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The War Z beta to launch on Halloween + new trailer

An alpha for The War Z will kick off on October 15, a couple of weeks after on October 31, they will launch a closed beta. There are 3 packages available right now on their site for pre-order. "Survivor" offers you beta access, special forum badge and only for $19.49. "Pioneer" gives you access to alpha and beta (i think), a different kind of badge for forum, in-game currency worth of $15, map "Stronghold" server hosting for 1 month, 3 guest keys to give away for only 2 day weekend and only for $29.99. "Legend" offers you access same as "Pioneer", your name will be highlighted in leaderboards and chat, in-game currency worth of $30, "Stronghold" map server hosting for 6 month, 3 guest keys and only for $49.99.

There's a new trailer to show off. Here's a little analysis for ya. Two friends are trying to survive from zombies around them, then they see light in a building with 2 guys standing, one on 2nd floor looking out the window other is in front of the main entrance covered with sand sacks blocking zombies around it. It looks like you can create fortifying system with pocky wires too.. Of course 1 of the guy that films the trailer shot down by one of the loudest sniper rifle and those 2 friends earn bunch of loot inside the building.

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yourgameedge.enjin.com
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Hated Games That Actually Had Some Neat Gameplay Mechanics

Let's face it, there are some hated games out there that are just complete trash. The developers responsible for these games usually have little clue about game balancing and their poor decisions usually leave their game to die in the dust.

However, sometimes a developer will make an absolutely terrible game that still has some admirable game mechanics.

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gaming.itrelations.co.uk
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The Big Book of Controversies: Chapter VIII

A continuing look at the various controversies plaguing the video game industry. In Chapter VIII: The War Z, SimCity 2013, Brown v. Entertainment Merchant's Association, and the less-than-stellar public image of the Xbox One prior to, and shortly after, its release.

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enthusiacs.com
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The War Z sold 2.8m copies despite dismal reception

Open world zombie survival sim Infestation: Survivor Stories - better known under its original name, The War Z, before altering it due to a trademark issue - has sold 2.8m copies since its launch in November 2012.

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eurogamer.net