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Here it is, folks: the Resident Evil 5 trailer to end all Resident Evil 5 trailers. For the first time, the game's story is really hit hard, which means there are sizable spoilers involved. In fact, the video is almost like a mini plot summary, as narrated by the always badass Albert Wesker.

If you don't mind seeing a few of RE5's later areas, a couple of bosses, and some characters that haven't been shown heavily until now, I strongly advise you to hit the jump for the trailer. It'll do wonders for your proverbial excitement meter, trust me.

Capcom also sent over a few enemy renders, as seen in the gallery below. Again, shield those eyes of yours if you want Resident Evil 5 to be a complete surprise come March 13.

Epic music is ... epic.


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Chibi_Zero's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 16:44
Chibi_Zero
Gee who could the hooded figure be....

Yeah, this trailer really makes me want RE5. But I don't want to deal with a brain dead partner and I doubt I'll find a friend who will be playing it... so I'll have to skip this.
Corak's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 16:46
Corak
Sweet. Nice clevage on the chick in the dress, but I should have expected that from Capcom.
Sam Spectre's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 16:48
Sam Spectre
WOW. I wasn't really sure if I was going to get it before because I've never played any of the other previous games, but this trailer plus the demo from a few weeks ago sold me. I'll definitely be picking it up when it releases.
SnakeDude4Life's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 16:51
SnakeDude4Life
Chris dies, Shiva Fight/Defeats Albert and Bird chick is Rebecca Chambers.
sickNasty's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 16:52
sickNasty
Yeah it certainly looks good.
But no amount of slick footage will sell me onthis game
Tanukitsune's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 16:54
Tanukitsune
Oh No! If the hooded character is who I think it is.... The fans are going to be PISSED!
ZombiePlatypus's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 17:00
ZombiePlatypus
That first image looks like an evil Goron, seriously... But yeah, what more can be said other than "I want this game"?
dislexik's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 17:03
dislexik
"Chris dies, Shiva Fight/Defeats Albert and Bird chick is
Rebecca Chambers."


if you actually spoiled the game, then you're a D-bag
Antony 256's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 17:07
Antony 256
Nope, nothing doing.
Magoo's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 17:08
Magoo
Wow, I already have this thing paid for, so it's not helping to "sell me" on the game. If anything, it's going to make the wait for its release much less bearable. Also, do we know who's doing the soundtrack? The music sounds very John Williams to me.
BulletTrain's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 17:11
BulletTrain
OH SNAP. If who's under the hood is who I think it is, shit will be sweet. This video has me more hyped for the game than the demo ever did.

Also I will be pissed if Wesker hulks out to be some kind of monster at the end of the game.
Jordan Devore's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 17:11
Jordan Devore
If Wesker is still around at this point, I don't think he's ever going to "die."
BulletTrain's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 17:21
BulletTrain
@Grim things more stupid than that have happened in a video game, so I wouldn't rule out anything just yet.
pascuz46's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 17:26
pascuz46
I cant get over how much that one guy looks like Steve Bushemi! Does anyone else see it???? Anyways, yeah I saw this trailer a couple weeks ago, it is great. I was sold on this game before this trailer and before the demo even hit, I'm getting this game. Its gonna be fantastic!
Ballistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 17:32
Ballistic
OHSHIT! Haven't been terribly hyped for RE5 until this trailer. I really wonder if that hooded person at the very end is Jill Valentine...just a hunch because she's supposedly 'dead'.
MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 17:35
MrSadistic
Jill becomes a zombie. The end.
Nevrmore's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 17:37
Nevrmore
"They act like the ganados detailed in the Kennedy report..."

Oh come on now, what a throwaway line. Were they even ever referred to ganados in-game to Leon's face? Whatever. I'll still probably buy this game but god damn is Redfield just a paper cutout of a character.
IceMax's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 17:39
IceMax
as great as the trailer is, the demo completely turned me off from it. I'm prob gonna wait till it drops in price to 40 or 30 bucks before picking it up
FalconReaper's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 17:41
FalconReaper
Oh Shit!! This is going to have me look up the history of the series. Quick Robin! TO WIKIPEDIA!!
madmatt's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 17:56
madmatt
Just look at the retrospective on Gametrailers FalconReaper.
EternalDeathSlayer's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 18:12
EternalDeathSlayer
Awesome trailer, only makes me want it more!

That hooded bitch is probably Jill.
Kyousuke Nanbu's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 18:17
Kyousuke Nanbu
Welp the controls are shit but I gotta admit that was epic.
MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 18:22
MrSadistic
Oh and I was planning on getting SO: TLH instead of RE 5, but these stupid epic trailers, and motion capture interviews are making me rethink my decision.
Drach's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 18:25
Drach
Those bresticles on the computerized chick are magnificent >dodging the wife's slaps<.
I've been playing the demo a lot, I look forward to this game... Even though the bodies disappear.. And dammit, why can't our characters move while lining up their shots..? humph
yeah.. I think the hooded person is Jill as well..
Time to start waiting for a sale/used price.
Link39's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 18:33
Link39
Given Wesker's apparent glee at revealing the hooded character, I can't help but feel that it's either Jill or Claire.

