With Tokyo Game Show 2011 kicking off for press types tomorrow, speculation is rife that Capcom is gearing up to unveil Resident Evil 6. According to a report from EGM, citing a “reliable insider,” the upcoming title will harken a return to the series roots.

Reportedly, Capcom aims to make this the “most gruesome” Resident Evil to date, with a real emphasis placed on making the game “brutally scary.” It does jive with previous talk. Back in 2009, Resident Evil 5 series producer Jun Takeuchi said RE6 would be a full-on reboot, marking a “revolutionary” jump in the series.

Many would agree that the scare factor took a backseat in the most recent installment, so this is promising news, if true. Looks like we’ll find out soon enough.

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