Tag: Undead

Watch The Launch Trailer For ‘Dying Light’

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: I’ve been waiting for Techland’s Dying Light for what seems like forever (and basically has been forever due to that delay), but the game finally hits stores tomorrow, and I couldn’t be more excited.

The game focusses on “Kyle Crane, an undercover operative, is sent to the quarantine zone with the mission to locate a high-ranking military officer gone missing. Soon his mission goes sour and Crane is caught in the midst of a desperate fight for survival.” It looks totally gorgeous, and mixes some gorgeous parkour action with gory combat (and some scary looking moments… like every nighttime).

You can take a look at the launch trailer below, and let us know if you’ll be picking this one up. Dying Light hits stores tomorrow, Be on the lookout for our thoughts on the title in the next couple of weeks!

If you’re looking for more Dying Light, we had Kyle Crane’s voice actor, Roger Craig Smith on the show just a couple of weeks ago!

Be The Zombie: Watch A New Trailer For Techland’s ‘Dying Light’

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: I’m sad that I’m not playing Dying Light already, because the game looks so damned good. I haven’t seen a zombie game look this exciting since Left 4 Dead 2 all the way in 2009 (The Walking Dead game doesn’t count).

The developer today launched a brand new gameplay trailer for the game, which is titled Be The Zombie, and features… well, the player being a zombie in ways that we’ve never really seen before. They’re fast, and they look super fun.

It’s easy to see from this new video (and the previously released ones) that this game is coming together nicely. I was a big fan of Techland’s previous effort, Dead Island (despite its myriad of small issues), and Dying Light is certainly one of my most anticipated titles of 2015. Take a look at the trailer below, and let us know how excited you are for this one! Dying Light will hit PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC on January 27th, 2015.

Techland’s ‘Dying Light’ Will Now Launch In January!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: The game was (disappointingly) delayed to February 2015 back in May, but Techland today revealed that Dying Light will hit store shelves a little sooner than we’ expected.

The developer send out the following tweet, revealing the new (and closer) launch date for the title:

 

It’s fairly easy to see that this game is coming together nicely. I was a big fan of Techland’s previous effort, Dead Island (despite its many issues), and Dying Light is certainly one of my most anticipated titles of 2015 Take a look at the latest trailer below, and let us know how excited you are for this one! Dying Light will release on PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC.

SDCC 2014: ‘Escape Dead Island’ Steals The Show!

by jake108

One of my favorite titles out of SDCC was Escape Dead Island. This wasn’t my favorite necessarily because of graphic capability or even gameplay. Escape Dead Island features something that video games today sometimes forget about: Story.

To start, Escape Dead Island takes place six months after the initial events we’re all aware of. The island has been quarantined by the government, sparking a a plethora of conspiracy theories and discussions around the world. The game will feature new characters and a new protagonist, named Cliff. To say Cliff has daddy issues would be putting it lightly. In order to prove to his father he is worthy of inheriting the family company and money, Cliff takes a couple of friends out to sea to expose what the government is hiding on the original island. Luck would have it that Cliff and friends land on a neighboring island that also happens to be the source of the outbreak.

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The majority of the demo I played took me through essential tools, stealth, and gameplay mechanics. In all, I probably spent about 15-20 minutes adjusting to the controls and the way the game is played. More on that later. After a series of weird occurrences, such as phones ringing in an abandoned factory as well as large shipping containers falling from the sky, the protagonist then wakes up where the story started, only to realize everything that was shown up to this point was a sort of dream.

The twist was great and reminiscent of LOST. After, I had a chance to ask whether or not this style of storytelling would continue, only to find out that these dreams and disorientation become much worse for poor Cliff.

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As far as the gameplay goes, stealth is used much more than the other titles. The zombies in the game are attracted to noise, which forces the player to crouch around objects, create distractions, and move quickly form cover to cover. Some weapons and zombies make a return to this title, but they will not necessarily be back in the same capacity that we all know. There will also be new zombies unique to the game. Each gadget and weapon will feature upgrades that will allow Cliff to be more proficient down the line.

http://youtu.be/0vdi69wEAuM

Escape Dead Island is set to release this fall on Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and Windows!

Techland’s ‘Dying Light’ Gets A Gorgeous E3 Gameplay Trailer!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: The game was (disappointingly) delayed to 2015 last month, but we’re still excited as hell for Techland’s Dead Island follow-up, Dying Light.

The developer today launched a brand new gameplay trailer for the game, which showcases the game’s Natural Movement system, letting players combine parkour-style movement with brutal combat.

It’s easy to see from this new video (and the previously released ones) that this game is coming together nicely. I was a big fan of Techland’s previous effort, Dead Island (despite its issues), and Dying Light is certainly one of my most anticipated titles of 2015 Take a look at the trailer below, and let us know how excited you are for this one! Dying Light will hit PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC next year!

