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JamesG · 08-09-2012, 04:22 PM

"The Walking Dead" Invade Facebook With New Social Game
8/9/2012
by John Gaudiosi

After completely taking over San Diego Comic-Con 2012, AMC’s "The Walking Dead" continues to get its game on. There’s already a critically acclaimed hit episodic game based on Robert Kirkman’s comic book from developer Telltale Games.

Activision used Comic-Con to unveil the first AMC licensed console game, The Walking Dead, which developer Terminal Reality is developing as a prequel to the TV series focusing on characters Merle and Daryl Dixon (played by actors Michael Booker and Norman Reedus).

Now AMC and Rock You have unleashed The Walking Dead Social Game on Facebook.

While the third season of the hit TV show is currently filming in Atlanta, fans can step into the zombie-filled world to help fill in the voice. The game, which was developed by Eyes Wide Games, challenges players to fight for their lives, help friends survive, and embark on adventures with characters and settings from the show.

The social game, which blends elements of strategy and survival-horror, allows players to use combat, stealth, and trickery to stay alive and to complete missions in their quest to survive the apocalypse.

“The audience for AMC’s 'The Walking Dead' are passionate and deeply interested in the world of the show,” said Mac McKean, AMC’s svp of digital media. “Our social game allows them to explore and experience the zombie apocalypse for themselves, along with their friends,”

The game offers a stat system based on the characters’ attributes such as stamina, shooting accuracy, range of movement and vision. As players progress, they earn points based on skill, which increases these stats. This allows for players to customize the skill-set of the squad members.

“Gamers are ready for a more robust gameplay experience on Facebook,” said Josh Grant, svp and GM of Studio Partners at Rock You. “We’re bringing a thrilling survival-horror game experience to a more social platform that both long-time gamers and fans new to the gaming space can enjoy.”

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08-09-2012, 04:22 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,120	"The Walking Dead" Invades Facebook With New Social Game *"The Walking Dead" Invade Facebook With New Social Game* 8/9/2012 by John Gaudiosi After completely taking over San Diego Comic-Con 2012, AMC’s "The Walking Dead" continues to get its game on. There’s already a critically acclaimed hit episodic game based on Robert Kirkman’s comic book from developer Telltale Games. Activision used Comic-Con to unveil the first AMC licensed console game, The Walking Dead, which developer Terminal Reality is developing as a prequel to the TV series focusing on characters Merle and Daryl Dixon (played by actors Michael Booker and Norman Reedus). Now AMC and Rock You have unleashed The Walking Dead Social Game on Facebook. While the third season of the hit TV show is currently filming in Atlanta, fans can step into the zombie-filled world to help fill in the voice. The game, which was developed by Eyes Wide Games, challenges players to fight for their lives, help friends survive, and embark on adventures with characters and settings from the show. The social game, which blends elements of strategy and survival-horror, allows players to use combat, stealth, and trickery to stay alive and to complete missions in their quest to survive the apocalypse. “The audience for AMC’s 'The Walking Dead' are passionate and deeply interested in the world of the show,” said Mac McKean, AMC’s svp of digital media. “Our social game allows them to explore and experience the zombie apocalypse for themselves, along with their friends,” The game offers a stat system based on the characters’ attributes such as stamina, shooting accuracy, range of movement and vision. As players progress, they earn points based on skill, which increases these stats. This allows for players to customize the skill-set of the squad members. “Gamers are ready for a more robust gameplay experience on Facebook,” said Josh Grant, svp and GM of Studio Partners at Rock You. “We’re bringing a thrilling survival-horror game experience to a more social platform that both long-time gamers and fans new to the gaming space can enjoy.” http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...ok-game-360430 Attached Images