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Resident Evil 6 getting free online service

Web-based ResidentEvil.net will track various in-game statistics like weapon proficiency and types of enemies killed; Capcom also planning themed challenges.

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Resident Evil 6 will launch this October with a free Web-based statistic tracking service called ResidentEvil.net, Capcom announced today. The free website tracks various data pulled from the new shooter, including proficiency with weapons, types of enemies killed, and Mercenaries mode scores.

How many headshots did you accrue in RE6? Now there's a way to find out.
How many headshots did you accrue in RE6? Now there's a way to find out.

Additionally, ResidentEvil.net will allow users to compare their progress with those across the world and to take part in online challenge events. One example Capcom provided was a challenge that tasks gamers with killing 10,000 zombies. Those with a ResidentEvil.net account can take part in the challenge, and stand to receive points that can be redeemed for a "variety of goodies" like in-game costumes.

Gamers can also link their ResidentEvil.net accounts with social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter to receive real-time notifications when a score is broken.

Resident Evil 6 joins the likes of the Call of Duty, Battlefield, and Halo franchises in offering a Web-based statistics tracking service. The official ResidentEvil.net website is now live, though it is not yet functional.

Resident Evil 6 will deploy on October 2, more than a month ahead of its original November 20 release date. It is currently planned for release on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.

For more on Resident Evil 6, check out GameSpot's latest preview.

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Hey yeah I can remember back in RE2 when I could beat the game and it would tell me my proficiency with weapons, types of enemies killed and such....Oh wait, no I can't.

Odd it should have been in a shooter like RE2 even for those days...wwwaaait a minute, oh that's right, Resident Evil wasn't a shooter. Good to know they are getting with the Gears I MEAN times...

I know I know I'm just another old school stone age fan taking a shot at the new RE game but what can I say I just had to get one more jab in as a final goodbye to my favourite survival horror franchise.

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@Deadly_Nemesis Its normal that older gamers prefer older games, but this time is not our fault, the RE franchise died, and then another different franchise was made and stole its name and characters, simple as that.

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@yeah_28 not all older gamers prefer older games. i love game all around and i`m nearly 40.i guess in my case i evolve with games.

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@resident_jisen Absolutely, didnt meant to say all do

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If this online challenge allows us to earn point for unlocking in-game goodies then I'm all for it, at least it's better than having disc locked content that you have to pay to unlock.

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Stat tracking seems unnecessary for Resident Evil. But I like the idea of giving gamers challenges to unlock in-game stuff.

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@Whole-Lotta What's the Call of Duty formula?

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Mainstream action for the sake of the call of duty sales figures.

And no that's not just a drum beaten by the old fans, Capcom admitted it themselves. Actually i don't know why I included that last bit I see you often enough you knew that already.

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I personally think that this game is shaping up to be a great Game of the Year candidate with each update we get! It's either this or Assassin's Creed 3 in my opinion.

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