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Albert Wesker: Is Resident Evil 5 His Last Game? *HUGE SPOILERS*
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Albert Wesker: Is Resident Evil 5 His Last Game? *HUGE SPOILERS*
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The latest trailers may not have revealed a truck load of story spoilers but it sure as heck showcased forms of desperation where the cast and their roles are concerned. However, the biggest character to stand out in the trailers was of course the main antagonist, Albert Wesker. What is his role in Resident Evil 5? Is it a role that can continue any further or did you feel that the trailer was more than enough to make you believe that this could really be the closure to so many things? It was stated before that the game will bring closure to many of the franchise's mysteries and plots, so could Albert Wesker's role in Resident Evil be heading to a closure too? Let's look at some facts: 1. The most mysterious character in the entire series (and some might say in gaming overall where canonical timelines are concerned of this scale) finally makes his appearance in Resident Evil 5. Ozwell Spencer. However, he's seemingly killed by Albert Wesker as soon as we meet him. Maybe there's more than meets the eye with Spencer but this is a monumental moment in the series which emphasizes Wesker's determination to become a "God". Wesker showing that he's not to be messed with by offing probably the most influential character in the series so quickly? 2. The doomsday device shown in the trailers, Uroborus. What is it? Well, some say it's a missile (or missileS) capable of devastating cities/countries by unleashing a deadly virus on the population. Others say...well, the general consensus seems to be that Wesker intends on using this mysterious weapon to help him control the world so of course, it has to be something that he can control. Can the franchise and Wesker's ambitions EVER top this? I seriously doubt it. If anything, Wesker's ambition to become a God is as big as they come which may also imply that this is Wesker's last ditch attempt to control everything and everyone. This is a plot device that can only work here and now. Not in another game which may also imply that Wesker's last stand is in Resident Evil 5 unless he builds a Death Star in Resident Evil 6... 3. The rivalry between Chris Redfield and Albert Wesker can only last so long. It's been three games now and there's still no closure. Judging by the trailers, the sheer desperation on both of their faces indicated that someone will meet their end during the game. For example, have you EVER seen or heard such desperation on Wesker's face as in this particular shot?: 
Blood is also visible on Wesker's body and that vampiric look is only a face that a desperate man can portray; someone who knows that the end is near and that only a last ditch attempt to prevail is acceptable. However, he seemingly has the final say by pointing a gun to Chris's head after some impressive dodging capabilities. No doubt something happens that prevents Wesker from delivering the final blow but it's highly likely that Chris or even Wesker won't be so lucky next time. As much as I love the character, personality and role in the franchise, I can only see Albert Wesker's reign last up until the end of Resident Evil 5. There's only so much you can do with any character and the sheer depth of the storyline that expands beyond finding out what's happening in Africa is a testament to this. This game is reaching Metal Gear Solid 4-esque heights in closing off many plotlines and potentially opening more. Characters will die in this game and my money is on Wesker being one of those. Thoughts? Or do you feel that I couldn't be further from the truth? Message Edited by Carbonox_Ratchet on 03-05-2009 12:23 AM
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10-11-2008 06:04 AM
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Re: Albert Wesker: Is Resident Evil 5 His Last Game?
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Sniper
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because of the new trailer shown. i now love albert wesker. so, i hope he doesnt die or whatever. >.<
its like...superman without lex. batman without joker. american pie without stifler.
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10-11-2008 06:38 AM
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Re: Albert Wesker: Is Resident Evil 5 His Last Game?
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Fists of Fury
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You know what as much as I'd hate to see Wesker go, what you've said does make sense Carbo. Though personally, I'd much rather not have Wesker killed off. That said, if this IS Wesker's last game then that also means that this is the last RE game, as far as I'm concerned there can't be Resident Evil without Wesker (even if he's only in the shadows). Additionally, I'll be super pissed if that insignifcant pest (aka Chris) defeats Wesker, if Wesker dies. . . Chirs sure as hell better die too. But yeah I didn't get that whole missle thing from the trailer, but if thats the case, between RE Degeneration and RE5, I really can't see how much longer they can drag out RE. Additionally I really can't see how the story could proceed without Wesker, because his role is certainly not one another character could take up, no one could ever be that epic aside from Wesker (from the RE universe that is.) Although. . . we've sort of lost track of Sherry for some time now, if she is indeed the spiritual successor to Wesker and he dies in the game, if she's amped up like Wesker, I guess I could see her as a villain. . . but it still wouldn't be the same. But yeah if Wesker dies Chris (and Sheva) need to die as well.
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10-11-2008 11:24 AM
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Re: Albert Wesker: Is Resident Evil 5 His Last Game?
