BradyGames'(r) Resident Evil Zero Official Strategy Guide provides essential tactics to survive the dawn of a nightmare

Signature Series guide offers a truly satisfying gaming experience

INDIANAPOLIS - Nov. 13, 2002 - Before the mansion. Before the disaster. Evil is born. As players of Capcom's Resident Evil(r) Zero discover something terrible seeping into the pristine mountain air of Raccoon City, they'll have no reason to panic with the BradyGames' Resident Evil Zero(r) Official Strategy Guide at their side. With all the essential tactics and content provided in this Signature Series guide, gamers will put their fears to rest and enjoy this highly anticipated prequel for Nintendo GameCube(tm).

In Resident Evil Zero, players embark on a mission to investigate two mysterious sightings near their crashed helicopter - a burning wreck and a dormant train stopped in the forest. The thrilling adventure will take them through various teeth-chattering levels and complex puzzles. Gamers control both Rebecca Chambers and Billy Coen, the main characters, and can switch from one to the other in the blink of an eye. The investigation will unfold the history of the Resident Evil series, allowing players to see where the award-winning survival horror franchise began.

BradyGames' Resident Evil Zero Official Strategy Guide features expansive coverage of the game to arm players with the courage and knowledge to prevail. Gamers will discover the best way to manage inventory, when to switch characters and how to solve complex puzzles, with the comprehensive walkthrough. Highly detailed maps depict every area in and pinpoint all crucial items, while expert boss tactics provide methods to defeat each ghastly beast. In addition, the guide provides complete item and weapon rosters, bestiary, character bios, game secrets, and much more!

"BradyGames has done a great job for Capcom in the past and we expect even better strategy guide products as we expand our relationship," said Todd Thorson, director of marketing for Capcom. "Our customers will benefit even more as we work closely with BradyGames to enhance their products, add more promotions and new printed products for the market."

In addition to comprehensive strategies, this guide offers unique bonus information for avid Resident Evil fans. Part of BradyGames' Signature Series line, the Resident Evil Zero Official Strategy Guide incorporates quality design with extensive game coverage.

"After working with Capcom on a number of Resident Evil guides, we are thrilled to be their exclusive publisher for Resident Evil Zero," said David Waybright, publisher for BradyGames. "The game takes players back before the beginning of the series, so we've packed the guide with extras like a Resident Evil history and a gallery of concept art. Fans will get everything they could want."

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ABOUT CAPCOM

Capcom Entertainment, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capcom, Co., Ltd. of Japan. A leading force in the multi-billion dollar interactive entertainment industry, Capcom's legacy spans 22 years of entertaining video gamers. Capcom develops, markets, and distributes home video games for the PlayStation(r) game console, PlayStation(r)2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo(r) GameCube game console, XboxTM video game system, Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Color systems, personal computers, and coin-operated games. Worldwide recognizable product lines include Street Fighter, Mega Man, Breath of Fire, Onimusha and Resident Evil. World headquartered in Osaka, Japan, the company also has offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong, London and Sunnyvale, California. The company is publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, code number 9697.

ABOUT BRADYGAMES

Strategy guides have become an essential part of the high-tech world of gaming, and BradyGames delivers everything gamers need to win - comprehensive tips, strategies, cheats, and more! BradyGames creates strategy guides for the most anticipated games. Each guide takes on the unique look and feel of the game it supports while providing every piece of essential information. BradyGames' talented team of authors and editors cover every aspect of the game to provide the most detailed information available.