MK: The game is not a hypothetical, 'what-if' side scenario. Of course, it has the Resident Evil hallmark zombies, but what other elements does it borrow from the lore and history of Resident Evil? The close-quarters battle system that we've got with these quite cramped and claustrophobic environments combined with the unique elements like the Zombie Jammer that you don't find in many other titles will be enticing elements that will get Japanese users on board. MK: Well, we think we've made a quite a unique proposition here.

Is there anything you're doing to try to keep the Japanese audience engaged, or is the focus entirely on the West with this game? Masachika Kawata: As you said, because it's more popular in the West. Especially since that's a much more popular genre in the than here in Japan?

GameSpot: Umbrella Corps is quite a different take on the Resident Evil series what drove the decision to make this more of a straight-up shooter. But while details were sparse immediately following the game's announcement, we talked with the Umbrella Corps producers, Masachika Kawata and James Vance at the convention to learn more about the competitive online shooter. Revealed at this year's Tokyo Game Show, Resident Evil: Umbrella Corps is the next game in the sprawling, Resident Evil series.

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