I don't have to pay $100 to use motion controls with the Wii version that I already own, so.

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@HatKing said:
"

Yeah... let's replay the games that are now outdated instead of pushing forward.  I'm only interested in this if it does something new. 
 
Actually, even then I'm not interested.

"
Resident Evil 4 looks better than a lot of current gen games
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Sweet! Ima start getting my hopes up for a metal gear collection then.

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And PC.  Right?  RIGHT?!

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oh you mean resident evil 5?

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Hope it has move support; RE4 for the Wii was actually a better game because of the motion controls.

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yes, fine, i'll play through those awesome games again for fun and achievements. awesome.

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As someone that goes by "President_Evil," I am very excited about this. Perhaps moreso than one ought be.  
 
But still, Re4 and CV for achievements? Sign me up! As long as there's no "Get the Infinite Launcher" achievement in Veronica. Regardless, I eagerly await getting my S-rank on. Both in-game and also here on Giant Bomb.

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@Akeldama said:
" I wish RE 4 and 5 were not considered Resident Evil games. I miss Resident Evil. "
This.  Very, very this.  We're long overdue for a return to the franchise's slow-paced suspenseful adventure/mystery roots.  When they're done with their Gears of Tomb Raiding foray, I'll be waiting.
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@1337W422102 said:

" @Akeldama said:

" I wish RE 4 and 5 were not considered Resident Evil games. I miss Resident Evil. "
This.  Very, very this.  We're long overdue for a return to the franchise's slow-paced suspenseful adventure/mystery roots.  When they're done with their Gears of Tomb Raiding foray, I'll be waiting. "
  Alas, they decided that style should die with Racoon City : (
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@csl316 said:
" @1337W422102 said:

" @Akeldama said:

" I wish RE 4 and 5 were not considered Resident Evil games. I miss Resident Evil. "
This.  Very, very this.  We're long overdue for a return to the franchise's slow-paced suspenseful adventure/mystery roots.  When they're done with their Gears of Tomb Raiding foray, I'll be waiting. "
  Alas, they decided that style should die with Racoon City : ( "
Wow. IT REALLY DID.
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Cool, I would much rather play RE4 with a 360 controller than a gamecube one. Also achievements.

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Definitely would buy RE 4 HD. Love that game.
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@Slaker117 said:
" Cool, I never got to play 4 back when it was new. Might check this out to see what all the fuss is about. "
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Would be interested in it for Code Veronica. I already have RE4 on the wii, but having it in HD would be sweet aswell.

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I can't wait!

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Capcom should take its time and revamped the control mechanics to modern standards and then give the game a nice HD facelift. However, Capcom to its core is a very lazy company and would not do such thing.