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Zombie Czar George Romero Wants To Make A Game

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by Tim Turi on May 07, 2010 at 01:15 PM
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George Romero single-handedly infected America with the modern zombie. His contribution to the living dead has indirectly impacted video games in a big way, and without him Resident Evil, Zombie Nazis, Dead Rising, Plants vs. Zombies, and Left 4 Dead simply wouldn’t exist. Despite his influence in all things brain-eating, he’s never made a video game. He wants that to change.

During a recent discussion with Destructoid, Romero explained that he doesn’t play many games, but he’s willing to work with a gamer on a video game project. He wants a more hands-on role in game development than offered by potential partners in the past. "But everyone who has ever approached me, it's always been ... sell us your name and go home,” said Romero. “I don't particularly want to do that."

Thinking back on how the Romero-branded PC game, City of the Dead turned out, I think that’s a pretty good philosophy.

A long time ago Romero worked on a Resident Evil movie script which was ultimately scrapped. However, he said he “had a lot of great ideas" for a game while watching an assistant play Resident Evil. "I'm not a gamer, so I don't know," said Romero. "What excites a gamer? I don't know. I think I could come up with a good story, and good situations -- places to hide sh*t ... We'll see what happens."

If you’re still doubting Romero’s influence on games, look no further than the Dead Rising boxart. They pay such close tribute to Dawn of the Dead that Capcom needed to post a disclaimer on the product. In fact, Romero says that he's actually been in talks with Capcom about making a game with them. His history with the company is undeniable, considering he also directed commercials for Resident Evil 2.



Speaking on behalf of all the zombie lovin’ gamers out there, we want to play your game, George.

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  • by Friday, May 07, 2010 at 01:21 PM

    No you're not.

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    by Friday, May 07, 2010 at 01:22 PM

    HOT ***!!! I hope he makes the best zombie game ever. Perhaps we will finally get an open world zombie game that we can run and hide, gather supplies, post out, find survivors, etc. That would be awesome

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    by Friday, May 07, 2010 at 01:28 PM

    George A. Romero is my real dad. Anyway, I like the fact that he's taking interest in games but I wonder if someone like George, who knows little of gaming culture, will have a fresh, new, outsider's perspective and bring something interesting to the table or end up not at all "getting" current games. Worst case scenario I see is him getting herded through the gates by a developer looking to copy an existing zombie game, slap Romero's name on it, and walk to the bank.

  • by Friday, May 07, 2010 at 01:36 PM

    Yeah Clive Barker wanted to make a game too.....and gameinformer adored it!

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    by Friday, May 07, 2010 at 01:37 PM

    awesome

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    by Friday, May 07, 2010 at 01:41 PM

    @Tranzice

    Keep on an eye on Con Artist's blog (http://www.conartistgames.com/).  He is currently developing just such a game.  This is the guy who created The Last Stand, the flash game which inspired Nazi Zombies.

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    by Friday, May 07, 2010 at 01:46 PM

    Not sure if want..... Intrigued. But not sure.

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    by Friday, May 07, 2010 at 01:47 PM

    I have high hopes for this.  The father of the zombie can't be put off that easily.  I think some fresh eyes into the gaming world would be perfect.  I don't think us gamers know what we want anymore.  Things are becoming complex but subject matter is very homogenized. I think this could be an incredible thing--then hook him up with Quentin Tarantino/Robert Rodriguez and we could have some really wacky s**t going on in the horror front in video games.

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    by Friday, May 07, 2010 at 01:52 PM

    I think Romero, whose best work often takes the form of a wide-ranging if sometimes scattershot social satire, and whose films are less about linear plots and more about exploring ideas and atmosphere-- something a game can, in theory, do much better than film-- might make the transition to game-making rather well.

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    by Friday, May 07, 2010 at 01:56 PM

    Go for it, man!  I think Romero would make an awesome game.

  • by Friday, May 07, 2010 at 01:58 PM

    If he writes the games script and is able to have a hand in directing cut scenes; and additional development input.**** yes. if it's his name on box, no thank you.

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    by Friday, May 07, 2010 at 01:59 PM

    City of the dead turned out to be such garbage.  The idea of what it should have been sounded similar to what left 4 dead turned out to be.  IMO, I don't think he should do a zombie game with Capcom.  Stick with an American company that can deliver the same or better action, suspense and horror Capcom can but without crappy controls tacked on.

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    by Friday, May 07, 2010 at 02:01 PM

    I'd play it.

  • by Friday, May 07, 2010 at 02:06 PM

    omg cant wait

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    by Friday, May 07, 2010 at 02:37 PM

    I would love a game made by the zombie mastermind himself

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    by Friday, May 07, 2010 at 02:42 PM

    Game+zombies=deadtome

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    by Friday, May 07, 2010 at 02:48 PM

    why do zombies always have to eat brains!! why can't they just have FINGER FOODS!!

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    by Friday, May 07, 2010 at 02:52 PM

    call me a sucker for beheadinf,, disemboweling,,,, and just plain zombie abuse,, but if he were to help with just the basic consept or some enemy placement id buy it,,, ive sloughterd so many zombies in so many different games hjowever ive noticed many zombie ai's are stereotypical and unconvincing,, i hope hed have some refreshing ideas for my beloved meaty maggoty punching baggs,,, lol

  • by Friday, May 07, 2010 at 02:56 PM

    The Last Stand is like, the best flash game ever! Well, except for Pirate Launch.

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    by Friday, May 07, 2010 at 02:56 PM

    yes ... or he should join in a Dead Rising and make that one even better

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