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Dead Rising 2 Ships Two Million Zombie-Infested Units

Matt Baker — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 22:10:45 +0000

Following the critical acclaim of Dead Rising 2, publisher Capcom has announced that the zombie-filled sequel has shipped an accumulative two million units worldwide.

Additionally, due to the two million shipped for Dead Rising 2, the number of units the Dead Rising franchise has shipped worldwide thus far is over four million.

Also, the acquisition of Blue Castle Games – which was announced during Tokyo Games Show – has now been ratified by the Canadian authorities, with the developer now being renamed “Capcom Game Studio Vancouver”.

Dead Rising 2 released back in September. For more information on the title be sure to check out PlayStation LifeStyle’s review. Don’t miss out on our extensive previous coverage, too.

Dead Rising 2 Sports Theme Pack Blitzing PSN Today

Mike Hartnett — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 23:15:41 +0000

If you’ve already picked up Dead Rising 2, then odds are you’ve been tearing through Fortune City and having a blast over the past few weeks. Well, Capcom is looking to add to the fun with their latest round of DLC, with the sports enthusiast in mind.

Simple entitled the Dead Rising 2 Sports Theme Pack, this batch of downloadable content will not only grant Chuck new abilities, but will increase the amount of bonuses to be earned through “sports themed” activities. Here is what you can expect in the pack:

Increased attack power when using sporting goods to take down zombies.
A new charge/tackle attack to blitz down zombies.
Gain extra health from consuming food and drinks, especially alcoholic ones – and this time you won’t get sick!
Earn bigger payouts from gambling.

Sounds like a fairly decent offering for the Dead Rising 2 connoisseur. The Sports Theme Pack will run you $1.99 and will be available in the PlayStation Store later today.

Themed Dead Rising 2 DLC Stumbling onto PlayStation 3

Adam G — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:30:00 +0000

Capcom, publisher of zombie-mashing game Dead Rising 2, snubbed a lot of PlayStation 3 owners when the game’s Case: Zero and Case: West add-ons were released exclusively on the 360, but now it seems it may not be all bad news on the DLC front.

Capcom have announced today that we’ll be seeing some costume/weapon perk downloads popping up on the PlayStation Store as soon as next week. The Psychopath theme pack will be the first to release and will kit Chuck out in all the bodily mutilation threads necessary for today’s serial killer on-the-go. Along with the new attire, the download pack will bring damage bonuses when using certain thematic weapons, in this case, the chainsaw, the machete and so on.

The week after, Chuck can try his hand at being an 80′s action movie hero, which will increase the damage dealt with all firearms. The Sports Fan pack will release the week after – granting Chuck the ability to down keg after keg of liquid without any adverse affects – followed by the Ninja Pack which makes Chuck virtually invisible to the undead, as well increasing his skill with swords and throwing weapons.

These theme packs start hitting the Store next week, and we’ll bring you news of more Dead Rising DLC as soon as we get it.

Lost Planet 2 Sees Capcom Reducing Fiscal Forecast

Matt Baker — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 04:38:06 +0000

Capcom has announced that the firm has reduced its sales and profit forecast for the business year ending March 31, 2011, mainly due to the very poor performance of Lost Planet 2.

Despite initial strong sales in Japan from the company’s other titles, the reduction has been caused by the delay of Dead Rising 2, the rising yen vs. other currencies and the disappointing performance of Lost Planet 2. The publisher lowered its full year net sales guidance from 95 billion yen (£716.7m /$1.13b) to 91 billion yen (£686.5m /$1.1b), and its profit forecast from eight billion yen (£60.4m /$95.4m) to 6.5 billion yen (£49m /$77.5m). The official statement from the Capcom stated:

“Capcom has been unable to offset the large shortfall in sales relative to the plan for the flagship title Lost Planet 2 that was released overseas in the fiscal year’s first quarter.”

