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Capcom Reveals New Maps, More Masterminds For ‘Resident Evil Resistance’
With the Resident Evil 3: Nemesis remake right around the corner, it seems that the bundled content in the form of the asymmetric multiplayer game Resident Evil Resistance has taken a backseat for some. Capcom has remedied that by revealing two new maps for the game, as well as the “Masterminds” in the non-canon story.
The first map is the Abandoned Park, which is described as “A horror-themed park located on the outskirts of Raccoon City. It too was left abandoned when zombies and bioweapons overran Raccoon City.” The second is the Casino, “An entertainment facility for thrill seekers… and insidious Masterminds. Its still-operating slot machines and chips strewn across the floor tell the eerie tale of how hastily it was deserted during the collapse of Raccoon City.”
As for the Masterminds (who are the “one” in the “one versus four”), Alex Wesker returns from Resident Evil Revelations 2, and emphasizes the use of traps when it comes to her playstyle, while also manipulating the map to slow Survivors down with roadblocks and enhanced zombies. Alex can also use a vicious carnivorous plant called Yateveo, which while stationary, is “a powerful obstruction that keeps Survivors from their objective of escaping.”
Along with Alex is Ozwell E. Spencer, the shadowy antagonist in the Resident Evil series. Ozwell uses Umbrella Corporation’s cutting edge technology to torment Survivors. Unlike other Masterminds who summon controllable bioweapons, Ozwell instead generates a Disintegration Field that severely damages any Survivor who passes through it.
Resident Evil Resistance is included with Resident Evil 3, which is due out for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on April 3.
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Closed Beta for ‘The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu’ Begins Today; Pre-Orders Now Open [Trailer]
Alongside a new gameplay video, NACON and developer ACE Team are kicking off the closed beta today for their upcoming cooperative horror game The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu. The beta will run from until Monday, June 8 at 10 AM CEST. You can sign up for the playtest here. Meanwhile, Steam players will have the opportunity to venture into the jungle before the Steam Next Fest and before the game’s official release.
In addition, pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions are now open. To accompany this announcement on the Steam side, a special promotion has been set up where the launch price on Steam will be discounted based on the number of wishlists reached at release. With over 400,000 wishlists on Steam already, the community can rally to unlock a bigger discount.
Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft‘s cosmic horror short novel, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu invites players to form a squad of 2 to 4 members to embark on an uncharted continent in search of a legendary city containing invaluable treasures.
You and your companions are on the deck of your galleon. El Capitán has given you a contract to fulfill: gather as much wealth as possible, find a missing person, locate an ancient fort, and, if possible, return safe and sound from this perilous expedition. As soon as you set foot on the shore, at the edge of the jungle, a vague sense of dread takes hold. In this jungle, treasures and mysteries await you, but so do unspeakable entities ready to make you regret ever setting foot in their territory.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu will launch July 15 on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and the Xbox Series.
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