Capcom debunks Resident Evil 5 timed exclusivity rumor
- Posted June 19th, 2008 at 09:18 EDT by
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Earlier this week, rumors surfaced that Microsoft was waving money in the face of Capcom to secure a timed exclusive for upcoming Survival Horror title, Resident Evil 5.
Furthermore, it was suggested that this timed exclusivity would pertain to the "huge" announcement that Capcom is expected to make on the game at the upcoming E3 Media and Business Summit next month.

However, Capcom’s Corporate Officer and Vice President of Strategic Planning and Business Development, Christian Svensson, has quickly dispelled the rumor on the company’s official blog.
“The assertion is false. RE5 is a multiplatform release that fits with our oft-stated cross-platform strategy,” wrote Svensson.
With the rumor debunked, it still remains to be seen just what Capcom has planned for the highly anticipated horror sequel when E3 kicks off on July 14. In the meantime, why not post your expectations in the comments section below and let us know how you feel?
Stay tuned.
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swanky2167 |
Sanguinary- 9:38am BST - June 19th, 2008
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I'm still happy with RE4 - bring on next-gen Mega Man!
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Odium_Generis_Humani
- 10:20am BST - June 19th, 2008
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Metal Gear? Check. Gran Turismo? Check. Dualshock? Check. All I need now is Final Fantasy and SOCOM and it feels like a Playstation.
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DreamsofAnarchy |
DreamsofAnarchy- 12:10pm BST - June 19th, 2008
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I don't even understand why this game is comming out on the 360 anyway. Capcom seems to have caught the money bug like a lot of the other developers. Also why doesn't PS3 get any "timed exclusives?"
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FSBlueApocalyps
- 12:28pm BST - June 19th, 2008
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To Dreams
You mean like how Unreal Tournament 3 wasn't a timed exclusive and how Sony turned down an offer from Ubisoft to have Assassin's Creed be a timed PS3 exclusive? -
Denali2 |
NEJI64- 12:35pm BST - June 19th, 2008
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well if you have been a gamer for a while then you know how rumors go in the gaming industery. if this turn out to be true that would be a stab in the back by capcom. there wouldnt be a RE5 if it wasent for Sony so capcom better think about that first. if anything it should come out for PS3 first but if it happen dont be surprize look what they did with DMC4......do anybody know if DMC4 sold on crapbox
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TobiUchiha |
TobiUchiha- 12:56pm BST - June 19th, 2008
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I only just noticed they got molotovs in this one nice
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Shin-Karazu |
shinkarazu- 1:45pm BST - June 19th, 2008
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Well, if Capcom isnt faithfull to what they say now and give xbox a time exclusive, they defenetly lose me as a fan. I obviously still play the game, but there would be no more high hopes for this company.
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Girugamesh |
Shidousha- 7:54pm BST - June 19th, 2008
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I wouldn't put it past M$. It's like they take everything disgraceful for gaming (at least in my eyes) and wave their flag boldly.
Anybody remember when they hired that ship that said '360 loves you' to crash the PS3 launch in France? Haha. M$ and their pathetic attempts...
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Solid_Squirrel |
ZeroTheSquirrel- 8:23pm BST - June 19th, 2008
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What's everyone getting all antsy about?
This is capcom remember?
They were happy to bend over for MS with the first Xbox when they flashed their green to em and were more than happy to destroy the Dino Crisis series for them by releasing that horendous Dino Crisis 3
We've already seen how happy they continue that butt thumping relationship with the DMC series and RE Series as well
Like a few people have said,You think they care about Fanbase anymore? It's all about money now, Whatever rakes in the most green regardless what the Fanbase says is the way to go
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meatee |
meateetj- 8:37pm BST - June 19th, 2008
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@DreamsofAnarchy.. "caught the money bug"? What do you expect, developers aren't making games just for art's sake, this is all about money. The only reason we get good games is that the developers figured out that good games make money and crappy games don't (well, usually).
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illicious |
illicious- 1:56am BST - June 20th, 2008
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MS wants to buy a timed exclusive deal from capcom? Even if they did it wouldnt hurt the PS3. BTW, "Timed Exclusive" just means that it would come out for 360 first for some time (prolly months) before it hits any other console.
The only thing that gets me is how they are making games based on the 9GB limit of the 360. Imagine MGS4 on 360. It couldnt happen so we at least know this game will not be bigger than 9GBs unless capcom decided to make 2 dual layered disks for the 360.
Not saying this wont be great (RE4 for the PS2 is a masterpiece) but i feel many games that show up on PS3 are being limited by the 360.



































































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