‘Dying Light’ Launch Pushed To 2015

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Looks like it’s good night for Techland’s Dying Light… at least for 2014.

The developer today announced that Dying Light would join the list of next-gen titles to miss their initial release date. It really seems to be happening to all the games that I’m most excited for.

Here’s what Techland said about the delay:

Dear Gamers,

 

We know you’ve been waiting on a Dying Light release date for quite some time now. After careful consideration, we have decided to release our upcoming game in February 2015. Since this means Dying Light will launch a few months later than originally planned, we feel obliged to explain the reasons that influenced this important decision.

 

When we started the development of Dying Light, we were committed to innovation. We wanted to give you a freedom of movement unprecedented in open-world games. After many improvements and months of hard work, we have now come so close to realizing our initial vision we feel we cannot stop before it is ready.

 

We believe the Natural Movement element of our game will change what you expect from the genre, and we don’t want to sacrifice any of its potential by releasing too early. This quality-focused thinking underlines all our development choices and we hope you share our belief that the gameplay must always come first.

 

The new date ensures that we can fully realize our vision of an innovative open-world game. We won’t need to make compromises or trade-offs on any of the five platforms we’re working on. For you, it means an outstanding, original game that makes the wait more than worthwhile.

 

Finally, we would like to thank our publishing partner, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, which fully supports our decision. It’s a real pleasure to work in an environment where quality is universally accepted as the top priority. We believe that this is the only way to make truly incredible games.
We also have an additional announcement for you: starting next month at E3 2014, we’ll be telling you much more about all the exciting features and different aspects of Dying Light. Stay tuned!

 

– Dying Light Team

Are you looking forward to the title? Were you a fan of Dead Island? Sound out below!

‘Dying Light’ Looks So Freaking Good! Check Out A New Trailer!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Good Night. Good Luck.

Techland has just debuted a new trailer for their fantastic-looking first-person-survival-zombie-parkour title Dying Light. This video tries to punch you right in the feelings by showing sad children and letting us all know that humanity is all but lost.

It’s easy to see from this new video (and the previously released ones) that this game is coming together nicely. I was a big fan of Techland’s previous effort, Dead Island, and Dying Light is currently one of my most anticipated titles of 2014. Take a look at the trailer below, and let us know how excited you are for this one. Dying Light will hit PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC later in 2014.

http://youtu.be/-K9ubaYRzf8

New ‘Dying Light’ Gameplay Video Shows What Happens After Dark

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Techland has debuted another Dying Light gameplay video, this time focussing on all of the terrible things that can (and do) happen after the Sun goes down.

It’s easy to see from this new video (and the previously released ones) that this game is coming together nicely. I was a big fan of Techland’s previous effort, Dead Island, and Dying Light is currently one of my most anticipated titles of 2014.

Slow, apathetic, and easily visible, the infected are not much of a threat in daylight. A skilled courier, sure of their parkour skills and smart enough not to engage in combat with too many enemies, can effortlessly avoid larger groups of the infected or escape beyond their reach. But this relatively safe state of affairs is turned upside down as the sun sets!

 

At night, it is you who is at a disadvantage. Without daylight, the senses of the infected become more acute while their thirst for human flesh skyrockets. They run, jump, and climb, so there is really no place where you are safe anymore. They grow in strength, which means fighting them is not even an option. Those of them who were too afraid of light to come out during the day now swarm the city hunting for you. Still, there is something even worse lurking in the shadows…

Sounds creepy, right? Take a look at the newest video below, and let us know if you’re excited! Dying Light is set to release sometime in 2014!

New ‘Dying Light’ Trailer Shows Off A Beautiful, Zombie-Laden City

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Developer Techland today launched a short new trailer for their Dead Island follow-up, Dying Light.

The game is a first-person, parkour based survival horror title, which pretty much sounds like the best idea ever. Dying Light is looking pretty solid right now, and this newest video shows off a gorgeous city (and its beautiful lighting) that I simply can’t wait to run through.

Take a look at the new video below, and let us know what you think! Dying Light hits PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Windows in 2014.

Haven’t heard of the game? Here’s a neat, 12-minute gameplay walkthrough.

‘Dead Rising 3’ Gets A Gameplay Trailer!

by Derek Kraneveldt

So this is what future zombie games look like.

During yesterday’s Microsoft press conference, Capcom gave us our first look at Dead Rising 3. In the game, you’ll as play Nick Ramos, an everyday mechanic in a zombie-filled world, who apparently has the ability to call in airstrikes. The gameplay looks like standard Dead Rising fare, but the game’s graphics certainly do not. That is a lot of on-screen baddies.

Dead Rising 3 looks very impressive, and is certainly a title to keep your eye on. The game will launch in early 2014, and at this point has only been revealed for Xbox One. Watch two trailers for the game below, and let us know what you think!

http://youtu.be/V6UNd1HPYm8

http://youtu.be/DYXGRu23QMQ