Sexy Excella Gionne to be playable in Resident Evil 5′s “Mercenaries Reunion” mode

We previously told you about Resident Evil 5′s Gold Edition, including a “Mercenaries Reunion” mode with new playable characters. Capcom has released screenshots revealing that one of those characters is Excella Gionne, the gorgeous CEO of the Tricel pharmaceutical company’s African branch.

From the looks of this photo, she will defy both protocol for executive behavior and a few laws of physics.

You will have access to Capcom’s new content in two different ways. First, it’ll be available on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in two downloadable installments (February 17, 2010, and March 2010). Each installment contains a costume pack ($2 or 160 Microsoft Points) and a new story episode ($5 or 400 Microsoft Points). The second way is to purchase the Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition for $49.99 for both 360 and PS3. The PS3’s version will have additional content on the disc and the 360 version will contain a token to download the content via Xbox Live.

Strictly going by storyline, this choice doesn’t necessarily make that much sense, not to mention that Excella is apparently going to fight majini in a skin tight evening gown. Of course, extra content in video games has always been more about what’s fun as opposed to what makes a brilliant story. Capcom knows that, as this is the company that allows Dead Rising’s Frank West to wield Mega Man’s signature weapon on occasion.

More excuses to kill majini means we’ll allow Excella her odd clothing choices.

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