omnia Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 From Kotaku When we talked to SEGA of America president Simon Jeffery at E3 last week, he showered us with knowledge and know-how. He also threw in a quick mention of a game we hadn't heard anything about — officially, that is — Resident Evil 5 for the Wii. To say that we were surprised to hear it mentioned would be an understatement, despite our non-reaction if front of Mr. Jeffery. We followed up with a couple folks about the on camera slip of the tongue, starting with Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aime. Discussing our Executive Pop Quiz, in which we asked Nintendo Corporate Affairs VP Denise Kaigler if Resident Evil 5 was getting a Wii version, Mr. Fils-Aime fired back with a "Not yet!" and a laugh that left us more confused than when we started the question. Talking to Capcom's Chris Kramer outside the publisher's E3 meeting room, he seemed genuinely surprised to hear of such a product. We told him that we already knew about the existence of Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop and he suggested that Mr. Jeffery was simply confusing the two products. As far as a Wii port of the PlayStation 3/Xbox 360 title, Kramer asked of us "Have you seen Resident Evil 5?" implying that such a port would be almost impossible, adding that he'd not heard any such product was in the works for Nintendo's platform. Finally, we followed up with Mr. Jeffery himself who said the mention of Resident Evil 5 for the Wii was just a "simple slip of the tongue." "We’d been discussing the Res Evil 5 showing at the Microsoft event earlier, and it was still on my brain – that’s all," he wrote in an e-mail. After the surprise announcement that Dead Rising was making the transition to the Wii — as Resident Evil 4 did, very successfully — we wouldn't discount anything at this point. Capcom seems to love all platforms equally. Resident Evil 5 for Wii has been officially denied, albeit in roundabout ways, so we won't cancel our pre-orders for the superior Wii version just yet. But who knows what the future holds? Since I dont have 15 posts, no URL for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamba Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 As far as a Wii port of the PlayStation 3/Xbox 360 title, Kramer asked of us "Have you seen Resident Evil 5?" implying that such a port would be almost impossible, adding that he'd not heard any such product was in the works for Nintendo's platform. Now seriously, this is someone from Capcom telling you that it's a no-go. Can we just damn well leave this alone pls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tellyn Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I think Kotaku were intending to put an end to the rumours, not fuel more debate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamba Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I think Kotaku were intending to put an end to the rumours, not fuel more debate. I was aiming my comment more at people on these boards who have persistently and blindly been pushing the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tellyn Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I was aiming my comment more at people on these boards who have persistently and blindly been pushing the issue. I was aiming mine at the original poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EchoDesiato Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 If this is true, I'll get two versions of RE5. We're talking about Capcom here, they like to port things. Anything can happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamba Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 If this is true, I'll get two versions of RE5. We're talking about Capcom here, they like to port things. Anything can happen. Shouldn't have opened my mouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Now seriously, this is someone from Capcom telling you that it's a no-go. Can we just damn well leave this alone pls? From what I've seen, I'd have to go with "Yes, it won't take that much effort". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noku Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I don't get why people refuse to hope. It's obvious (and has always been since the success of RE4) that numero cinco will make its way to the Wii; the only doubt lies in the when. Just watch the interview. Not really a slip of the tongue, really. He literally says "when that happens." http://kotaku.com/5028022/segas-president-casually-mentions-resident-evil-5s-wii-release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 These fucking suits should stop calling games "product", it's annoying and too corporative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zechs Merquise Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 You never know... but I doubt it. It looks sooo nice on the 360, I just can't see them downsizing to the Wii. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellfire Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 While I'm not hyping myself, I wouldn't be too surprised, considering Capcom's track record on Wii. And from what I've seen of RE5, they could do it on Wii with the RE4 engine, since like someone so eloquently put at NeoGaf it looks like "Resident Evil 4: Africa Expedition" (edit: actually he said africa expansion, but I prefer mine lol). Which is good of course :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EchoDesiato Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Shouldn't have opened my mouth What? They're porting Dead Rising to Wii, something people deemed impossible to work on Wii. Which is true, but they're adjusting it enough so it works on Wii. I don't so why RE5 would be any different. And are you seriously believing what Capcom says? Remember when Shinji Mikami, the RE4 director, said something along the lines of "If RE4 comes out on any other platform than the GC, I'll cut my own head off."