At a press event at GDC, Sega revealed House of the Dead Overkill: The Lost Reels, a mobile version of its popular light-gun shooter franchise. The game will maintain the same classic grindhouse horror movie feel as it’s console counterparts with a few new additional changes such as repurposing levels, characters and the ability to tap to shoot. There has been no announcements on the release date so far since the reveal. Hit the jump for images of the game to fill your GOREGASM! Continue reading
The House of the Dead III Secret Files: Concept Art added to the Official Artwork section
It’s been a while hasn’t it….. friends? I’ve been busy with school and SEGABits for quite a while. But luckly, I’ve purchased The House of the Dead III Perfect Guide from Japan which contains tons of awesome and rare information on the game just for you. This book is hard to find but here on The Website of the Dead, you can view all the never before seen concept artwork and early drafts from the development of The House of the Dead III. All will be added to the House of the Dead Official Artwork section and more to come. Interested to view the drafts now and read a couple of tidbits from the book. Read on for more.
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Character Profiles: Player 1 & Player 2
SEGA Golden Gun
Sega Golden Gun
Developer: Sega Shanghai Studio
Platforms: Arcade
Release: 2011
Golden Gun is Sega’s latest light gun shooter which utilizes the use of golden gun where players have to defeat the army of the undead and phantoms. The game also features a unique gameplay system where players can “Co-op shot” a enemy to score more points, choose multiple paths, and upgrade weapons & shields with points. This game has quite a few references to The House of the Dead series. In fact, a lot of references to the series. You’ll notice as soon as you play the game, you might bump into a couple of familiar creatures and scenes. Pretty safe to say that it maybe a spin-off. Continue reading
Zobio & Zobiko Big Day in Graveyard Gig! Beware Racers! *Video added*
With Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed leaked in certain stores, I thought I’d share some news to all House of the Dead fans who are planning to pick up the game. I am happy to announce that Zobio & Zobiko will not be racers but will be getting married within Curien’s Mansion and Sonic & friends are invited to the wedding (Sorry AMS agents, there will be no wedding crashing this time around). What to know what’s going down in the house? Click to read more *Spoilers ahead*
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Coffee with Games shows off “The House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return” Data Report
Coffee with Games shows off their data report on The House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return for the Nintendo Wii. Apparently, the compilation has done very well for a game that’s been released 4 years ago. Check out their data report after the jump.
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Fans of the Dead: TheDeath’s HOTD Collection
One of our forum members, TheDeath, posted his entire House of the Dead Collection within the forums. I must say that this is the greatest collection I have ever seen in my entire life. He even has some rare HOTD merchandises from different countries. One of them happens to be a House of the Dead manga (which is one of the items I’ve been searching for the past year now). Check out his amazing collection.
Now that’s a true HotD fan right there! For more pictures, check them out on our forums.
Caravan of the Dead – PlayStation Store Halloween Sale: Get The House of the Dead Bundle & The House of the Dead Overkill Extended Cut on PSN
Sony is having a sale on all of it’s horror themed games on PSN. That includes The House of the Dead. The House of the Dead Bundle is on sale for PSN members for $21.99 and PS+ Members can get their hands on the game for $15.39.
Not only that, The House of the Dead Overkill Extended Cut is also available to download for $20. You can download the full game on PSN. I recommend it if your in for the goregasm this Halloween.
Halloween is the perfect day to play some House of the Dead with your friends. I wouldn’t eat candy while playing the game if I we’re you. :p
Source: Playstation Blogs, HOTD OK:EC Playstaion page
Special Thanks to David Gray & Daniel Brock
More House of the Dead representation on the latest Wreck-It-Ralph Trailer
Walt Disney UK has uploaded a new trailer of the upcoming Disney movie, Wreck-It-Ralph. In the beginning of the trailer, there are tons of arcade cabinets of all types of games including The House of the Dead. It’s great to see The House of the Dead getting a lot of love in this movie along with other Sega franchises like Sonic the Hedgehog & Virtua Cop.
Disney’s Wreck-It-Ralph is set to be released in theaters on Nov 2, 2012. Be sure to check it out!
Source: SEGABits & Walt Disney UK Youtube channel
New Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Trailer shows off Curien Mansion as a battle track
Sega Europe has uploaded a new video of the upcoming Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed game showing off new characters, tracks & and battle arenas that you will see once the game hits the stores next month. You can see Curien Mansion makes an appearance yet again as a battle arena with a darker look as racers battle each other within the Doctor’s mansion inside and out. If you have an sharp eye, you can see posters of Zobio & Zobiko names on the wall. Speaking of which, will we see these lovely couple tear the tracks up again or sit out of this race?
UPDATE: Here’s at least 1 images from the Wii U version of Curien Mansion featuring Shinobi’s Joe Musashi.
Source: Sega Europe’s Youtube Channel