Although the future for the Lost Planet franchise remains in doubt due to the disappointing performance of the second installment in the series, Lost Planet 2, Keiji Inafune head of R&D and global production at Capcom recently stated he still believes in the action-shooting series.

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Dead Rising 2 Deal Will Infect Your Mind

Matt Baker — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 03:49:01 +0000

Dead Rising 2 has been out for more than a week in Europe and just a few days for the United States. If you’re still on the fence about purchasing the zombie-packed sequel then maybe this deal may help make up your mind… before zombies can eat it.

The world’s largest online retailer, Amazon.com, is currently offering an enticing offer of a $10 free videogame credit when you purchase Capcom and Blue Castle Games’ Dead Rising 2. The offer allows buyers to use the $10 videgame credit towards a future game purchase.

Still on the fence, head on over to PlayStation LifeStyle’s review to see exactly what you’re missing out on.

PS3 Review – Dead Rising 2

Matt Baker — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 01:26:39 +0000

The first Dead Rising was released in 2006, back when the current zombie apocalypse fad was in the midst of taking off. But there was something that set this undead slayer apart from the rest of the groaning, brain-nibbling pack; and Capcom knew it. Four years and over one million sales later, Blue Castle games presents us with the inevitable sequel which, on paper, looks to be the godfather of zombie games. The slapstick weaponry paired with the interesting storyline clearly shows that Capcom are dead set on bringing out the big guns with the release of its second zombie manslaughter sim, Dead Rising 2.

Set five years after the original game, the developers have created Chuck Green instead of Frank West from the original game. Poor Chuck had a lot on his plate within the game’s fictional Las Vegas-based setting of Fortune City. Chuck’s situation during the opening stages of Dead Rising 2 is a picky one. The ex-motocross champion is seen participating in a public show entitled ‘Terror Is Reality’ where he makes a living on butchering the masses of zombies on a motorcycle rigged with chainsaws. Soon after, the zombie masses have managed to break into Fortune City leaving Chuck to defend himself against heaps of undead-human-flesh-seeking, ugly-looking zombies. However, not only have the zombies broke loose, but Chuck is also framed for the zombie outbreak when fake footage is shown on a news channel deeming the hero as the cause of the mayhem. The later stages of the game sees Chuck finding his way to the real truth behind the outbreak where he’s desperate to clear his name before the military arrives onto the front yard.

Surely, Greene must have enough on his plate to keep the player busy, right? Not really. Enter Chuck’s daughter who, despite spending the bulk of the game in a safe place within the game’s mall, suffers from a zombie bite – the same sort that took the life of Greene’s wife – making the girl extremely prone to a zombie transformation. In order to prevent her from turning into one, she requires a dose of Zombrex every 24 hours in order to stay human. If Chuck fails to find or purchase a fresh dose of Zombrex each day, his daughter will consequently turn into a blood-sucking zombie. This is where an exploration mechanic kicks in because he must fend his way through the zombie-packed mall situated in Fortune City in order to get a dose of this antidote. Zombrex can be bought in shops at a price. How do you get the money? By simply slaughtering the thousands of zombies who stand in his way. Alternatively, Chuck will be confronted by struggling survivors, who, if saved, will get earn him a huge cash injection.

The game allots Chuck Greene three days until the military arrives for search and seizure of the alleged perpetrator. 24 hours is given to Chuck to locate the life-saving Zombrex, and if he fails to complete it under the time-limit, the game is over for players. The majority of the time finds players attempting to save unaffected humans who are stranded in various areas of Fortune City. The incentive to save these yet-to-be-zombiefied humans is the accumulation of Prestige Points earned when successfully escorting the humans back to safety. These experience points are tallied up which increase health and upgrade Chuck’s abilities making him all the more gritty and menacing. The more Prestige Points players will receive, the faster the main character will level up. As more skills and abilities are utilized, a larger chunk of Prestige Points will be earned at any given point, making for encouraging enticement to investigate Fortune City for crazy weapons and whatnot.

