Resident Evil VII

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There's a demo for Resident Evil 7 currently available on PS4, although it isn't actually part of the full game. It's sort of PT part 2, pretty much.

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[dux]

Why and what is this Biohazard stuff I keep seeing on the end of RE names?

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Resident Evil used to be called Biohazard in Japan.

 

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Capcom's Chris Kramer explains:

 

In late 1994, Capcom Entertainment in the US was starting to ramp up marketing plans for the game that would eventually become known as Resident Evil in the US. Capcom Japan had let us know that the name of the game was going to be ‘Biohazard' in Japan, but I pointed out to the person who ran marketing at the time that it would be next to impossible for Capcom to register the name in the US.

As an example, I pointed out that a crappy DOS-based game had just come out in the US called ‘Biohazard' (not to mention the New York hardcore band of the same name) and that we'd never be able to secure the mark. As a result, the head of marketing held a company-wide contest to come up with a new name for the game.

The winner of that competition was, of course, Resident Evil, being a pun on the fact the first game was set in a mansion. For the record, Kramer voted against it, saying the name was "super-cheesy".

 

[Dark]

3 minutes ago, dux said:

Why and what is this Biohazard stuff I keep seeing on the end of RE names?

Biohazard was the original name for Resident Evil games in Japan.

2 minutes ago, (HP) said:

Resident Evil used to be called Biohazard in Japan.

Jinx

Edited June 15, 2016 by Dark

[dux]

lol really. Good job someone came up with Resident Evil.

[blackdog]

This doesn't look like a RE… I mean the brand could lend itself to pretty much anything horror, but right now is not clear if it's connected to the main saga. Which I think is the most messed up IP ever. Which is the reason I only played the first one.

I'm pretty sure they explain how and why they chose RE for international market in All Our History

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Edited June 15, 2016 by blackdog

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Resident Evil 4 didn't look like a resident evil game either, and many consider it one of the best games ever.

Also, you only played the first one?? You seriously never played 2 or nemesis? You should try them if you haven't, they're timeless classics.

[Taylor]

It's still called Biohazard in Japan! The Japanese name for this is Biohazard 7: Resident Evil.

They're not exactly hiding that this is mostly inspired by Silent Hills but it could be interesting.

For the older games, Resident Evil 2 was great and RE4 pioneered so much for console shooters. Ah, the era when Capcom could do no wrong.

[Buddy]

Looks more like a Silent Hill game than a RE 

[blackdog]

13 hours ago, (HP) said:

Also, you only played the first one?? You seriously never played 2 or nemesis? You should try them if you haven't, they're timeless classics.

No was the time of no money and pirates games (16-17 young) and can't remember probably my computer wouldn't run it. Then they just messed up the narrative so much with so many side stories, reboots, that I never wanted to even try it (plus old graphics).

RE4 being different, I still want to try (is in my steam list)

[Sprony]

22 hours ago, Buddy said:

Looks more like a Silent Hill game than a RE 

Capcom is moving forward, not re-doing old games is a good sign!

[Minos]

Looks much more interesting and proper than the action packed 5 and 6. 6 was an insult to the original games and played more like gears of war than RE.

I can feel the RE DNA in this, so I might actually pick it up if it turns out to be good~

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[Sprony]

Lovely little family!

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Dude... the game's awesome! Played for about 2 or 3 hours tonight. Resident Evil as a franchise is back, full force!

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I love they brought back the "nemesis" system! 

So far, it's really impressing me, it's back to the roots but in a very refreshed and modern way. Recommend everyone getting this.