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Resident Evil re-remake coming to Wii ... seriously photo

Sometimes a publisher must sit down and think to itself: "Okay, we've remade this game roughly 10,000 times. This is stupid." Capcom has no such self-awareness, however, and has announced that yet another Resident Evil remake is on the way. This time it's a Wii version of the GameCube version of the PlayStation version of the first Resident Evil.

This remake of a remake will of course feature obligatory waggle controls, but may also be played with the GameCube controller if you feel like negating the entire point of the thing. This joke is due out on December 25 in Japan. 

I love Capcom a lot, but this has reached the point of self-parody. When you're remaking remakes, especially ones that were on the previous console just a few years prior, then you're taking the absolute piss out of your customers, your platform and yourself. This re-remake will join Resident Evil Zero and Resident Evil 4 -- two other Resi games reissued on the Wii. 

What a farce.


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mrlokievil's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 06:34
mrlokievil
I'm fine with the releases and remakes, just remake RE2 and 3.
Projectexodus's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 06:36
Projectexodus
I didnt see that one coming...

I must admit, its nice that they make games available for people who missed out on the earlier generations. God knows how many games I missed out on that I want to experience.
Ratcliff's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 06:42
Ratcliff
I don't dog all remakes, I'd love a Final Fantasy VII remake.
But yeah Jim, this is just another way to whore out the game.
Clance's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 06:43
Clance
"This joke is due out on December 25 in Japan"

What happened to Christmas over there? .
Jim Sterling's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 06:47
Jim Sterling
Clance:

This is Capcom's Christmas present to everyone.
Jaffacakelover's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 06:48
Jaffacakelover
You could just use the Wii's GCN mode and play the gamecube one :\
Why does it have to be the Gamecube version? I managed to complete the PSX (well, DS) version just fine, but the Gamecube one added more rooms, harder puzzles, and those damn red hard-as-nails zombies! :'(
ShadokatRegn's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 06:48
ShadokatRegn
Every remake has made me giggle. Though - incredibly broke.

The DS version had that great mini-game, where you give Richard CPR after he's attacked by the snake, and if you blow too hard - his chest explodes in gore.
Clance's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 06:52
Clance
"and if you blow too hard - his COCK explodes in gore!?"

@Jim,

So Capcom is just like that someone everybody knows who doesn't open presents but instead saves them and gives them to distant relatives the next year? Fantastic.
OrangeGoblin's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 06:56
OrangeGoblin
I recently completed the Gamecube one, having never played any version before. It's not a Resi 4 style game, so I don't really see how Wii aiming is going to help. I just wish Capcom would announce remakes of 2 and 3 before I get round to playing the old versions, because I'm a total graphics whore.
John B's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 06:59
John B
I'm glad that this is coming out in Japan. Hopefully that means that those of us in the U.S. will not be forced to keep ourselves from laughing out loud when we see it on the shelf.

But keep in mind that this is the same Capcom who decided that it would be a good thing to close Clover Studios. So, does this stupidity really come as a surprise?
Projectexodus's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 07:02
Projectexodus
On the positive side, it will have widescreen support, 480p mode, and be released on a single disc, right?
error2k2's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 07:02
error2k2
Where's my RE2+RE3 remake with 3rd person view/RE4 engine?

Seriously, I want to give Capcom my money but they don't want to reach out and grab!
Tyrian3's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 07:10
Tyrian3
Resi 4 on Wii was a good remake, even though they didn't do anything on the gfx side the added wiimote functionality for the shooting etc worked really well. But porting the other titles without adding anything except for some stupid waggle fetures nobody wants that will do nothing to make the game better is seriously wrong. At least they aren't releasing these remakes in Europe and America.
By the way, it's funny how the GC version was already an ugly port of the much older playstation version and they're throw this psx title into the seventh generation of videogames.
Castro's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 07:14
Castro
I thought that you were crazy, but mobygames proved me wrong. Apparently, there IS a Resident Evil Zero out for the Wii in Japan. That is plum bonkers. Why isn't it over here? I never played that one.

First Resident Evil I ever played? Resident Evil: Code Veronica

First Resident Evil I ever finished? Resident Evil One: GameCube
Cowboy TTop's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 07:22
Cowboy TTop
Capcom, how I love thee. This remake is taking the piss a bit though. Come on, don't treat us like fools. I love the RE series a lot, but not that much.

Where's RE2 and RE3 for DS, or a totally new Wii RE game (no that UC light gun cheese).

If Sega can push a brand new House of the Dead game on Wii, what's your excuse not to do the same with RE, Capcom? Too busy with RE5 you say.

Another problem I think is that Capcom are not really doing games to Wii spec graphics wise (ie a Wii specific engine...). We know Wii can do better but few games ever show anything beyond polished GC graphics.
Professor Pew's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 07:33
Professor Pew
Excellent, I just deleted the images for RE1-3 on the GC since I never play GC on my Wii anyway. Bring on waggle-infested RE versions so I can finally play those games for once ;)
DV2FOX's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 07:33
DV2FOX
RE2 n RE3 remakes PLEASE
Aurain's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 07:42
Aurain
Whats the point? The Wii runs gamecube games anyway, why not make it on the 360 and PS3 and give it a real overhaul on everything? Pretty worthless imo.
Funatronicsblake's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 07:44
Funatronicsblake
If anything, it'll probably be cheap.