? I wonder how many heads that guy has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowV7 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I wouldn't be surprised if it got ported eventually though. Woul dbe good if it did, but for now it's best to wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamba Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 What? They're porting Dead Rising to Wii, something people deemed impossible to work on Wii. Which is true, but they're adjusting it enough so it works on Wii. I don't so why RE5 would be any different. And are you seriously believing what Capcom says? Remember when Shinji Mikami, the RE4 director, said something along the lines of "If RE4 comes out on any other platform than the GC, I'll cut my own head off."? I wonder how many heads that guy has. Power difference is vastly different than the gap between the PS2 and the GCN and that's just for starters. Also have you actually read anything about DR Wii? It's quite a different game with less zombies, less features and quite frankly mediocre graphics. Not really the same game and all they seem to have improved is the aiming and the save system. If you want a RE5 that's transposed in that way then by all means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M-PG71C Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Dead Rising was good looking, but RE5 is light years away graphicaly from it. I just don't see Capcom porting RE5 to the Wii. Now, what I do see is a potential RE5 spin-off that takes advantage of everything the Wii can do. That's more likely. But I'll tell you what, if I am wrong and RE5 comes to the Wii as a fully itact version of the other home console games, I'll give the man/women $5 via Paypal because that is how confident I am in this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EchoDesiato Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Power difference is vastly different than the gap between the PS2 and the GCN and that's just for starters. Also have you actually read anything about DR Wii? It's quite a different game with less zombies, less features and quite frankly mediocre graphics. Yeah, I know. That's why I said they're adjusting it. I won't get a 360, I already have a PS3. It might not be as good as the 360 version, but they're making it different enough and it seems like it'll be an enjoyable experience If you want a RE5 that's transposed in that way then by all means. RE5 with RE4Wii scheme would be godly, even without the HD graphics, superior AI, physics, ... I'll still be getting the PS3 version, but I'd love a Wii version as well. The game should be available on as many platforms as possible, so that many people can enjoy a somewhat similar great experience. That's how I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killer kirby Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 RE5 will come onto a Nintendo system, just perhaps...not this gen that's all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazzeL Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 haha yer, I can see that Resident Evil 5: Wii2 Edition right now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I wouldn't say that it wouldn't come out because I reckon, eventually, they'd make a downgraded version for the Wii...eventually. Personally, I would like it for the Wii, it would be quite cool even if the graphics aren't all that. Anyway, I look in gameplay more than graphics so it wouldn't bother me much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blender Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 It is confirmed, but capcom want you to buy the 360 version first. At a later date, you will be happy to pay again for waggle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 this is capcom the company that has ported street fighter to every console i can think of, so somewhere down the line re5 will appear on wii. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkjak Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 These fucking suits should stop calling games "product", it's annoying and too corporative. Sorry to break this to you, but that's just what it is. If games were fine art, we wouldn't need to stand the entire casual type of games. In art, you either understand it, or you shut up and leave it alone. Anyhows, I do hope that RE5 will make it to the Wii, and like someone else said, I haven't seen anything that the Wii can't do. Different lighting was done in Hitman 2, and in a simpler way, all the way back in the N64 days with Perfect Dark, and the high ammount of enemies was done in State of Emergency on PS2, and is being done in Dead Rising for the Wii. RE4 looked great on the GC, and that extra horsepower that the Wii has (50-100% more than the GC) is more than enough to add a bunch of extra enemies and make dynamic light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blender Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 mcdonalds make product also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkjak Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 mcdonalds make product also. And your point is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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