While I was out yesterday assisting our fearless leader's attempts to crack down on the growing blight of heroin addiction amongst deciduous trees, Capcom was busy revealing news on the only upcoming game I really care about: Dead Rising 2.

I swear, Capcom actually named this picture Hammer Time
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  • I swear, Capcom actually named this picture "Hammer Time"

Hey Capcom, thanks a ton for the heads up there. I'll remember this when it comes time to verbally masturbate over Super Street Fighter IV.

Anyway, Microsoft's not-so-well-known X10 conference is happening in San Francisco and it gave the Dead Rising 2 team a chance to drop a cluster of information bombs on the attendees. Crucial details:

- The game now sports an 08.31.2010 release date in North America.
- Capcom is also prepping something called "Dead Rising 2:CASE ZERO," that seems to be a prologue to the events of DR2.
- Bad news PlayStation 3 owners: While you will be getting Dead Rising 2, CASE ZERO is being touted as an "Xbox 360 Exclusive."

There is currently no word on whether Capcom will include the upcoming Dead Rising film as a promotional tie-in.