Everything You Need To Know About Sunset Overdrive

The rumours are true, Sunset Overdrive is out now on PC. The much-loved open-world playground of post-apocalyptic possibilities had, until today, only been available on Xbox. Now you can vault, grind, and wall-run through this colourful adventure on your PC.

Success on Xbox, success on PC…

Sunset Overdrive, developed by Insomniac Games, was very positively received on Xbox when it was released back in 2014. The single-player campaign was awarded ‘Best Xbox One Game of 2014’ by IGN and rated 9 out of 10 by Polygon. Eurogamer even described it as ‘a breath of fresh air’. A game that was so hugely successful on Xbox will surely be just as good, if not better, when we get to play it on PC.

So what’s it about?

Enter an exciting post-apocalyptic world devastated by FizzCo’s new energy drink, OverCharge Delirium XT. The year is 2027 and every person who has sipped this irresistible drink has turned into toxic mutants. As one of the survivors of Sunset City, you now have to band together with the other survivors to try and escape these mutant forms. This is your chance to put your old boring world behind you and transform this open-world into your very own tactical playground. With no more dull job and horrible boss, you have the chance to grind, vault and wall-run across the city while using devastating, unconventional arsenal. Unlike traditional shooter games, Sunset Driver will take you on a unique and explosive adventure.

Gameplay features

To accompany this fresh take on open-world adventure is a catchy soundtrack and a lengthy, entertaining campaign. Throughout your journey in this ‘awesompocalypse’, you’ll have a whole host of unique weapons and customizable special abilities at your disposal as you take down various mutants such as Herkers and Blowers, as well as FizzCo’s own high-tech bots. On top of this, you will have to be prepared to deal with other survivors who are going to try and take what’s yours. The game will also feature two bonus expansions; Mystery of Mooil Rig and Dawn of the Rise of the Fallen Machines.

System Requirements

Here are the recommended requirements for running the game:
Minimum Requirements
• OS: Windows 7 SP1 or higher
• Processor: Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.0Hz/AMD-FX-6300
• Memory: 8 GB
• Graphics: Geforce 750 Ti/AMD Radeon R7 260X
• Storage: 30 GB

Recommended Specifications
• OS: Windows 10
• Processor: Intel Core i5 4690 @ 3.5Hz/AMD-FX-8350
• Memory: 8 GB
• Graphics: Geforce 970 or Geforce GTX 1060/AMD Radeon R9 290x or Radeon RX 480
• Storage: 30 GB

Get Sunset Overdrive at a great price now at Green Man Gaming!

10 West Virginian things we hope to see in Fallout 76

Fallout 76 emerges out of the vault into the blazing sunlight of a full release on November the 14th, and we’re incredibly excited to get our hands on it and explore.

The game itself is set in West Virginia, a so-far untapped region for the Fallout series and one that promises to be a bit more lush and untouched than any seen in other games. Gone are the deserts of the West coast and the ruins of the East, instead the forests await.

We know that Bethesda have been to West Virginia and are including much of what makes the region so special in Fallout 76, but will they capture it all? Here’s what we’re hoping to see.

The Mothman Statue

This one’s a bit of a cheat, because we already know that not only will Mothman appear in the game, but the Mothman statue is in too – glorious butt intact. The game lets you take a wander on up to the hallowed site and peer at that glorious ass. We’re so glad that the most bootylicious statue on Earth is present in Fallout 76.

The Appalachian Trail

One of the most famous walks on the planet is the Appalachian Trail, and we’re hoping to be able to walk part of it in Fallout 76. Many hikers take to it each year, so we’d not be surprised to find some remains smouldering still on its lengthy trail.

Bigfoot

Another cryptid said to walk West Virginia’s woods, Bigfoot is probably the most famous cryptid on the planet so we’re hoping to spot it scampering between trees. Will it be friendly, aggressive, or worse: sexy? We don’t know yet, but Bethesda do.

Kepler

In all of West Virginia there are few places as mysterious as Kepler, home to the Cryptonomica, Amnesty Lodge, and the world famous and sadly defunct H2Whoa: That Was Fun!, Kepler would be an amazing addition to the game. We just have to hope that it’s not a full moon.

The Evil Dog of West Virginia

You may not have heard of the Evil Dog of West Virginia but many West Virginians are familiar with its terrifying howl. Said to be a mix between a chihuahua and the devil himself, the Evil Dog is said to roam the forests always searching for prey. If you hear it’s bark the only thing you can do is wait, because the scythe of the reaper will be swinging at your neck before long. Hopefully this Evil Dog will make a terrifying addition to Fallout 76.

