In case if you are the happy owner of a Xbox 360, then Xbox Live has a pretty nice surprise for you. The demo of Resident Evil 5 will be available starting with January 26 and Microsoft has managed to get exclusivity for a week. After one week the demo will be available for PS3 owners as well.

 

The demo of Resident Evil 5, a game scheduled to arrive in March 2009, was already released in Japan on December 5^th 2008, featuring the much-publicized co-op gameplay.Resident Evil 5 promises to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control.

 

The emergence of the Resident Evil series began in 1996 and gamers around the world were quickly immersed in the game’s engrossing story and wowed by its technological achievements. A runaway hit since its introduction, the entire series has sold more than 27 million units worldwide, winning numerous awards and revolutionizing the survival horror genre.

 

In Resident Evil 5 Chris Redfield, returning Resident Evil hero, heads to Africa where the latest bioterrorism threat is literally transforming the people and animals of the city into mindless, maddened creatures.

 

He is joined by a new partner, Sheva Alomar, who lends her strength, intelligence and sharp-shooting skills to the mission.In order to survive, Chris and Sheva must work together to take on the challenges of discovering the truth behind this evil plot.

 

Utilizing a revolutionary new co-op mode of gameplay, players will be able to assume control of either Chris or Sheva and experience Resident Evil in new ways. The game will be release in Europe and United States in March 13.