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Read More »Techland investigating Dead Island PC concerns
The developer of Dead Island has said it is looking into claims that it released the incorrect version of zombie thriller Dead Island on Steam. Users of Steam’s forum highlighted some lines from the game’s code which suggest that the version available to purchase was actually a developer build. Furthermore, …
Read More »Dead Island app merges mobile and console play
Unique iPhone app used as tool for console counterpart
Read More »Deep Silver breaks the bank for Dead Island
Publisher Deep Silver is pulling out all the stops to make sure its new IP Dead Island can stand toe-to-toe with its blockbuster rivals. The publishing face of Koch Media has invested its biggest global marketing spend ever in the hotly anticipated zombie blaster. A major pillar of the UK …
Read More »Catherine struts to the UK
Bizarre upcoming adventure Catherine will be released in the UK this year, courtesy of publisher Deep Silver. The adult-oriented game – which blends action adventure and puzzle gameplay with horror themes – has already generated plenty of coverage in the gaming press. It will arrive on multiple formats. Gamers control …
Read More »Dead Island: Building a new IP
Deep Silver’s upcoming horror title Dead Island took the internet by storm with its February reveal, but what is the company doing to ensure the game will be a hit? MCV asks sales and marketing boss Paul Nicholls… Any new IP must do something special to grab the attentions of …
Read More »E3 2011: Date for Dead Island
Deep Silver has confirmed that zombie outing Dead Island will be released in Europe on September 9th. It will arrive slightly earlier on September 6th in North America. The publisher has also announced a special pre-order edition of the game. The SKU will include the Bloodbath Arena DLC, which offers …
Read More »Square Enix grabs Dead Island rights
It has been confirmed that Square Enix is to distribute Techland’s Dead Island in the US as part of a co-publishing agreement with publisher Deep Silver. Square Enix’s impressive distribution and marketing capabilities, combined with their proven success with launching top-notch AAA titles, makes them the absolute best partner for …
Read More »Dead Island censored in US
Publisher Deep Silver has confirmed that it is to change the Dead Island logo that will appear on the front of the game’s box when it is released later this year. IGN reports that the North American SKU will not feature the zombie hanging from a tree that has been …
Read More »Dead Island now Deep Silver’s ‘most important title’
Publisher Deep Silver said Dead Island is now its most important title. The firm has a number of promotions planned for the game ahead of release. Dead Island is our flagship title for 2011 and we have a number of exciting initiatives already in development that reflect that," head of …
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