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The Walking Dead Video Game is an episodic video game that takes place within Robert Kirkman's, The Walking Dead graphic novel series. The game was developed by "Telltale Games".

The game can be played on the following platforms:

  • PlayStation Network
  • Xbox Live Arcade
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Mac OS X
  • iOS

Telltale released "The Walking Dead" (Season 1) in five episodes beginning in spring of 2012.[1] The first episode of the adventure game debuted on April 24, 2012, for PC, Mac, and The PlayStation Network, [2], on April 27, for Xbox Live Arcade[3], and on July 26th, for the iOS[4]. Due to the late release of the game for iOS, episode 2 became available for download on August 29th.

Kirkman has said that, unlike typical zombie games such as Left 4 Dead, it focuses more on characterization and emotion than action.

It is also the first game from Telltale to use the PlayStation Move. It is a point-and-click horror adventure, focusing on problem-solving rather than combat.[1]

Season 2 was confirmed to be planned by Telltale Games in July 2012. Later on, they pushed the release date towards Autumn 2013.

Contents

Plot

There are five episodes [5] to the story which focuses on Lee Everett, an original character created specifically for the video game.

Season 1

"Episode 1: A New Day"

For the complete plot synopsis, see A New Day.
  • Episode 1: A New Day - April 24th, 2012 (PC, Mac, and PSN), April 27, 2012 (Xbox Live Arcade), July 26, 2012 (iOS)
    • Introduction - The Long Ride Home
    • Chapter 1 - Out of the Frying Pan
    • Chapter 2 - Adventures in Babysitting
    • Chapter 3 - In Your Charge
    • Chapter 4 - Rock and a Hard Place
    • Chapter 5 - It's Just One Bullet
    • Chapter 6 - Hey, Bud
    • Chapter 7 - Two Enter, One Leaves
    • Chapter 8 - Everything's Going to be Okay

"Episode 2: Starved For Help"

For the complete plot synopsis, see Starved For Help.
  • Episode 2: Starved for Help - June 27th, 2012 (Xbox Live Arcade) June 29th, 2012 (PC, Mac, PSN) August 29, 2012 (iOS)
    • Chapter 1 - Going Hungry
    • Chapter 2 - Conversation Killer
    • Chapter 3 - Thank you for Shopping at Save Lots
    • Chapter 4 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
    • Chapter 5 - Too Much Salt Will Kill You
    • Chapter 6 - Taking Charlotte
    • Chapter 7 - You Fight Like A Dairy Farmer
    • Chapter 8 - It's Not Stealing If You Need It

"Episode 3: Long Road Ahead"

For the complete plot synopsis, see Long Road Ahead.
  • Episode 3: Long Road Ahead - August 28th, 2012 (PSN) August 29th, 2012 (Xbox Live Arcade, Mac, PC) October 18, 2012 (iOS)
    • Chapter 1 - Goodbye, She Quietly Says
    • Chapter 2 - Bad Blood
    • Chapter 3 - Hit The Road
    • Chapter 4 - What Now?
    • Chapter 5 - Handle It
    • Chapter 6 - Unexpected Delay
    • Chapter 7 - Look Behind You
    • Chapter 8 - Lend Me Your Ears

"Episode 4: Around Every Corner"

For the complete plot synopsis, see Around Every Corner.
  • Episode 4: Around Every Corner - October 9th, 2012 North America (PSN), October 10th, 2012 (Xbox Live Arcade, PC and Mac), October 17th, 2012 everywhere (PSN)
    • Chapter 1 - Georgia's First City
    • Chapter 2 - Down By The River
    • Chapter 3 - Support Group
    • Chapter 4 - Bedside Manor
    • Chapter 5 - Georgia's Last City
    • Chapter 6 - For Whom The Bell Tolls
    • Chapter 7 - The Morning After
    • Chapter 8 - Penultimate

"Episode 5: No Time Left"

For the complete plot synopsis, see No Time Left.
  • Episode 5: No Time Left - November 2012
    • Chapter 1 - Into The Fire
    • Chapter 2 - Twice Sky
    • Chapter 3 - There Ain't No Way
    • Chapter 4 - Mercy
    • Chapter 5 - The Marsh House
    • Chapter 6 - What's In The Bag?
    • Chapter 7 - Stay Close To Me
    • Chapter 8 - What Remains

Season 2

Telltale Games has confirmed to be working on Season 2 of the Walking Dead Video Game.[6] Which characters will appear, and what the storyline will be has yet to be announced. TellTale Games has confirmed they are working on a Fall 2013 release for Season 2.

Cast

Season 1

Credited Voice Actors

(In order of introduction)

Season 2

To Be Announced...

