And the quest for a game system goes on! I think this game needs to be added into the mix for sure. I was a HUGE fan of Red Dead Revolver and Redemption had me drooling. Now I find out I can get a zombie add on for a mere $10?! Where do I sign?!?!?! Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare Video Review
Are you a fan of old radio drama? The kind of thing where a story is told through characterization and acting with some sound effects tossed in for good measure? Well you'll love WE'RE ALIVE - a fun zombie story podcast. The production is rather good. There's been time and effort put into the sound quality and acting and the story is pretty good so far, though I must admit I'm still rolling through the first chapters. Don't let the somewhat "wonky" state of the website fool you, the podcast itself is well worth a listen if you're a zombie fan with a penchant for podcasts and stories.
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Were-Alive-The-Zombie-Story-of-Survival/123891458184 A small riot in LA has spread past its containment. Three reserve soldiers are called to their deserted duty station. Believed to be the last remaining armed servicemen in the area, Michael, Angel, and Saul witness the true cause of the riot; people are starting to change and attack each other.
Armed with only what they can carry, they set out to secure an apartment building and rescue survivors scattered amongst the shattered remains of civilization.
In a world turned upside down, every day is a struggle, as those who have taken refuge in “the tower” find out that their safe haven is under constant threat. In this place, however, the strengths of those who stand together, might just be enough to live long enough to see things start to change.
"Hello. I'm Malcolm Johnson and I purchased a Wii." :::crowd groans:::: "Hi, Malcolm."
Yes, we got a Wii so we could play Zelda, bowl, ski, work out....and grow tired of it and stop playing. I had renewed interest when I purchased DEAD RISING and my wife got me MADWORLD, but that grew old as well, sadly. Lately, I've been longing for games of old like MYST where I had a mystery to solve and places to explore.
It looks like the XBOX360 is going to deliver that for me with ALAN WAKE. I can't wait!
AND...there's a groovy, TWIN PEAKS style creepfest live action nugget to wet my whistle. The most awesome and fun BRIGHT FALLS mini-webisodes. Take a look!
"A prequel to the highly anticipated Xbox 360 game Alan Wake, Bright Falls is an online series of live action shorts set in the fictitious Pacific Northwest town of Bright Falls, WA that provide an eerie prelude to the events that transpire before Alan Wake's arrival. The series, which is six episodes in length, introduces us to Jake Fischer, a newspaper reporter who, while visiting the town on business, encounters a series of mysterious and haunting experiences."
“Yes, it's only a canvas sky Hanging over a muslin tree But it wouldn't be make-believe If you believed in me Without your love It's a honky-tonk parade Without your love It's a melody played in a penny arcade”
It's Only A Paper Moon
Rain beats against the window as music starts to fade away in the hallway. The last of the dancers make their way down the hall – eager to change and leave for the night even if it means a walk in the rain. Their muffled voices drift away on the other side of the door. The tiny room is dingy and smells of mold and something else. Something sour. The club singer paces in her dressing gown. She's done for the night. So done. Tears stream down her cheeks as her breasts dance under the willowy silk. Her raven hair and dark eyes catch the light from the small lamp from time to time and seem to sparkle and glisten.
“Are you serious this time or it this another ploy? I mean, I'm not going to stay if you're just putting me on again. I can't take it no more.”
A man stands in the corner of the room and stares out of the shadows. He looks over to the weeping woman and wishes he could tell her what she wants to hear. He wished he could tell her anything. He wished. His suit is filthy and wet with the night's rain. He stares out from the shadows and longs for her. So close. So far away.
One of my favorite fake trailers in the GRINDHOUSE film had to be the trailer for DON'T - a fake trailer for the classic haunted house films of the 70s. The trailer's execution was perfect. It did what most trailers from the 70s did - showed every death and gave away most of the films shocks and scares. :)
I saw this and instantly thought about the trailer for another fave of mine THE LEGEND OF HELL HOUSE. HELL HOUSE is a slow paced haunted house film that is beautifully shot. It's fun movie to watch on a rainy Sunday afternoon, but slightly hard to keep your eyes open for if you're like me and like your scares under cover of darkness.
Watching the trailers back to back is a fun way to see just how true to form this director was when making it. And, I can not tell you how happy I was to see that the makers of this trailer were none other than the amazing Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg of SPACED and SHAUN OF THE DEAD fame! WHOOT!