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]]>The Dead Rising series has been dormant for what feels like an eternity. The last mainline game in the zombie-killing playground series was 2017’s Dead Rising 4. Longtime fans, however, only really consider the first two games to be worthy of the name - and it looks like Capcom might actually agree.
]]>Beware folks, the dead are rising from their graves. Thankfully, this isn't the end of the world. It's just the long-deceased dreams of Dead Rising, Dino Crisis, and other classic Capcom fans coming back from the great beyond. This horde, used to hearing nothing of their favourite franchises, have been given a rare taste of hope thanks to a recent Capcom election survey.
]]>The Xbox 360 first launched in 2005, and if you were fortunate enough to not encounter the ‘Red Ring of Death’ that the earlier consoles suffered from, then you were set for a good few years of gaming.
]]>I've given up writing brilliant intros to these, now. If you want them to return, simply leave a bag containing £100k in unmarked bank notes on the hill at the top of the road near the church, behind the bin. Thanks. Alternatively, write a comment saying how much you miss the wonderful intros. You have exactly one week.
]]>In a recent episode of the VG247 ‘Best Games Ever’ Podcast - which is excellent, by the way - Dead Rising became a topic of hot conversation. It feels appropriate that it did - as that episode of the podcast was released just a matter of days before this week’s anniversary of the series, which kicked off back on August 8th 2006.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>Microsoft has announced the four free Games with Gold titles available to Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Live Gold Ultimate members in January 2021.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>Capcom unleashes its newest slice of horror on January 25, the Resident Evil 2 Remake.
]]>Capcom announced earlier today it had canceled multiple projects at the Vancouver-based studio responsible for the Dead Rising series. It has now confirmed the studio has been closed.
]]>Capcom's western studio in Vancouver, Canada has fallen on some rough times as the publisher cuts the scope of the next Dead Rising, and cancels an unannounced project.
]]>One of the truest arcade classics has arrived on mobile - and Puzzle Fighter is just about perfect for iOS and Android devices. It's still as deep as ever, mind.
]]>The same s**t happens to the same guy twice. At Christmas. It's decent, but not a patch on the original. Sound familiar?
]]>This Dead Rising 4 video shows Frank West wearing some interesting outfits.
]]>As well as coming to PlayStation 4, all versions of Dead Rising 4 can expect some improvements come December.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>Dead Rising 4 will finally make its way onto PlayStation 4 in December, once the Xbox One console exclusivity period ends.
]]>Humble Bundle has partnered with Capcom to bring you plenty of titles featuring the undead.
]]>Dead Rising 4 is heading to Steam next month, as reported last year.
]]>If Dead Rising 4 isn't zany enough for you already, you'll will soon be able to dress Frank West up as Street Fighter characters such as Cammy, Zangief, Guile and M. Bison.
]]>Dead Rising 4 probably has a lot going for it, but dear oh dear: it really doesn't have the charm of the original.
]]>Sony has added 32 PS4 titles to its January Sale, going on now through the EU PS Store.
]]>Big surprise or totally expected?
]]>Not everyone is excited about Frank West's return.
]]>If the launch trailer for Dead Rising 4 doesn't get you in the Christmas spirit, nothing will.
]]>Dead Rising 4 is the way it is because Dead Rising "5, 6, 7" are on the horizon.
]]>Grab the new and improved Nvidia drivers if you're picking up any of these upcoming games.
]]>A marketing email for Dead Rising 4 contained a string of letters that some perceived to be a racial slur, prompting Microsoft to apologise.
]]>Today we get our first look at the co-op mode in Dead Rising 4.
]]>Frank West can't escape what happened in the original Dead Rising, even in his dreams.
]]>See why nobody celebrates Halloween better than Frank West, even if it's Christmas time in Dead Rising 4.
]]>The Dead Rising 4: Deluxe Edition comes with the Season Pass, and it's now available for pre-order. But what exactly is included in that Season Pass? Festive weapons, a multiplayer mini-game and some DLC, that's what.
]]>Dead Rising is having a little fun with the - now famous - Red Dead Redemption image.
]]>Frank is back at Willamette Mall.
]]>Frank's charmed me all over again.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>If you think Black Friday is hell on earth under normal circumstances, you should probably stay clear of the new Mega Mall in Williamette, Colorado.
]]>Watch Frank West kill a bunch of zombies and jump into a flashy new suit.
