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Overkill’s The Walking Dead Reveal Trailer

Starbreeze AB is an independent creator, publisher and distributor of computer and video games and here is their new project, OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead. It's based on... The Walking Dead series created by Robert Kirkman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn9cp_IMXhI

Here's the press release on Starbreeze's site had to revile about the title.

OVERKILL – a Starbreeze Studio, will deliver a completely new co-op experience toThe Walking Dead universe, exploring new characters and storylines.

“The collaboration between Starbreeze Studios and our partner Skybound Interactive will deliver something uniquely exciting for our millions of fans. We’re two independents joining forces to create the ultimate survival horror game. With Robert on the team, we will bring The Walking Dead into the world of first-person shooter co-op games.” says Bo Andersson Klint, CEO, Starbreeze AB. He continues, “It will be gameplay focused, ferocious and bring chaos to the traditional industry model – from us developers straight to you. This time it’s big – don’t walk alone.”

“From day one on this project it’s been clear to me that this is the Walking Dead co-op action game fans have been waiting for. I can’t wait for people to learn just what OVERKILL has been cooking up for this game. Skybound is always about breaking new ground and trying to find something unexpected in all endeavors and this game continues that tradition in grand style.” says Robert Kirkman, CEO, Skybound Entertainment.

OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead will be powered by Starbreeze’s Diesel engine updated for the next generation. The title is set to release in 2016.

In 2016, Washington will fall. What will you do?

Well this could be cool--Payday with zombies? Zombies pulling heist? A Left 4 Dead killer? Whatever it is that teaser was weak.