Dead Rising Mobile, Capcom virtual arcade coming to iPhone
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Capcom's not looking to break its habit of scrunching down its popular franchises for use on the iPhone, it seems. Capcom Japan today outlined its mobile gaming plans for the near future -- plans which include the winter release of Dead Rising Mobile and "Capcom Arcade," a storefront which will host an expanding library of the developer's classic titles.
Dead Rising Mobile will be a 3D action game in the vein of the series' console iterations with some form of Facebook and Twitter functionality. Capcom Arcade, much like the Xbox Live Game Room, will host a number of virtual arcade cabinets that require purchased "tokens" to play. Alternatively, permanent access to each game can be had for a larger, one-time fee. The Arcade service will launch before Dead Rising Mobile and will feature Street Fighter II, Ghouls'n Ghosts, 1942 and Commando.
Finally, Capcom is also planning another update for the iPhone version of Street Fighter IV in mid-to-late November. The update will include a new challenger (following the last update's introduction of E. Honda and C. Viper), in addition to a handful of new networking options. We can't wait to see which brawler we can put our thumbs on next! That ... didn't sound good.
Dead Rising Mobile will be a 3D action game in the vein of the series' console iterations with some form of Facebook and Twitter functionality. Capcom Arcade, much like the Xbox Live Game Room, will host a number of virtual arcade cabinets that require purchased "tokens" to play. Alternatively, permanent access to each game can be had for a larger, one-time fee. The Arcade service will launch before Dead Rising Mobile and will feature Street Fighter II, Ghouls'n Ghosts, 1942 and Commando.
Finally, Capcom is also planning another update for the iPhone version of Street Fighter IV in mid-to-late November. The update will include a new challenger (following the last update's introduction of E. Honda and C. Viper), in addition to a handful of new networking options. We can't wait to see which brawler we can put our thumbs on next! That ... didn't sound good.
Reader Comments (29)
Posted: Oct 5th 2010 8:19PM Wazzup4567 said
That zombie makes me want to cringe....
Should I play Dead Rising? I havent played it but should I? (Im on a Wii Sadly)
Should I play Dead Rising? I havent played it but should I? (Im on a Wii Sadly)
Posted: Oct 6th 2010 1:48AM King Johngie the Fourth said
@Wazzup4567
I actually find it to be quite enjoyable. Definitely don't go into it expecting anything even remotely close to the experience on the 360 and PS3, but all-in-all it's a pretty decent Wii game
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I actually find it to be quite enjoyable. Definitely don't go into it expecting anything even remotely close to the experience on the 360 and PS3, but all-in-all it's a pretty decent Wii game
Posted: Oct 6th 2010 1:58AM Nolan North said
@King Johngie the Fourth
First Dead Rising wasn't on the PS3, and the Wii version, though graphically inferior than the Xbox version, still has some improvements to the save system, and text was made easier to read (a big problem with the original game). Photography was removed from the Wii version, but it's no big deal, as the sequel doesn't even have it.
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First Dead Rising wasn't on the PS3, and the Wii version, though graphically inferior than the Xbox version, still has some improvements to the save system, and text was made easier to read (a big problem with the original game). Photography was removed from the Wii version, but it's no big deal, as the sequel doesn't even have it.
Posted: Oct 6th 2010 2:02AM King Johngie the Fourth said
@Nolan North
Yes, good point, for whatever reason, it's not on PS3. My brain kinda started auto-typing there. And the game is more like Dead Rising all dressed up as Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition. Controls and visuals are identical, so if you enjoy RE4, you should enjoy Dead Rising.
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Yes, good point, for whatever reason, it's not on PS3. My brain kinda started auto-typing there. And the game is more like Dead Rising all dressed up as Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition. Controls and visuals are identical, so if you enjoy RE4, you should enjoy Dead Rising.
Posted: Oct 5th 2010 8:20PM PR0F3TA said
I hope the Dead Rising game turns out good, if anyone wants to play a good zombie game on he iPhone try ''N.Y. ZOMBIES''
Posted: Oct 5th 2010 8:20PM Prboi said
Lol I'm dying to see this scenario:
Guy 1: Dude have you played Dead Rising 2?
