Official Resident Evil 4 Press Release
As many of you know, Capcom actually made their upcoming hit and GameCube exclusive title, Resident Evil 4 known to the press back in late January. Today however, whatever embargo on coverage that was placed on those media outlets has been lifted. Now, Capcom itself has announced publicly the next chapter in one of their most succesful franchises.
Six years have past since the destruction of Raccon City chronicled in both Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3. And since then, the U.S. government has finally been able to destroy the corporation responsible for all the misery, Umbrella.
Now, in 2004, Leon S. Kennedy, former rookie of the Racoon City police department has made strides in his life by becoming a top US agent, and now has just been given what will probably be his most dangerous assignment ever. Tasked with locating and resuing the Presidents daughter, Leon is led to an unearthly location somewhere in Europe. Soon, he will be surrounded and pursued by unimaginable horrors that will make him wish for the return of his old mindless Zombie buddies. Leon must find out who or what is behind the madness and put a stop to it.
For all the information regarding Resident Evil 4, please read the full press release below:
CAPCOM ANNOUNCES RESIDENT EVIL 4 FOR NINTENDO GAMECUBE
CAPCOM ANNOUNCES RESIDENT EVIL 4 FOR NINTENDO GAMECUBE
FAMILIAR HERO RETURNS TO WORLD FAMOUS FRANCHISE TO EXPLORE UNFAMILIAR TERRITORY
SUNNYVALE, Calif. - March 17, 2004 Capcom today presented Resident Evil 4, a terrifying new chapter in the world renowned series exclusively for the Nintendo GameCube. Based on the popular Resident Evil series, which has sold more than 24 million units worldwide, Resident Evil 4 sees the return of a familiar hero on a mission of the highest level. Capcom plans to release Resident Evil 4 this winter throughout North America.
In Resident Evil 4 players are reacquainted with Leon S. Kennedy, Raccoon City Police Departments idealistic rookie cop from Resident Evil 2. It has been six years since the destruction of Raccoon City and in that time, the U.S. government has been able to destroy the nefarious Umbrella Corporation. Fast forward to 2004 and players rejoin Leon, who is now a U.S. agent with a top-secret mission. He has been tasked to look into the abduction of the Presidents daughter and his investigation has led him to a mysterious location in Europe. As Leon encounters unimaginable horrors, he must find out who or what is behind everything.
Capcoms Resident Evil series is synonymous with survival horror. The games have a long standing reputation for introducing innovation and raising the bar to create intensely terrifying experiences for players, said Todd Thorson, director of marketing, Capcom USA. With a slew of new and redesigned concepts, Resident Evil 4 presents a fear more real than ever before.
Resident Evil 4 includes the following new features:
Unsurpassed visuals Resident Evil 4 utilizes the GameCubes technological powers to the fullest, creating breathtaking 3D graphics and effects
Behind the camera view Camera follows the player from behind and allows for intuitive movement
New never before seen enemies Youll be wishing for the usual Resident Evil zombies!
Advanced AI Enemies are now smarter than ever and use their cunning abilities to attack the player
Enhanced features Conversations and monologues can be heard in real time
Action button Pressing the A button allows players to perform various actions
Aim and shoot Ability to zero in on enemies with weapons
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment. Founded in 1983, the company has created world renowned franchises including Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Mega Man, Breath of Fire, Devil May Cry and the Onimusha series. Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, the company maintains operations in the U.S., United Kingdom, Germany, Tokyo and Hong Kong. More information about Capcom and its products can be found on the companys web site at www.capcom.com.
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