Where the heck is Leon

[gumby_trucker]

This is Capcom's official response on the matter according to eurogamer (via gonintendo):

"At the moment no, we haven't got any plan (for DLC). If the users want that we will endeavour to make it happen. We're always monitoring the comments and feedback from users. (As for Leon) He's all tied up for Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City. He couldn't make his appearance in Mercenaries." - Resident Evil producer Masachika Kawata
 

No Leon, but Barry makes the cut? Capcom explains how Barry was added to the roster...
 

"Most of the Resident Evil characters are cool heroes. Barry's a little bit different. It was quite a few years ago we found out that Barry was popular in the western market. It was a bit of a surprise for us Japanese guys. But since then we've always thought about him. He's a guy who thinks about his family all the time, which shows his humility. We thought he would be a unique character to play. He's a large guy, so he can do melee by using his body. He's also a maniac for guns. That's his strong point. From the start of the game he is allocated powerful weapons. He's not included as a comedian character. It's difficult because we don't play the game in English. The English lines may be taken in a different context when it's translated from the Japanese. I remember him as having love for his family. In order to protect his family he has to betray his colleagues. That was an impressionable scene." - Resident Evil producer Masachika Kawata

 

LOL Well at least that also answers fans' questions about why Kingdom Hearts 3 isn't ready yet, as we know who was too busy making Epic Mickey

edit: on second thought these guys are amateurs! Just take a look at some of the more dedicated talent out there, like Batman!