The Haunted Pizza Hut of Charleston

In West Virginia’s capital, Charleston, there’s a deeply mysterious Pizza Hut. Long said to be haunted, it was reopened in 1986 after a long period closed. What happened that night we do not know, except that the screams could be heard all over Charleston. Will it appear in Fallout 76, or is this simply too spooky for gamers?

Chuck Yeager’s Sonic Boom

Chuck Yeager was the first person to break the sound barrier, but did you know he’s a West Virginian? We all know how he broke the sound barrier and we  know of his illustrious career afterwards, but no-one knows what happened to his sonic boom. Did it dissipate into the atmosphere as the government would have us believe, or is it still out there roaming, searching for the person who gave it life? We don’t know, but maybe Fallout 76 can answer this.

Gordon

We’re actually hoping that Bethesda won’t put Gordon in the game. No-one needs to see that. Just disgusting.

The Appalling-achian Trail

In 2012 a group of teenagers decided to cash in on the hiking crazy taking over America and set up their own version of the Appalachian Trail. Unfortunately it didn’t take long for problems to set in, and the trail was quickly abandoned. Now whispers abound of the trail, some say it has returned bigger and yet, worse, than before. Now named the Appaling-achian Trail, those who walk it are said to be cursed. Will it appear in Fallout 76? Find out on the 14th.

Worst Virginia

It is said that if one turns thrice widdershins around the Mothman statue and hum the national anthem backwards that a portal to Worst Virginia will open. There everything is the same, except backwards and the colours don’t work. It’s a terrifying place to visit and few have returned to tell of its twisted glories. If Worst Virginia is included in Fallout 76 it’ll show the dedication of the Bethesda team, as this would be an entirely other map to explore.

Fallout 76 will be officially released on the 14th of November.

The best superhero games on PC

Stan Lee has sadly passed away. Creator of many superheroes that we know and love, and talespinner of the universes that have come to dominate our culture. Superhero stories are modern day parables, they tell us how to live, and they help us to strive towards something better. Stan Lee’s work has been an inspiration for millions across the globe, and his works have even been the inspiration for videogames.

So today, let’s look back at superhero games which have come out on PC, and pick out some of the best.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Now, no-one here is going to say that X-Men Origins: Wolverine is a good film, but thankfully it’s a damn good videogame. You have to remember the time, we’d been promised Wolverine going well, Wolverine on the big screen many times. X2 had come close but generally he was hamstrung by appearing in films that had to be largely family friendly. Then this game came out. X-Men Origins: Wolverine is a visceral experience where Wolverine is more Wolverine-y than he had been ever before (this was years before Logan came out). A surprise for everyone, this remains the best Wolverine game ever made.

Batman: Arkham City

Batman: Arkham Asylum came out of nowhere to stun us with a game that actually made us feel like Batman. Batman: Arkham City takes this one step further, with an open world and the most Batman opener that’s ever existed. Whilst some prefer the more structured and slimline approach of Arkham Asylum, it’s in Arkham City that the Batman formula was perfected. One of the greatest superhero games ever made, and one that’s still worth replaying today, seven years later.

Saints Row IV

‘Superhero’ might be a strong word for the Saints, they will save humanity but they will do it while cock-punching their way through life. Back in virtual reality for the fourth instalment in the Saints Row series, by this point it had become almost unrecognisable. The first in the series was a pretty po-faced take on GTA, and the fourth takes place after the Earth is destroyed, mostly in a virtual reality, where you have hacked-in superpowers. The sheer glee at having those powers is why this is one of the best superhero games on PC. That and the absolutely blazing sense of humour the game has.

Prototype

Alex Mercer isn’t a typical superhero, though he is fighting against something much worse. Very much an antihero in motive if not actuality, he is out for one thing – revenge. On his way through New York he does tend to eat a whole lot of innocent people though, which maybe puts him in the villain category. However, he does have a fantastic range of powers, and leaping through New York has never been more fun, at least on PC.

LEGO Marvel Superheroes

There’s quite a few LEGO games out there, but due to the characterisation, the range of playable heroes, and just the sheer joy that LEGO Marvel Superheroes has, this makes it one of the best. If you’ve ever wanted to just have some fun then this is probably the best superhero game for that. It might be quite the task to smash your way through the world and collect enough LEGO to unlock everything, but the way this is presented means you’re spending every second of that time smiling.