It’s extremely easy to get distracted from the main storyline with the multiple quests, however. There is literally always that extra zombie screaming for the player to chop its head off with a modified paddle saw attached with chainsaws on either side. New to the franchise is the a compelling workshop that Chuck can visit to build customized weaponry from scratch. For example, put some nails onto a baseball bat or a few chainsaws on a paddle-saw and Chuck has himself a brand-new tool to use at his disposal. Throughout the game, players will be able to find 50 combo cards which unlock additional weapon combinations. These novelty weapons, although odd, last longer, does much more damage, and gains valuable experience points. Combinations could range from combining a set of spikes on a baseball bat to getting a lawnmower fused to a miniature car resulting in almost endless satisfaction. Missions will have players doing anything from sticking a pair of scissors into a zombies neck to shooting them where it matters the most. Players will find themselves doing all of this during the story missions or while saving lives of unaffected humans spread around Fortune City.

This is where all the gameplay elements come into full motion. As one would guess, gameplay principally orbits around annihilating the countless zombies on screen and this is, essentially, where the game’s fun factor kicks in. Even during the opening stages of Dead Rising 2 players can pick up various weapons to try out. Grabbing a pair of scissors and stabbing them into a zombie’s neck is as satisfying as picking up a baseball bat filled with needles and sticking it into a zombie’s head. In spite of thousands of zombies minding their own business looking to eat you – it’ll of course lead to someone questioning the fact of the game’s repetitive nature of frequently slaughtering zombies. However, with that said, Dead Rising 2 will deliver more than enough entertainment and variety to turn the repetitiveness into sheer fun – something which could potentially make the game a standout title amongst players.

One cause of great frustration for gamers from the original Dead Rising is the game’s infamous save functionality. Like the predecessor, Dead Rising 2 does not support an autosave system. The game which will undoubtedly see the player constantly get eaten alive after severe health depletion and not having an autosave feature will prove to be very ludicrous, but at the same time, it adds to the game’s difficulty since the player will have to periodically locate a bathroom – where players will be able to save into one of three save slots – subsequently making its absence a part of the game’s overall appeal. All in all, Dead Rising 2′s save system is at least easier to use than the previous installment’s.

Expectedly, due to the game’s heavy placement of on-screen zombies, Dead Rising 2 habitually suffers from drops in frame rates. The graphical aspect of the game is not all too impressive, either. Deprived resolution in textures are clearly showcased in a higher percentage of areas as well as some of the worst looking characters in history makes the visuals of Dead Rising 2 a major let down. Not only are the graphics dreadful but the terrible lip-syncing for the voice acting during the game’s cutscenes is appalling. The game’s menus and interfaces, however, are pleasant and well done. During gameplay, Chuck will receive tasks via a two-way radio given to him during the precedence of the game, so the player can straightforwardly select where they want the game’s on-screen compass to direct them. Fortunately, the same can be said in regards to the maps since they are clear and distinct and effortlessly accessible. Throughout the course of the game, an on-screen timer will always be showing and ticking down. The game could undeniably benefit from being sharper in the graphics department, however, screen tearing and pop-in is not going to detract gamers from the game’s strong points.

Another standout feature included in Dead Rising 2 is the excellent online multiplayer functionality. There is a fantastic drop-in functionality for anyone to be able to join the player’s single player campaign and help them ramp up their progress towards completion. Additionally, the ‘Terror is Reality’ game show that Chuck participates in during the beginning of Dead Rising 2 is playable online. When playing this competitive mode, participants will join three other players with the objective of racking up the most points from zombie killing on chainsaw-equipped motorcycles. Arguably, the online modes present in the game provides extra depth for those interested in multiplayer games.

