I've played through Resident Evil 4 on Gamecube at least three times. Today, Capcom announced that it s bringing the ultimate, high definition version the game to Steam on February 27 for $20, meaning I ll definitely play through it again. It s really that good.
The PC release will include all the content from previous editions, and a few PC and Steam specific goodies as well. To start with, the game will run at a smooth 60 frames per second for the first time. Capcom also claims that the game went through a complete visual overhaul, including upgraded textures though judging by the trailer it doesn't look dramatically different, which isn't a bad thing. It looked ahead of its time when it was originally released in 2005, and those visuals still hold up.
Precision aiming is a big part of Resident Evil 4, so it will be interesting to try with a mouse and keyboard. Capcom also notes that gamepad support will also be included.
Best of all, the Steam version will support Steam Achievement, Trading Cards, and global leaderboards. There were plenty of reasons to replay Resident Evil 4 before this update, but it will be interesting to see if the achievements will give you a reason to choose weapons and strategies you wouldn't have otherwise.
If you've never played a Resident Evil game before, don t worry. More than any other game in the series, Resident Evil 4 works without context. You show up on the outskirts of a scary European village in search of the president s kidnapped daughter. Zombies happen, and things escalate from there. If you've played Resident Evil 5, Resident Evil 6, or Operation Racoon City, which have been available on Steam, don t worry! Resident Evil 4 is much better.

It isn't often we see the words "Origin" and "sale" next to each other, but this week is the exception: EA is running a week-long Player Appreciation Sale which discounts some pretty hefty games in the publisher's lineup—titans such as Mass Effect 3, Crysis 3, and Battlefield 3.

Here's the full list of games on sale and their prices:

Battlefield 3 Premium—$25
Battlefield 3—$12
Battlefield 3 Premium Edition—$30
Crysis 3—$30
Crysis 3 Digital Deluxe Edition—$40
Crysis 3 Digital Deluxe Upgrade—$10
The Sims 3 Seasons—$20
The Sims 3 University Life—$28
The Sims 3 Supernatural—$15
Dead Space—$6
Dead Space 2—$6
Dead Space 3—$30
Resident Evil 5—$10
Mass Effect 3—$10
The Walking Dead—$10
Batman: Arkham City GOTY Edition—$12
FIFA Soccer 13—$20
Command & Conquer Ultimate Collection—$15
Hitman: Absolution—$15
Saints Row: The Third Full Package—$25
Assassin's Creed 3—$35
Assassin's Creed 3 Deluxe Edition—$56
Darksiders 2—$18
Dead Island GOTY Edition—$10
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City—$25


Normal and special editions on sale? And they're big games? I don't want to spoil this rare opportunity to enjoy a good Origin sale with cynicism, but it's hard not to chortle lightly at the convenient devaluing of nearly half the games EA offered SimCity players for free earlier this week.