OPM UK Rumors: God of War III for 2009, In-Game XMB Running

The latest issue of the UK Official PlayStation Magazine has been released, and we have the rumors column right here for you. Let's take a look.

- God Of War III is along way off, won't be released until Christmas 2009.
- The BBC reckons Sony has an amazing secret game in the works for 2009.
- Capcom is developing Dead Rising 2 for multiple platforms including PlayStation 3.
- Team ICO's new game has links to Norse myths.
- Mass Effect and its Sequels will come to PlayStation 3.
- Sony already has a in-game version of the PlayStation 3's XMB up and running.
- Netflix will soon offer movie downloads straight to your PlayStation 3.

For other information on this issue, such as the latest review scores, visit the link below.

[This Months Official Playstation Magazine [UK] Review Scores and Rumors]

Dead Rising 2 Being Done by Blue Castle Games?

There was a rumor a while back the the sequel to Dead Rising would be coming from a Wesetern developer. A source today says that the development duties have been shifted to Blue Castle Games. They are responsible for the likes of The Bigs from 2K Sports. As Capcom said they will not do exclusives anymore, and Surfer Girl and Skater Boy (to add more to it) said it's coming to both consoles, this is probably going to be multiplatform.

Recently added videos on the Blue Castle web site feature interviews with team employees who call one of their upcoming games "probably the most sought after projects in Vancouver" amid bleeps that might give some indication about what they're working on. Another interview with the art staff talks of working on "far more interesting things than stadium artwork" including "city streets, weapons and vehicles." Of course, it does not confirm Dead Rising 2 for Capcom, the chatter heard at last week's GDC 2008 makes it sound like the rumor has some basis in truth.

With current Capcom games in development by third parties, this is highly beleivable.

[Dead Rising 2 Coming From The Bigs Team?]

EGM Rumors: Dead Rising 2, ICO Sequel, More

The March 2008 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly features some new rumors that the Quarterman spreads this month. The breakdown..

- Dead Rising 2 is in development for multiple consoles, but isn't being developed by Capcom. The actual coding is being handled by an LA-based developer.
- God of War: Chains of Olympus may be heading to the PS2 a few months after release.
- PlayStation Network's Everyday Shooter should pop up on the PSP at some point.
- A motion controller for the PS2 isn't far off.
- The unveiling of Sony's ICO sequel isn't far off as well.

We'll be sure to let you know if there is more in the upcoming issue.

[Rumors: Dead Rising 2, God of War PS2]

Keiji Inafune: "I Do Really Want to do Dead Rising 2"

Outside the Tokyo Game Show, Kotaku found Keiji Inafune, creators of games like Megaman and Dead Rising. They had a quick chat.

Ashcraft: So Dead Rising 2 won't be announced next year?
Inafune: Yeah. The original team has been split up and is working on different projects.
Ashcraft: And you are probably busy with your executive role at Capcom?
Inafune: I do really want to do Dead Rising 2. It's just still hard to get games for the Western market approved.
Ashcraft: But Dead Rising was a big hit abroad.
Inafune: It wasn't a big hit here in Japan.
Ashcraft: Why is it hard to still get Western geared games approved in Japan?
Inafune: You live here. You know how it is. That's why getting games for the Western market is still a challenge. So we need people like [Osaka-based Capcom producer] Ben Judd to bridge the gap between Japan and abroad. It's really hard for people like Ben, I'm sure.

Microsoft Japan boss Takahashi Sensui walks by, says a brief "hello." Sensui notices me, smiles and tells Inafune, "Watch out for this guy." Inafune laughs.

Ashcraft: Capcom has been cranking about a lot new IPs like Dead Rising, though — not just relying on sequels.
Inafune: And there are a lot more new titles coming. A lot more.

So it looks like Inafune really want to make a Dead Rising 2. It probably won't be shown at TGS as it's not even approved, but hopefully with time it will come.

[Via Kotaku]

Dead Rising & Lost Planet May Not Be 360 Exclusive

In shorter words, Dead Rising 2 may not be an Xbox 360 exclusive and may be making it's way to the PlayStation 3 perhaps along side Lost Planet.

[Via XBOX 360 Wire]