**Official** DEAD RISING 2 thread
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Capcom is doing something pretty interesting with the release of Dead Rising 2. Prior to its August 31 launch, Capcom will put out Dead Rising 2: Case Zero, an Xbox Live exclusive prequel sans co-op that takes place two years after the original and three years prior to the second game. In short: it's distilled Dead Rising 2 on a much smaller scale.
The game opens up with Chuck Greene, ex-motocrosser and father of infected daughter Shelley, as he speeds into the town of Still Creek in his blood-splattered truck. For reasons we won't get into for the sake of teh spoilerz, Chuck becomes stranded with his daughter Katey, loses all of his Zombrex -- the expensive drug that keeps her infection at bay -- and is tasked with cobbling together a dirt bike from parts scattered around town in the hopes of making it out of Still Creek alive.
Still Creek itself has a very small town feel -- mostly because it's literally a small town. The main drag has a few buildings and alleyways, with accessible rooftops and hidden items to discover, like a high-powered sniper rifle. There's also the requisite hidden survivors, looking for some respite from the gaping maws of the town's hungry inhabitants, should players feel like lending a helping hand. It's straight up Dead Rising 2 in a small town that lasts 12 in-game hours.
And there will be connectivity between the XBLA game and Dead Rising 2, naturally. Players can reach level five in Case Zero, then carry all of those PP points on over to the retail game -- not to mention accrued cash. The Capcom rep accompanying me during my sojourn through Still Creek said that's what Capcom found to be a good balance for carrying over the attributes.
While we bugged Capcom for a launch date and pricing for Case Zero, the rep sadly wouldn't budge. We'll be sure to let you know as soon as we find out.
The game opens up with Chuck Greene, ex-motocrosser and father of infected daughter Shelley, as he speeds into the town of Still Creek in his blood-splattered truck. For reasons we won't get into for the sake of teh spoilerz, Chuck becomes stranded with his daughter Katey, loses all of his Zombrex -- the expensive drug that keeps her infection at bay -- and is tasked with cobbling together a dirt bike from parts scattered around town in the hopes of making it out of Still Creek alive.
Still Creek itself has a very small town feel -- mostly because it's literally a small town. The main drag has a few buildings and alleyways, with accessible rooftops and hidden items to discover, like a high-powered sniper rifle. There's also the requisite hidden survivors, looking for some respite from the gaping maws of the town's hungry inhabitants, should players feel like lending a helping hand. It's straight up Dead Rising 2 in a small town that lasts 12 in-game hours.
And there will be connectivity between the XBLA game and Dead Rising 2, naturally. Players can reach level five in Case Zero, then carry all of those PP points on over to the retail game -- not to mention accrued cash. The Capcom rep accompanying me during my sojourn through Still Creek said that's what Capcom found to be a good balance for carrying over the attributes.
While we bugged Capcom for a launch date and pricing for Case Zero, the rep sadly wouldn't budge. We'll be sure to let you know as soon as we find out.
Exclusive to North America, the Dead Rising 2 Zombrex edition promises to delve deeper into the story of Dead Rising, with the Xbox 360 version containing the 83-minute Zombrex Dead Rising Sun film. That's nice, where's our action figure?
It might not contain an undead tourist like the European special edition, but the North American exclusive Zombrex edition of Dead Rising 2 is actually rather nice. The collection delves deeper into the fiction behind the game, with a focus on Zombrex, an extremely expensive zombification prevention drug - the only cure for an undead infection.
What does $79.99 buy PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 players?
Packed inside the two-disc steelbook case is the game, of course, a Zombrex syringe pen, prescription notepad, prospectus sales brochure, safety card, and a 48-page hardback Dead Rising 2 art book.
PlayStation 3 owners will also enjoy a Blu-Ray disc featuring a high definition making-of featurette, along with a voucher for a downloadable XMB theme.
Xbox 360 owners will score the featurette on a regular DVD, along with the 83-minute Zombrex Dead Rising Sun movie, directed by Mega-Man creator Keiji Inafune
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Euro-version
If there's one thing Europeans can't stand, it's all the bloody tourists. Capcom plays off this fear with the European special edition of Dead Rising 2, showing off the game's official box art alongside one ravishing ravaged high-roller.
The official box art for Dead Rising 2 covers all the bases. You've got your protagonist, a ton of undead, one of those adorable little Servbot heads, and a prime example of the game's weapon customization: A chainsaw taped to an oar. Taping things together is so important in Dead Rising 2 that Capcom has launched TapeItOrDie.com as the game's official website.
