Dead Rising 2: Case Zero

Dead Rising 2: Case Zero is an exclusive downloadable game for Xbox Live Arcade, set for release on August 31st in North America and 3rd September in Europe. The game will cost 400 Microsoft points and will bridge the link between the events of the first Dead Rising and Dead Rising 2. It is said to be at least two hours long, that is if you rush through it, equivalent to a day in Dead Rising time. The game takes place two years after the events of the original Dead Rising, and three years before the events of Dead Rising 2.

Story
Chuck Greene and his daughter Katey arrive in the desert town of Still Creek after fleeing from the outbreak in Las Vegas and Katey's zombie infection. The father and daughter arrive at a gas station in the desert town, only to have their truck stolen, along with their supply of Zombrex, stranding them in town, filled with zombies. Just before his truck is stolen, Chuck hears on the radio that the military has set up a 50 mile perimeter around Las Vegas, which includes Still Creek, only 46 miles away from the overrun city. In addition to finding Zombrex, he needs to find a way out of the town before the military wipe out everything within 50 miles of Las Vegas. In addition to his main goals, there are some survivors and a psychopath, who need assistance and taking care of, in the zombie-filled town.

Gameplay
Despite being a downloadable title, the game retains numerous gameplay elements from both Dead Rising and Dead Rising 2. Chuck will still be able to level up and craft weapons. An important feature of Case Zero is the ability to take any progress learned by the player (such as levels and weapons) and transfer them to Dead Rising 2. Although you will only be allowed to keep leveling up to the level cap of 4 in ''Case Zero. This allows Xbox 360 players to get a head start on leveling up before Dead Rising 2'' is even released. A recent trailer also mentioned that exclusive items, including costumes which can be unlocked for Dead Rising 2 by playing Case Zero, can be unlocked in Case Zero and Dead Rising 2. Whether this means items specific to Case Zero or items that can be unlocked in Dead Rising 2 by playing Case Zero has yet to be seen.

Trailer
Video:Dead Rising 2 Case Zero E3 2010 Debut Trailer