Dead Horde

It seems that recently, zombies have been getting big and with popularity comes more media with them. Today, we focus on a new game found exclusively on Steam. Development has just completed on this game and it is now available on the steam network for the limited time price of $8.99! Checkout the release trailer below. For more information on this game or to buy it, click here.

This game features:
-Top-down shooter
-online co-op
-large variety of weapons
-never ending hordes
-constantly evolving enemies
-vehicles
-upgrade weapons with money gained by killing zombies

Dead Island Novel Announced.

   The overnight sensation that is Dead Island has stirred a lot of press since February when the Announcement Trailer was released. There has been so much positivity that they have chosen to expand to other forms of media; most recently, a novel to be released in september. Since it's release, the game trailer has become the most successful video game trailer of all time; slating the game to potentially be one of the biggest game release of 2011. With press like this, who wouldn't want to expand the franchise. The book is announced to be released simultaneously with the game. One thing I think would be cool is if you could get a copy of the book when you pre-order the game. Since it's release 4 months ago, the Dead Island Trailer has gotten 6.2 million twitter mentions and over 10 million views.
   

The Walking Dead: Showrunner Update!

   After the announcement that Frank Darabont was stepping down from the position of showrunner on The Walking Dead, everyone has been worried about who would be taking his place. We'll they've wasted no time and executive producer Glen Mazzara has stepped forward and filled the position. Mazzara is considered to be the no. 2 to Darbont as well as "...our head writer and...a fantastic asset."

    It has been reported that these events haven't affected the production of the show, which is a relief to say the least. He has enough experience that it seems it'll all work out. Mazzara has worked on productions such as The Shield, Crash, Criminal Minds, and Hawthorne. There is no further information on Darbont's reason's for leaving but we'll keep you up to date on all things zombie!

The Walking Dead (Again)

The past few days have been quite eventful, to say the least, for the crew of AMC's The Walking Dead. As many of you know, ComiCon was this weekend in San Diego and the cast of The Walking Dead was in attendance. They sat down at a panel and answered some questions about the show. Click here to watch the full panel video.


   In other Walking Dead News, Frank Darabont has stepped down as the showrunner for The Walking Dead. For those of you confused by this, I had to look it up too. The showrunner is the guy responsible for the day-to-day operation of a TV show. He states that he: "never quite adjusted to the daily grind of producing a TV series.” it up There has been rumors of him leaving the show completely but that has yet to be confirmed. Since season 2 is currently shooting, there is no telling how Frank's absence will affect the final product. There have been no statements of who will be replacing him, or any other information about the subject, at this time. Stay tuned to Zombie Knowhow: your source for everything zombie!

Night of the Living Dead: Resurrection

   I'm sure that anyone who has any familiarity with the horror and or zombie genre, recognizes the man pictured to the left. Frankly, if you're on this site, chances are you instantly knew i was talking about the one and only George A. Romero. Best know for revolutionizing the zombie genre, George has been keeping himself busy recently with a new project called Deep Red (no information at this time) as well as voice acting for the Call of Duty: Black-ops add-on Call of the Dead. Most recently, George directed yet another followup to his original Night of the Living Dead (1968) called Survival of the Dead, the 6th dead movie. But none of this would be possible were it not for that first low budget masterpiece. Now-a-days, the original Night of the Living Dead is under public domain, meaning anyone can use that movie and redistribute it, edit it, remake it or whatever. This has worked some times, creating phenomenal, blockbuster successes, and other times, spawning crappy, unwanted sequels, responses, and remakes. But with every coal mine, you're bound to find a diamond at some point.  Enter North Bank Entertainment, Independant Moving Pictures, and Mad Science Films.
  Banding together, these three companies have been working on a British remake of George's original 1968 Night of the Living Dead. To be honest, the only remake I've seen of this movie was the one made in 1990 and while it was a great movie, it was almost the exact same as the original. Personally, i appreciate when a movie is remade and stays true to the original, but, as a viewer, I'm looking for something a little different. In the synopsis of resurrection, it gives me the feeling that this will turn out to be one of those remakes that finds the sweet spot between staying true to your roots and making a name for yourself. I mean, just by the look of the newly released teaser poster, it gives me high hopes for the future of not only the Night of the Living Dead franchise, but the furthurment of the zombie genre as well. Principal photography for the movie will begin on 9/24/11 in South Wales, UK.

"In 2012,the deceased have risen from their graves with only one instinct-to feed on the living. As academics speculate on the scientific cause of the phenomena, theologians point to the Armageddon foretold in the Book of Revelation. As the cities are over run and civilization crumbles, a family take refuge from the undead army in an isolated farmhouse in West Wales. But the greatest threat is already among them."

