Tantalizing news in from Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu this morning comes in the form of a new Japan-only Resident Evil 5 co-op demo which is set to hit Xbox Live next week. Friday, December 5th will be the day that 360 owners in Japan can download and enjoy this new two-level demo which can be played in co-op or single-player modes.

Fans of the series who don't live in Japan will have to wait for similar treatment, and at the time of writing, Capcom has not given details regarding a release date for the U.S. or European territories. Stay tuned for more information as we approach the end of the year.