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An Open World Zombie Apocalypse Game? Am I In Love?
What have us horror gamer fans always wanted? An open world zombie apocalypse game. What are we FINALLY getting? An open world zombie apocalypse game. My 1 qualm? It’s for Xbox Live Arcade. While yes the price point will be solid, I’m still skeptical of the game itself. None the less I remain giddy.
Undead Labs is developing and Microsoft is publishing the game code named “Class 3”. No word yet if that is the official title, but that is what it will be known as for right now. More past the break… “Undead Labs is thrilled to work directly with Microsoft to bring Xbox 360 players an outstanding zombie-survival franchise,” said Jeff Strain, founder of Undead Labs. “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. 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.”
For those who don’t know, founder of Undead Labs Jeff Strain was lead programmer of World of Warcraft, he created the StarCraft campaign editor and worked on Diablo and Warcraft III. The guy knows what the fuck he’s doing. He left Blizzard because he wanted to make this zombie game so he started Undead Labs. This definitely gets me more excited for the game.
Class 3 will be a 3rd person zombie survival game, where you find and build up fortresses to protect yourself and fight the hordes. You can also search the city for supplies, and other survivors to help you. There will be plenty of fun weapons, fast cars, lots of gore. Sounds awesome!
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All of us here at Bloody Disgusting are deeply sad to learn that The Blob director Chuck Russell has passed away at 74 years old.
Russell’s career began with his directorial debut, 1987’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.
The multihyphenate film director, screenwriter, and producer is best known for helming 1994 comedy The Mask starring Jim Carrey, Arnold Schwarzenegger actioner Eraser, and adventure spinoff The Scorpion King. The latter served as the first leading role for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
The filmmaker left an indelible mark on horror with his ANOES sequel, 1988’s The Blob, and 2000’s Bless the Child.
Russell’s final film credit is 2024’s Witchboard remake starring Madison Iseman (I Know What You Did Last Summer), Aaron Dominguez (Only Murders in the Building), and Jamie Campbell Bower (“Stranger Things”).
It marked Russell’s return to horror after a lengthy hiatus, and he shared sequel hopes to Bloody Disgusting in an interview ahead of the remake’s release: “I got to design the board with real mystical symbols and things that I know represent good and evil, and where that board takes us if the audiences respond to the film, and I hope they will; I know it’s out there for you guys, but the sequel is a world we’ll get to go a little further. That’s sure the intention.”
He also recently expressed interest in returning to the franchise that began his career.
TMZ notes that Russell passed away at his San Diego-area home.
We send our deepest condolences to Chuck Russell’s family, friends, and fans.
Director, Co-Writer & Producer Chuck Russell behind the scenes of the horror film, WITCHBOARD. Photo courtesy of The Avenue and Atlas Distribution
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