DRW Case 1-1: Big News

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Case 1-1: Big News is the first case in Dead Rising 2 and Off the Record.

Dead Rising 2[]

In Dead Rising 2, this case is triggered at 7am on September 25, right after giving Katey her daily dose of Zombrex. It is only a cutscene.

Just after the first dose of Zombrex for Katey, Chuck and Stacey are in the Safe House lounge watching TV when a report comes on suggesting that Chuck is responsible for the zombie outbreak. A newscaster refers to his colleague Rebecca Chang who delivers a report, blaming Chuck Greene for the outbreak, after an insider video is released, showing the perpetrator in a Terror is Reality suit detonating a bomb at the cage that held the zombies.

Chuck's anger shows as an uncertain Stacey backs away, unsure what to make of the situation. Chuck convinces her that he is innocent and is being framed. He sets out to find the news reporter to find out what's going on. He leaves the safety of the bunker and heads to the Fortune City Hotel to find Rebecca Chang.

Off the Record[]

In Off the Record, this case is triggered at 7am on September 25, right after Frank takes his Zombrex. It is also only a cutscene.

Just after the first dose of Zombrex for Frank, Frank and Stacey are in the Safe House lounge watching TV when a report comes on suggesting that CURE is responsible for the zombie outbreak. A newscaster refers to his colleague Rebecca Chang who delivers a report, blaming CURE for the outbreak, after an insider video is released, showing Brandon detonating a bomb at the cage that held the zombies.

Stacey convinces Frank that she is innocent and is being framed. Frank sets out to find the news reporter to find out what's going on. He leaves the safety of the bunker and heads to the Fortune City Hotel to find Rebecca Chang.

Text of cutscene

Television report

For Dead Rising 2, see Case 1-1: Big News/Gallery#Cutscene

Newscaster: I have been told that we have received a broadcast from our field reporter

Rebecca Chang, who is inside Fortune City.

Rebecca Chang: It is clear that the outbreak started in the Fortune City arena, during last night's "Terror is Reality" show. Information received from a behind the scenes source reveals that this outbreak was not an accident, but rather an act of terrorism.

Frank: Ah, Rebecca. Look at you. Not the weather girl anymore.

Rebecca Chang: This shocking footage was obtained from a source inside the Fortune City arena, the site of the Terror is Reality game show. It may be upsetting to some viewers. Initial reports suggest that the man in the video is a member of the protest group CURE.

Frank: CURE?

Rebecca Chang: Authorities speculate that CURE was attempting to discredit Terror is Reality, or to shock Americans out of what CURE sees as their complacency. No statement of responsibility has yet been received. This horrible act of terror appears to be an escalation of violence for the protest group. This is Rebecca Chang - reporting live from the Fortune City Hotel, in the heart of Fortune City.

Frank: You? What the hell? That was your picture on that screen!

Stacey: Where the hell did that come from?

Frank: It came from the security cameras, lady. What the hell were you thinking? Your group's got a reputation, but come on!

Stacey: CURE had nothing to do with this!

Frank: It's pretty easy to say that, isn't it? But you're going to need more than that. You better start talking, right now.

Stacey: I'm telling you, we're being set up. We've been accused of things before, but we don't believe in violence! We're someone's convenient excuse.

Frank: Oh really?

Stacey: It's not the first time members of CURE have been falsely accused of being involved with an outbreak. I've got to find whoever leaked that tape. That damn TK and his horrible show.

Frank: I'm not saying I believe you, but something's not right here, that's for damn sure. I needed something to get back in the game. I investigate this, maybe I get back to doing what I do best. That reporter. Where is she?

Stacey: She said she was in the hotel. I know this could end up being a big chance for your career but don't forget, this could mean my life.

Trivia[]

According to the unused game text for Case 1-1: Big News, the news crew can be heard shouting "We need to get out of here! It's too dangerous!" in which Rebecca snaps back "Keep rolling!".^[1]

Dead rising 2 prima official guide mistake on case 1-1 — Prima: The mission starts at 9:00 AM.

Dead rising case 1-1 start time — Actual start time of 7am

The Dead Rising 2 Prima Official Game Guide incorrectly states Case 1-1 starts at 9am.
This case starts automatically after completing Zombrex 1 in Dead Rising 2. However, this is not the case in Dead Rising 2: Off the Record whereas it begins at 8am, not after Frank gives himself Zombrex.