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E3: Cosplay invades video games as Dead Rising 3, Bayonetta 2 add costuming fun

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Beloved video game icons come to life as cosplayers dressed in vibrant Dead Rising 3 and Bayonetta 2 costumes strike dynamic poses on sunny outdoor steps, framed by palm trees and a brilliant blue sky, recreating the high-energy excitement of popular gaming worlds for theme park guests.

Cosplay seems to be a common theme across bonus content in some highly-anticipated video games revealed at E3 2014.

When the trailer for new downloadable content for Dead Rising 3 was shown off, it featured the game’s main characters dressed as a number of familiar Capcom outfits, specifically mentioning cosplay in the hyper-active trailer.

Dead Rising 3 trailer:

Beloved video game icons come to life as cosplayers dressed in vibrant Dead Rising 3 and Bayonetta 2 costumes strike dynamic poses on sunny outdoor steps, framed by palm trees and a brilliant blue sky, recreating the high-energy excitement of popular gaming worlds for theme park guests.

The larger-than-life red robot, inspired by Dead Rising 3, greets guests beside the Street Fighter II arcade screen, bringing a thrilling mashup of video game legends to the entertainment floor.

Ryu stands in his signature white gi, gripping a massive minigun, as the iconic "Street Fighter" sign sets the stage behind him—delighting fans with an action-packed cosplay photo op straight out of Dead Rising 3.

Dead Rising 3’s iconic hero strikes a dramatic pose in his signature red hooded cape amidst a zombie-filled city scene, with whimsical statue characters adding theme park flair in the background.

A blonde, armored Bayonetta character with striking red demon horns brings the lively spirit of a cosplay parade to life amid the vibrant crowds and colorful streets of a bustling entertainment district.

Under vibrant streetlights, a dynamic hero adorned with striking red beads confronts zombies in a thrilling, colorful spectacle reminiscent of Bayonetta battling onstage or the excitement of a Dead Rising-themed park attraction.

Packaged with Bayonetta 2 will be the original Bayonetta, adding the ability to dress up its sexy main character in Nintendo character costumes including Princess Peach, Link, and Samus Aran.

Bayonetta 2 trailer:

Bayonetta from Bayonetta 2, dressed in a vibrant pink outfit with star-themed accessories, confidently poses before grand, ornate architecture, bringing her iconic video game style to life for entertainment fans.

Link, wielding his iconic sword and shield in a cosplay inspired by Bayonetta 2, takes on airborne enemies amidst cityscape attractions, immersing guests in an action-packed spectacle.

Samus Aran, decked out in her iconic red and yellow Power Suit with a green visor, appears on a rugged, cracked surface, bringing Metroid to life in an eye-catching Bayonetta 2-inspired cosplay.

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