What if..

   As I sat down tonight and turned the TV on, I was confronted by our president Barack Obama. He was discussing our current debt crisis and what he was going to do about it. (video here) I sat patiently and listened, waiting for the words to click and make everything better; but alas, they did not. He ended his speech by reminding us that "We're America...we're the best...make sure everyone knows we're still the best" (I'm paraphrasing of course). Afterwords, the speaker of the house, John Boehner, spoke. He talked more about what we need to do and what Obama needs to do and how Obama doesn't like listening to what he wants to do...blah blah blah. 

   All this talk of problems and solutions and solutions that cause more problems that we need to find solutions to; it's all incredibly nauseating. It's times like these when i think we should have a zombie apocalypse. All these problems we've caused for ourselves over the years, is it all really worth it. Try not to concentrate on the negatives of the situation (death, destruction, chaos, worldwide disorder, anarchy) and think about all the positives that could come from it.

   When the onslaught begins, the majority of the population of the world will join the ranks of the army of the undead. Right off the bat, that's a lot less votes to tally now isn't it. (You're welcome Florida) A zombie apocalypse is natural selection at it's finest. Survival of the smartest. Those who gain a vote in our future are those who have deemed themselves worthy enough to have survived. Those who survived are those who were prepared, people who have been forced to make all sorts of difficult decisions in order to survive. Those are the people who should run a country/society. Those who have the raw, direct experience, the common man; that guy who toils daily to survive in a world where he is destined to die.

   The ones who survived will hold the power. They will be the ones to shape our new world; build it as they see fit. There won't be anymore debt, greed, racism, or prejudice. There will only be one universal hate; we will all band as one and uniformly hold hate for the dead only. The human race will be one, united we'll stand against our one common enemy. But then again, who knows; maybe this is just another ridiculous solution...or is it?

Keep Zombies Off Your Whip!

Marty and MOOG from Mighty Car Mods

As a video maker, i've been looking for a way to portray how to zombie-proof a car. But, as i don't have a car, I don't think any of my friends would appreciate me modifying theirs. Luckily for me, the guys at Mighty Car Mods have made one for me! (not for me specifically, but for everyone!) These guys do a web series called Mighty car mods and each video showcases them, you guessed it, modifying cars in a cool and different way. 

   So far they're up to 3 seasons and still running strong. But, the reason we're here, is for the zombie-proofing. This mod was featured as the last episode of season 2 and what a finale it was. This show is packed with not only ways to gear up your car, but gear you up and prepare you for the apocalypse as well. They provide you with easy to follow instructions on how to to armor your car with stuff you'd find lying around the house. Not only are these guys incredibly helpful, but they're funny too. I was thoroughly entertained by this video and i know you guys will be too. So go check them out on their Youtube Channel and Website; they showcase a lot of cool stuff.

A New Kind of Zombie!

Over my many years of zombie obsession, i have to say that this kind of zombie is a new one for me. I can't believe that I've never thought of this or that it's taken so long to actually happen. This is such a unique and cool idea that i applaud the creators. Now, this is actually pretty old but who cares!
 On October 2-5, 2008, BrickCon (the annual lego convention) was held in Seattle, Washington. There, a smaller event was held called Zombie Apocafest. In this Apocafest, zombie fans used legos to make giant scenes of mayhem, death, and canibalism! This is probably one of the coolest things i've seen in a while. Here's the link to see all the photos from Zombie Apocafest 2008. For some reason I wasn't able to get many of the pictures off the site so you'll have to follow the link above to see them. Cool stuff though.


Special thanks to The Zombiephiles for their article.

Dead Island!!

As many of you know, I am a zombie enthusiast! So, naturally, I already have the game Dead Island on pre-order...fully paid off. Now, we've all seen the trailers (here if you haven't) but Deep Silver as released actual game-play at this year's comicon! This 8 minute video will show you just what to expect for missions, character interactions, and combat situations.



The game boasts a number of features which i just love which include:

~A never ending horde of zombies
~Open world roaming (which probably means there's hidden items around the island to collect for achievements)
~Full weapon customization (pickup some sticks, a few rubber bands, and some steak knives and you can make a makeshift crossbow)
~1st person game play and melee combat
~And a 4 player co-op campaign; left 4 dead style I assume.

For more info on the game, visit the Dead Island website here.

Special thanks to Daily Dead News

The Walking Dead Game!!!

