onPoint - Dead Rising 2: Case Zero

Dead Rising was one of the most endeared Japanese games in recent memory. While the first Dead Rising was filled with bugs like a broken save system and questionable controls we all loved it. Dead Rising 2 is on the brink of release taking the zombie apocalypse to Fortune City. Case Zero is a prequel to Dead Rising 2 and bridges the gap between the two games, taking place 3 years before the sequel. There is a new protagonist named Chuck Greene, famous motorcycle rider and proud father. Case Zero is the story of Chuck finding Zombrex for his bitten daughter Katy and escaping Nevada's small town Still Creek, which proves to be problematic.

Case Zero is a little preview to Dead Rising 2 and costs 400 MSP on Xbox LIVE. Playing as Chuck is a lot more fun than Frank West. The controls are vastly improved and taking pictures is replaced by combining items to create 'creative' weapons for more PP. Saving is still restroom based but does not feel punishing. Case Zero offers many cool weapons like the Drill Bucket, Spiked Bat and the Boomstick which combines a pitchfork with a shotgun. That is just a small sampling of what's to come. Making your way through hundreds of zombies while looking for Zombrex and motorcycle parts in order to save Katy and escape Still Creek is a ton of fun and comes with replayability due to several achievements and tasks. Just like in Dead Rising, players are able to restart the story with a higher level which makes the game easier and more fun. When Chuck isn't too busy finding parts or creating crazy weapon combinations he can save ten survivors, who are 'interesting' to say the least.

onPause verdict: Buy It! - Dead Rising 2: Case Zero is one of the most creative uses of DLC yet. The 5 bucks are well spent and bring countless hours of fun, plus your level and PP carry over to Dead Rising 2. If you liked Dead Rising you will love Case Zero.

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onCAST Episode 56 - Max and Rabbit

On this episode Andreas and Ronnie discuss Xbox LIVE price increase, Borderlands GOTY version announced, first Back to the Future details, Odd Worlds Stranger Wrath returning to PS3, and much more in news and for what they have been playing its Vanquish, Dead Rising Case Zero, BioShock and Epic Citadel.



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News:
Xbox LIVE Prices Go Up November 1st
Borderlands GOTY Announced
UFC Undisputed PSP Trailer
Endless Horizon - Brink Dev Diary
Case Zero and Vanquish Out Now on XBL and PSN
New Xbox Controller Revealed
Starcraft 2 Sells 3 Million Units
First Back to the Future Details
Fallout New Vegas iPhone Graphic Noval
Call of Duty: Black Ops Combat Training
Crackdown 2 Toy Box DLC Available Now
Bloody Good Time - Ubisoft's XBLA and PSN Title
Odd Worlds Strangers Wrath Returning
Tohma Joins onPause!
F1 2010 Developer Video
Outland Announced
Enslaved Gone Gold
Duke Is Coming 2011
FIFA 11 Demo Dated
Bungie 2010 PAX Panel
InFamous 2 Gameplay From PAX
Ultimate Playstation Buying Guide


Games:
Dead Rising: Case Zero
Vanquish
Epic Citadel
BioShock


Other:
12 Month Gold
Crappy Brothers in Arms Review


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Bungie 2010 PAX Panel

The whole Bungie 2010 PAX panel has just been posted online thanks to Halo Waypoint. In the first three videos Bungie shows us a behind the scenes look at creating Halo: Reach's art, story and gameplay. And in the fourth video they do a quick Q&A with some fans. Check the vids out after the jump!

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InFamous 2 PAX Gameplay Video

The guys and gals over at Sucker Punch have released a sick new trailer today for PAX of the upcoming InFamous 2. This gameplay trailer shows a new force like move were Cole pick up vehicle and throws it into the air, some sword action, building destruction, and last a crazy awesome bug boss fight. Check it out!

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The Ultimate Playstation Move Buying Guide

Sony's Playstation Move Motion Controller is due to release on September 17th. We have put together the ultimate buying guide for you. Find everything you need to play, including the games in this guide and get ready to get your Move on this fall.

What is the Playstation Move?

The PS Move is a highly sophisticated wand controller that uses accelerometers and the PS Eye camera to track your movements in true 3D space. Move supported games (list below) will work using one single Move controller, two Move controllers or a Move and a Navigation controller. The 'NAV' controller can also be exchanged for the standard DUALSHOCK. Of course a PS Eye is required as well.

The Move as often been compared to the Nintendo Wii with Motion Plus but the Move is more accurate, operates in 3D space, allows for augmented reality games and the games are in true HD. While they are close conceptually, the PS Move is a more sophisticated piece of technology.



All Move launch games will require:

-- A Playstation 3 Console
-- One Playstation Move wand
-- One Playstation Eye Toy

There are standalone accessories as well as hardware bundles available:

-- $49 Playstation Move Controller
-- $29 Playstation Navigation Controller
-- $29 Playstation Eye Camera
-- $99 Playstation Move Starter Kit (Move, PS Eye, Sports Champions)
-- $399 320 GB PS3 Console Bundle including Move Starter Kit

How much does it cost and what do I need?

