rss feeds
@gamegrep
Facebook
"Following the rumours of a new Dead Island retail package last month, Deep Silver today announced the upcoming release of the “Game of the Year Edition” for the award-winning videogame. Dead Island has already grown a huge fan base, having sold way over three million copies worldwide, and this new edition gives players who are yet to experience the mega hit Dead Island a version packed with all existing content."
According to Amazon France, the upcoming Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 release of Dead Island: Game of the Year Edition will come bundled with a headset.
An online retailer has listed a Game of the Year Edition, with a possible release date, for the first-person survival-horror game from Techland, Dead Island.
Here are this week's Xbox 360 deals from around the internet including some good price discounts on Dead Island, Mass Effect 3, and the Mortal Kombat Klassic Fight Stick.
NoobFeed.com has the latest on GOG.com. The digital distributor of classic games has brought on Square Enix as a partner and is starting the offer with Deus Ex and Hitman. Also, King Arthur II released today and offers a demo. Lastly, check out trailers for Microvolts, Dead Island's new DLC and Binary Domain.
"Dead Island was one of the biggest releases of 2011, capitalizing on the popularity of zombies in media today and making a solid RPG experience out of the zombie apocalypse scenario. Deep Silver, the game’s publisher, has announced a new story driven DLC pack for the game that will allow players to see the game through the antagonist’s point of view. Check out the info below."
Deep Silver has revealed details on it's next DLC, Ryder White, in which players get a chance to play as Ryder White, the antagonist of the main game and learn more about him.
Now that 2011 is done, I've compiled a best and worst of the past year. I talk about the hits and misses, Sony's plight, and shine some light on new IPs that deserve all the praise they get. Who will win game of the year? click to find out!
GameStop has begun their “Bad Elf” sale, which offers “fell of the sleigh prices” on select games including Assassin's Creed Revelations, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, Dead Island, Deus Ex Human Revolution, Rayman Origins and many more titles.
The publishers of Dead Island, Deep Silver, announced today they would be releasing a special Christmas calendar on their site complete with contests and lots of cool prizes.
Amazon has begun their “Action Games Day” sale, featuring 85 different games and accessories for the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, Mac, PC, Playstation 3, PSP and Xbox 360.
Details of the first downloadable content for Dead Island were announced today along with a release date of November 22nd, 2011 and four new screenshots.
Amazon has started their “Un-BOO-lievable Halloween Video Game Savings” sale for over sixty select video games, including Catherine, Dead Island and more.
Here are some of this week's best deals on Xbox 360 stuff from around the internet including huge discounts on the Legendary Edition of Halo: Reach and the Collector's Edition of Star Wars Force Unleashed II.
The official Facebook page of Dead Island has revealed a new release timeframe for the upcoming Bloodbath Arena DLC for the recently released multiplatform title.
"The part that confuses me about all of this is the inclusion of Dead Island in the games that will be at the convention. But beyond that is the “Word to Your Moogle” Tour. I…I don’t know. All I can imagine is a Moogle wearing a bunch of jewelry while rapping on a tiny stage."
This week’s Amazon “Video Games Deal of the Week” includes big discounts for Dead Island, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Dungeon Siege III and more.
A recent press release from Deep Silver states that Dead Island has shipped over 1 million units in its first week on the market. Zombies and open-world gameplay apparently have made a successful marriage.
Here are some of this week's best deals on Xbox 360 stuff from around the internet including current promotions at gohastings, Toys "R" Us, and the Microsoft Store.
Online retailer, Newegg.com, is currently offering sizable discounts for the recently-released Dead Island (PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360) and Resistance 3 (Playstation 3).
An online retailer is currently offering a pretty enticing deal for the PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the upcoming multiplatform game, Dead Island.
"you can relive the story of Dead Island while or after you are playing, in novel form! The official novelization of Dead Island's story, written by award-winning British Fantasy author Mark Morris and published by Bantam, will be releasing alongside the game on September 9th! The book takes place in a zombie apocalypse where there is no place to run."
"Facebook is at the heart of the global campaign to create buzz around new action zombie video game Dead Island from publisher Deep Silver, to be released in early September. A series of bespoke apps have been commissioned by the game's creators, Deep Silver, to engage their over 200,000 strong (and still growing) community with fans being offered the opportunity to be a zombie star!"