Guy 2: Yeah, it's crazy!
Guy 1: Hey which console do you have it for so we can play co-op?
Guy 2:.... Iphone.....
Guy 1: *Laughs & walks away*
Guy 1: Dude have you played Dead Rising 2?
Guy 2: Yeah, it's crazy!
Guy 1: Hey which console do you have it for so we can play co-op?
Guy 2:.... Iphone.....
Guy 1: *Laughs & walks away*
Posted: Oct 5th 2010 8:32PM den69 said
If its on phone they have GOT to put an autosave feature lol
It won't make sense if you're out and about and you have to take 5 minutes to find a toilet...
It won't make sense if you're out and about and you have to take 5 minutes to find a toilet...
Posted: Oct 5th 2010 8:33PM Mustang Fanboy said
every platform gets the original dead rising but PS3? really capcom that is just stupid. Dead Rising is my favorite game on the 360.
Posted: Oct 6th 2010 7:30AM Kanjou said
@Mustang Fanboy
The only platform which got the "Original Dead Rising" was the 360. Wii was a different game altogether. And for that matter, DS didn't get one, PSP didn't get one, PS2 didn't get one. Does this Iphone dude look like Frank West to you? Really?
If you can't see a sea of zombies, or there's no photography, there's nothing "Original" about it.
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The only platform which got the "Original Dead Rising" was the 360. Wii was a different game altogether. And for that matter, DS didn't get one, PSP didn't get one, PS2 didn't get one. Does this Iphone dude look like Frank West to you? Really?
If you can't see a sea of zombies, or there's no photography, there's nothing "Original" about it.
Posted: Oct 5th 2010 8:35PM DeeZeee said
This looks terrible. There is only like two zombies walking around o_O
My bloodlust will not stand for this Capcom!!!
My bloodlust will not stand for this Capcom!!!
Posted: Oct 5th 2010 8:40PM TaintedKane said
@DeeZeee
There aren't even 2 zombies walking around.
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There aren't even 2 zombies walking around.
Posted: Oct 5th 2010 8:41PM oggsy92 said
It's gonna be terrible.. besides the insane amount of weapons (which probably wont be in) the fun of dead rising is looking ahead and seeing 1000's of zombies that you know your gonna have to kill or dodge, this iphone version will be so bad.. quick run! there's two zombies in front and there moving faster than a snail! Maybe its just me.. but I really don't want another dodgy port of a fantastic franchise! I'm looking at you wii..
Posted: Oct 5th 2010 8:42PM Js2Kings said
Every time I see a game put onto iPhone it hurts me (just s little)O that it couldn't come on the Wii, Dead Rising, Street Fighter, and GTa would be pretty cool (Of course I do own a PS3)
Posted: Oct 5th 2010 10:46PM baby sea tuna said
There was a wii version, wasn't there? Completely forgot.
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Posted: Oct 5th 2010 9:02PM SpanWolf said
Dead Rising 3DS, Dead Rising 3DS!!!
Posted: Oct 5th 2010 9:10PM SpiderPrime said
lol at first I thought that was the wii version.
Posted: Oct 5th 2010 10:29PM ItsameMatt03 said
I hope Capcom is interested in Dead Rising for the 3DS. Just throw that on the stack along with SSFIV, MM Legend 3, and both Resident Evils.
Posted: Oct 5th 2010 11:04PM Nintendo Tim said
Whoa, Frank, buddy. What happened? Looks like you stepped back in (tech) time about 15 years.
Posted: Oct 5th 2010 11:41PM Jerkface Killah said
What is that abomination? The iPhone can do much better visuals. Look at Epic Citadel for example
Posted: Oct 6th 2010 1:42AM The MARIO said
I thought that was Claude from GTA 3.
Posted: Oct 6th 2010 1:53AM Undying said
This looks like poo.
Posted: Oct 6th 2010 4:12AM LowKeyyyy said
so, is this that baseball game for the 3DS that was made by Konami?
Posted: Oct 6th 2010 6:16PM ThePSNGuy said
Surprisingly, these graphics make me want to play dead rising mobile. It gives me a nostalgia of clean-non-colorful-whatevers lol
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