Dead Rising 2 cosplay (complete with in-game HUD and inventory full of alcohol), by Capcom-Unity member Adamazing.
Dead Rising 2 Costumes DLC (Which Do More Than Play Dress Up)
Again, I only come out of my zombie killing paradise in order to talk about my zombie killing paradise. There’s just something about mass murdering brain dead, shambling monsters once classified as “human.” Wait, maybe I shouldn’t say that out loud.
Four costume packs are coming to XBLA for 60 MS points each ($1.99 in meat-space). These were available for free if you pre-ordered, but now will be released one by one on Tuesdays over the next four weeks. It’s not just playing dress up either; some of these bonuses are fierce.
The Psychopath pack, which releases tomorrow October 12, will make Chuck “harder to kill” (I expect something similar to a Painkiller) and will improve weapons like “chainsaws, cleavers, axes,” etc. I wonder if hockey mask comes included? And do you think that the knife gloves count? That’s Freddie Kruger territory, right?
The Soldier of Fortune pack will release next Tuesday, October 19. Any guns with ammo will be doubled (does the BFG and Super BFG count?!?!), you’ll have better accuracy (thank you Jeebus!) and you’ll get a special move that “sprays zombies with bullets.” Yes, please.
The Sports Pack will increase damage from — you guessed it—sports related weapons. But the “extras” on this one is sure to score a touchdown (see what I did there?): gambling will be more profitable, health items will work better, and for the alcoholic in us all, booze will no longer cause you to puke. This pack will release on October 26.
The final pack is the Ninja Pack, which gives you cool pajamas, and increases weapons like swords and “stackable” items (I’m not sure what that means?). And since you’re a ninja, you’ll also be able to pass by zombies undetected better. And no, I didn’t just make that up. That’s for real real.
To be honest though, I’m not really going to care after tomorrow’s DLC. Fallout: New Vegas releases October 19, and the next week unveils Fable III. Sorry Chuck, but I have to go on to new games. Don’t worry; we’ll always have Fortune City.
Capcom Releases Dead Rising 2’s Guide To Health And Safety
Hi everyone. I decided to come out of my zombie killing nirvana just long enough to read about killing zombies. I’m completely addicted to Dead Rising 2 and all I can think about is better and faster ways to kill zombies.
Capcom released a “magazine” full of not just hints and tips for the game, but extras including advertisements and “letters from readers.” Capcom’s upped the awesome content by posting the magazine online so you can scour every page.
Now to get back to my previously scheduled asskicking. Those zombies aren’t going to kill themselves with a chainsaw painted like dick and balls, you know.
Now to get back to my previously scheduled asskicking. Those zombies aren’t going to kill themselves with a chainsaw painted like dick and balls, you know.
[Capcom-Unity via Joystiq]
Case Zero: DOOOO IT!!!!
I know there are still some people out there, not sure whether or not to get the Dead Rising 2 DLC. Those of you who knew you wanted it, already got it; and any person within earshot of them, was probably harassed repeatedly over how awesome it was, probably got it too.
But for those of you still on the fence, I implore you—buy it. It’s sooooo worth it. If you’re going to play Dead Rising 2 anyway, you might as well get this part too. The DLC gives you a head start by letting you level up (max level 5), which would carry over into the full game. You can get back into the feel of the game, this time with the ability to actually READ! (And they made the text HUGE, don’t worry.) The achievements are easy but fun (kill 1,000 zombies? Don’t mind if I do!) though I did need to look up hints on a few of the crafted items.
Also, the game reminds you how wonderful it feels to slaughter hundreds of zombies. Mercilessly, unsympathetically murder the hordes of the undead. With a swinging chainsaw paddle thing. (That’s a real fucking weapon in the game.) Or maybe a moose head. Oh, I love the moose head. It lets you run through town, AND impale zombies!
Just don’t be mad at me when you can’t wait for Dead Rising 2 to release, Sept 28th.
Case Zero Out On XLBA
*Cough Cough* Oh, I don’t feel well today. I think…I think I need to go home early. What’s that boss? You know that Dead Rising 2 has their demo/teaser game came out today? And only for $5? I did not know that. What are you pointing at, my calendar? Oh no, that’s a note to, uh, “call Lero.” Not “Case Zero,” though I could understand how you might see that if you were looking for it.
Sooooo….I mean, now that you’ve brought it up, and I’m just thinking out loud here—that I might be contaminated with the zombie virus. I mean, how would I know, I’m not a doctor, but I think I should get this….what did you call it? DeeElleCee? I probably should rush home to research it.
What’s that? You’re giving me extended time off? Permanently? Thanks boss, you’re so nice!
[Joystiq]
Sneak Peek At Dead Rising 2’s Awesome Weapons
 |
| Face Meeeelllltttteeeerrrrr! |
Maybe its my general disdain for humanity. Maybe its the guilt free killing spree. But there is nothing I love better than killing me some zombies. Sure, Resident Evil 5 was fun, with a second player, and Left for Dead has proven to me that I will NOT survive the apocalypse, but Dead Rising wins with the pure, unending, all-you-can-kill zombie fest. It makes my little black heart sing.
Check out the link below for a previewer’s top 5 awesome weapons.
Dead Rising 2 Fortune City Sending Out A City Map
The game may not be coming out til until September 28th, but the Fortune City map for Dead Rising 2 is already here. Check it out for yourself! Zoom in on the directory to find the best stores and see a few familiar places; the Army Surplus store, High Noon Shooting Range, and Ned’s Knicknackery is back. If I remember correctly, that’s where you got random exotic weapons, including the katana.
If you can’t wait to kick some zombie—butt? face?—whatever, XBLA will release the DLC Case Zero on August 31, which was the original release date for Dead Rising 2. It will take place 2 years after the first game but 3 years before the second one. You’ll be able to reach level 5, and import your cash and PP (Dead Rising’s version of XP) into the second game. The DLC will only cost 400 Microsoft Points, or $5.
That was a brainy move on their part. I’d give my left arm for the DLC, or maybe a leg. Make sure the waiting doesn’t eat you up inside.
If you haven’t seen any videos or footage of this upcoming point and click (and maim) be sure to check out these two tourism videos for Fortune City, below.
If you haven’t seen any videos or footage of this upcoming point and click (and maim) be sure to check out these two tourism videos for Fortune City, below.