]]>Capcom has confirmed the release dates of Dead Rising, Dead Rising 2 and Dead Rising 2: Off the Record for PS4 and Xbox One.
]]>In this new video, Capcom Vancouver goes over some of the new features in Dead Rising 4. There's some gameplay footage in there too.
]]>The studios creating the remastered Dead Rising ports and a whole bunch of new screenshots.
]]>The Xbox Store has a release date listed for the Dead Rising remasters along with a triple pack containing three titles.
]]>Capcom has confirmed that older Dead Rising games will be making their way to new consoles.
]]>Frank West might be coming to PS4 very soon.
]]>Why wouldn't you want to make it more convenient to slaughter the undead?
]]>Dead Rising 4 is coming to Xbox One and Windows 10 PC, but other platforms haven't been ruled out.
]]>For a few hours there, the Xbox Store had the release date for Dead Rising 4.
]]>See footage of the Dead Rising 4 E3 demo.
]]>Including a pink tricycle. It's the zombie apocalypse. You can't be choosy.
]]>Capcom's brutal zombie smash-up returns with lashings of red sauce.
]]>Dead Rising 4 is happening, apparently, with Frank West returning as the lead once again.
]]>A trailer for Dead Rising: Endgame, the sequel to Dead Rising: Watchtower, has been released in preparation for its debut.
]]>A sequel to Legendary Digital Media's Dead Rising: Watchtower is in production, and like its predecessor, will release via Sony’s online network Crackle.
]]>Capcom Vancouver, best known for Dead Rising, is getting back into action.
]]>Dead Rising 2 and Dead Rising 2: Off the Record will both make the jump to Steamworks this week.
]]>You will be able to watch Dead Rising: Watchtower first on Xbox consoles if you have the Crackle app installed and are an Xbox Live Gold member.
]]>Live-action Dead Rising movie Watchtower is almost upon us.
]]>A short look at the film adaptation of Dead Rising has surfaced.
]]>The Dead Rising movie has a release date.
]]>Capcom is hosting a sale on the US PlayStation Store, and there are quite a few offerings to choose from ranging from action to fighters.
]]>Dead Rising is going to be a movie, thanks to Legendary Pictures' new digital label.
]]>Capcom has announced the Dead Rising Collection which contains the first and second entries in the series. Previously revealed through an Amazon listing, Capcom today said the collection would release on Xbox 360 March 7 in Europe for £29.99/€€39.99. Box art is below.
]]>Dead Rising looks like it's getting a last-gen collection this month, according to a new Amazon listing. However, publisher Capcom says it's not confirmed.
]]>Dead Rising 3 was originally intended for release on Xbox 360, according to Capcom Vancouver, but the team moved it over to Xbox One after pushing the 360 hardware beyond its limits.
]]>In the video posted below, Dead Rising 3 executive producer Josh Bridge explains the premise of the game, and give you a look at its star bashing zombies with a wrench. But that's not all: the game contains a weapon called a sledgesaw which as you can probably discern for yourself is a sledgehammer-skillsaw combo. Bridge also touches upon Kinect and SmartGlass integration. Dead Rising 3 is an Xbox One exclusive from Capcom and is slated for release this year. Thanks, Evil Avatar.
]]>Dead Rising 2 developer Capcom Vancouver has let a number of staff go, but isn't on the rocks.
]]>The latest wave of screenshots for Project X Zone have revealed a handful of new characters, including the likes of Dead Rising's Frank West.
]]>Capcom's teasing something in relation to Dead Rising. What it is, you tell us, but a post on the game's Facebook wall through the guise of DR1 and DR2: Off The Record Frank West says he's "getting packing for my new adventure – camera, notebook and baseball bat. What else would i need for a break in paradise?"
]]>Dead Rising 2 and Resident Evil 5 have been given price drops via Games on Demand on Xbox 360. Pricing for the digital downloads are as follows: Dead Rising 2: 2400 MS points ($30.00) and Resident Evil 5: 1600 MS points ($20.00). Fire up the 360 and get to downloading if you haven't played these already.
]]>A blast of piping hot news right to your face, the highlight of which is a crossover of Metal Gear Solid and the board game RISK.
]]>Keiji Inafune isn't a man of few words and speaking to Joystiq, he discussed why Capcom's attempt to push original IPs in the past had met with very little commercial and critical success.
