In 2016, Resident Evil will hit its 20th anniversary, and 20 years is a long time. Need a quick refresher course on the Resident Evil storyline, or maybe you’ve never played a game in the series and wanted to see what it’s all about? Here is your chance to watch a quick summary of the mainline titles (Resident Evil 0-6) and learn how Umbrella Corporation paved the way for survival horror. Hit the jump to watch both videos!

Start off with Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield as they investigate the disappearance of S.T.A.R.S. Bravo team from Raccoon City police department. Then find out what happens to Raccoon City after the zombie outbreak two months after Mansion Incident and get introduced to Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield, Chris’s sister.

Part two beings with  Reisdent Evil 3: Nemesis where Jill Valentine tries to expose Umbrella’s conspiracy in Raccoon City the same time Leon and Claire from  Resident Evil 2  are dealing with the zombie outbreak. Work your way up to  Resident Evil 6  where we meet many returning characters during incidents after  Resident Evil 5 . 

If you liked the videos and are looking for a place to start in the series, you can’t go wrong with  Resident Evil 0 , available digitally on PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and Steam January 19, 2016! We also have  Resident Evil Origins Collection,  a physical version coming out the same day that includes the  Resident Evil  HD remaster and  Resident Evil 0 , available on PS4 and Xbox One. Pre-order now and you will receive bonus costumes for Rebecca and Billy! And of course, keep an eye out for more 20th Anniversary coverage in 2016!