Dead Rising 2's standalone, downloadable prologue Case Zero is going to cost a mere five bucks when it becomes available on Xbox LIVE starting August 31.
Even though this is a smart move by Capcom, and totally the right way to go, I can't help but feel a little shocked by the value pricing. Case Zero intends to bridge the gap between the original game and Dead Rising 2, in addition to building interest in those who don't necessarily follow the series.
At such a low barrier to entry, mission accomplished, I'd say. Let's hope other developers price their download-only prequels similarly. Yes, I'm referring to you, Dead Space Ignition.
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4:00 PM on 07.22.2010
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I guess that all depends on the review scores and time to complete.
Either way its a smart move to ensure awareness of the game if this does well.
Also, As per Microsoft, If they're releasing it on XLBA (which they are) it HAS to have 200 gamerscore and 12 achievements on it.
So.. You know. There's that.
$5? Sold!
If it is meant to help newcomers to the series, they really should release this on the PSN as well. You know, considering PS3 only owners never even had the chance to play the original...
And for $5? Sold.
The perks of paying for xbox live. Microsoft will buy the shit out of exclusitivity. Even if it is just timed.
I recommend that you read a bit more into Case Zero. And if you already have, then can I recommend that you read a little bit slower, let it sink it, and maybe, just maybe, you'll begin to comprehend what Case Zero actually is? Or is that asking too much? Probably the latter, I assume.
jesus christ people, c'mon!
[...]"With Dead Rising 2: CASE ZERO we had two goals: provide newcomers with an easy point of entry to the Dead Rising universe, and give fans of the series an insight into what took place after Frank West survived the outbreak at the Willamette Mall," Inafune said in a prepared statement.[...]
I as PS3 owner would love to have it ;)
The game comes out in the USA on September 28th.
That's a whole month of PS3 Owners Pulling their hair out.
Must Import PS3 Version Early. Too bad for the 360 users.
Doritos Dash of Destruction has 12 achievements and 200 gamerscore points. I would argue that the entire experience could be a few hours long.
Just because Microsoft has standards does not mean that this might be a paid demo.
that being said I still hope its a full experience.
Here's a ball. Perhaps you'd like to bounce it.
...sony pays for exclusive content far more than ms does, dummy. so its not so much 'Another example of MS money exclusive bullshit' but more of an example of general console exclusive bullshit, which is - yeah - pretty annoying if you dont own both systems.
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But don't let me ruin your generalising rant.
How the fuck is a whole new setting, enemies and storyline a glorified demo????
It serves the same purpose, maybe, but you act like they took a chunk of the game and just charged for it, when its actually a whole new prequel adventure.
and you guys are still gonna complain at 400 points? really? for a whole new chapter?
Im truly ashamed that you call yourself videogame fans sometimes.
I hate DLC. No. I hate THIS TYPE of DLC