Game publisher Capcom has released details regarding its planned online service ResidentEvil.net, a companion to the “Resident Evil 6” game.
According to the Capcom video included in the post, the free service will allow players to compete in challenges, track stats and earn points, while interacting with social platforms such as Twitter and Facebook.
“The publisher will also launch a smartphone app for iOS, Android and Windows devices,” reports USA Today. “‘Resident Evil 6’ launches October 2 for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.”
“Video game publishers and developers have been working for a while now to try and keep gamers playing their games long after their initial release,” notes WebProNews in a related article. “The downloadable content (DLC) that comes along with a major title release is almost expected at this point, and some companies have even successfully turned their DLC into a subscription service.”
“Whether this type of service will take off for a game that has no large-scale competitive multiplayer mode will be interesting to see,” suggests WebProNews. The article cites requirements of signing up for a ResidentEvil.Net account and having a PlayStation Network or Xbox LIVE account as potential hurdles. “If this is accurate, Capcom is snubbing PC gamers, who are exactly the type of gamers most likely to form niche communities around games they enjoy.”
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