CAPCOM’S RESIDENT EVIL®: THE UMBRELLA CHRONICLES FOR THE WIITM HOME GAME SYSTEM FROM NINTENDO LURCHES INTO RETAIL (WII)

SAN MATEO, CA ? November 13, 2007 ? Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Resident Evil®: The Umbrella Chronicles for the Wii? home video game system from Nintendo is now available. Resident Evil® is the highest selling Capcom series with more than 30 million games sold worldwide. Rated M for Mature by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB), Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles carries a suggested retail price of $49.95.

Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles is a brand new game in the Resident Evil franchise, with familiar locales from the entire series, created specifically for the unique characteristics of the Wii console. This action/shooter hybrid reveals the back story behind the fall of the Umbrella Corporation by exploring locations from Resident Evil 0, 1, 2 and 3 as well as new never-before-seen locations, such as Umbrella’s stronghold. Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles combines first-person, light-gun style combat with interactive pathways, multiple weapons and new enemies to create an entirely new Resident Evil experience that could only be delivered on the Wii. The game includes a two-player co-op mode and support for the Wii Zapper? for even more intense light-gun style shooting action.

Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles Features:
? The overriding story of Wesker’s return and the unveiling of new details about Umbrella link together the chapters as players revisit classic scenarios from previous Resident Evil games.
? Return to classic locations such as the mansion from the original and RE 0, and elements of Raccoon City from RE 3 that lead players to a brand new chapater set in Russia.
? Chris, Jill, Rebecca, Billy and Carlos are all available as playable characters. Other key characters from the Resident Evil series, including Albert Wesker make appearances during the course of the game.
? Using the Wii Remote? as a gun, players can experience breathtaking combat against a horde of zombies and various creatures in dynamic first-person perspective.
? Support for Wii Zapper? provides an even more satisfying, immersive experience.
? Single player or two-player co-op
? 480p and 16:9 Widescreen support
? Switch between pistol, rifle, shotgun, machine gun, knife and grenades to defeat enemies
? Replay the game to achieve higher rankings and access to upgarded weapons. Master the game and achieve an Excellent Ranking to obtain a secret item.
? Destroy items to find hidden pick-ups providing key information that reveal vital details about Umbrella
? Certain weapons can destroy environments and items. Shoot objects and watch them splinter, explode and disintegrate. Hidden items may sometimes be found after destroying objects.