Dead Rising (Xbox 360) now with spoilers

Belmit · 13-07-2006, 15:43

I've had this on pre-order for a few months now, having been suitably impressed by the trailers. Whilst browsing on play.com though I found this.

I can't seem to find any more info about it though - are they simply charging an extra fiver for a steel box? Would have thought it'd include something extra, like a zombie's toenail or something. Google brings up very few links. Anyone seen anything else about it, or bought the similar 'special edition' 360 releases that might give some inkling as to what we can expect?

Davey_Pitch · 13-07-2006, 16:53

I've heard nothing about it yet, though it's still 2 months or so until release so they may still be finalising what they actually put in the special edition.

Regarding other special edition games, the only one I've bought was Oblivion, which came with a "Making of..." DVD, a replica Septim coin (the currency in the game), and a nice guide book to the entire Elder Scrolls world. Was worth the extra money I reckon (even more so when I get the time to read the book).

Belmit · 13-07-2006, 18:01

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Originally Posted by Davey_Pitch

Regarding other special edition games, the only one I've bought was Oblivion, which came with a "Making of..." DVD, a replica Septim coin (the currency in the game), and a nice guide book to the entire Elder Scrolls world. Was worth the extra money I reckon (even more so when I get the time to read the book).

Yeah, I remembered from somewhere that the special edition had a load of extra stuff, which made me wonder if it was worth getting excited about a metal box! Think I'll stick with my pre-order for now then - should be a great game anyway.

Davey_Pitch · 13-07-2006, 19:08

Aye, it should be good. It's a short game (some people reckon you can finish it in about 3 hours), but it's one that can be done in several ways so I imagine there will be a lot of gameplay time in there. I know I'm definitely interested in it.

Belmit · 08-08-2006, 14:57

Anyone downloaded the demo off Xbox live? It's bloody hilarious!

Funniest parts for me so far have been heating up the frying pan and smacking zombie head with it, throwing cooking oil on the floor so they're all over the place, and instead of eating a pie to increase my health, lobbing it straight into the face of the undead. Bwahaha! Looking forward to the full game.

Daz · 08-08-2006, 14:59

Reading about it is genuinely temping toward a 360. Daftness like this greatly appeals to me

That shot of your character in the kids clothes/horses head/plastic sword ensemble is probably the most random thing I've ever seen rendered

Belmit · 08-08-2006, 15:10

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Originally Posted by Daz

Reading about it is genuinely temping toward a 360. Daftness like this greatly appeals to me

That shot of your character in the kids clothes/horses head/plastic sword ensemble is probably the most random thing I've ever seen rendered

It's definitely my most anticipated game ever since I heard about it at the start of the year. If I didn't already have a 360 I'd seriously think about getting one just to play this and Oblivion.

The changes of clothes are great, but I do wonder if they're actually part of anything else in the game other than making the character look ridiculous. I'm really looking forward to trying out all the various weapons as well. Tried the shopping trolley in the demo and it really helps if you're just trying to clear a path, they go flying. There's still weapons in the demo I haven't even tried yet; bowling ball, golf club, katana...

And here's the screenshot for those that don't know what we're talking about:

Daz · 08-08-2006, 15:13

The problem is, I don't know how much I'd use it (moreso now I have a DS). Figured I'd have more justification for one when I move out (more time on my hands, and I already have a media center PC that an XBox could be an extender for)... but then I doubt I'd have the funds for it.

Hmm.

Haly · 08-08-2006, 19:12

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Originally Posted by Daz

The problem is, I don't know how much I'd use it (moreso now I have a DS). Figured I'd have more justification for one when I move out (more time on my hands, and I already have a media center PC that an XBox could be an extender for)... but then I doubt I'd have the funds for it.

Hmm.

If you do, you might find me visiting quite a bit

Haly · 08-08-2006, 19:25

BTW funny comic regarding this game: http://www.ctrlaltdel-online.com/comic.php

13-07-2006, 15:43	#1
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Dead Rising (Xbox 360) now with spoilers I've had this on pre-order for a few months now, having been suitably impressed by the trailers. Whilst browsing on play.com though I found this. I can't seem to find any more info about it though - are they simply charging an extra fiver for a steel box? Would have thought it'd include something extra, like a zombie's toenail or something. Google brings up very few links. Anyone seen anything else about it, or bought the similar 'special edition' 360 releases that might give some inkling as to what we can expect? __________________

08-08-2006, 14:57	#5
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Anyone downloaded the demo off Xbox live? It's bloody hilarious! Funniest parts for me so far have been heating up the frying pan and smacking zombie head with it, throwing cooking oil on the floor so they're all over the place, and instead of eating a pie to increase my health, lobbing it straight into the face of the undead. Bwahaha! Looking forward to the full game. __________________

08-08-2006, 19:25	#10
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	BTW funny comic regarding this game: http://www.ctrlaltdel-online.com/comic.php __________________ Halycopter

13-07-2006, 16:53	#2
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	I've heard nothing about it yet, though it's still 2 months or so until release so they may still be finalising what they actually put in the special edition. Regarding other special edition games, the only one I've bought was Oblivion, which came with a "Making of..." DVD, a replica Septim coin (the currency in the game), and a nice guide book to the entire Elder Scrolls world. Was worth the extra money I reckon (even more so when I get the time to read the book).

13-07-2006, 19:08	#4
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	Aye, it should be good. It's a short game (some people reckon you can finish it in about 3 hours), but it's one that can be done in several ways so I imagine there will be a lot of gameplay time in there. I know I'm definitely interested in it.

08-08-2006, 14:59	#6
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Reading about it is genuinely temping toward a 360. Daftness like this greatly appeals to me That shot of your character in the kids clothes/horses head/plastic sword ensemble is probably the most random thing I've ever seen rendered

08-08-2006, 15:13	#8
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	The problem is, I don't know how much I'd use it (moreso now I have a DS). Figured I'd have more justification for one when I move out (more time on my hands, and I already have a media center PC that an XBox could be an extender for)... but then I doubt I'd have the funds for it. Hmm.