Downtown/Newspaper building

The Raccoon Press was a newspaper office in Resident Evil 3. The building was heavily damaged in the outbreak and the majority of it is on fire. This is one of a possible two locations that Jill first meets Carlos Oliveira.

It is unknown whether this office publishes The Raccoon City Times newspaper seen in intro of the original Resident Evil.

It is also unknown whether this is the office where reporter Ben Bertolluci is employed.

Reporter's Memo
The following is a file found in the office, entitled "Reporter's Memo":

''At last I have found the evidence I need to prove that the "Cannibal Disease" is indeed happening in this city. One man actually ate people to death. He was like a savage animal tearing away a new flesh. It was completely disgusting. I have heard rumors that many people are also suffering from this disease now. However, the causes of the disease is not yet known. Is this another mystery of the present disease? I will have to check on it...''

''They have placed Raccoon City under martial law because of the cannibal disease. I have lost contact with the media outside of the city, but I won't keep my eyes shut and walk away. I have a duty to the people and my profession. I don't think the disease has spread nationwide yet. I believe that this city holds the key to its creation and cure. In fact, I'm sure of it.''

''The military has setup blockades around the city to keep people from escaping and spreading the disease. Most of the citizens have either died or have come in contact with the disease. I know that it is the right decision to quarantine the city, but I can't help but pity myself. If I am infected or eaten, it doesn't matter. My fate is already sealed. All I have left is my journalism. I won't give up until I solve the mystery of this deadly disease. I have just discovered that the disease is not spread through the air, but by some other means.''

Live Selection
This is a live selection moment in Grill 13 during Resident Evil 3. Depending on which of the two choices is selected, the story is altered slightly.


 * Option 1: Jump out the window

Jill and Carlos will jump through the window and land into the garbage area next to the office. This area was previously inaccessible due to a door locked from the other side. Exit via the door and Carlos will ask you to join him and his gang of mercenaries. Then he runs off. Nemesis is still on a rampage and he will catch up on you again.


 * Option 2: Hide in the back

Jill and Carlos will hide behind the wall. Suddenly a huge explosion forces Nemesis to come crashing through the window and simultaneously knocking him out. Pick up the Special Item he dropped. This may be short lived if you linger too long as he will wake up and continue to bombard your face with his fist. Head down the stairs and exit via the main entrance. The game will take over. Carlos will ask you to join him and his gang of mercenaries. Then he runs off. Nemesis is still on a rampage and he will catch up with you again.