]]>Capcom has released a new video for Dead Rising 2: Off the Record, which shows of the a combo weapon in the game called: the Pegasus. What this hobby-horse does, is allow the player to "send zombies cascading majestically into the heavens," and even better, lets you impale them with it. Off the Record is scheduled for release on October 11. Check out the video below.
]]>Posted below the break is a gameplay video for Dead Rising 2: Off the Record, which shows how to modify a tennis ball machine with gasoline. You have to see it to believe it. Hell, even the stick horse looks rather fun. Off the Record is out in October, and if you pre-order through GameStop, you'll net yourself some exclusive goodies. Thanks, GameSpot.
]]>Capcom has released a 42 second video for Dead Rising 2: Off the Record, which shows off a, literally, shocking new weapon Frank West will be wielding against zombie miscreants. Watch the trailer below, courtesy of IGN. Dead Rising 2, releases for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in early October.
]]>I have to go to the doctor, so forgive me for dumping this massive pile of news on you and fleeing gleefully. Good stuff in snack portion size lies within.
]]>If your closet is being overrun by toy zombies you might want to consider enlisting the help of this plastic yet-oh-so-handsome zombie killer from Dead Rising 2.
]]>Capcom went all out at Captivate 2011 last week, showing Asura's Wrath, a new Dead Rising 2, Dragon's Dogma, RE: Mercenaries 3D, RE: Operation Raccoon City, Street Fighter X Tekken, and Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition.
]]>Frank West is back in a re-imagining of Dead Rising 2 from Blue Castle Games - we have screens and a movie below to prove it.
]]>Capcom's just announced it's shipped 2 million units of Dead Rising 2 worldwide.
]]>Capcom has confirmed the DLC it announced for Dead Rising 2 will land on PC as well.
There just isn't a date for it yet.
]]>Josh Bridge, senior producer for Dead Rising 2, has posted over on the US PS Blog some nice looking DLC is heading to the game very soon.
]]>Zombie killing? There's an app for that, apparently.
]]>The UK review embargo for Dead Rising 2 lifted last week, and today it has lifted for the US.
All sorts of sites are going live with opinions on the game.
Get rounded-up below.
]]>According to Capcom, this teensy-weensy slice of zombie slaughter is the start of something much, much bigger.
]]>Eurogamer has gone live with it's Dead Rising 2 review, and has handed the title a solid 8.
]]>"You're probably just gonna use this to buy brains, but you know what, I'm feeling generous today. So here's a fiver."
"Bless you, sir." [Sounds of brains being devoured, screams].
]]>Capcom's Keiji Inafune has told Eurogamer it's aiming for Dead Rising to replace Resident Evil as king of IPs at the firm.
]]>Capcom has released Dead Rising 2: Case Zero, the Xbox 360-exclusive prologue to the full game, and you can get it now on the Marketplace.
2K has also put out the final bit of DLC for BioShock 2, Minerva's Den.
]]>Ten minutes of Dead Rising: Case Zero gameplay video is below the fold, showing what to expect from the zombie-bashing bloodfest when it hits Xbox Live in a few days time.
]]>Weddings are lovely things. Full of flowers, champagne, gifts, toasts, your drunk Uncle Russ trying to feel-up every gal at the reception. Stuff little girls' dreams are made of.
Well, not the poor gal in this video. Her un-intended has a pig's head on his crotch, wears leather, and wields a chainsaw.
]]>Not content to just release a nifty Zombrex version of Dead Rising 2, Capcom announced today a High Stakes Edition for North America, complete with your chance to win a 6' tall zombie decked out in a Hawaiian shirt.
]]>Capcom has released some screenshots of Dead Rising 2, showing our hero Chuck Greene in some interesting outfits.
]]>Capcom has released the a map to Dead Rising 2's Fortune City via the faux city's online Visitor Center.
]]>Dead Rising 2 co-producer Shin Ohara feels too many zombies on screen can "ruin a game".
]]>According to a Nikkei report, Capcom wants to release more games from its big IPs on a yearly basis.
]]>Capcom's at Comic Con, showing off loads of stuff, and Dead Rising 2's just one of the lot.
Below the break, we've posted two Gamespot videos, one showing off the stage demo for the game, and the other for the 360-exclusive prequel, Case Zero.
]]>What better way to spend and evening than by driving a Zamboni around an ice rink, squashing zombies in the process?
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