In retrospect, Dead Rising 2 is very similar to the original. The game is filled with multiple endings along with a variety of side quests, meaning gamers could go ahead and do the missions assigned to them or just unleash a massacre on zombies and still get an eventual resolution to the game. Dead Rising 2 is extremely fun and at the same time very satisfying, but it is riddled with minor setbacks such as lackluster visuals and the exasperating save system. The cooperative and competitive online multiplayer modes adds a new dimension and plenty of replayability to the game. The game’s dark humor is also a plus. Despite the occasional hiccups players may encounter, Dead Rising 2 will keep players extremely busy since the game’s impressive breadth paired with the sheer satisfaction of splitting zombies makes this game worth the fee of admission alone.

PlayStation LifeStyle’s Final Score

Fun and addictive gameplay

Riddled with flaws such as graphical setbacks

Multiplayer mode adds breadth to the game

Capcom Promises they aren’t “alienating” PlayStation 3 Owners with Dead Rising 2

Adam G — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:42:40 +0000

With the news from the Tokyo Game Show that Xbox 360 owners would be receiving a second helping of exclusive downloadable content, us PlayStation 3 owners couldn’t help but feel neglected by Capcom’s apparent favouritism.

But speaking with Eurogamer, co-producer on Dead Rising 2 Shinsaku Ohara tried to assure PS3 owners that this isn’t a case of Capcom alienating their Sony fanbase.

“I think [Keiji] Inafune said that we’re sorry that it seems like you’re getting a little bit less of the Dead Rising 2 universe, but you’ll still be able to enjoy the full game. You’ll just miss a little bit of extra. We haven’t completely alienated PS3 gamers because Dead Rising 2 is a standalone boxed product. At the beginning we didn’t know that this new IP would be a success, but the fans on the console really assisted in making it into one. So it’s like a present, something that we gave back to the original Dead Rising fans.”

Blue Castle games were also eager to assure fans that Dead Rising 2 would still be a complete game without the Case: Zero and Case: West add ons.

“The game was completely designed to be a self-contained and enjoyable experience, beginning to end, regardless of the prologue and the epilogue,”

Look for our Dead Rising 2 review soon.

Dead Rising 2 Aiming to Become Leading Capcom IP

Adam G — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:30:06 +0000

Now, I hope you’ve all got your Zombrex supplements packed with you. I know I keep nagging you all about it, but, believe me, it’s for your own good. Can’t be too careful, what with all these zombies running wild in our shopping malls and casinos.

It seems Capcom are hoping to dethrone the non-zombies of the previous couple of Resident Evil games and have them replaced by the more traditional zombies let loose in an array of public places. I tell you, if it’s not one thing to worry about, it’s another…

Speaking with Eurogamer, Capcom’s head of global research and development, Keiji Inafune said that Capcom wants to see the Dead Rising franchise become as big as their current number one IP, Resident Evil.

“The goal for Dead Rising 2 is to replace the Resident Evil franchise and become number one IP within Capcom,”

Inafune-san also spoke about the prospect of Dead Rising 3.

“Until Dead Rising 2 sells we probably can’t start talking about spin-offs,” he said.“If it’s received pretty well, yes we would consider a sequel. But at the moment we just don’t know.”

Whether Dead Rising 2 is a success or not, you can bet your bottom dollar that the zombie motif will be a part of Capcom’s lineup for the foreseeable future… which isn’t looking terribly bright given the amount of viral outbreaks and general undead infestations that have been occurring recently. (Remember kids, stay inside and don’t go near the windows.)

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Dead Rising 2 Getting High Stakes Edition

Matt Baker — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 08:32:39 +0000

Not satisfied with Dead Rising 2′s Zombrex edition? Don’t worry, Capcom’s got you covered as today the publisher has announced Dead Rising 2: High Stakes Edition for North America.