Yes, you've heard correctly folks; there will be a Walking Dead Game!!! This game was actually announced in February but there have yet to be any in-game images until now!
 In development by Telltale Games, makers of such games as Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People. (Click Here for a full list of their games) Now, from the image to my right, we can learn a lot about this game. The designers have stated that they want to stay true to Adlard's drawing design so they've opted to give the game an ink and watercolor effect. And, to make things even more awesome, it's gonna be in 3D!!! I'm not sure yet but I think it won't be quite true 3D, but just multiple background and foreground layers working together to give the player a 3D effect.
  While reading the article on this game, i couldn't help but be reminded of the ever-popular Fallout series. The designers have stated that the game will weigh heavily on decision making in not only zombie threats but human interactions as well! There will be instances where your game play can be effected by choosing who you want to save and who you don't. It was stated that the game is:

"stuffed with moment-to-moment micro-choices. [We've created] a game more experiential than your typical horror game…. Players will be forced to make hard decisions over the course of the game, whether to save the life of one person over that of another’s…”

 Pictured above is Lee Everett. He, after some help from a zombie apocalypse, has managed to escape out of a prison transport bus in Georgia and is thrown into this world of zombies. Along the way, he finds 7-year-old Clementine. You play as Lee and the game can only get better from there.
  One of the things about this that I'm most looking forward to is being able to see the apocalypse from someone else's view. Not to say that I'm tired of Rick, but a new perspective is nice. 
  One of the things I'm most looking forward to is the "episodic" feel of the game. This leads me to believe that the game will feel more like the comics; the end of a chapter hooking you into the next, compelling you to read the next page or, in this case, play the next chapter.
All in all this seems like it's gonna be an "unprecedented event in the gaming community!" I look forward to hearing more about it in the future and I'll keep you all updated when I find out more.

Special thanks to Daily Dead News and their tweet and article that led me to this game.

Decompsition

   So, the recent heat waves have been stirring some news. Most recently there was an 18 yr old who died from the heat. But, on the WWZ home front, the heat can be both your enemy, and your friend. When fighting the ever growing hordes of zombies, you need to, most importantly, remain hydrated. Running from zombies takes a lot out of you and the last thing you want to happen is to pass out from heat stroke and or dehydration. Make sure to keep to shady areas and indoors as much as possible when dealing with the sweltering summer days.
But, there's a positive side to the heat as well. A zombie's biggest foe is not humans, but oxygen. A dead body, as it naturally would, decomposes after death when exposed to oxygen. That's how the egyptians preserved the bodies of their dead; by concealing the body and protecting it from any outside elements. As a zombie shambles around the remnants of the earth, all they're doing is looking for someone to eat. They're not concerned with anything other than that and that is where you have the advantage. As the heat beats down, the heat causes the process of decomposition to progress more quickly.
    Decomposition can work for you in many ways. Most significantly, as the body decomposes, motor function will slow and the zombies will be unable to move as quickly, giving you a significant advantage. With slower zombies, you won't have to work as hard to avoid them and you can conserve more energy for yourself, allowing you to pace yourself better and make better time when traveling. In addition, the heat can also work as an early warning system for you. As the body decomposes, naturally, some smells will incur. And, as any of you may know, roadkill smells much worse when left in the sun all day. The same principal works for all dead bodies. With zombies smelling bad and moving slower, you'll be able to smell them coming and get out of view before they even knew you were nearby.
    So, once the majority of the world's population is among the shambling, it becomes a big waiting game. After a while, all of the dead will decompose enough that either their brains will rot away and kill them, or their legs will decompose to the point where they will be unable to walk. At that point, survivors can start regrouping and begin the extermination/cleanup process. So next time you complain about how hot it is outside, remember to thank the world for global warming and how useful it will be when WWZ rolls around.

Modern Zombie Sightings

Have you ever sat and wondered if it were possible for zombies to be real. Well, conciser this your reality check. Zombies are real and there is prof all around us, you just need to open your eyes and see. To begin, you need to start with the science of the matter. How does one become a zombie. There are many theories on how and cracked.com has made a list of the top 5. One of my favorite zombie stories is the one taught all over the country. The most famous zombie of them all, Jesus. The most prevalent, and logical, theory is that a zombie is caused by Neurotoxins. You can read more on it on the cracked page. But, in short, it involves the body not actually being dead, but it reverting to a dormant, coma-like state. Many people have even been buried alive because of a misdiagnosed death.

Over the years there have been many instances where people have claimed to see people after they're dead. Most recently, there was a video of Michael Jackson after he died sitting up on the helicopter and another of him walking from a van into a door. I'm not saying that MJ's alive or anything, i'm just saying, if he is, he's a zombie. but i digress. check out the link, theres some pretty interesting stuff on there.

