There are many zombie stories to read, watch and listen to out there. Dawn Of The Dead gave audiences what they wanted, a gritty zombie movie that had fast paced action in it as well. However, the quick moving zombies of this and many other films have left other fans crushed, because zombies really should be just like they were in the first Resident Evil game, shuffling slowly towards you while you try and think desperately of a way out.

How the world’s population died and became zombies has still not been fully explained, and Rick simply wakes up after being in a coma to find that his hometown has turned into a fight for survival against all of his old friends and neighbours. The originality of the comic books is undoubtedly the reason for the success of the series, and there’s still more to come.

With the Walking Dead being such a big hit with a wide range of audiences, it’s not hard to see why a television show was made about the comic book series. The TV show is now in its second season and delighting fans with the gore and true grit of what life would be like simply trying to survive in a zombie apocalypse.

The comics have no colour within their pages, that is because the series is about true survival and it brings a gritty realism to the entire story as you read it. It is because of the sense of realism that readers get when they read this series that it has been able to make such an impact on people, to the point where it is now also a major television series.

As the series gained more and more momentum a television show was made based upon the comics, and it didn’t disappoint fans. The TV series adds in elements that the comic books didn’t have, for example a crazed criminal with a grudge against all of the survivors that left him handcuffed to a roof.

A Walking Dead game could introduce new elements to the zombie gaming experience though, especially if developers take into account the survival techniques used in upcoming games The Last Of Us and I Am Alive. A zombie game focussed on survival rather than action would be truly original, and a huge hit will all of the fans of the series.

Recent announcements for The Walking Dead television series include the directors holding castings for the role of The Governor. This villain pits Rick against other living human beings in a fight to the edge of death just for the entertainment of a small community of people. Rick has to watch out not to get bitten by the zombies all around the arena that are waiting for participants to stray too close to them.

One constant in the comic series is that path of Rick and his son, even if they are separated from the rest of the group they are together with each other, bringing s strong family value into the books.

2012 will be an exciting year for The Walking Dead series for many reasons. Just before Christmas the last comic book was released, so there is time for at least 3 to also be released this year. Not only this but season 3 of the amazing television series could also be making its appearance for fans to watch.

Some of the arguably biggest news for the brand however is the possibility of a game. A common theme for the games of 2012 is survival, how people cope in desperate situations, and The Walking Dead fits the bill for this perfectly, so keep any eye on the Playstation Network and Xbox Live for announcements.

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