Leon’s Back & Zombies Are Salty: Breaking Down Resident Evil Requiem + 30 Years of Survival Horror Chaos

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The latest episode of the Entertain This! Podcast plunges headfirst into the shadowy corridors of the Resident Evil franchise, with a razor-sharp review of Capcom’s freshly released ninth mainline installment (and eleventh overall), Resident Evil: Requiem—because apparently the series needed yet another reason to make us question every dark corner since 1996.

Launched on February 27, 2026, Requiem introduces FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, who finds herself unraveling a trail of mysterious deaths tied to Raccoon City survivors, while players alternate control with the ever-enduring Leon S. Kennedy—because nothing says “fresh horror” like sharing the spotlight with a man who has aged like fine wine and zombie-killing adrenaline. The hosts deliver a meticulous breakdown of its survival horror credentials, pulse-pounding action set pieces, narrative ambition, and technical polish, assessing just how deftly it marries the franchise’s signature tension with today’s cinematic flair across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and the newly arrived Nintendo Switch 2.

The conversation then takes a well-deserved victory lap through the series’ storied legacy, tracing its evolution from the original tank-controlled nightmare through every mutation, reboot, and questionable live-action detour that followed. Expect sharp observations on recurring motifs, character arcs (yes, even the ones that somehow survived), and the gameplay innovations that have kept this undead saga shambling forward for nearly three decades.

Finally, the episode peers into the crystal ball—or perhaps the foggy remains of Raccoon City—for the franchise’s next moves as it celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026. The discussion weighs in on likely remakes, potential DLC expansions, and Capcom’s delicate tightrope walk between pure horror, over-the-top action, and coherent storytelling.

This installment provides a comprehensive, even-handed dissection that will satisfy veteran survivors and those just now daring to open the Spencer Mansion doors. Tune in for incisive analysis, lively debate, and the kind of enthusiasm that proves why Resident Evil remains one of survival horror’s most resilient—and terrifyingly addictive—legends.

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