So yes, it's lovely box art, but it looks so much better alongside the European-exclusive limited edition box set. It includes that highly-detailed bloody tourist, accessories (including a Servbot head), a token for a special downloadable theme, and additional content for both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 version of the game.
Gameplay: Dead Rising 2 will deliver more of the signature gameplay that the series is known for plus a number of new features. Players who might need some help or simply want to share the zombie bashing fun with a friend will now be able to play in online 2-player co-op. Simply use the in-game transceiver to call for assistance at any time and once your partner has accepted, they will arrive by your side for double the action.
With hundreds of zombies on screen at any one time, the original Dead Rising forced gamers to take everyday objects they found in the Mall and use them as weapons. But now, in Dead Rising 2 with thousands of zombies filling every square inch of Fortune City, Chuck is going to need to be even more resourceful and inventive by combining weapons in order to save the day. Players will be able to take two objects, a roll of tape and with a little inventiveness create an advanced zombie-killing combo weapon - a piece of wood and a lawnmower become Portamower, the handheld mower that cuts zombies down to size in an instant, while a garden rake and car battery combine to create an electrified zombie prod. The more combo weapons a player uses, the more Prestige Points (PPs) they will gain along the way in order to level up Chuck.
Ahead of the full game, Capcom will release original downloadable content exclusively on Xbox LIVE with Dead Rising 2: CASE ZERO. This Prologue consists of unique content not available in the full retail release of Dead Rising 2 and will introduce new protagonist Chuck Greene as he and his daughter find themselves caught in the desert town of Still Creek that has been overrun with zombies. Set two years after the Willamette incident and three before the action of Dead Rising 2, Dead Rising 2: CASE ZERO will help bridge the gap between the two titles and give players a taste of the new gameplay they will experience in Dead Rising 2 as they create combo weapons, rescue survivors and take on a ruthless Psychos before making their escape. Dead Rising 2: CASE ZERO will be available exclusively on Xbox LIVE from August 31st.
Dead Rising 2 is being developed by Canadian developer Blue Castle Games in close collaboration with Capcom. A number of members from the original Dead Rising team will be working alongside Blue Castle Games throughout the development process, including Capcom’s global head of research and development, Keiji Inafune, who as the game’s Producer, is playing an active role in the project.
Features:
•Thousands of Zombies On Screen: The undead are everywhere creating a dynamic and challenging zombie-killing experience for the player as weapons will be created to kill massive amounts of zombies at one time! New Storyline and Characters: A new protagonist, Chuck Greene, is just the beginning in a long list of new characters, new survivors and new more vicious psychos that will be introduced to fans in the new world of Dead Rising
•2-Player Co-Op: Co-op play is introduced to the Dead Rising universe for the first time as players can invite their friends to partner up with them at any time to take on the zombie massacre- tag-team style! Play with a friend and have even more fun as you lure zombies in using strategic items like a toy helicopter or a firecracker. Once the zombies have gathered, your friend can rain bullets from above or shoot at a strategically-placed gas tank to create a deadly explosion that will take out masses of the enemy. Killing zombies with a friend is always more fun!
•Terror is Reality: Allows 4 players to compete in a gladiator type show that pits zombies against a group of players in the ultimate Vs. multiplayer blood bath
•Combo Weapons: Players can combine two everyday items using duct tape to create the ultimate zombie killing creations such as the Portamower and Paddlesaw. Unlocking combo cards along the way will give players the advantage as the helpful cards will show you what items are best for combining. The more zombies you destroy using your creative combo’s, the more Prestige Points you can earn which levels up Chuck along the way.
•Prologue: Exclusive on Xbox Live. Compelling new content that will be released ahead of the game launch, Dead Rising 2: CASE ZERO will give fans a taste of the experience while introducing you to the new characters and story that will unfold in Dead Rising 2
With hundreds of zombies on screen at any one time, the original Dead Rising forced gamers to take everyday objects they found in the Mall and use them as weapons. But now, in Dead Rising 2 with thousands of zombies filling every square inch of Fortune City, Chuck is going to need to be even more resourceful and inventive by combining weapons in order to save the day. Players will be able to take two objects, a roll of tape and with a little inventiveness create an advanced zombie-killing combo weapon - a piece of wood and a lawnmower become Portamower, the handheld mower that cuts zombies down to size in an instant, while a garden rake and car battery combine to create an electrified zombie prod. The more combo weapons a player uses, the more Prestige Points (PPs) they will gain along the way in order to level up Chuck.