Injustice 2

The original Injustice was an absolutely solid fighting game, and Injustice 2 takes everything learned from the first game and improves on it. Those absolutely over-the-top moves are back, for example now you can see The Flash run through time with his opponent, and then smack them with themselves from the past. Who wouldn’t want to see that? But that’s not the whole game, it’s got near-film-quality cinematics and an absolutely compelling story behind it, things that no-one expected from a fighting game.

City of Heroes

The absolute best superhero MMO, the sadly now shut down City of Heroes had probably the best character creator of all time. You could make your hero look like, well, almost anything. Combine that with a huge selection of powers you could load them with, this meant you really created a superhero that was yours. With expansions featuring villains and more, City of Heroes was a pioneer not only in MMOs but in superhero games, and it’s deeply sad that it’s gone.

Green Man Gaming does Movember – The Stats

As you know by now, all this month we at Green Man Gaming are taking part in Movember, a charity and event set up to promote awareness of men’s health. If you don’t know that we’re doing that, where have you been, we’ve been talking about it all month.

You can see some info on what Movember is here.

But today we wanted to talk about the stats regarding men’s health, and just why focusing on this is deeply important.

Prostate Cancer

The facts about prostate cancer are simple. If you detect it early, you have a far better chance of surviving.

  • If prostate cancer is detected early, you have a 98% chance of surviving past five years.
  • If you leave it, and prostate cancer developers, you only have a 26% chance of surviving past five years.

All men are at risk of developing prostate cancer, and this increases if you’re in certain age groups, have a family history, or are in certain ethnic groups.

So it’s important that all men get checked out for prostate cancer, make an appointment with your doctor today!

But it’s also important to recognise the symptoms:

  • A need to urinate frequently, especially at night
  • Difficulty starting urination or holding back urine
  • Weak or interrupted flow of urine
  • Painful or burning urination
  • Difficulty in having an erection
  • Painful ejaculation
  • Blood in urine or semen
  • Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs

So if you’re experiencing any of those, please, please get yourself checked out by a medical professional. It may be nothing, but what if it isn’t? You don’t want to be in the 26%.

Mental Health

Society has trained men to think they have to be strong, to not show emotion. This is incredibly damaging, and the effects of not being able to talk about mental health or fear over being seen as ‘weak’ can be seen in the stats.

  • In the United Kingdom alone, 75% of all suicides are men.
  • In the United Kingdom, suicide is the biggest killer of men under 45.

It’s not just suicide too, men are struggling to cope and struggling to live their lives.

This is where society needs to change, and a first step in that is removing the shame from mental illness. 2 out of 3 people report experiencing issues with mental health, so even if you don’t experience any issues yourself someone you know will be suffering.

Talking can be a huge help for issues with mental health, but for that to become a thing the stigma needs to be removed. But it’s ok! Talking can do that too.

So talk to your friends, ask them if they’re OK because we guarantee, some won’t be.

Testicular Cancer

Testicular cancer is highly treatable and effective treatments exist, but only if this is caught early. Similar to prostate cancer and mental health issues, getting your nuts checked out is embarrassing. But it doesn’t have to be.

This is just about safeguarding your life, imagine dying because you were too afraid to get checkup. That should be far more embarrassing than any examination of your testes.

What would they say at your funeral? ‘He died because of pride’? No-one wants that to be their epitaph.

Get a check up, get a check up soon. There’s no reason not to. Your life is infinitely more valuable.

Movember runs the entirety of November, and you can check out more information here.

Where could Hitman 2 go in DLC?

Hitman 2 is the confusingly named sequel to Hitman, which is the sequel to Hitman: Absolution, which is the sequel to Hitman: Blood Money, which is the sequel to Hitman: Contracts, which is the sequel to Hitman 2, which is the sequel to Hitman: Codename 47.

Naming apart, it’s a deep and rich exploration of what it means to be an assassin. Stalk your prey, learn their behaviour, play dress up, then take them out.

Or just gun them down and run screaming from the horde of guards after you. Though that won’t get you the Silent Assassin rating when you finish the level.

Hitman 2 will see you jet off to New Zealand, Miami, Colombia, Mumbai, the USA, and the North Atlantic.

But where could Hitman 2 go next? These are all full of hitmanning opportunities, but there’s surely more places to hitman out there. Here’s where we think our bald friend will visit next:

The Moon

As we all know there’s loads of people up on the Moon in secret moonbases, so why not have this as the next setting for a Hitman 2 level? Think about Prey’s Mooncrash DLC or Wolfenstein: The New Order. Both had moonbases, and they’re standout sections of those games. IO Interactive if you’re reading this, stick Agent 47 in a spacesuit, send them to the moon, and let us bounce around doing a bit of murder. Instant classic.

