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Resident Evil: Why Ethan Winters Works as the New Series Protagonist

Resident Evil's new protagonist, Ethan Winters, represents a return to form for Capcom's iconic horror franchise - but just how important is he in making the new games work?

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CrimsonWing691582d ago

We’ll agree to disagree. Like I loved RE7, but Ethan was so throwaway to me. Nothing about him stood out to me like previous characters in the series. Hell, I thought Bruce from Dead Aim was a more compelling character... but I’m one of those weirdos that actually likes that game, so what do I know?

Vandamme211582d ago

Pretty strange..how they didn’t even show what he look like.

KingofBandits1581d ago (Edited 1581d ago )

well in all honesty hes supposed to be you, more of an avatar, not really a proper character.

Vandamme211581d ago

You play as Chris Redfield and Jack Baker’s brother in the in the 2 dlc stories and they showed you what those 2 characters look like. So what makes Ethan so different, that they couldn’t show what he look like lol.

NapalmSanctuary1581d ago

@KingofBandits

Therein lies the problem with RE7. I'm all for new characters being injected into RE but bringing in generic nothing characters like Ethan does nothing for the game.

Knightofelemia1582d ago

I like Ethan it's nice to add new blood to the franchise and give say Jill, Claire, Leon a break from the franchise and running and fighting zombies. I'd like it if Ethan returned to the RE world he is one of my favorite characters.

KingofBandits1581d ago

I am all for new characters and I am more interested in 8 then I was with 7 from a story perspective but as a whole Ethan and the characters around him I could not care less for. Theres no investment in this guy, don't care about his back story, family, or anything. Most of the long term fans feel this way, hence why hes done after this game

sourOG1582d ago (Edited 1582d ago )

I don’t really disagree with this article, i loved re7 but it had nothing to do with winters. I’ll probably love 8 and it will have nothing to do with winters. The interesting characters are your enemies, the settings are the best characters.

That said, I hate the “it’s more immersive because YOU are him” excuse. The same excuse is used for silent protagonists and it’s simply bullshit. A silent protagonist isn’t immersive. The “every day man” in first person isn’t immersive. The setting and enemies carry that burden.

KingofBandits1581d ago

lol no Ethan is a terrible character. Hes more fleshed out in 8 because of all the complaints about how boring he was as a character. in all truth he was not really meant to be a character much like 7 wasn't mean to be anything but a VR entry in the series. I am glad to know that Ethan's story will forever end with 8 and hopefully they just kill him off entirely. I am hoping for a more traditional RE for 9.

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Resident Evil Voice Actor Hints At New Resident Evil 1 Remake

A major Resident Evil voice actor was recently asked about the rumored Resident Evil 1 Remake and allegedly dropped a major hint.

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lucasnooker55d ago

It will come. I just think it will be after code Veronica, and zero. Maybe in line with when RE 10 releases…

gold_drake54d ago

do we really need another remake?

the one that got re released for the ps4 and xbox looks amazing.

-Foxtrot54d ago

It's been 23 years, by the time this could come out we'd be nearing 25. If it's done in the same style as the RE2, 3 & 4 Remake then yeah, I'd happily take another remake.

It gets to tie together RE0 and RE1 better while adding onto the mansion to give us new areas to visit or enemies to face.

coolbeans54d ago

Part of me always wishes the "OG" Resident Evil Remake would remain the only one. Then again, can't deny the financial incentive.

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Top 10 Scariest Moments in the Resident Evil Franchise

The top 10 most terrifying moments in Resident Evil history, from Mr. X to the Baby Monster, exploring Capcom's masterful horror design.

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VersusDMC63d ago

The shadows of rose DLC (REvillage) mannequin section is definitely top 10 worthy but is missing...

gold_drake63d ago

the snake in the vase in resi 5 tho.

gets me every time.
or the croco haha

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PlayStation Community Rejoice. Resident Evil 1 and Dino Crisis Finally Released From PSN Paywall

Until a few days ago, you could only access Dino Crisis and Resident Evil 1 via PS+. No one could simply purchase them, you had to rely on a monthly subscription.

SimpleSlave184d ago

Fucking Finally! Such a dumbass move to keep them behind a paywall hardly anyone will pay just for these two games.

Also, for some reason, Resident Evil Director’s Cut is free. It happened with Grandia (PS1) too a while ago. Weird, but oh so good.

VersusDMC184d ago

If you bought the original PS1 classic you get the new one for free. I didn't buy the RE1 PS1 classic back in the day so it is 10$ but i got legend of dragoon free because i bought it back in the day.

SimpleSlave184d ago (Edited 184d ago )

Interesting, but I didn't bought any of these games digitally. I only bought them physically and played them on the PS3. And while Grandia and Resi are part of that collection, there are other games, like G-Police, Legends of Dragoon Legend of Mana, that still have a price tag for me.

This sounds more like a random thing Sony is doing. Regardless, I just saved $10. So that's something.

VersusDMC184d ago

Honestly the texture gitters/clipping are a dealbreaker for me so not even trophies will get me to play these versions.

Capcom should just do a survival horror collection with proper remastering ,trophies and extras. Just like the MVC collection. I will just replay them on my vita for now.

jznrpg184d ago

If they made a collection with trophies I’d buy it but I’d like for them to add trophies to what’s there already