What other female character would he expect Chris to be "happy to see"?

Also, this trailer made me even more excited for the game. There was no chance of me not picking it up, but this is just a little extra.
Jonathan Holmes's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 18:48
Jonathan Holmes
The graphics looked great, the story looks terrible, and the music was totally wrong (though very well written).

I'll wait for the Wii port.

;)
gamadaya's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 19:00
gamadaya
That was a very accurate headline, because I don't think anything will anymore. It's weird how big the difference in enthusiasm I had for RE4 and RE5 is. I don't think I've ever gone from being completely in love with a series to absolutely indifferent to it over the course of 1 sequel.
chrisgopher's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 19:19
chrisgopher
The hooded figure is obviously Jill Valentine.

Remember the gravestone taht had her name on it? Yeah, an obvious ploy to fake her death by Wesker all the while injecting her with the virus. GG.
mr spooky's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 19:28
mr spooky
Big Roller Coaster ride + Movie (Triple A title)= Resident Evil 5.
pedrovay2003's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 19:59
pedrovay2003
Holy crap, this just may be better than 4...
SubOrbital's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 20:05
SubOrbital
Holy orgasm, Batman! That was uber!
shaoranwright's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 20:23
shaoranwright
I completely agree with jonathan holmes xD

But i'll definitely buy it for ps3 :D
Starman's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 20:28
Starman
wtf this music reminds me of the old batman cartoon...
looks awesome otherwise :D
Cowboy TTop's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 20:49
Cowboy TTop
Yeah, I think its Jill under that cloak, and if not the only other possibilities is Rebecca or Sherry Birkin.

You people dodging this game because of a demo are bat shit crazy, but each to their own. Do you really think the finished thing won't have changes? And how many games have had a bad demo, yet a great game later?

Anyway, I'll be buying a copy, as I want an update on Umbrella's shady goings on. The story is why I buy these games, no matter how b-movie it might be at times. Great trailer.

One more thing. There's always the possibility for DLC for RE5 much later to make things interesting. Should be interesting to see what Capcom come up with.
MrFwankie's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 22:28
MrFwankie
The hooded figure is Nemesis.
pedrovay2003's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 23:15
pedrovay2003
@Jonathan Holmes

I still say that I'd buy a Wii version of this game before the PS3 or 360 versions, just for the controls. The controls in 4 were the best in any game ever made.
lv99ron's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 23:20
lv99ron
It is either Jill or in a shocking twist Rebecca, or in a more shocking and possibly stupid twist, it turns out to be Alice fromt he movies. lol.
Noah's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 23:21
Noah
Didn't this game used to take place in Africa or something?

Awesome trailer, will wait for reviews, really hated the controls in the demo.
Kyousuke Nanbu's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 23:49
Kyousuke Nanbu
Wii port of RE5.

LOL.
Fury-Genesis's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 23:52
Fury-Genesis
Well it has to be Jill or Claire, as they are the only RE females that Chris has a signigicant relationship with.

Obviously it's Jill, with the whole dead thing. Or is it? Maybe Capcom knows it's so obvious who the hooded figure is, that they make it someone else just to fuck with us! :P

I still don't get the hate towards this game. It's marginally evolved version of RE4, and RE4 is one of the best games ever. How does that make RE5 crap? Smells like people being brainwashed by the internets to me.
Spectral's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/20/2009 00:18
Spectral
Bitch bitch bitch

that's all I'm seeing here in this thread

to the true RE fans check out my re5 predictions blog.

[/shameless self promotion]
GodLikeDevil's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/20/2009 04:20
GodLikeDevil
Music reminded of Star Wars, like something out of Force Unleashed. Anyway, I am a fan of off-line co-op, so will probably get this.
manta's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/20/2009 05:59
manta
"Obviously it's Jill, with the whole dead thing. Or is it? Maybe Capcom knows it's so obvious who the hooded figure is, that they make it someone else just to fuck with us! :P "

Nah, Capcom's not that smart. It's Jill.
zanthox's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/20/2009 13:45
zanthox
Amazing.
And the hooded helgast chick is Ada.
Mighty Pinto's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/20/2009 14:10
Mighty Pinto
Ada has nothing to do with Chris. I'm putting my money on Sherry Birkin, considering she WAS Wesker's prisoner (as stated by Wesker's Report). So my guess is he brainwashed her, then jacked her up on some serious shit.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/20/2009 18:18
Holyetheline
This gave my whole body chills.
Artemus's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/20/2009 20:23
Artemus
Sold!
Archwright's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/23/2009 16:25
Archwright
Bird-girl is totally Jill. There's a tombstone of her in other promo materials, it's a classic [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chekhov%27s_gun]Chekhov's Gun[url] scenario.

Just a random comment: One of the Sub-bosses is Rat-trap? (well his voice)

Although, I was at the edge of my seat at the very end of the trailer. Looks like I'm going to have to get a PS3.
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