Undead Labs has partnered with Microsoft to create an open world zombie-survival game for Xbox Live Arcade, codenamed 'Class3'.
"Our mission is to create original online games that truly feel at home on the console platform, and Xbox 360 is a fantastic platform for online console gaming," said Strain.
"We plan to create an ambitious open world XBLA game and use its gameplay, setting, and technology as the foundation for a full online world game."
Class3 will allow players to choose where they want to make their stand against the zombie horde. They will be able to design and fortify their settlements, perform raids for food and ammo, as well as rescue other playable survivors. The game develops in real-time and is influenced by player actions.
Xbox Live Arcade generated record revenues in 2010, according to a new report by Forecasting and Analyzing Digital Entertainment.
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StonecoldMC on 4 Feb '11 said:
As a Fan of L4D this sounds Fantastic!
Cant wait to see what it looks like
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altitude2k on 4 Feb '11 said:
XBLA threads are clearly the new Alan Wake threads
StonecoldMC on 4 Feb '11 said:
Am I that bad
?
Oh, and have you heard of a Game called Fez
?
altitude2k on 4 Feb '11 said:
No. I never see an avatar of a pixelated pale chap wearing a fez on CVG. Ever.
StonecoldMC on 4 Feb '11 said:
Zubee on 4 Feb '11 said:
MAYTE!
That sounds excellent! Except for the 360 exclusive bit.
I can't afford to game anymore.
zombiesinmyhead on 4 Feb '11 said:
Oh man, this had better be good, but I'm afraid something as ambitious as this sounds could be a bit restricted as an xbla title.
Also sounds like they've got one eye on the success of the Walking Dead TV show. Which, incidentally, I thought started out quite well and then tailed off towards the end. Too much Frank Darabont in the final episodes and not enough Robert Kirkman.
ricflair on 4 Feb '11 said:
Sounds interesting.
I've had more fun with XBL games than retail on my 360 and PS3 (Platinum not included!). They cut out the fluff and s**t like story and go straight for the gameplay!
CrispyLog on 4 Feb '11 said:
Have to agree. Really ambitious sounding and I'm surprised they didn't try for a proper disc release.
Does sound very exciting, especially choosing your place to defend and going out and fortifying it. More games need stuff like that. Imagine if in Fallout you could start your own settlement in the same way, by fortifying it and then searching for people to join you. I hope they can pull it off.
TykerD3 on 4 Feb '11 said:
Love all things Zombie....will get this when it comes out.
StonecoldMC on 4 Feb '11 said:
A good wee write up from 1UP along with some concept art:
http://www.1up.com/news/ultimate-zombie ... r.offset=0
This is mos def on my radar now!
Three cheers for downloadbale Gems (hopefully, this being one of them)
boskersrevenge on 4 Feb '11 said:
Well, so far all Zombie games have fallen short for me. Yes.. ALL of them. Yes, just to confirm. All.
I have my reasons.
So, maybe this is my game?
ensabahnur on 4 Feb '11 said:
Wow Xbox in exclusive game shocker (even if it is a XBL game), i smell some lists incoming.
And ric, its about time you got that pic up. legendary!!
CrispyLog on 4 Feb '11 said:
Even Left 4 Dead?
Even Zombie mod for Counter-Strike Source? Oh that was amazing! Hiding in a corner behind a sofa hoping the zombies don't check that room.
zombiesinmyhead on 4 Feb '11 said:
Thanks for that Stonecold, sounds like they have all the right ideas, I just hope they can pull it off.
captain savaloy on 4 Feb '11 said:
Am I the only one that thinks some of the press release(s) are a little mis-leading?, I thought that the XBLA game was going to be an MMO, however, if you read that 1UP piece it states that the XBLA game is actually going to be a single player game that they will use (and gain feedback on) to produce the MMO in the future.
altitude2k on 4 Feb '11 said:
You have no soul
rick on 4 Feb '11 said:
Zombies, Zombies , Zombies , Zombies ,Zombies, Zombies , Zombies , Zombies.
We all love zombies. I have 20 zombie iPhone apps, zombie xbox game, zombie ps3 game, zombie DS game, zombie Wii game, zombie psp game, zombie PC game, zombie board game, zombie bluray collection, zombie book collection, zombie wallpaper, zombie duvet covers, zombie food blender, Rob Zombie locked in my basement, zombie tattoos, zombie dildos and a panini zombie sticker book.
Metagen on 4 Feb '11 said:
Sounds pretty f**kin sweet
jtthegame on 5 Feb '11 said:
even more reason for my xbox to get more attention than my ps 3 as it already does anyway.
cdrepoman on 5 Feb '11 said:
It seems like a good concept but pulling something like that off and making it good can be really tough.
Tidus3000 on 6 Feb '11 said:
Sounds like this; http://www.urbandead.com