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Sniper
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Super_Vegeta wrote:
You know what as much as I'd hate to see Wesker go, what you've said does make sense Carbo. Though personally, I'd much rather not have Wesker killed off. That said, if this IS Wesker's last game then that also means that this is the last RE game, as far as I'm concerned there can't be Resident Evil without Wesker (even if he's only in the shadows). Additionally, I'll be super pissed if that insignifcant pest (aka Chris) defeats Wesker, if Wesker dies. . . Chirs sure as hell better die too. But yeah I didn't get that whole missle thing from the trailer, but if thats the case, between RE Degeneration and RE5, I really can't see how much longer they can drag out RE. Additionally I really can't see how the story could proceed without Wesker, because his role is certainly not one another character could take up, no one could ever be that epic aside from Wesker (from the RE universe that is.) Although. . . we've sort of lost track of Sherry for some time now, if she is indeed the spiritual successor to Wesker and he dies in the game, if she's amped up like Wesker, I guess I could see her as a villain. . . but it still wouldn't be the same. But yeah if Wesker dies Chris (and Sheva) need to die as well.
snake dies...liquid ocelot...now chris and wesker?  they better not take mario and bowser. but honestly, it seems wesker has finished what he has intended. by the way the trailer is depicted. i mean, how far can it go? i mean, from regular zombies to the whole las plagas thing to what re5 has. daym, thats major improvements. so i cant see how it can push forward. sherry taking over could be interesting. but as you said, this is wesker. no one replaces him. just like no one can replace heath ledger as joker!!!
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10-12-2008 04:10 AM
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Re: Albert Wesker: Is Resident Evil 5 His Last Game?
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Super_Vegeta wrote:
IDK after taking another look at the pic you posted, I think he just looks pissed off rather than desperate.
When has Wesker ever looked pissed off? This looks like the first time he's actually broke through his calm persona. Besides, being pissed off is an emotion that only revolves around desperation. Think of it like this; why do you get pissed off when something happens? Find the reason, find the source and you'll realize that it's because your desperately trying to get rid of/do something/shut out something where your emotion is the only barrier between words and fists. It's anger at the end of the day and as we all know, when you get too angry, not only are you capable of anything because your anger is driving you to desperate measures and that the anger is also your biggest weakness and can make you fall hard on your face. Besides, like I said, he's also bloodied too, far beyond what we've seen since he became a mutant. Something big is happening in that scene.
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10-13-2008 07:42 AM
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Re: Albert Wesker: Is Resident Evil 5 His Last Game?
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Fists of Fury
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carbonox_ratchet wrote:
Super_Vegeta wrote:
IDK after taking another look at the pic you posted, I think he just looks pissed off rather than desperate.
When has Wesker ever looked pissed off? This looks like the first time he's actually broke through his calm persona. Besides, being pissed off is an emotion that only revolves around desperation. Think of it like this; why do you get pissed off when something happens? Find the reason, find the source and you'll realize that it's because your desperately trying to get rid of/do something/shut out something where your emotion is the only barrier between words and fists. It's anger at the end of the day and as we all know, when you get too angry, not only are you capable of anything because your anger is driving you to desperate measures and that the anger is also your biggest weakness and can make you fall hard on your face. Besides, like I said, he's also bloodied too, far beyond what we've seen since he became a mutant. Something big is happening in that scene.
Holy crap! good point! IDK I still hope its not the end of Wesker. I'd prefer the end of the RE Universe to happen before Wesker goes.
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10-13-2008 10:10 AM
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Re: Albert Wesker: Is Resident Evil 5 His Last Game?
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carbonox_ratchet wrote:
Super_Vegeta wrote:
IDK after taking another look at the pic you posted, I think he just looks pissed off rather than desperate.
When has Wesker ever looked pissed off? This looks like the first time he's actually broke through his calm persona. Besides, being pissed off is an emotion that only revolves around desperation. Think of it like this; why do you get pissed off when something happens? Find the reason, find the source and you'll realize that it's because your desperately trying to get rid of/do something/shut out something where your emotion is the only barrier between words and fists. It's anger at the end of the day and as we all know, when you get too angry, not only are you capable of anything because your anger is driving you to desperate measures and that the anger is also your biggest weakness and can make you fall hard on your face. Besides, like I said, he's also bloodied too, far beyond what we've seen since he became a mutant. Something big is happening in that scene.
That's actually a really good point. He must be in some form of desperation. But look at him, do you honestly think Chris could kill him? I mean, Chris is a tank, but Wesker is almost invincible. I think if anyone's gonna die in 5, it'll be Chris rather than Wesker. We need a twist ending at some point.
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10-13-2008 02:55 PM
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Re: Albert Wesker: Is Resident Evil 5 His Last Game?
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-Eclipsed- wrote:
carbonox_ratchet wrote:
Super_Vegeta wrote:
IDK after taking another look at the pic you posted, I think he just looks pissed off rather than desperate.
When has Wesker ever looked pissed off? This looks like the first time he's actually broke through his calm persona. Besides, being pissed off is an emotion that only revolves around desperation. Think of it like this; why do you get pissed off when something happens? Find the reason, find the source and you'll realize that it's because your desperately trying to get rid of/do something/shut out something where your emotion is the only barrier between words and fists. It's anger at the end of the day and as we all know, when you get too angry, not only are you capable of anything because your anger is driving you to desperate measures and that the anger is also your biggest weakness and can make you fall hard on your face. Besides, like I said, he's also bloodied too, far beyond what we've seen since he became a mutant. Something big is happening in that scene.
That's actually a really good point. He must be in some form of desperation. But look at him, do you honestly think Chris could kill him? I mean, Chris is a tank, but Wesker is almost invincible. I think if anyone's gonna die in 5, it'll be Chris rather than Wesker. We need a twist ending at some point.
Chris can't kill him in hand-to-hand combat but I think it's pretty obvious that however Wesker dies, it will be through some sort of method requiring the manipulation of an object or something along those lines. It could even be a case of Wesker killing himself without meaning to; maybe through the Uroboros "Doomsday device". Anything can happen.
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10-13-2008 03:13 PM
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