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!

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!