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‘World War Z’ Brings on the Zombie Hordes And Co-Op Fun

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I recall being completely surprised to see an announcement for a World War Z game. I was even more surprised to see the early footage of massive, swarming hordes of the zombies looking really well executed. But Perhaps the biggest of surprises for me came next, being that World War Z is a lower end of the price spectrum title, priced at $49.99. And I am all out losing my damn mind at what an entertaining experience the finished product yielded.

The best selling Max Brooks novel was explored an outbreak of a deadly zombie plague from several individual perspectives. Each perspective spanned the globe and gave a dower exploration of our world falling apart at the seams. A much more real world look at a Zombie apocalypse, World War Z was a gargantuan sized social commentary and a pretty terrifying look at how unprepared civilization is for a jolt to the system.

Saber Interactive takes the visually terrifying aspects of World War Z and implements them into a Co-Op, third-person shooter. This places yourself and three teammates in an arsenal packed fight for your life.

Much like the novel, the game spans the globe across the zombie infested landscapes of New York, Jerusalem, Moscow and Tokyo. Each of the four locations is made up of 3 episodes that task you with having to survive across unforgiving and zombie filled backdrops. Each city is a trademark of its own aesthetics, New York with its highly saturated yellows, browns and oranges and Moscow with its cold blues and grays. The unique landscape profile assists in breaking up any bored eye monotony and keeps things nice and fresh despite the whole zombies killing everyone thing.

Each location offers four new characters to play as, each with a well-written backstory and look. Outside of the character skin not much is predicated on how your character will perform on the battlefield outside of the games class system.

The class system breaks down into 6 types. Gunslinger, Medic, Executioner, Slasher, Hellraiser and Fixer. These classes can be paired with any character and leveled up through experience points gained during each level. The upgrade system is laid out in a skill tree that offers different perks depending on what you want your character’s strong suit to be. These perks are super specialized to the class they are paired with and offer a variety of methods for use in combat.

World War Z

The number of class types really gave me something to work at and even adds some replayability for fellow completionists. And since the difficulty can be set to a variety of different punishing levels this comes in handy quite a bit.

The game itself is a mix of Left 4 Dead style endless hordes with the look and feel of The Division lite. It’s AI is ever changing to your play style as well. Those who go in crouch walking executing zombies with silencers will have an easier time getting through certain areas. The tough part comes from pairing with random players online that don’t adhere to those kinds of rules and go in shotguns and grenades ablaze. The loud approach is a much more difficult (and fun) one to go for. Machine gun fire is the dinner bell and you and your squad happen to be the din din.

Much like Left 4 Dead, World War Z implements a variety of baddies into the mix. Screamers, Lurkers, Bulls and Gasbags each come with their own type of attack style and varying degrees of safe take downs. For example, the Gasbag will emit a cloud of toxic gas if not shot directly in the head, while the Bulls charge and are complete bullet sponges. Adding these special types of enemies in really does help break up the monotony of the hordes of regular zombies and add a good amount of jump scares in as well.

Weapons much like classes can be leveled up individually. This means that that one really loud carbine you like can eventually be upgraded to include a silencer, scope, etc… making for an even easier time sticking to the sneaky route.

World War Z is a complete sleeper and one that shouldn’t be missed. Seeing the Horde come at you in waves is absolutely insane. Once the Horde is activated and comes at you, your situation becomes akin to trying to hide from water in a raging and terrifying river. The locales and character models and the variety of ways of taking on the Horde are something that has kept me coming back and having a blast with a flat-out, cool zombie game.

Review code for World War Z provided by Saber Interactive on Xbox One.

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The Best Horror-Themed Casino Games

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Horror-themed entertainment enjoys significant popularity, captivating audiences with movies, shows, games, and more that delve into the eerie and supernatural. This fascination extends into the world of gaming, particularly in the realm of slot games.

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Several standout slot games have successfully incorporated horror themes, drawing inspiration from some of the genre’s most iconic films, to create immersive and thrilling gaming experiences year-round.

Alien

Alien

If you have been looking for an online mobile casino for your horror fix, perhaps the best game to start with is the 1979 sci-fi horror classic. Alien is the kind of movie that has transcended its genre and become a classic to the point that some people don’t immediately remember it as a horror movie.

In 2002, the movie was given official status: it was given an award by the Library of Congress as a historically, culturally, or aesthetically significant piece of media. For that reason, it only stands to reason that it would get its own slot title.

The slot game offers 15 pay lines while paying homage to many of the best original characters. On top of that, there are even little nods to many of the actions that happen throughout the film, making you feel right in the heart of the action. On top of that, the score is quite memorable, creating an immersive experience in one of the greatest movies ever.

