Zombie Portraits: An Interview With Rob Sacchetto

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Recently, I was lucky enough to get to kick it with Rob Sacchetto and talk about his chosen profession - he's an extraordinary artist who likes nothing better than to infect your likeness and transform you into one of the walking dead. Let's get to it: Daniel Potts/ZZN: So, let me start with a simple question: what brought you to this place that allows you to create this beautiful but macabre art? Rob: Well, I’ve always been an artist, ever since I was a young boy. I was always fascinated with dinosaurs and weird animals, and drew all sorts of prehistoric … [Read more...]

30 EVIL Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City Images

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Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City promises to be amazing... if it ever gets here. Originally slated to be released last month, then pushed back to January, RE:ORC is now slated to be released on March 20, 2012. No, really this time. Capcom says they're focused on a quality product and they are really excited about what they are creating and polishing. Well... ok. As long as they give us some sweet screen shots to hold us over. Wait, they did? Nice! Check em out! … [Read more...]

Pictures From Zombcon 2011 (Part 3 – Parting Shots)

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To all the great people out there who allowed me to take their pictures at the most righteous zombie event in the world - Surfin' Dead and I have been proud to show the world that "Zombies are People TOO, Dammit!" You are all the best fans ever and allowing me to take your pictures was a privilege and an honor. There is a rumor running around the news room that there is going to be a contest for the best zombie at ZomBcon and it will be up to you the fans to pick them. And to answer the inevitable question of "If I win what do I get?"...well all I can say is "Some … [Read more...]

The Wait Is Over! Pictures From ZomBcon 2011 (Part 2)

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Thank you all for being patient. We here at Zombie Zone News have been working diligently to get your photos up and finally here they are (click thumbnails for full pics). The next post will feature a few last pics of you crazy zombie fans - and my sincere "Thank you!" for letting me get all of these great shots... … [Read more...]

Pictures from ZomBcon 2011

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The Zombie Zone News crew is having a blast at ZomBcon 2011, and this is just the first installment of pictures from the event! … [Read more...]

30 Epic Images from Season 2 of The Walking Dead

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Psyched about Season 2 of The Walking Dead? So are we! We scoured the internet to find 30 of the coolest images from Season 2 of The Walking Dead and put them all here in one place for your brain-munching-drooling pleasure! Tell us what you think! Comment below the gallery with which images you love the most! Don't forget to share on Twitter, Facebook, and Stumbleupon so your friends can check it out too! Stick with ZZN for all of your … [Read more...]

Zombie Apocalypse Prep 101: Practice Makes Perfect!

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When was the last time you went through your Zombie Apocalypse checklist? Last week? Last month? Do you even have one? If not you need one ASAP before it's too late! *Stockpiled Canned goods and bottled water--- CHECK! *Long, Medium and Short range Melee Weapons in perfect condition--- CHECK! *Fire Arm of choice with sufficient ammunition--- CHECK! *Zombie Targets--- Zombie targets? Wait, you don't have your Zombie Targets? How can you prepare to battle the enemy if you have no Zombie Targets? In a recent article we explained how now that Bin Laden is dead, … [Read more...]

Concept Art for Awesome ‘Class3′ Zombie MMO Game for Xbox360

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The upcoming Zombie games for consoles and computers are getting cooler by the minute these days. Below you will find some news on the upcoming project by Undead Labs called 'Class3' as well as some awesome concept art. This looks epic! World of Warcraft co-creator and MMO veteran Jeff Strain has unveiled his ambitious new project: a zombie-survival game for Xbox Live Arcade that will start out as an open-world action title, but then later evolve into a massively multiplayer online game. Codenamed Class3, it's being developed by Strain's Undead Labs studio with … [Read more...]

Zombie Toy Box: Pocket Zombies

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I know, I know – most people think that zombies have no business being cute. But I took one look at the Pocket Zombies and fell in love. Would it help the scare factor if I told you that their tiny little bellies were filled with the brains of all your enemies? Yeah? Great! Pocket Zombies come from the imagination of Alex Rodrigue, produced through his own Atomfreak Studios (which is not actually a toy company, so don’t be confused). If you check out the PZ web site, you’ll find some amazing concept art in the blog section – for characters ranging well … [Read more...]

Zombie Toy Box: HalfBad Toyz

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(Do the guys above look familiar? They should - it's a custom painted set of October Toys' Z.O.M.B.I.E.s...) When I first saw the guys from HalfBad Toyz, they were showing off one of their first zombie pieces at my friends’ toy store. It was a zombified whale, all putrid green with open wounds and a harpoon in its back – disgustingly beautiful…and a perfect match for Zombie Zone News, naturally! HalfBad are based outside of Hartford, CT, with a full production studio. From creating their own toy lines to custom painting your own groovy ghouls, these guys … [Read more...]