Episode 112: Resident Evil Requiem - The Lore Discussion
Summary
Episode 112 of The Resident Evil Podcast analyzes the lore of Resident Evil Requiem, focusing on Spencer’s mutated T-virus and cloning experiments. The hosts discuss the game’s record-breaking sales, the Resident Evil 2 Arcade release, and Survival Unit updates. They debate whether Requiem’s narrative choices constitute retcons or recontextualizations, particularly regarding the integration of legacy characters and viruses into the modern timeline.
Topics discussed
Intro, Requiem sales, and general news
30th Anniversary and opening monologue
Requiem lore: Spencer, clones, and Elpis
Raccoon City geography and plot holes
RCS, character infections, and continuity
Xeno Wesker and the Connections
Kendo, Blue Umbrella, and HCF
BSAA, government involvement, and retcons
Final thoughts on Requiem's narrative
Neptune's Biohazard Quiz and outro
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