Dead Rising 2: Case Zero Launches Today

[Shawn Zipay]

The prequel to the sequel we're all waiting for has just released today on the Xbox Live Marketplace. Capcom's Dead Rising 2: Case Zero, a $5 (USD) Marketplace title that takes place prior to the events in Dead Rising 2, but after the events in Dead Rising, is set to be a quick fix for the Zed killing void in your hearts.

For 400 Microsoft Points, the prologue will give players a first taste of the zombie-slaughtering fun of combo weapons and ‘psycho’ boss fights. Character attributes collected in Dead Rising 2: CASE ZERO will also carry over into the main game such as Player Level, to a maximum of five, Prestige Points alongside skills, Combo Cards and a number of alternate outfits.

Don't know what Case Zero is all about? Let the fine folks over at Giant Bomb show you around.

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You want to know what else is cool? The $89.99 (USD) Dead Rising 2 High Stakes Edition that was announced last week, complete with a chance to win a SIX FOOT zombie statue. Check out the details on that below!<!--more-->

- Dead Rising 2 Game (Xbox 360 or PS3)
- Poker Set in a black high-impact case sporting the Fortune City Logo and including:
-- 100 Poker Chips – 4 different colors featuring the Fortune City logo
-- 2 decks of ‘blood-stained’ custom playing cards featuring character art from Dead Rising 2
-- 5 Green Dice
-- 1 ‘blood-stained’ dealer chip
- Fortune City Visitor Map featuring the game map and ads for Fortune City locations and attractions
- Terror Is Reality XVII admission ticket with redemption code for the unique ‘Psycho’ costume and skills downloadable content
- The chance at discovering the ‘Golden’ Terror Is Reality XVII admission ticket *

*One Dead Rising 2 High Stakes Edition contains the ‘Golden’ Terror Is Reality XVII admission ticket. The ‘Golden’ ticket is redeemable for Burt the Zombie, a 6’ Dead Rising 2 zombie replica

Available to residents of the United States, Canada and Mexico only