How Will You Be Ready?

So, the world has turned to shit, there's dead bodies walking around everywhere trying to eat other people. Naturally your reaction would be to freak. But, have no fear, the CDC is HERE . Yes folks, the CDC has published a zombie survival page. On here you can find a brief history of zombies, a very basic emergency kit, and a strategy for an emergency plan. As awesome as this is, i do have a few bones to pick. 

  First off, props to the CDC for making this page. I always wanted it to happen but never thought the government would care enough to actually do it. This page only reaffirms what i have been saying; the zombies are coming! But, the main problem with this page is that the CDC isn't taking this seriously! They poke fun at the idea of zombies; stating that it could never happen and what "you need to do before zombies…or hurricanes or pandemics for example, [that may] actually happen?" Well CDC, although you may be making fun of it, we'll see who has the last laugh when a zombie eats your face off. But i digress. they do offer a great survival kit that you can follow to prepare both yourself and your family. My only problem with this kit is that it has each person drinking a gallon of water a day. That is a lot of water for a post apocalyptic world. In reality, no one would really be this prepared unless they got a giant water tank attached to their house. Also, they mention to keep hold of "Important Documents (copies of your driver’s license, passport, and birth certificate to name a few)" In all seriousness, really CDC? Folks, in the event of a full scale, worldwide zombie apocalypse, the last thing you should be worrying about is your birth certificate. A zombie doesn't care if you're black or white, from Maine or Malibu, you're gonna get eaten. They only tell you to save these things so you feel like the government will still somehow have control over the situation when, in reality, they probably don't. But seriously, check it out, it's a pretty basic but solid list of basic survival gear.

  Next, the CDC tells you to establish an "Emergency Plan." Like where to meet up in case of an emergency and emergency contacts to call. Alright, this is where i call bullshit right here. In the event of a zombie apocalypse, there is no way i am going anywhere near windows or doors, let along leaving my house to go meet up with my neighbor who, in all likelihood, would try to eat me the second i said hi. 

  Personally, i only trust my list of supplies. My full list will be posted soon and I'll edit this post with a link to it. But, one of the main tools i want, and will get, is the American Red Cross Solarlink FR600 Eton Emergency Radio This is a fully loaded, self powering, and all around handy, survival device. For a video of what it can do, Click Here 

  So, all and all, the CDC can be helpful but only pay attention to the basic and know that you can always trust Zombie Knowhow for all your zombie survival needs. Remember to follow GBZomB on twitter for daily #zombiefacts and up-to-date postings.

The Walking Dead

Alright, so one of the big topics for me, as would and should be for any zombie enthusiast, is the Walking Dead Series. I first heard about it from the tv show. Ya, i know, it was a graphic novel first. Well, once i found out, there was no stopping me. I own the entire graphic novel set and i have to say, as much as i love the show...it has nothing to do with the novel! sure there are some scenes that are taken straight from the book, but the writers have clearly taken some liberties with this one. Although, there is room for improvement. In the Season 2 Trailer we see a much more primal Rick. The character development shown in this once scene is starting to bring out the Rick I've grown to know and love in the novel. Although Season 1 was and is an entirely bad ass set in itself, it had begun to sway from the novel's comfy, already action packed, gory old self. Yet in the season 2 trailer, it seems they're not holding anything back this time. I guess enough people complained that they're going to hold more true to the book...I hope. One of the greatest character developments I'm looking forward to is Carl. Having read the novels (so far) Carl is turning into one bad ass dude and Chandler Riggs better be able to keep up or else the entire character could fall to pieces. I'm also looking forward to the introduction of Michonne. I quite curious who will be cast to fill these epic samurai sword wielding hard-core woman. Damn, all this talk of The Walking Dead makes me wanna rewatch season 1. i think i will. For all this Dead, stay tuned to Zombie Knowhow and for all things Walking Dead, here's the WIKI for ya. Also, here's a small Featurette on season 2. Enjoy!

Starting off

Alright, i know the page is rough to begin with but as i grow, so will the page and the adds won't be as obnoxious and space consuming. All i need is a few followers and we can get this ball rolling and this site will practically run itself!! SO PUMPED!

And so it begins

Ok, so, in light of the apocalypse that will be upon us in 2012, all should be prepared. Hence, the creation of this blog. I have made it my goal to educate and train every one of you to be a lean, mean, brain bashing, guts splattering, zombie killing machine. Here you can follow daily zombie fact tweets, my not so weekly zombie facts of the week youtube show, take survival polls, and ask any question you may have about zombies or anything related. I'm really excited to get this started so have at it and we'll see what happens.