Dead Rising 2 announced for Xbox 360 and PS3

[ProfessorChaos]

Right here, even if this is official, im still skeptical by the way, that video still looks like a crock of shit and i sincerely hope its not a reflection of the final product. I Sincerely and honestly hope your disappointed, from the bottom of my heart. i really do. dude, those pics hint at epic levels of kick-assery. riding a dirtbike straight into a zombie's face? that vid didn't show a lot of new stuff, mainly re-hash from DR1. i think what we saw was probably very early stages of development...those pics hint at an even better game that the original, imo...which is saying something, as i think the original is still one of the best games out for the 360. i really hope they throw in an improved "infinite mode" where you don't have to worry about starving, etc...just killing some undead fockers. with friends online, of course. 4-player co-op would be the shit, better than left4dead by a long-shot. some of those DR1 achievements were a pain in the ass (7-day survivor comes to mind...and my andy-like epic fail), but most of the achievements were a blast. i hope they have plenty of cool ones this time around too. here's what i want to see in DR2: 4-player co-op multiple save files (liked the save system from the first one, but once is enough) more explorable locations (not just a casino) lots of unlockable costumes smarter AI for other survivors ...not much else comes to mind at the moment, dead rising 1 was so kick-ass i really don't think they need to improve on too much. Dead Rising 2 is at the top of my list of games i'm looking forward to. hopefully it'll be out sometime this year...

[CoinReturn]

This is easily my most anticipated game this year, too. It's as close and best as we'll get (for now) to Romero's zombie universe in videogame form.

[ProfessorChaos]

yeah, we should perhaps start a "most anticipated game of '09 poll"....sorry bassman, but i think your ghostbusters would be a runner-up now.

[MinionZombie]

God Mode and Cheats on the PC I meant, you loony. Ever heard of Trainers? That would mean endless crazy amounts of daft fun without having to try and play properly at the same time, like if you wanna just fuck around, or if you wanna put together a video for YouTube or whatever.

[archivesofthede]

smarter AI for other survivors Thank you sweet baby Jesus.

[LoSTBoY]

Just came across this buds!! Preorder for Xbox 360 Already have it preordered.

[bassman]

yeah, we should perhaps start a "most anticipated game of '09 poll"....sorry bassman, but i think your ghostbusters would be a runner-up now. Oh come on dude....we all know that DR2, Ghostbusters, Alan Wake, and all those other high profile games don't have a chance against 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand. Seriously though....I'll probably pass on DR2 if it doesn't bring a bunch of new things to the table. It will be a rental at best. The original just got too old and too boring too fast.

[mista_mo]

i'll buy it if it allows you to tape swords to your motorcycle, so when you drive you can cut zombies apart. or attaching chainsaws to a length of steel chain, and using them as nun chucks

[Danny]

art. or attaching chainsaws to a length of steel chain, and using them as nun chucks

[Thorn]

I liked the first one, I however found it a bit restricting. For a game that said you could go anywhere and do anything.... and use anything as a weapon. Really there were very few locations. Was it fun? Hell yes, but repetitive in my opinion as well. That said I like how they are saying in this one you will be able to explore the ENTIRE city. My one wish is co-op multi-player. Single player games are fine, replay-ability goes up by leaps and bounds if you can have a buddy along with you for the ride. I would go with the PC version. I have an XBOX 360 and WII but to be honest I am a PC gamer and always have been. More options, more modding possibilities, and controls I prefer.

[mista_mo]

landmines glued onto the crushing face of a sledgehammer, swords attached to a car battery that is in a back pack... ninja stars with a packet of gun powder on them, which lights one fire when they contact with air... i could go on...the game would be steller if you could make your own weapons..

[MinionZombie]

Just came across this buds!! Preorder for Xbox 360 Already have it preordered. Jesus, they're early. Mind you, that's a pretty damn good price for a brand new 360 game - usually it's £39.99 - but that's a whole tenner cheaper, dizamn! Ah yeah - smarter (or just flat out smart, rather than hugely thick) NPCs would be a great thing. Leading any NPCs around the mall was a nightmare, they just stood around and waited to get killed and displayed absolutely no sign of thinking on their own ... so that part was pretty lazy. Hopefully with the experience of DR1, as well as plenty of online and player feedback since it was released, and with a Western developer mainly behind it, perhaps we'll get the changes we've been seeking.

[CooperWasRight]

Wishlist for Dead Rising 2: Co-op Retool controller layout The ability to move and shoot while in over the shoulder mode Better AI for the living... The zeds AI was fine. Better custom soundtrack support... I like to play Goblin, Library cues for dotd and John Harrison's music while I play but the cutscenes go mute if you have custom soundtrack going. That would pretty much make the game perfect

[MikePizzoff]

That said I like how they are saying in this one you will be able to explore the ENTIRE city. What?!?! I haven't come across a story about that! Please show me a link so I can confirm that my video game dreams have come true!!!!

[ProfessorChaos]

^ ditto. i've not heard anything about that yet, but i think it's kinda unlikely. what i'd love to see is a cross between DR, GTA, and Fallout3, like a giant MMO. now that would be a game for the ages.