Now that Sega has released The House of the Dead III. It’s now time to show you some concept art of the game by SEGA AM1 formally known as SEGA WOW Entertainment. Enjoy!
The House of the Dead III Concept Art
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The House of the Dead III: Behind the Scenes interview with Takashi Oda and Yasuhiro Nishiyama
Upon beating The House of the Dead III on PSN for the first time, you are rewarded with a bonus video of a developer interview similar to recent videos of Sonic CD, Daytona USA, and Virtua Fighter: Final Showdown. This interview features SEGA AM1 division’s Takashi Oda (Left), Director of The House of the Dead series, and producer Yasuhiro Nishiyama (Right).
You can watch the video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb4UFQMwnhw
In this interview, they talk about in the beginning there were no rules with violent games in Japan such as decapitation and blood sporing out. They also talk about how the game was about zombies and shooting them. Around the time of the first game, they got away with it due to the graphics back in 1996 and if they were to modernized it, they would have been in BIG trouble. Takashi then claims that they’ve never used the word zombies in the House of the Dead series because he doesn’t want the name to be in his work and vision, but instead called them “creatures” that were created in terms of the story. In order to make a next installment for the series, they want to make it more grotesque within the rules. Takashi then mentions terms of the stories based on a Osamu Tezuka’s Black Jack, a surgeon who helps other people but costs them a enormous fee, serves as a outline to the character’s backstories. Both Black Jack and The House of the Dead series share the same story element based on morality and what’s right and wrong. During the development of the series, they didn’t want to make anything so disturb to make the player stop playing the game, but the game always have something to catch you off guard to make you react to a hit. In conclusion, they want to try new things with The House of the Dead and bring them to arcade players to play.
Source: The House of the Dead III (PSN version)
The House of the Dead III now available on PSN
The House of the Dead III is now available to download on PSN with HD graphics, trophies and Playstation Move support exclusively on the Playstation Store for $6.99.
Here’s what Senior Vice President of Digital Business at Sega of America, Haruki Satomi has to say. “We know not everyone has easy access to an arcade with a House of the Dead cabinet, so we wanted to give players around the world the chance to have that same experience in their living rooms. “We hope everyone enjoys The House of the Dead 3’s classic gameplay and new features, and look forward to introducing console owners to the fourth, previously arcade-only, installment later this spring.”
Not only that, this newer version of House of the Dead III includes a bonus reward for players to earn in-game. A very own “The House of the Dead III” Arcade cabinet for Playstation Home. Also PS + users get a free dynamic theme and avatars.
So pump up your shotguns and send zombies straight back to hell as Rogan’s hot headed daughter, Lisa Rogan and former AMS agent G. True Horror Lies Here. Can You Face The Fear?
Source: SEGA Blog http://blogs.sega.com/2012/02/14/hotd-3-launch/
Taste of the Flesh: Menu of the Day Part 3
For the menu of today we introduce to you the lovely damsel in distress, Sophie Richards.
Richards Blush Petite
“Fresh, young and clean – begs to be drunk! The charming aroma beggars description: layers of jammy platelets, lymph, venous gore beta globulin, and a round, uncontrived plummy afterglow. The flavor more than lives up to the promise of the nose; lush, seductive and supple. Perhaps a trifle blowsy, but not over-rich. a corpuscular, smooth mouthfeel leaves the tongue aching for more. this may be the perfect libation for the holiday feasting season. Very highly recommended indeed!”
Appearance: 5/5
Nose: 24/25
Flavor: 29/30
Complexity: 9/10
Balance: 10/10
Finish: 14/15
Overall Impression: 5/5
Total Evaluation: 96/100
Extremely Rare Prototype House of the Dead toys on sell on Ebay
Thanks to avid Sega fan David Gray who gave the tip, a seller named corndogcollectables are selling all 11 prototype toys for over $3,000. Now that’s a mad bargain right there. Here’s a little fun fact of why these prototypes weren’t sold to the market. The main reason was that the first series of The House of the Dead toy line didn’t sell well in order for a second series to be released. Palisade Toys had no choice but to cancel the toy line. Luckly, this is the chance for people to buy them now, if your rich that is. Here are more pictures of the toys.
Source: Ebay http://compare.ebay.com/like/220871994743?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar
Sonic and SEGA All-Stars Racing 2 in the works? Ladies and Gentlemen start your engines!
From a Kotaku rep who is attending the Toy Fair 2012 convention, confirms that a new Sonic and SEGA All-Stars Racing sequel is in the works for this holiday season with new characters and vehicles. More information on the news soon. For now, what do you guys what to see in ASR? Maybe G and Issac Washington in the Ice Cream Truck, Lisa Rogan in her dusty van, or maybe Goldman’s Building as a track around the city Venice. What do you guys think?
Source: Kotaku @ http://kotaku.com/5884388/start-your-engines-for-sonic–sega-all+stars-racing-sequel
The House of the Dead 2 now available on SEGA’s Digital Store with a unique rating
The House of the Dead 2 for the PC is available on the Sega Digital Store’s website for only $9.95 with a Early Childhood rating. Just a minor mistake on Sega’s part and hopefully it’ll get fixed soon. Imagine three year olds working for a secrect government on a mission killing zombies. It could happen.
Taste of the Flesh: Menu of the Day Part 2
Here is part two for what is on the menu for today. This time we introduce you to the mysterious AMS agent G.
Liquor Sanguinis della G
“A dry but filling puckery mouthfeel with an intriguing gout de pierre a fusil characterizes this small varietal white. Its problematic, possibly overcomplex, body may take you offguard with the depth of its leukocyte finesse and underklying metallic prickle. The high globulin count recommends thorough decanting, lest the flavor become medicinal. In all, a respectable table blood, at its best with pasta, fish and even pizza for the adventurous palate.”
Appearance: 3.5/5
Nose: 20/30
Flavor: 25/30
Complexity: 8/10
Balance: 7.5/10
Finish: 13/15
Overall Impression: 4/5
Total Evaluation: 81/100
Taste of the Flesh: Menu of the Day Part 1
Hello everyone, today I wanted to show what’s on the menu for today. If you guys ever own a copwoy The House of the Dead for the Sega Saturn, you probably know where this is going. Each day, I will post the menu of the day of all three characters. Our two favorite AMS agents, Rogan and G and the lovely Sophie Richards. Today we’ll start off with Thomas Rogan.
Chateau Rogan No. 9
“This big jug red greets you at uncorking with firm attack – fleshy and full of extract. Plenty of body, with overtones of hemoglobin and rich plasma robustness, but never lumpy or clotted. Its challenging nose is bold and sanguinary, with an aggressive character that demands your full attention. A long, extraordinary ‘serumy’ finish completes the overall effect, making this a must-drink for connoisseur and neophyte alike. Serve with fava beans.”
Appearance: 4/5
Nose: 22/25
Flavor: 27/30
Complexity: 8/10
Balance: 8/10
Finish: 14/15
Overall Impression: 4/5
Total Evaluation: 87/100
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