Nazi Germany

Why does Agent 47 have to stick to now? Let’s see some historical assassinations, and where better to go than Nazi Germany where a certain toothbrush moustachioed gentleman is just asking to be dealt with. Everyone likes killing nazis in games, they’re the easy bad guy that everyone can feel good about dealing with, so why not send Agent 47 there and let him deal with the problem?

London

Think about the British parliament, an old building with a warren of rooms and corridors, and at its heart a large chamber that frequently gets filled with besuited Members of Parliament. Hitman 2 has some new tech that helps with the crowd scenes, so think about how great that’d be to see it put to use in such an environment. Maybe you’re there to take out the Prime Minister, maybe you’re there shove Boris Johnson in a toilet? It’s up to you IO Interactive, make it so.

The Internet

The Internet is something that’s in all our lives, so why not see Agent 47 go online and surf the global information superHitmanway? Basically think Tron but with more murder. Everyone loves Tron, and everyone should love Agent 47, so why not combine them into the greatest crossover event in human history (sit down, Avengers).

A Wig Convention

Agent 47 is follically challenged, so the perfect place for him to hang out is a wig convention. Think of how easy it would be to hide in plain sight, either wear no wig and fit in, or just quickly snatch them from people’s heads as they pass. You could even have a wig the size of Elton John’s famous birthday hairdo, great for concealing a sniper rifle in.

Hitman 2 is out on the 13th of November and it’s a must for any fans of the Hitman series.

This Month in Indie Games – November

Welcome one and all to a new blog series where we will be looking to see what indie games will be gracing our gaming time each month. The aim is to make sure that those gleaming indie gems get the chance to shine that they deserve. We’ll be looking at interesting, well-made, or completely off-the-wall games that will hopefully be everything you’ve ever dreamed of.

Swords and Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon

The first game in this little list is from the team behind Awesomenauts which is a fantastic 2D MOBA that you should check out with friends if you can. This is a side-scrolling RTS that has you taking control of your army of choice in order to take out the opposing side. You get to churn out units in order to try and take control of the resources and the game itself. This is well worth a look for those who want something a little different to play with their friends, it even features both local and online multiplayer, which is nice. Swords and Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon is out 6th November for PC and PS4.

Steel Rats

Keeping with the side on visual theme that we are apparently running with, is Steel Rats. If you have ever thought that Trials needed more guns and dieselpunk then boy have we got the game for you. Set in a world where the only hope for humanity against the invading Junkbots is a biker gang; standard gaming stuff really. With four different characters and a really weird fusion of ideas, Steel Rats looks like the kind of strange oddity that could become a cult hit. Steel Rats is out on 7th November for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

HELLGATE: London

Sometimes things go badly, sometimes they go to hell. Here is an action RPG that tasks you with surviving hordes of demons using one of the six classes to lay waste to them. There is a huge amount of content here because even the quests are randomly generated. While it has a bit of a last gen look to it graphically, the potential here is interesting and sometimes you just want to get lots of loot. HELLGATE: London is out 15th November on PC.

Woodpunk

If you have ever wanted to live in a world where wood is the primary energy source then congratulations, this game is for you… At least I think it is. This is a roguelike where you are an inventor from the middle ages who has created a robot. This robot can create weapons, procedurally generated ones that are designed to mess stuff up. The maps feature fully destroyable obstacles and actually looks really interesting. There’s even an asymmetrical multiplayer mode where one of you gets to play the inventor and the other plays the robot. It all sounds very odd, but also quite fun. Woodpunk is coming to PC on 22nd November.

NAIRI: Tower of Shirin

Finally, we have a charming looking adventure game that follows the characters as they try to uncover the mysteries around the Tower of Shirin. This all takes place in a gorgeous hand-drawn world filled with cute characters and brain-teasing puzzles. This harks back to the classic adventure games of years gone by and could well be a classic if it is done well. Plus, it has cute animals in it which is always a big bonus. NAIRI: Tower of Shirin is coming to Switch and PC on 29th November.

There are lots of other indie games coming out this month, including the Switch release of the amazing Moonlighter. So, keep an eye out and make sure to delve deep into the weird and wonderful games outside of the AAA space.

