We got an email from Capcom announcing today's launch of Resident Evil 5's Versus DLC for both the PS3 and Xbox 360. The new mode is going for 400 MS Points on XBL and US$ 4.99 on PSN. (If you got a problem with that, we already know what Capcom's got to say to all the haters.)

As some of you might have noticed already, there's a new patch out for Resident Evil 5 (360, PS3). No one seems to know what this patch specifically does, however some people are already pointing out that the PS3 version (after patch installation) finally shows the ten additional Trophies linked to the upcoming Versus DLC. Could this mean the new DLC will go live on PSN and XBL soon?

Looks like we should enjoy the latest RE game (or previous others too) for all that it's worth - it's going to be a looong wait for the next one. Considering that Capcom producer Jun Takeuchi previously said that the next installment in the Resident Evil franchise would be a reboot, the next installment may be a ways off. RE5 producer Masachika Kawata honestly stated that the next installment for RE may be quite a ways off, any time within four to eight years!

The DLC pack that enables versus mode for Resident Evil 5 apparently had a release date for Japan, which really doesn't matter now because it's been delayed. And you know what happens if something gets delayed in Japan. Everyone else has to wait even longer.

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So the latest NPD results are out. Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg got a head start and already snuck in some stink bombs on the arena. Well, today, we get to hear more reactions on February's sales figures, this time from Sony, Nintendo, and (again) Microsoft. This via Gamespot.

How many Resident Evil games have there been now? Around eight in the main series and countless others in spin-offs, yeah? Better prepare yourself. Capcom says that all of that was only just "act one" of the Resident Evil saga.

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Happy Friday the 13th! As such, it's also Happy Resident Evil 5 day! The game's out and about, lurking around retail shelves, and for some people, there seems to be some triskaidekaphobia* going on. See, apparently, people are lashing out at Capcom for charging for DLC which supposedly just unlocks existing on-disc content. Check out the full article for the story, as well as more screenshots (Jill and Wesker confirmed!) and clarifications on Versus mode.

* triskaidekaphobia - fear of the number 13, for the uninitiated.

Your best co-op partner can also be your worst enemy. Capcom's sent out a last minute press release announcing a future DLC pack for Resident Evil 5 that will feature Versus mode, pitting players against each other.

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The Resident Evil series has been known for unlockable alternate costumes for its playable characters. The latest in the franchise is no exception. Resident Evil 5 will be getting unlockable attires. Here we have screencaps from BioHazard 5, showing Sheva's unlockable attire. Whoever took these screenshots sure had some creative angles, making sure that we got all our bases covered (figuratively).

This one was sent in by QJ.NET reader tiagopratas1 over on the QJ IM account. He says that Resident Evil 5 (PS3, 360) is already available in Portugal, a couple of days before the official March 13 release date. Damn, already on torrents, already in Dubai, and now Portugal? Seems like people just can't wait to play this game. Hit the full article for pics.