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Rumour: New ‘Dead Rising’ Entry Purportedly in Development
Despite Capcom having not revealed the sales numbers from last year’s Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, if the report from MP1st is to be believed, it would appear that they’re ready to forge ahead with a new entry in the series.
Before diving into this, it’s worth noting that Capcom hasn’t confirmed or announced any Dead Rising-related titles since they had that survey asking fans about “Deluxe Remasters” in the vein of the original Dead Rising.
According to MP1st’s sources (with Video Games Chronicle verifying some of the claims with their own sources), Capcom is busy gearing up for a new Dead Rising game, which will neither be a remake or a remaster. This new title has apparently been in development since 2023 under the codename “Rec,” and will see the return of the series original protagonist, Frank West. Furthermore, this title will be a direct sequel to the first game.
As for the setting, rather than a mall, the sequel will take place in Hollywood, “primarily within a massive, enclosed movie studio lot.” This also ties into the game’s plot, as Frank will be at the mercy of a deranged film director, forcing Frank and other survivors into various trials, all in the pursuit of the “perfect movie”.
Continuing from Dead Rising, this sequel will apparently see the return of Psychopaths, with some acting as minions of the film director. The report mentions that one of these minions is the director’s right-hand man, who will have been saved by Frank early on in the game, and who is tasked with filming everything while having a bomb strapped to their body.
Survivors will also be back again, which will include actors who have taken refuge from the zombie outbreak. Also returning is the mechanic of Frank using his camera to once again for taking photos of the environment, and the return of the infamous time limit. The latter in this case is being used by the director to threaten Frank and the Survivors, such as blowing up the studio in case they don’t follow his orders.
Admittedly, the Dead Rising series has never been a big seller for Capcom compared to Resident Evil (obviously), or even Devil May Cry. However, the fact that Capcom surprised everyone with that Deluxe Remaster shows that they’re willing to give the franchise another chance, and this apparent sequel is the next step.
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Lovecraftian Horror Adventure Game ‘ASYLUM’ Coming to Consoles Later This Year [Trailer]
Released on Steam and GOG last year, SOEDESCO has finally announced that they’ll be bringing their Lovecraftian horror adventure title ASYLUM to the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and the Nintendo Switch later this year. The team also teased that as part of the upcoming Halloween season, there will be “more coming” for those who already own the game on PC.
Announced way back in 2010, ASYLUM is the spiritual successor to the 2006 cult title, Scratches. The game is crafted in the grindhouse style of 80s horror (including its soundtrack) and drawing inspiration from H.P. Lovecraft’s stories, the iconic gothic style of Hammer Films, and the twisted horror legacy of Lucio Fulci.
Players take on the role of a former patient of the Hanwell Mental Institute, who is haunted by unsettling visions as they explore the decaying mental institution. You must explore the intricate layout of the building, research its past history, and march towards a shocking conclusion. Rather than relying on constant jump scares, the game builds tension through its oppressive setting, its haunting soundtrack inspired by classic 80s horror films and the work of John Carpenter, and a narrative “carefully crafted over 15 years of development.”