And Resident Evil on GC was an ugly port? That game was beautiful.
Riser Glen's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 07:50
Riser Glen
Yeah, it's a farce. But at the same time, I know I'll play it at some point or another (depending on what they actually do differently to the game mechanics).
michiyoyoshiku's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 08:24
michiyoyoshiku
I can't wait for Waggle Fighter IV
DynamicSheep's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 08:43
DynamicSheep
This is just so pointless. You can play this game on your Wii right now! Unless they make the controls more like Resident Evil 4, there is no reason for anyone to ever buy this game.
Phantom Spaceman's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 09:12
Phantom Spaceman
I really don't see how this is gonna work well. Fixed camera angles + aiming + Wiimote = ???
RJG's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 09:17
RJG
Unless they make it RE4 style, I don't give a crap.
CrocBox's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 09:28
CrocBox
Capcom is continuing their mission to put the original Resident Evil on every platform possible. Like some sort of clueless, misguided super villain.
d e v i l e's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 09:34
d e v i l e
Its like some kind of fucked-up MC Escher painting.
Two's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 09:35
Two
I would totally buy this if it was like RE4, had less stupid puzzles, and more zombie head exploding action.

So yeah, another Wii RE4 style Resident Evil would be nice, I don't even care which one. But anyone that buys this is only gonna encourage them... and people WILL buy this.
Swizzler121's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 09:44
Swizzler121
ok they remade 1 and 4, why can't they remake 2 and 3? 2 was my favorite, and i'm tired of playing it with psone graphics.
ran196's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 10:27
ran196
WTF?! Capcom better be building us up to remakes of 2, 3, and Code Veronica
smoger's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 10:31
smoger
Resident Evil is the new Tetris
parrothead's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 10:34
parrothead
Squeeze and 1 and 2 and Squeeze and 1 and 2.....no this is not a work out is Capcom taking every dollar possible out of a game.
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 10:56
king3vbo
Why can't they remake 2? WHY
Bizznet's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 11:01
Bizznet
@king3vbo

Because 2 and 3 are the bastard children of the series apparently.
pendelton21's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 11:29
pendelton21
This is bullshit. SOMEONE GIVE ME A 3 REMAKE RIGHT NOW!!! DO WANT HIGH-DEF NEMESIS!!!
el_chack's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 11:30
el_chack
Next year we'll have RE2 and 3 PORTS for Wii... Without any change, just to keep tradition.

Is CAPCOM really that busy to not deliver some RE5 Wii Edition info? C'mon guys, I love you so much but I want something new.
Falciase's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 11:33
Falciase
ahh. they're a business. just trying to make more money. i wish people won't buy this, but they will. which does nothing but promote re-re-re-re-releases of the same game.

thus being said though, i think the gamecube remake of RE was bloody brilliant. i just wish they'd remake some other game sometime.
Gibbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 11:50
Gibbo
First RE0 and now this? REMAKE SOMETHING DIFFERENT LIKE RESI 2 OR 3.
Cowboy TTop's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 12:09
Cowboy TTop
There's a possibility that Capcom want to do this, because they have the intention of remaking RE2 and RE3. This way, the whole series up to 4 will be on Wii.

Wii really still needs its own dedicated RE game in the RE mold though. Maybe they also want to do that too.
mikeyed's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 12:38
mikeyed
That picture makes me chuckle.
pedrovay2003's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 13:10
pedrovay2003
Come on...

The GameCube remake was an absolute masterpiece. If this is the same thing, just with waggle, then forget it. If it's got an entire new part of the mansion again, then maybe.
NatePribble's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 13:32
NatePribble
It will still sell tons o' copies. I do wish they would remake 2 and 3. Actual remakes, not ps1 graphic ports.
grafkhun's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 16:05
grafkhun
Jim are you surprised at this? I saw this coming from a mile away, Capcom is never finished until they make a gazillion ports and remakes. Hell I wouldn't be surprised if a Resident Evil remake is anounced for PSP tomorrow. I sitll love Capcom, but they are quite ridicolous.
Slick Icarus's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 16:26
Slick Icarus
As long as the cash goes to a RE2 remake on Wii, it's fine.
Gameboi's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 19:37
Gameboi
I just want a remake of RE2 and RE2, and then I'll be happy.
WutDaHeckMan's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 19:49
WutDaHeckMan
why cant they just make a straight up new game??

i dont care if they dont port RE5 to the wii - but just put the effort into a new game using the RE4 engine.
el_chack's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/24/2008 20:57
el_chack
Now "casual gamers" could play it, because remember that casual gamers don't know any other videogame console before Wii.
tarzanell's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/25/2008 01:30
tarzanell
Fuck you, Capcom!
JustLikeBuck's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/25/2008 03:47
JustLikeBuck
It's been said before... Why not just remake a game that hasn't been remade? Resi 2 + 3, or Dino Crisis?

Or how about... a New Game all together? It doesn't have to be a new IP, no one expects the company that brought us 15+ Street Fighter games on arcade alone, to make anything remotely original.
GohanGVO's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/27/2008 18:24
GohanGVO
Considering these GC -> Wii RE releases are likely to stay in Japan, and that these are being sold because of sales, why blame Capcom? Blame consumers. Then again, how is the used games scene in Japan?
Christopher J Oatis's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2009 15:34
Christopher J Oatis
How about Capcom Remakes RE4, instead. They can replace all the Los Plagus jokes with Zombies, add better camera angles, preferable creepier one's. You know make it survival horror. And while their at it cover Ashley's mouth with Duct tape so we don't have to listen to her talk during the game. Then when their done with that they can do the Same think for Five. Maybe even put some AI that works into Sheva
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