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House of the Dead: Overkill

WII / Action / Release: Feb 11, 2009 / ESRB: M

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More Mature Wii Games from Sega Unlikely

Having released a trio of so-called "mature" Wii games aimed at the during 2009, publisher Sega has now indicated that it's unlikely to bring any more "mature" titles to the platforms.

Though Sega previously pledged it would "still do mature games" despite disappointing sales, Sega of America studio director Constantine Hantzopoulos cast doubt on that commitment during the 4 Guys 1UP: 01/01/2010 podcast, pointing not just to the sales of its own titles, but those of Dead Space Extraction, an on-rails shooter published by rival EA. Read more »

"For an average sampling of all video game consumers, If you only own a wii, you're probably not ..."
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House of the Dead Overkill Video: Talking Tech

Another House of the Dead: Overkill video development diary is now available, with the Headstrong Games team discussing the tech they put in the Wii-exclusive action game.

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"If the Wii spouted out tickets, I could have Dave & Buster's-type fun!"
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House of the Dead Trailer Accompanies Gold News

Joining Microsoft and Sony in this week's gold announcements, Sega sends word that Headstrong Games' House of the Dead: Overkill is done and off to manufacturing.

In celebration, the publisher provided a new trailer examining the story of the Wii-only light gun-style shooter, which hits North American retailers on February 10. Read more »

"I guess the Wii understand what the hardcore gamers love. Gore and BOOBIES!"
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House of the Dead: Overkill Release Date Revealed; New Screenshots, Art

Ready to pop some zombie heads? Then mark February 10 on your calendar, as that's when Sega will be shipping Headstrong Games' House of the Dead: Overkill to stores.

Along with confirmation of the release date, Sega provided a few new screenshots from the light-gun-style Wii shooter, along with a new piece of pulp-style artwork.

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House of the Dead: Media Overkill

Sega has released what it calls a "Halloween Treat" of a trailer for House of the Dead: Overkill. They also passed along a few new screenshots for you to peruse.

Overkill, a first-person rail shooter developed by Headstrong Games, hits the Wii in February 2009.

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"That was a really sweet trailer. I wish more companies would put that kind of effort into their ..."
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House of the Dead: Overkill Trailer Delivers on Name

Fresh off its unveiling of The House of the Dead: Overkill, publisher Sega has issued a trailer for Headstrong's zombie-popping shooter, due out on Wii early next year.

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"Awesome trailer, but where's all the gore? :( Remember those days when we used to be able to ..."
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House of the Dead: Overkill Revealed, Features 'Slow-Mofo Time'; First Screenshots Arrive

Following up on its Wii re-release of The House of the Dead 2 & 3, publisher Sega has announced that a new entry in the light gun zombie-shooting series is in the works.

Titled The House of the Dead: Overkill and set as a prequel to the first HotD, the game will debut early next year as a Wii exclusive. Development is being handled by external studio and Battalion Wars 2 (Wii) veterans Headstrong Games, formerly Kuju London. Read more »

""This is the hardcore Wii title you've been waiting for," Yeah, cause that's why I bought a ..."
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