LOS ANGELES, CA and LONDON - Capcom Mobile, a leading developer and publisher of mobile games, today announced an all new Resident Evil mobile game, dubbed “Resident Evil: Degeneration”™. Based off the upcoming DVD and Blu-ray™ High-Def CG-animated movie of the same name, “Resident Evil: Degeneration” allows players to assume the role of Leon Kennedy as he fights his way through an airport overrun with an army of undead.
In the game, players take control of an arsenal of bone-shattering weapons in order to combat a horde of zombies, infected dogs and horrific tyrants through 50 pulse-pounding missions.
"Capcom Mobile is honored to be bringing the next exciting chapter of the Resident Evil series to cell phones everywhere," said Midori Yuasa, president, Capcom Interactive, Inc. "Mobile is the only place where fans can play “Resident Evil: Degeneration” and experience this thrilling story from a unique adrenaline-fueled perspective."
“Resident Evil: Degeneration” for mobile will be available on most carriers in the UK and North America by the end of the year.
The “Resident Evil: Degeneration” movie arrives in North America on Blu-ray High-Def, DVD and PSP™ December 27, 2008 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. “Resident Evil: Degeneration” is a spectacular thrill-ride that takes the terrifying zombie action of the blockbuster Resident Evil franchise to a whole new level with jaw-dropping visual effects and heart-pounding suspense. Seven years after the Raccoon City incident, a horde of zombies is unleashed at a major US airport. Fan favorites Claire Redfield and Leon Kennedy quickly arrive on the scene to combat the zombie rampage in classic, high octane Resident Evil style. The DVD and Blu-ray Disc™ are equipped with an arsenal of exciting special features, including a preview of the Resident Evil 5 video game, the official "The Generation Of Degeneration" featurette, character profiles,