Psycho

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Psycho (1960), courtesy Paramount Pictures.

Arguably the one that started it all. Dedicated horror fans will no doubt reference this horror classic, which originated in 1960. Created by masterful director Alfred Hitchcock, the movie itself was actually based on a novel of the same name.

As all of the classics were, it was filmed in black and white and can be thought of as quite low-budget, especially compared to many blockbuster horror movies of today. That said, it might be the most memorable of the bunch and that led to the creation of a memorable slot title as well.

The game offers a whopping 25 pay lines, delivering heart-pumping excitement in much the same way that the movie does. It visually captures the look and feel of Psycho in every way, making you feel the suspense of Hitchcock’s creation.

The soundtrack and backdrop add to the chill factor as well. You can even see the most iconic sequence – the knife scene – as one of the symbols. There are plenty of callbacks to enjoy and this game will make even the most critical of Psycho lovers fall in love as they attempt to win big.

A Nightmare on Elm Street

A Nightmare On Elm Street

Fredy Kreuger is one of the most iconic characters in not only horror, but pop culture. The sweater, the hat, and the slashing claws are all trademarks. They come to life in this 1984 classic and the supernatural slasher feels immersive in this slot machine title.

In the movie, the story centers around teenagers who are haunted by the dead serial killer in their dreams. Here, you will have to attempt to win with Freddy haunting the background. He appears in all five reels, providing a win over 30 potential pay lines.

If you get lucky, Freddy can make you pay: up to 10,000x your bet. With huge jackpots, the most recognizable characters from the original film, and the feel of being right there on Elm Street, this is one of those games that you will come back to again and again much like the many sequels that followed.

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‘Immaculate’ Stars Reveal Which Horror Villains They Would “F, Marry, Kill”

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Sydney Sweeney is just coming off the success of her rom-com Anyone But You, but she’s ditching the love story for a horror story in her latest film Immaculate.

Sweeney is taking Hollywood by storm, portraying everything from a love-lusting teenager in Euphoria to an accidental superhero in Madame Web. Although the latter got a lot of hate among theater-goers, Immaculate is getting the polar opposite.

The film was screened at SXSW this past week and was well-received. It also gained a reputation for being extremely gory. Derek Smith of Slant says the, “final act contains some of the most twisted, gory violence this particular subgenre of horror has seen in years…”

Thankfully curious horror movie fans won’t have to wait long to see for themselves what Smith is talking about as Immaculate will hit theaters across the United States on March, 22.

Bloody Disgusting says that the movie’s distributor NEON, in a bit of marketing smarts, had stars Sydney Sweeney and Simona Tabasco play a game of “F, Marry, Kill” in which all their choices had to be horror movie villains.

It’s an interesting question, and you might be surprised at their answers. So colorful are their responses that YouTube slapped an age-restricted rating on the video.

Immaculate is a religious horror movie that NEON says stars Sweeney, “as Cecilia, an American nun of devout faith, embarking on a new journey in a remote convent in the picturesque Italian countryside. Cecilia’s warm welcome quickly devolves into a nightmare as it becomes clear her new home harbors a sinister secret and unspeakable horrors.”

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‘Terminator: Survivors’: Open World Survival Game Releases Trailer And Is Launching This Fall

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This is a game that many gamers will be excited for. It was announced at the Nacon Connect 2024 Event that Terminator: Survivors will be launching early access for PC via Steam on October 24th of this year. It will launch fully on a later date for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Check out the trailer and more about the game below.

Official Trailer for Terminator: Survivors

IGN states, “In this original story taking place after the first two Terminator films, you take control of a group of survivors of Judgment Day, in solo or co-op mode, faced with a multitude of lethal hazards in this post-apocalyptic world. But you’re not alone. Skynet’s machines will hound you relentlessly and rival human factions will fight for the same resources you desperately need.”

First Look Image at Terminator: Survivors (2024)

In related news to the Terminator world, Linda Hamilton stated I’m done. I’m done. I have nothing more to say. The story’s been told, and it’s been done to death. Why anybody would relaunch it is a mystery to me. She claims she doesn’t want to play Sarah Connor anymore. You can check out more of what she said here.

First Look Image at Terminator: Survivors (2024)
First Look Image at Terminator: Survivors (2024)

An open-world game about surviving against Skynet’s machines sounds like an interesting and fun game. Are you excited about this announcement and trailer release from Nacon? Let us know in the comments below. Also, check out this behind-the-scenes clip from the game below.

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