One area that will be going in the reverse direction is loading. The game promises less loading thanks to updated tech. On a note relating to the loading, it appears that fallen zombie bodies will remain in place while you explore a single area. The bodies clear out only when you move beyond a loading point.
Famitsu managed to sneak in a few words with producer Keiji Inafune, who was unfortunately a bit on the shy side with specifics. He wouldn't share Chuck's precise job, although he did confirm the presence of a new form of gameplay relating to the job. He also wouldn't clearly respond to a question about the game's slot machines being playable.
Most unfortunately, he dodged a question about network support, stating only that Capcom is looking into it.
Development on Dead Rising 2 is currently half way done, said Inafune. Capcom is aiming for a simultaneous worldwide release.