Ahead of the full game, Capcom will release original downloadable content exclusively on Xbox LIVE with Dead Rising 2: CASE ZERO. This Prologue consists of unique content not available in the full retail release of Dead Rising 2 and will introduce new protagonist Chuck Greene as he and his daughter find themselves caught in the desert town of Still Creek that has been overrun with zombies. Set two years after the Willamette incident and three before the action of Dead Rising 2, Dead Rising 2: CASE ZERO will help bridge the gap between the two titles and give players a taste of the new gameplay they will experience in Dead Rising 2 as they create combo weapons, rescue survivors and take on a ruthless Psychos before making their escape. Dead Rising 2: CASE ZERO will be available exclusively on Xbox LIVE from August 31st.
Dead Rising 2 is being developed by Canadian developer Blue Castle Games in close collaboration with Capcom. A number of members from the original Dead Rising team will be working alongside Blue Castle Games throughout the development process, including Capcom’s global head of research and development, Keiji Inafune, who as the game’s Producer, is playing an active role in the project.
Features:
•Thousands of Zombies On Screen: The undead are everywhere creating a dynamic and challenging zombie-killing experience for the player as weapons will be created to kill massive amounts of zombies at one time! New Storyline and Characters: A new protagonist, Chuck Greene, is just the beginning in a long list of new characters, new survivors and new more vicious psychos that will be introduced to fans in the new world of Dead Rising
•2-Player Co-Op: Co-op play is introduced to the Dead Rising universe for the first time as players can invite their friends to partner up with them at any time to take on the zombie massacre- tag-team style! Play with a friend and have even more fun as you lure zombies in using strategic items like a toy helicopter or a firecracker. Once the zombies have gathered, your friend can rain bullets from above or shoot at a strategically-placed gas tank to create a deadly explosion that will take out masses of the enemy. Killing zombies with a friend is always more fun!
•Terror is Reality: Allows 4 players to compete in a gladiator type show that pits zombies against a group of players in the ultimate Vs. multiplayer blood bath
•Combo Weapons: Players can combine two everyday items using duct tape to create the ultimate zombie killing creations such as the Portamower and Paddlesaw. Unlocking combo cards along the way will give players the advantage as the helpful cards will show you what items are best for combining. The more zombies you destroy using your creative combo’s, the more Prestige Points you can earn which levels up Chuck along the way.
•Prologue: Exclusive on Xbox Live. Compelling new content that will be released ahead of the game launch, Dead Rising 2: CASE ZERO will give fans a taste of the experience while introducing you to the new characters and story that will unfold in Dead Rising 2
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Xbox 360 exclusive download Dead Rising 2: Case 0 was slated for download release on August 31. It won't be making that date.
In an official statement, Capcom's Japanese headquarters has stated that the game is going to be delayed. The reason for the delay is elements were discovered in the trial version that are not appropriate for a free demo.
The game has been delayed so that these issues can be rectified. Capcom has not explicitly stated what exactly needs to be corrected. The company also did not provide a new release date for the game.
Kotaku has contacted Capcom to determine whether this will impact the game's Western release.
Priced at 400 Microsoft Points, prologue Dead Rising 2: Case 0 is set between Dead Rising and Dead Rising 2 and fills in the gaps between the two games.
Retail game Dead Rising 2 will be out in late September
Xbox 360 exclusive download Dead Rising 2: Case 0 was slated for download release on August 31. It won't be making that date.
In an official statement, Capcom's Japanese headquarters has stated that the game is going to be delayed. The reason for the delay is elements were discovered in the trial version that are not appropriate for a free demo.
The game has been delayed so that these issues can be rectified. Capcom has not explicitly stated what exactly needs to be corrected. The company also did not provide a new release date for the game.
Kotaku has contacted Capcom to determine whether this will impact the game's Western release.
Priced at 400 Microsoft Points, prologue Dead Rising 2: Case 0 is set between Dead Rising and Dead Rising 2 and fills in the gaps between the two games.
Retail game Dead Rising 2 will be out in late September
downloaded the dead rising 2 case zero shit on xbox live for 400 points..i never played dead rising 1 so im about to see what all the hoopla is about...
i know the full game aint out till september and this is a prolouge game but this should let me know if imma wanna buy it or not when it drops..
edit: hahahahaaaa made a spiked bat! ..and a IED
edit 2: wtf am i supposed to do tho? fuck is this zombrex at! just found that zombrex breeehhh
this is pretty tight...but i think i might already be to the end in two more cases...shits pretty fun tho
i know the full game aint out till september and this is a prolouge game but this should let me know if imma wanna buy it or not when it drops..
edit: hahahahaaaa made a spiked bat! ..and a IED
edit 2: wtf am i supposed to do tho? fuck is this zombrex at! just found that zombrex breeehhh
this is pretty tight...but i think i might already be to the end in two more cases...shits pretty fun tho