How 11-11: Memories Retold ended up being the best take on The Great War without firing a shot

With Battlefield 1, Verdun and the forthcoming Tannenberg all being furiously militaristic takes on The Great War, it’s refreshing to see what motion picture outfit Aardman Animations and DigixArt Studio have accomplished with their latest effort, 11-11: Memories Retold. A decidedly pacifistic meditation on The Great War, Memories Retold is arguably the most poignant and keenly resonant take on the conflict that the gaming industry has ever seen – not least because does so without forcing the player to fire a shot.

A third-person, painterly narrative adventure that weaves a story from both sides of the war, Memories Retold is in no rush to frame either group as unequivacable, po-faced bad guys. Instead, we get to see the war unfold in equal, unbiased measure from the perspectives of Harry, a young Canadian photographer and Kurt, a hardworking German zeppelin engineer.

Given vivid life by the spirited voice performances of actors Elijah Wood and Sebastian Koch respectively, Memories Retold’s twin protagonists are a world away from the grizzled, mud-spattered killing machines that soldiers are usually portrayed as during this era. An idealistic and talented photographer, Harry finds himself drawn into the war when the charismatic Major Barrett comes knocking. A stalwart of combat and a decorated soldier, Barrett’s oddly easy-going nature soon endears both himself and the idea of the war to Harry, whom, in his youthful exuberance, wastes no time in tagging along with the intriguing veteran.

On the other side of the conflict, the much older Kurt finds himself toiling in a factory, constructing the German zeppelins that would seek to wreak havoc upon the forces of the allied coalition. His attention however is distracted by the news that his son Max, who eagerly went off to war, has gone missing and has not reported back to his unit. Distraught, Kurt enrols in the army with the sole aim of making it to the frontlines in order to uncover the fate of his wayward boy.

And it’s this setup that makes Memories Retold so very refreshing. Neither protagonist is a soldier, and it’s from their personalities that the story of Memories Retold is written, rather than from the point of a gun or at the tip of bayonet. So much of the game is spent doing that one thing historically set shooter efforts never do, and that’s actually talk to your fellow soldiers and, unsurprisingly, the mood is one of resignation and grim portent, though it doesn’t start that way.

Much like the interesting lead characters, the various soldiers and war folk that you run into start off hopeful, confident and even downright bullish about the prospect of The Great War and what it’ll do for them and their country. As the conflict presses on, the years go by and the casualties mount catastrophically, the people you speak to become downcast and hopeless – many of them either driven mad by grief or battered into a state of total emotional withdrawal.

Much more poignant than shooting some identikit soldier, or commanding a tank, Memories Retold imparts a shooter-free story that puts the people first and both casually and forcibly reminds us that every soldier who falls is a person, an individual first, rather than just a gun-toting drone that lacks the sentience that arguably defines us. More of this please.

Green Man Gaming – Remembrance Day

You may have noticed that we’re sporting something new next to our logo on our social media. If you’re from the UK or Commonwealth you’ll most likely know what this is and seen this symbol, but if you’re not or you’re just not sure, let us explain to you why for this week we’re wearing a poppy.

What does the poppy mean?

Dating back to 1921, the poppy is a sign of remembrance. It’s there to remember the fallen in wars, those people – often young – who have given their lives. The imagery calls back to the aftermath of the First World War. Many thousands of young soldiers died in that tragic and brutal war, and in the churned fields left after the wars’ end, often the first sign of life returning was the red of the poppy.

This was immortalised in Canadian Physician John McCrae, who wrote the poem ‘In Flanders Fields’:

“In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.”

Inspired by this poem, in 1918 Mona Mitchell in the US vowed to always wear a red poppy as a symbol of remembrance for those who fought and helped in the war.

Following her campaign to recognise this symbol, in 1921 the Royal British Legion adopted the poppy, along with veterans groups in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Since then, every November people across the UK and other parts of the world wear the poppy as a sign of remembrance to commemorate servicemen and women killed in all conflicts.

Why is Green Man Gaming wearing it?

Green Man Gaming throughout its history has had an association with the British Armed Forces. Our CEO and Founder, Paul Sulyok, our CMO, Ian McGregor, and our EVP of Corporate Partnerships, Matt Gray, all served in the British Army and our COO, Tim Sawyer, served in the Royal Navy.

By wearing the poppy we are remembering those who gave their lives in wars, and remembering the sacrifice that often young people are called upon to make.

We sell videogames here and we have a great time talking about all the fun and wonderful things games can do, but sometimes it’s also important to take a moment and remember that not everyone is so lucky. This isn’t political, nor is it an endorsement of any movement. We’re doing this because lives have been lost, and it is imperative that their sacrifices are never forgotten.

