Dead Rising 2 ships 2 million, Blue Castle Games renamed
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Capcom announced this morning that Dead Rising 2 has shipped over two million units globally, making it more successful than the original zombie survival sandbox. The company also stated that the Dead Rising franchise has shipped over four million units globally. That math likely entails the couple million copies from the sequel, the "million-plus" from the original Dead Rising, and ... oh boy, whatever Dead Rising: Chop Till you Drop shipped. It's unclear if Capcom's "most dynamic sales weapon" ever, Dead Rising 2: Case Zero, would be included in there -- considering it didn't "ship" so much as "sell" half a million units on Xbox Live Arcade.
The publisher also announced that its acquisition of Blue Castle Games was approved by Canadian authorities. The studio will now be known as Capcom Game Studio Vancouver. Will CGSV be entrusted with other Capcom franchises, or will it remain in the company of the living dead?
The publisher also announced that its acquisition of Blue Castle Games was approved by Canadian authorities. The studio will now be known as Capcom Game Studio Vancouver. Will CGSV be entrusted with other Capcom franchises, or will it remain in the company of the living dead?
Reader Comments (26)
Posted: Oct 28th 2010 10:20AM Jawmuncher said
Good to hear, I enjoyed DR2 a lot though I'd still give the edge to the first game. Can't wait to see a DR3 an to see what's next for capcom Vancouver
Posted: Oct 28th 2010 10:24AM SackDanDruff said
Smart move by capcom. Hopefully Capcom doesn't destroy this IP like they have ruined resident evil and lost planet....
Posted: Oct 28th 2010 10:45AM ijustw1n said
I don't get reporting shipped numbers. Since they aren't a direct retailer, they can ship all they want but it's not a 1:1 to actual sales.
Posted: Oct 28th 2010 10:49AM cylet said
faaaaaaaaaantastic
Posted: Oct 28th 2010 10:53AM Petebot330 said
Yuck. That rename is awful. Why not just call them Developer #1187, Capcom?
Posted: Oct 28th 2010 11:16AM BearInTheAir75 said
Yeah the name leaves something to be desired. Why not make it simply Capcom Vancouver? Same message, less BS
Posted: Oct 28th 2010 11:28AM Ironhide Delta said
Got give a shout out to the local boys then! Capcom Vancouver did a great job on DR2, and should be commended for their hard work!
Posted: Oct 28th 2010 11:32AM Brockobama321 said
Well earned. I was pleasantly surprised with DR2, compared to my dislike of DR1. They managed to keep the premise the same, which is an awesome premise, but to polish the edges (a la difficulty, saves, and gun control).
Posted: Oct 28th 2010 11:33AM dblue said
why capcom waited so long for DR2 ill never know. DR is a great IP and should have a new DR every Halloween ;)
Posted: Oct 28th 2010 11:44AM Alexisonfire said
The realization that I can stay in my home country AND work for Capcom one day has me overjoyed.
Posted: Oct 28th 2010 12:02PM ch3burashka said
Kind of sucks that they rename their studios. Reminds me of Irrational, how they went there and back again. A "real" name adds some tangibility to the product; Capcom "Location" doesn't.
Posted: Oct 28th 2010 12:09PM Cleric said
I guess that's good? Blue Castle always makes me lose money because I see it and I'm like 'Man! I could go for some white castle!"
Posted: Oct 28th 2010 1:12PM Alexisonfire said
@Cleric
Except Blue Castle is in Vancouver and there are no White Castles in Canada, so the correlation is non-existent.
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Except Blue Castle is in Vancouver and there are no White Castles in Canada, so the correlation is non-existent.
Posted: Oct 28th 2010 3:29PM Alexisonfire said
@Cleric
The only reason I know what a White Castle is due to Harold & Kumar.
I assure you, White Castle does not come to mind.
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The only reason I know what a White Castle is due to Harold & Kumar.
I assure you, White Castle does not come to mind.
Posted: Oct 28th 2010 12:48PM RobHoliday said
Now if they would "ship" Case West already.
I've already played through DR2 many, many times. I need something new.
I've already played through DR2 many, many times. I need something new.
Posted: Oct 28th 2010 4:13PM Crayola Q Pants ESQ said
I thought Blue Castle got renamed ages ago? Like, some time not long after they bought the company
Posted: Oct 28th 2010 4:39PM Cafecito said
I guess that's okay... although I don't think Blue Castle is such a great studio. I mean, DR2 is pretty fun and all, but it has almost the same technical flaws the original had, like... 4 years ago. Most other developers have already evolved into better programming practices.
Posted: Oct 28th 2010 6:39PM Arooguy said
Why do I sense Capcom Vancouver may be rebooting Onimusha?
Posted: Oct 29th 2010 6:40PM Its X with Guns said
Bleh. Studio renaming is garbage. How about paint all of the walls gray and give the employees barcodes and uniforms too?







