The steelbook case also includes materials not related to fictional anti-undeadifying pharmaceuticals, including a Dead Rising 2 artbook, and a disc with a “Making of” featurette. The Xbox 360 version will also include the Zombrex Dead Rising Sun film, while the PS3 version will include a voucher for a dynamic theme. The Zombrex Edition will be released on the same September 28 date as the regular version, and will retail for $79.99 — isn’t it worth the extra $20 to have the peace of mind that only anti-zombie medication can provide?

Capcom prescribes Dead Rising 2: Zombrex Edition to North America originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Capcom has announced that its boisterous brawler, Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes, will arrive in North America on October 12. Launching simultaneously on Wii and PlayStation 3, Samurai Heroes sees you “picking up the arms of more than a dozen samurai heroes” in 16th century Japan. With so many limbs strewn about, that must have been a pretty horrific time.

Action fans will be keen to see how the game was shaped by Devil May Cry 4 producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi, and history buffs should be pleased by Sengoku Basara’s attentive retelling of all the famous battles between Japan’s magical super-generals. Sure, the 200-hit air juggles are an unbelievable embellishment (most historians balk at anything over 147 hits), but if you’re looking for a 1:1 combat simulation, try Dynasty Warriors instead.

Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes sticks six swords into North America on Oct. 12 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Bearded Ladies’ debut PS3 game, Landit Bandit, makes its way to the North American PSN tomorrow for $9.99. While the game looks interesting – taking inspirations from titles like Crazy Taxi and Moonlander – the real story seems to be the development team itself. The team of five is comprised of “two programmers from the auto industry, a janitor, a liquor store salesman, [and] an expedition leader from Nepal” — with no ladies or bearded people to be found.

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Landit Bandit lands on PSN tomorrow for $9.99 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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D3 Publisher no longer plans to release God Eater in North America or Europe. But it’s all right, because we’re going to get the updated version of the action RPG, God Eater Burst, instead.

Now scheduled for a first-quarter release in North America next year and for an unspecified date in 2011 in Europe (published by Namco Bandai), God Eater Burst includes “more than twice the number of missions in the original God Eater,” along with a new “Burst Mode” that can be used to temporarily power up characters’ “Devouring Attacks.”

“If you’ve ever wondered what a god tastes like,” the press release teases, “you won’t have to wait long to find out.” And we thought it was just a clever name!

Updated ‘God Eater Burst’ out in North America and Europe in 2011 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What you see above is the Outbreak Pack for Dead Rising 2. It’s a limited edition version of the game that comes with everything pictured: a zombie action figure, accessories, voucher for a premium theme and other console-specific goods. It’ll release alongside the standard edition in Europe on October 1.

But we wanted to know about the potential for a North American release, so we contacted Capcom. A rep told Joystiq “we are not bringing the Outbreak Edition to North America,” yet offered that “something special will be announced for North America very soon for Dead Rising 2.” As soon as we know, we’ll be sure to pass the info along.

Dead Rising 2 ‘Outbreak Pack’ staggering to Europe, Capcom ‘not bringing’ it to North America originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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That’s not a partcularly bad bargain, though — how often do you get to see a picture of a futuristic monkey-man based on Chinese myth, surfing through a ruined cityscape? Like two-three times a week, max?

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Enslaved hangs ten in North America October 5 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pre-ordering the game at GameStop will allow you to acquire a pack of three in-game guns: the Boost Machinegun, the Anti Armor Pistol and the Laser Cannon
(the same three being used for a pre-order promotion with the European release). Enjoy glamour shots of these weapons being fired at things and/or people in our gallery.

Sega defeats confusion over Vanquish release date: Oct. 19 in North America originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PSN Minis is getting an appropriately sized hero later this month. Young Thor is the second Mini from Quebec-based developer Frima Studio, the team behind Zombie Tycoon. It’s described as an “all-ages God of War,” most likely because you will (cutely) murder the greatest icons of Norse mythology during your quest to save the world tree Yggdrasil.

Like Kratos, chibi Thor is able to combine magic and melee attacks on the fly. In fact, players of Chains of Olympus will find themselves perfectly at home with the button map. Young Thor will be available in North America on July 20 for $5. Catch a video and some art after the break.

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Young Thor hammers its way to Minis on July 20 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Time is screwed now that the Raving Rabbids have a time traveling washing machine … machine. Players will go through time and decide if the past needs fixing or leave things the way the Rabbids have altered history as they play through the party-games.

Up to four-players will be able to work together online or through one screen. Travel in Time will also feature MotionPlus support and Facebook integration because EVERY game needs Facebook support now. Check out the official home page and the Facebook group to keep up to date with the latest on the new Rabbids game.

Vigil Games’ Darksiders: Wrath of War was one of the better action-adventure games in recent memory. Plus, it was a new IP with a cool premise — and it’s actually getting a much-deserved sequel. So many elements went terrifically right on this one, I was almost led to believe the planets aligned for THQ.

The reason I say “almost” is this: the PC version of Darksiders was supposed to hit this summer. It’s now being held back until September 24, unfortunately. On the bright side, those who wait have the option of getting the appropriately titled Hell Book edition.

No price was given, but the added goodies were mentioned: a comic book and art cards by artist Joe Madureira in addition to a soundtrack CD. And, based on the name, I’m inclined to believe the game will come packed in some ridiculous box. I can’t wait.