Capcom's Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster will bring back the original game's licensed music track, which is welcome news to fans of the franchise.
The announcement comes as there are already quite a few changes that players are skeptical about, including a different voice actor for protagonist Frank West. The confirmation that the original music track is coming back was made by a Capcom spokesperson.
Dead Rising Deluxe Music Track
(Photo : Capcom / Screenshot taken from Steam)
When the original game was released in 2006, it included a soundtrack that featured several licensed tracks, such as Heaven's Creepin In by Supernova Syndicate and Slave by The Evolutionaries.
However, the game's most notable licensed music was arguably Lifeseeker's Gone Guru which was played every time that the character encountered the Convicts while roaming in Leisure Park.
Many people have been speculating about whether or not Capcom would use licensed music from Dead Rising in the upcoming remaster. This also came as Lifeseeker's Marc Lariviere posted on Facebook and Instagram, revealing that he was not sure if Gone Guru would be included, according to IGN.
While he did reveal that the last time that the studio remastered the game, which was the 2016 HD re-release, Capcom did not tell him whether or not the song would be featured. For now, fans of the franchise can only speculate about what music will be featured in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster.
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One thing to note is that many players were shocked to learn that T.J. Rotolo, who originally voiced the protagonist, was not returning for the role. Fortunately, fans can expect the return of the photography mini-game as well as the Mall's directory and map layout.
Additionally, a recent gameplay showcase gave players a glimpse of the katana that can be found off the ledge of the Colombian Roastmasters in Paradise Plaza. This implies that item locations will still be the same as those in the original game.
The Challenges of Licensing
Having a licensed music track to go with a popular game franchise is important in order to capture the audience and keep them loyal to the series. This can be seen in games like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, said The Gamer.
The development comes as many fans know for a fact that licensing can be a very difficult thing for developers while making their games. It is also partly the reason why the classic Transformers games are no longer available for purchase and why Forza Horizon 4 is being delisted at the end of the year.
In licensing within the video games industry, there is an expensive and painstaking process that is filled with multiple legal loopholes. But for better or for worse, licensing, whether it be for music, vehicles, or something else entirely, is something that helps games stand out from the rest of the pack.
In regards to Forza Horizon 4, the ending of licensing agreements has resulted in the racing game being scheduled to be removed from digital storefronts on the Microsoft Store and Steam. The exact date was set for Dec. 15, 2024, according to TheVerge.
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