This isn’t no ordinary Collector’s Edition, though. The High Stakes Edition nets you a chance to win a 6′ tall zombie replica. In addition, this special edition includes a high end Fortune City poker set, the unique ‘Psycho’ skills pack DLC as well as an awesome Fortune City Visitor Map that unfolds to a larger size like a real tourist map. The full list of what’s included for the High Stakes Edition – which is only available via Capcom’s online store – is below:

Dead Rising 2 Game
Poker set in a black high-impact case sporting the Fortune City logo and including:
100 poker chips – 4 different colors featuring the Fortune City logo
2 decks of ‘blood-stained’ custom playing cards featuring character art
5 green dice
1 ‘blood-stained’ dealer chip
Fortune City Visitor Map featuring the game map and ads for Fortune City locations and attractions
Terror is Reality XVII admission ticket with redemption code for the unique Psycho skills pack DLC, which contains the Psycho costume which gives you new abilities, new attacks and heavier damage for psycho-related weapons, such as Chainsaw, Figure Axe, Machette, Meat Cleaver and more
One Dead Rising 2 High Stakes Edition will contain the ‘Golden’ Terror Is Reality XVII admission ticket, which is redeemable for Burt the Zombie, a 6’ Dead Rising 2 zombie replica

Dead Rising 2: High Stakes Edition is priced at $89.99 and can be ordered for a guaranteed released alongside the launch of the normal edition of the zombie thriller on September 28th. Courtesy of Capcom-Unity, screenshots for the special edition can be found below.

Sorting Through the Collection of Collector’s Editions 2010

Anthony Severino — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:07:44 +0000

Even though the “Collector’s Edition” isn’t a new trend by any means, it only seems to be this year, and more specifically this holiday season, that nearly every major game is releasing with a more expensive “collectible” counterpart. Despite the majority of collector’s editions out there not being worth their asking price (that is unless you’re a huge fan of that particular game or series), there are some gems out there that many would be lucky to get their hands on, and will likely be hard to find on or after their release dates.

The decision on if a Collector’s Edition is worth the money is ultimately up to you and your wallet, so instead of telling you our opinion, we’re instead giving you a little humor in our recommendations.

In this in-depth look at collector’s editions, we’re going to give you the scoop on which ones are worth your hard earned cash this holiday season. For each collector’s edition releasing this season, we’re going to give you the following in our breakdown of each game:

a look as to what the collector’s edition features over the standard edition
the collector’s edition price
if the collector’s edition is worth your money

Let’s get started in alphabetical order…

Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood Collector’s Edition

What’s included:

Doctor Jack in the Box “collectible”
2 exclusive in-game maps, hard-copy map of Rome displaying all the secrets the game offers
art book
bonus disc featuring game soundtrack, dev diaries, making of and trailers

Price: $99.99

It’s worth it if…: you’re looking to explore every nook and cranny of Rome, or you have a creepy Jack-in-the box fetish

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Call of Duty: Black Ops Hardened Edition

What’s included:

Limited edition Black Ops Collector’s Medal with display case
4 extra playable co-op maps not in the standard edition
exclusive Black Ops PS Home avatar outfit
special-edition SteelBook™ case

Price: $79.99 (Get a $20 credit when you pre-order from Amazon.com)

It’s worth it if…: you’re a huge fan of Call of Duty

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Call of Duty: Black Ops Prestige Edition
What’s included :

everything included in the Hardened Edition (see above)
fully custom RC vehicle modeled after in-game RC-XD Killstreak Reward
2″ backlit TFT 220 x176 color screen to receive video from car

Price: $149.99 (Get a $20 credit when you pre-order from Amazon.com)

It’s worth it if…: you have money to burn, or you want to use an RC car outfitted with a surveillance camera to spy on family, friends, or strangers

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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Limited Edition

What’s included:

game soundtrack
art book
limited edition casing

Price: $79.99

It’s worth it if…: you’re caught up in this whole Twilight/True Blood vampire craze, or you’re into spooky tunes, or you vant to suck my blood

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Dead Rising 2 “Zombrex” Collector’s Edition

What’s included:

2-disc steelbook case
“making of” Blu-Ray disc
art book
dynamic theme
Zombrex: syringe pen, safety card, prescription note pad and “Prospectus” sales brochure

Price: $79.99

It’s worth it if…: you really dig dynamic themes or you want to freak people out by using a pretend syringe in front of people (why would you want to do that?)

