Trapped Dead is a tactical real time strategy game in the tradition of classics such as “Commandos” and “Desperados”. You and your friends control your characters in a 3rd person isometric view through a mature Zombie survival scenario inspired by the successful Horror movies of the early 80s. A co-op mode for up to 4 players is included as well.

The story takes place in the early 80s in a small town names Hedge Hill near Kansas City, Missouri. The sowing of a new genetically modified type of corn caused the exis-tence of a new virus which mutated through the natural food chain. A dog bite of an infected animal caused a local outbreak of the virus which rapidly infected the inhabi-tants of the idyl¬lic provincial town. Mike and Gerald, two college boys, are thrown into the middle of a terrifying horror scenario. Having pulled over to a gas station near Hedge Hill during what was meant to be an enjoyable road trip, they are unaware of the virus which has already reached the gas station and its staff…

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Next time you boot up Plants vs. Zombies for iPhone, you may notice something is a little different. That's because Popcap has opted to change the character Dancing Zombie, who bears a strong resemblance to deceased pop star Michael Jackson.

The zombie is a callback to the seminal musical video for "Thriller," in which Jackson appears as a zombie. The game was released before Jackson's death in June 2009, but the King of Pop's estate still isn't happy.

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Now is the time to descend into madness as you explore the dark and twisted world of “The Signal,” the first Game Add-on for “Alan Wake.” In this latest chapter to the critically acclaimed psychological action thriller exclusive to Xbox 360, our favourite writer is in greater peril than ever before as the boundaries between reality and nightmare become disturbingly distorted. Threatening to overwhelm Alan’s mind, the nightmarish mysteries feel chillingly familiar. Keep your flashlight nearby as you get ready to follow “The Signal.”

“Alan Wake” fans can take a glimpse into Alan’s terrifying world with the debut of a new trailer. The video is now available for viewing on xbox.com/alanwake. As the freakish landscapes and enemies become all-too-real, Alan must find a way to escape in “The Signal,” offering a heart-pounding thrill ride featuring new locations and innovative gameplay.

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Anuman Interactive announced the release of Dracula Chapters 2 and 3 for iPad. On this occasion, Chapter 1 will be sold at the price of the iPhone version for 72 hours. Greatly appreciated by iPhone and PC gamers, the “Dracula” title has also found its fans on the iPad – thanks to the release of Chapter 1 of the story (June 25, 2010).

Today, Anuman Interactive announced the release of the remaining two chapters (Parts 2 and 3) in high‐definition and will offer gamers the possibility to (re)live the adventures of Father Arno Moriani sporting a more convenient gameplay and touch screen interface.

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Tall Chair, the independent game maker from San Francisco, announced July 27th as the launch date for their latest game, Cowboys vs Zombies, for the iPhone®, iPad TM and iPod touch®.

The game showcases Tall Chair's penchant for creating engaging 3D content on the iPhone. The San Francisco company has been building a reputation for great games by working on several unique projects including Sherlock Holmes Mysteries with Warner Brothers. With Cowboys vs. Zombies, Tall Chair has created a colorful, playful, and highly stylized view of the old west with a quirky horror twist.

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Citing concerns that the upcoming Steam release of Burn Zombie Burn, doublesix's mega-hit 2009 PlayStation Network zombie slaughterfest, would touch off a new wave of aggression and brutality against the undead, has prompted an undead civil rights group, the Brotherhood for the Restriction of Attacks, Ammunition And Injury of Necrotic Species (B.R.A.A.A.I.N.S.) to renew its demands for an annual World Zombie Amnesty Day.

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Dracula returns in Castlevania Harmony of Despair, the first exclusive Xbox Live Arcade Castlevania game. Featuring the classic fast paced 2D, side scrolling action the series is known for, fan favorite vampire hunters from across the series will join forces to return Dracula, the Lord of Darkness, to his eternal slumber.

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SAW 2 invites players back into Jigsaw’s twisted world, and promises all-new stomach-twisting traps and puzzles, more visceral combat, and an all-new storyline that takes place between the second and third movie. As such, players can delve deeper into the horror and mystery of Jigsaw’s terrified subjects.

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Enter the Haunted House, if you dare. Atari’s classic groundbreaking game has returned with more chills, cool new unlockables and plenty of spooky new enemies. The terrifying fun that lies within Graves Mansion is back as Atari, one of the world’s most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, scares up its legendary classic, Haunted House - re-imagined for a new generation of gamers in celebration of the title’s 30th anniversary. Haunted House will take control of Wii®, Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC Download this fall, with suspense filled challenges, new chilling environments and more frightful enemies than ever before.

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Ignition Entertainment is undergoing a major overhaul. It's rebranding itself UTV Ignition Entertainment under Indian parent company UTV Group, reports Gamasutra, and will now focus on the development, publishing, and marketing of "current and emerging" platforms like Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, Facebook, Google Games, Steam, Apple's App Store, and other platforms that deliver games directly to users.

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