So take a moment with us, on the 11th of November at 11am, take a moment of silence and remember those who have given their lives in conflicts.

“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.”

For more information and history on Remembrance day and the Poppy symbol, and to help support serving men and women, veterans, and their families, please see the Royal British Legion website here.

The best zombie games on PC

OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead is out now, bringing us bucketloads of gory zombie killing action with zombie killing pals. Will it join the pantheon of great zombie games? Only time will tell, but in celebration of it’s launch let’s talk zombie games.

In particular, the absolute best zombie games you can play on PC.

7 Days to Die

There’s a huge amount of ideas thrown into 7 Days to Die, it’s an FPS, it’s a tower defence, it’s a survival game, it’s open world, there’s just loads stuffed into this massive zombie survive-em-up. What makes it even more remarkable is that it’s still in Early Access, meaning what you play today won’t be the final thing. If you’re wanting zombies to be a real challenge and for every bit of progress to be tough as nails, then this is the game for you.

State of Decay

State of Decay is all about banding together and making it through the apocalypse. With a few survivors with you, your task is to make sure there’s food, supplies, and safety for all. What this game does that almost nothing else does is give you no protagonist. When you play, you play as one of your survivors, meaning if they die the game doesn’t end as you can hop into another survivor. That said, the person you just lost you may have invested hours into, and all that skill progression is now gone. So play at your risk, but definitely play.

Dead Rising 2

Finally we know what would happen if someone was left in a mall with a few thousand zombies and decided to just mash items together in order to kill the undead. Traditional weapons are available, but why use them when you can dress in spangly hotpants, drive a tiny tricycle around, and lightsaber the hordes to death? I mean there’s also a story about your kid in there who’s been bitten, but in between that it’s CHAOS.

Oblivion

Whilst Oblivion might not be all zombies, there are zombies in it and they can be one of the more implacable foes in the game. You usually meet them at a point when you’re not really ready to take them on. In one of the first Ayleid Ruins I ventured into, I encountered a zombie that just ruined me. I ran away, leading the damn zombie to follow me out of the town and all the way back to Chorrol. They’re nightmares, and for this they deserve an entry on this list.

The Walking Dead

The quietest game about zombies, everything in The Walking Dead happens in a whisper. The first season is still one of the finest narrative adventures ever crafted. With emotional beat after emotional beat, you’ll be a wreck by the time you finish it. It garnered many awards after launch and for damned good reasons.

Project Zomboid

This zombie survival sandbox is one of the poster children for Early Access, being one of the first to get that title. Unlike many Early Access titles, Project Zomboid is often updated and refined, and it’s a vast and complicated simulation of surviving the zombie holocaust. You may not last long at the start but eventually you’ll get into the swing of the game, learning its systems, and then you’re on your way to being a zombie survival master.

Minecraft

One of the most commonly encountered enemies in Minecraft, the humble zombie will pop out of the night, caves, and sometimes even the canopy of forests to make you jump and tear your skin from your body. These green pals are a constant companion in Minecraft, and we love ’em.

Plants vs Zombies

No-one expected Plants vs Zombies to be as big a hit as it was, or to be as good as it was. A tower defence game with a huge amount of style, humour, and replayability, Plants vs Zombies is a game you can return to over and over again, and it’s hard to get tired of that little pop noise zombies make when they die.

Left 4 Dead 2

Hard to remember now, but Left 4 Dead 2 was met with a boycott upon its launch. Admittedly a boycott that didn’t really have much of an effect, but one anyway. With not only a new campaign featuring four new characters, it now includes the levels from the first game, and added levels that show the two groups meeting. It’s a game that’s hard to get tired of, with the AI director always keeping you on your toes. And don’t forget it features the best catchphrase in any game: pills here!

Did we get your favourite or did we miss it out? No matter what, don’t forget that OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead is out now.

Green Man Gaming does Movember – The Before Pics

November means Movember, and we’re shaving off our beards, growing moustaches, and going for walks, all in the aid of raising awareness of issues affecting men’s health.

You can check out more about Movember here and why we’re taking part, and you can take a look at our Movember page if you want to donate to a good cause.

But let’s face it, that’s not why you’re here. You want to see some bare faced cheek, some men who’ve gone under the barber’s knife and removed their beloved facial hair. So look below and take in the glorious sight of some of the people who’ve signed up to do Movember in the office, and check back in a month when you’ll get to see their stunning facial furniture.

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