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Fallout: New Vegas Collector’s Edition

What’s included: “Lucky Seven” poker chips, deck of Fallout branded playing cards, “Lucky 38″ platinum chip, hardcover graphic novel titles “All Roads”, documentary “making of” DVD

Price: $79.99

It’s worth it if…: you’re a fan of poker, or you’ve got a gambling addiction (or maybe you shouldn’t, ok, just this once), or you want to read up more on the series

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Gran Turismo 5 Collector’s Edition

What’s included:

limited edition 1:43 scale diecast 2009 Nissan GT-R Spec V with custom Gran Turismo livery designed by Polyphony Digital, produced by well-known collectible car maker Kyosho
in-depth 300-page car-lover’s guide written by the experts at Polyphony Digital, covering everything from the history of the modern automobile to driving techniques and game reference material
Custom etched Gran Turismo key chain
voucher for five (5) exclusive high-end cars with custom Gran Turismo livery and performance upgrades

Price: $99.99

It’s worth it if…: you’re a car enthusiast, or you’re heart is beating (you’d have to be a corpse not to get excited by this)

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LittleBigPlanet 2 Collector’s Edition

What’s included:

7″ collectible Sackboy plushie
Exclusive LBP2 game ends (bookends)
5 exclusive Sackboy themed PSN avatars
11 DLC Sackboy costumes including

* Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 3′s Alien’s Sackboy costume
* Disney’s TRON Legacy Sackboy costume
* The Muppets “The Great Gonzo” Sackboy costume
* PlayStation’s “Ratchet” Sackboy costume
* PlayStation’s “Clank” Sackboy costume
* Even More Animals’ “Crocodile” Sackboy costume
* Even More Animals’ “Vulture” Sackboy costume
* Even More Animals’ “Cobra” Sackboy costume
* Even More Animals’ “Mandril” Sackboy costume
* 2 Sackboy costumes exclusive to LBP2 (Jax and Daxter costumes).

Price: $79.99

It’s worth it if…: you or someone you know has a soft spot for a sackboy plushie, or you like to play dress up with your sackboy, or you could use a good pair of bookends

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Mafia II Collector’s Edition

What’s included:

Collectible SteelBook casing with debossed logo and art featuring Vito and Joe
Made Man Pack – Free access to in-game downloadable pack that lets players get behind the wheel of two different luxury automobiles modeled after classic cars from the period; plus two new “made man” suits, including a vintage tux for Vito
A 100-page hardcover art book that takes fans through the artistic design process of the game
A CD symphonic recording of the Mafia II score by the Prague FILMHarmonic Orchestra
A tear-resistant map depicting the 10 square miles of Empire Bay and all the hangout spots

Price: $79.99

It’s worth it if…: you don’t like sleeping with the fishes, or you want to look and feel like a made man

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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II Collector’s Edition

What’s included:

Premium collectible steelbook
Three exclusive challenge mode levels
Exclusive Ralph McQuarrie concept “Deak Starkiller” skin
Exclusive lightsaber crystal
Starkiller 2GB flash drive designed by Mimobot
Digital art book, featuring insights into the art of The Force Unleashed II

Price: $79.99

It’s worth it if…: you’re a Star Wars buff, or you speak fluent Yoda, or you want a kick-ass USB drive

Dead Will Rise in Europe Sooner Than Expected

Matt Baker — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:49:26 +0000

Dead Rising 2′s release date, has been bounced around quite a bit, especially in Europe. First, the zombie thriller was penned for a September 3rd release. Then, the title was delayed, subsequently leading to an October 1st release date. Now, Capcom has announced that European territories will be receiving the zombie-infested game a bit earlier than originally (well, not so originally) expected.