If you do not yet own an PS3 the $399 Console Bundle is the best value. If you do own a PS3 then buy the Starter Kit at $99. If you already own a PS3 and a PS Eye Camera the standalone $49 PS Move and $39 Sports Champions Game (or any other supported title) would be the best deal at $89.

What games will be available at launch and what are they?

When the Playstation Move finally releases on September 17th in the United States there will be several games to chose from. In order to get an idea of what they are and if they are right for you we have put together a list of the titles with a description.

Launch titles:

-- $39 Sports Champions: This is a sports compilation including several disciplines including Disc Golf, Archery, Table Tennis, Bocce and Gladiator Arena.

-- $39 Start the Party: Perfect family game mini compilation. It is augmented reality based and puts players into the game using the PS Eye camera.

-- $? Tumble: A downloadable PSN game that uses the Move to control blocks and other objects in unique challenges, think about Jenga-like mini games.

-- $29 EyePet: Players take care of and play with an adorable little pet in your living room.

-- $39 Kung Fu Rider: A wacky office chair racing game where players use all sorts of chairs in races and challenges.

-- $29 Racquet sports: Tennis game similar to Wii Tennis with a higher amount of accuracy and true one to one movement.

-- $59 Heavy Rain: This is an existing which receives a Move controller input update. Play four characters in an interactive drama with unique and immersive
controls.

-- $49 Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition: Play RE5 using Move controls (launch day patch), this will also require a Navigation controller or Dualshock.

-- $59 Tiger Woods 11: Play an incredibly realistic golf game using the Move controller (game will receive a patch)

-- $59 MAG: A massive 256 player online only First Person Shooter. The game will receive a patch to include Move controls.

-- $59 Time Crisis: A light gun style shooter from the arcade series.

-- $59 RUSE: A Real Time Strategy game using the Move, along with standard controls.

Post launch titles, these games release shortly after September 17th:

-- $39 Get Fit with Mel B: Fitness game featuring Spice Girl Mel B using PS Move (September 28th)

-- $39 The Shoot: A new take on the classic Light Gun genre (October 12th)

-- $39 The Fight: Lights Out: This is a fighting game where players control the punches, jabs and blocks in one-to-one motions using 2 PS Move controllers (October 26th)

-- $39 TV Superstars: Puts players into the game and onto the set of 5 competitive TV Shows (October 26th)

Please keep in mind that these are only the initial games. Some prominent games like Sorcery, Virtua Tennis 4, Killzone 3 and SOCOM 4 will support the PS Move as well. We will update the guide as those are closer to release.

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PAX 10: Warren Spector reveals Part Two of Epic Micky Intro

What would PAX be without Warren Spector? Well, it probably would still be PAX but it's nice that he is there. What's better? Showing off part 2 off Epic Micky's opening movie during his speech to attendees. During the second part of the opening we are "following Mickey Mouse as he regains consciousness in Wasteland only to find himself trapped in the clutches of The Mad Doctor. Mickey encounters an old foe, meets a new one and encounters his half brother, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, for the first time ever".

I still can't believe this title is not coming to the HD platforms as it would be an impressive art display on those massive LCD screens we are throwing away for the 3D upgrade right, RIGHT?

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FIFA 11 Demo dated, Creation center announced

FIFA 11 will ship with loads of new features such as the 'Be A Goalie' mode when it hits store shelves on September 28th. EA has let us know that a demo of the game will be available for download on September 15th. If you are an Xbox LIVE Silver member however, you will have to wait until September 23rd to get your kick on.

Also, the FIFA 11 Creation Center Beta is now live for those who have pre-ordered the game.

Create a player’s appearance, accessories and attributes and then create a team with a distinctive crest and kits. Share creations with friends, and download your players and team into your console to play online, in tournaments and in kick-off matches. Created players can also be used in the Arena, Career Mode and Lounge Mode. In addition, fans can choose player attributes and manage their created team’s formations and tactics right from the web.

EA dropped an entire game tape earlier this week where Arsenal takes on Real Madrid. Looks like FIFA and that's a good thing.

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PAX 10: The Duke is Alive - Pees in a Urinal in 2011

Duke Nukem Forever seems to take its name VERY literal. The game which has been in 'development' for 12 years or so and continues to be alive. Even better, it will actually be released! Take-Two has owned the IP and 3D Realms was working on the game until they shut down due to lack of funding and got sued by its publisher. The game was deemed dead and many assets were leaked onto the web including videos and screenshots of the semi-finished game. The Duke's voice actor said he was still working on the game and a few sources reported that Gearbox was actually working on the title.

Today at PAX these rumors were confirmed. Gearbox and Take-Two are developing the game and a massive booth was setup for the public to play the game for the first time. Ever.

Randy Pitchford was very excited to show off what they had been working on and confirmed the title is due out in 2011. What's one more year right?

After all this time I thought there was no way I could ever be excited it the game was going to come out but I was wrong, they had me at urinal.



Check out some captured footage of the live stream from PAX below. The Duke is back.

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