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House of the Dead: Overkill collector's edition announced photo

Although Left 4 Dead is currently turning heads on the PC and Xbox 360, Sega is keeping Wii fans stoked for indiscriminate zombie shooting with House of the Dead: Overkill. Since zombies are all the rage, why not merge them with another big fad -- collector's editions?

Yep, an Overkill collector's edition has been announced by Sega, available with pre-orders. It will contain a graphic novel, Prelude to an OVERKILL, which tells the story of Agent Washington and Varla Gunns on the night before the game is set. Let us take a moment to reflect upon the awesomeness of the name Varla Gunns.

House of the Dead: Overkill is out next year, sometime in February.

ADULTS-ONLY COLLECTOR’S EDITION AVAILABLE FOR
THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: OVERKILL PRE-ORDERS

Includes “Prelude to an OVERKILL” Graphic Novel

LONDON (20th November, 2008) – SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced the red hot Collector’s Edition for The House of the Dead: OVERKILL™ for release in PAL territories. This premium edition of The House of the Dead: OVERKILL arrives encased in an exclusive collector’s slipcase and is accompanied by an exclusive graphic novel. It will only be available through selected retailers as a pre-order bonus.

“Prelude to an OVERKILL” tells the fateful stories of Agent Washington and Varla Gunns, on the night before the violent and shocking events of the game. Illustrated by Steve Copter, of dissident punk band ‘Black Mekon’ (www.myspace.com/blackmekon), this specially-commissioned comic is only available in The House of the Dead: OVERKILL Collector’s Edition.

The House of the Dead: OVERKILL puts players in the shoes of Special Agent G and Detective Washington. Whilst mowing down waves of infected blood-thirsty zombies in a last-ditch effort to survive Bayou City, gamers uncover the horrific truth behind the origins of the House of the Dead.

The House of the Dead: OVERKILL will be released in February 2009, exclusively for the Nintendo Wii™

For more information about the game, please visit http://www.sega.co.uk
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MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2008 12:43
MrSadistic
I really wish they'd stop trying so hard with the "Grindhouse" style. Varla Guns sure is an awesome name though.
PEICanada7's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2008 12:53
PEICanada7
Cool a collector's edition for a Wii game! You don't see that very often so hopefully Sega does something similar for Madworld, and the Conduit as well.
elsteveo's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2008 12:59
elsteveo
This is basically saying Hi we are making a Wii game for big older people! look at me!!!
Trev's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2008 13:22
Trev
I think they're on the right track, Sadistic. House of the Dead has always had a stupid story and horrible acting and instead of trying to make a light gun game into big budget extravaganza, they change the presentation so what previously was a mark against the game is a mark towards personality.
Face's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2008 14:20
Face
Sounds cool. If its decently drawn it might be the first collectors edition I have ever gotten.
Terror Player's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2008 14:32
Terror Player
But for PAL???? I want it in Mexico City!!! Consider us!!! There are a lot of zombies in Mexico City!!!
Mr Wrighty 987's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2008 14:51
Mr Wrighty 987
boobies
Bob Muir's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2008 15:05
Bob Muir
So, is this PAL only, or does America get something cool for once?
Jon2309's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2008 18:30
Jon2309
Necros:
So, is this PAL only, or does America get something cool for once?


I c whut yu did thar.
lubczyk's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 09:07
lubczyk
I wish they'd do this for Mad World instead. Why hype a rail shooter of all things?
mix's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 10:11
mix
Not sure is the 1337 edition interests me, I just want to try this game out.
GohanGVO's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2008 20:24
GohanGVO
That is so full of win. Wish they threw in a poster or something else, though.
abordoli's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/15/2009 23:33
abordoli
I gotta tell you. I'm dissapointed as to how little material there is in regards to this 'Varla Guns' character (about the only reason, well two actually, that I have for even being remotely intered in even renting this game).
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