Capcom has announced that Dead Rising 2 will now be releasing in Europe on September 24th, one week ahead of its delayed date of October 1st. Unfortunately for those of you outside of Europe, the September 28th and 30th release dates for North America and Japan (respectively) still stand.

Dead Rising 2 will be set in a Las Vegas-themed gambling town named Fortune City and features protagonist, Chuck Reid, taking on hordes of zombies with a slew of intriguing weapons. The game will also feature a four-person multiplayer mode, while retaining its tongue-in-cheek zombie slaughtering humor.

For more on the game which is being developed by Vancouver-based Blue Castle Games, check out PlayStation LifeStyle’s previous coverage.

Dead Rising 2 Makes YOU Run from Zombies

Adam G — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:42:43 +0000

Exclusive downloadable content and early access to beta trials are one thing, but it seems Capcom are intent to push the boat out when it comes to pre-order bonuses. With Play.com’s> new ‘Zombify Yourself’ incentive, you too can see the effects of forgoing your half-daily supplement of Zombrex, without all the messy zombie-cannibalism.

Here’s how it works: pre-ordering the game from Play.com will grant you exclusive access to MyDeadRising2.com (which currently only includes a “coming soon” splash screen.) There, you can upload a picture of yourself and have a mess around with all of the different twiddly knobs until you’ve got yourself a monster you can be proud of. Lastly, the Frankensteins over at Capcom will bring your spawn to life, printing your customized cover to the exact same size and quality as the normal inlay and then post it to you.

It’s certainly a novel idea, and quite an exciting change of pace from the usual DLC skins. Of course, you don’t have to use your own face; we’re thinking of making our cover 100% more awesome with a zombified Kevin Butler motif. VP of Undead Relations has quite a nice ring to it, don’t you think? Unfortunately Play.com is the only retailer currently listing this pre-order bonus, so be sure to check it out if you’d like to see yourself in the world of zombies.

Amazon has Frightening Dead Rising 2 Pre-Order Bonus

Kyle P. — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:25:23 +0000

Dead Rising 2 is just around the corner, and online mega retailer Amazon is making sure they are the ones you go to, when the game releases in late September. A tempting pre-order program that would make even the most brain-dead zombie salivate with excitement, has just been announced.

If you pre-order the game through Amazon, you will be the proud owner of a custom theme, pictured below, for your XMB. Instantly, you will be the talk of your friends.

Just click here to take you directly to the Amazon PS3 listing of the game, which is already reduced to a cool $56.99. Stick with PlayStation LifeStyle as we’ll be bringing you all the latest from Capcom’s sure to be blockbuster, Dead Rising 2.

Come Visit Fortune City in Dead Rising 2 Trailer

Cameron Teague — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:42:46 +0000

Comic-Con has been pouring out tons of great new information and trailers all weekend long and it continues with Capcom’s new trailer for Dead Rising 2. The game is getting bloodier by the day and looks to put us all on the run when it releases September 28th. Now get ready to fight off the zombie hoard with boxing gloves, a guitar and much much more.

New Dead Rising 2 Multiplayer Mode: ‘Zomboni’

Adam Wolfe — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:02:11 +0000

Capcom is putting you up against countless hordes of zombies in the upcoming Dead Rising 2. That’s certainly not something you’d want to face alone, so they will be including some brain-chomping multiplayer modes. Via their tie in site for Dead Rising 2 a new online mode has been revealed.

The latest mode to be shown is called “Zomboni”, and by the name you have probably already guessed what the premise is. Although not a lot of details were given there were two screens revealed that has us putting on our thinking cap. By the looks of it you will be driving a Zamboni trying to crush and squash zombies. Check out the screens below and let us know what you think it could be.

Look for more info to come out in the upcoming months as we approach the fall release date.

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