Dead Island is one of if not the most talked about zombie game yet to be released. It takes place on a island that has been taken over by zombies. You would expect a game like this to have fun achievements and you would not be disappointed. With dead island achievements like Guns don’t kill but they help, Right 4 Life, School of hard knocks and Dedicated student these will be fun to complete.
The publishers, release date and price have been revealed for the Japanese release of the PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the upcoming Dead Island.
The Entertainment Software Rating Board has released a rating summary for Dead Island, detailing the game’s drug references, intense violence, sexual themes and more.
Amazon.com has revealed several new details for the official strategy guide of the upcoming highly-anticipated PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 video game, Dead Island.
"Axis Executive Producer Richard Scott had this to say about the award, “‘We are overwhelmed to see the Dead Island trailer pick up an award at an even as prestigious as the Cannes Lions. It goes to prove that the dedication shown by director Stuart Aitken and all of the Axis team has really paid off. I also want to give great credit to all the Deep Silver team because without their daring strategy and belief in what we could do this project could have been so different.”"
"Dead Island is getting close and close, with a September 6th release date in the U.S., it seems as if it's just around the corner. Luckily enough for us there is a lot of new Dead Island eye candy to look at. Along with some character concept art and some fancy high-res screenshots, Logan also has received a new character bio."
So we've been given September 6th for North America and 9th September for everywhere else. This aside another trailer to be seen, shaping up to look good this game.
"Facing the zombie apocalypse alone when it ruins your dream holiday island experience is a daunting task, so why not buddy up with a friend and get them to help you send those scores of wandering undead back to the grave where they belong? Luckily this is very possible in upcoming zombie-basher Dead Island, so grab a friend, grab some weaponry, and prepare to bash some zombies in the face."
So you'll get the game, an exclusive DLC worth $/EUR10 which includes the "BloodBath Arena" as well as an exclusive weapon and the brain wave bomb to top it off. Sounds neat for a pre-order bonus.
Dead Island has instantly become one of the most anticipated titles of the year. Check out the full story to find out what the cover art will look like and some other small details.
We now know a little more about one of the characters from the upcoming survival horror game, Dead Island. Techland has released some details about Sam B....
""This is actually the underlying idea for the whole island, this clash of vacation, the paradise, the hotel, and then: zombies. This is what we wanted to convey.""
The instrumental theme used in the emotional Dead Island announcement trailer revealed two weeks ago is now available for download exclusively on iTunes.
"Since video games publisher Deep Silver revealed the upcoming game Dead Island this week, its accompanying promotional trailer has created a tremendous amount of buzz in the internet community and has been hailed a “Must See” throughout. As a result, Deep Silver has received a massive amount of interest in the film adaptation rights to the Dead Island IP. Contrary to rumors that have been circulating, neither the film rights nor any other licenses have yet been sold by Deep Silver, which is t..."
Finally another worthy zombie addition brought to us courtesy of Deep Silver and Techland. The announcement came with a very cool trailer and some game play screen shots. Be sure to check them out this one is looking pretty good. Graphics are definitely up to par.
"The topic of some videogames being denied a rating, effectively banning them in some areas, has been slowly but surely gaining traction. Some recent examples include the Manhunt 2 debacle in the UK where the game was released with an 18+ rating only after Rockstar was forced to remove some content, and the Video Appeals Committee used its independent scrutiny to overturn the BBFCs decision. And Australias ridiculous rating system where 15+ is the highest possible rating a game can receive i..."
"'Dead Island' is a non-linear FPP (First Person Perspective) survival horror title. The ultra-realistic combat system will ensure that every confrontation is a thrilling experience. Use anything you find in your surroundings as a weapon. Make decisions that influence the entire world around you. Take advantage of opponent behavior and game physics. 'Dead Island' is a mix of intense action and chilling horror environments in an engaging, strikingly realistic story."
![Box shot of Dead Island [North America]](http://i.neoseeker.com/boxshots/R2FtZXMvUEMvQWN0aW9uL0FkdmVudHVyZQ==/dead_island_frontcover_small_45YVqdXeVZcO3rn.jpg)