Marketing

On February 15, 2012, Telltale announced the launch of "Playing Dead," a behind-the-scenes online talk show including guests like "The Walking Dead" creator, Robert Kirkman, and story consultant and "The Book of Eli" writer Gary Whitta.[1]

It was announced that the game would be available in disc format on December 4th, 2012, and that Episode 5 would be released alongside it. [7][8]

Videos

Playing Dead

Playing Dead Episode 1(13:33)
5,356 views
Playing Dead Episode 2(13:06)
1,384 views
Playing Dead Episode 3(14:51)
1,690 views
Playing Dead Exclusive Episode 4 HD(12:21)
1,341 views
The Walking Dead - Playing Dead Episode 5(10:17)
3,357 views
Playing Dead LIVE at PAX Prime 2012 - Telltale Games and Gary Whitta(56:32)
1,254 views
Playing Dead - Episode 7(13:12)
3,801 views
The Walking Dead - Playing Dead Episode 8(14:49)
918 views
Playing Dead Episode 9(27:26)
389 views
Playing Dead Bonus Episode(11:55)
421 views

Trailers

Pre-Order Offer!(00:53)
1,701 views
The Walking Dead The Game - Teaser Trailer(01:42)
1,104 views
The Walking Dead - Debut Trailer(01:36)
1,539 views
The Walking Dead - Story Trailer(02:25)
1,307 views
The Walking Dead - Choice Matters Trailer(02:41)
974 views
The Walking Dead - Episode 2 Launch Trailer(01:51)
1,172 views
*Exclusive* The Walking Dead Episode 3 Long Road Ahead Trailer(01:31)
1,153 views
The Walking Dead - Episode 4 Trailer - 'Around Every Corner'(01:42)
1,123 views

Accolades Trailers

The Walking Dead - Episode 1 Accolades Trailer(01:13)
716 views
The Walking Dead - Episode 2 Accolades Trailer(01:24)
645 views
The Walking Dead - Episode 3 Accolades Trailer(01:08)
658 views
Episode 4 Accolades(01:13)
544 views

Q&A

PlayingDead Q&A 1(05:14)
806 views
PlayingDead Q&A 2(07:19)
550 views
Playing Dead Q&A 3(08:23)
960 views

Statistics

The Walking Dead - Episode 1 Stats Trailer(03:25)
2,845 views
The Walking Dead - Episode 2 Stats Trailer(03:18)
2,188 views
The Walking Dead - Episode 3 Stats Trailer(03:03)
2,386 views
The Walking Dead - Episode 4 Stats Trailer-0(02:57)
1,176 views
The Walking Dead Episode 5 Stats(03:14)
1,504 views

Achievements/Trophies

The following is a list of all obtainable Achievements and trophies in the game.

System Requirements

PC System Requirements

Minimum: OS: XP Service Pack 3 / Vista / Windows 7 Processor: 2.0 GHz Pentium 4 or equivalent Memory: 3 GB RAM Hard Disk Space: 2 GB Space Free Video Card: ATI or NVidia card w/ 512 MB RAM (Not recommended for Intel integrated graphics) DirectX®: Direct X 9.0c Sound: Direct X 9.0c sound device

Recommended: OS: XP Service Pack 3 / Vista / Windows 7 Processor: Core 2 Duo 2GHz or equivalent Memory: 3 GB RAM Hard Disk Space: 2 GB Space Free Video Card: ATI or NVidia card w/ 1024 MB RAM (Not recommended for Intel integrated graphics) DirectX®: Direct X 9.0c Sound: Direct X 9.0c sound device

Mac System Requirements

Minimum: OS: Snow Leopard (10.6.X) Processor: 2.3 Ghz Intel Memory: 4 GB RAM Hard Disk Space: 2 GB Space Free Video Card: 512 MB NVidia or ATI graphics card Additional: Not recommended for Intel integrated graphics or Mac Minis or early-generation MacBooks

Recommended: OS: Snow Leopard (10.6.X) Processor: Core 2 Duo 2GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Hard Disk Space: 2 GB Space Free Video Card: 1024 MB NVidia or ATI graphics card Additional: Not recommended for Intel integrated graphics or Mac Minis or early-generation MacBooks

Awards

This is a list of awards that The Walking Dead: Season 1 has been nominated for or received. Titles in bold have been officially given.

  • Game of the Year (Geek Badge) - Winner
  • Game of the Year (The Jimquisition) - Winner
  • Game of the Year (Spike - VGA 2012) - Winner
  • Game of the Year (Destructoid - Best of 2012 Awards) - Winner
  • Game of the Year (Yahoo! Games - Best of 2012 Awards) - Winner
  • Game of the Year (Cheat Code Central) - Winner
  • Game of the Year (The Married Gamers) - Winner
  • Game of the Year (Wired.com - Best Games of 2012) - Winner
  • Game of the Year (God is a Geek) - Winner
  • Game of the Year (TheGamersHub Awards 2012) - Winner
  • Game of the Year (Official Xbox Magazine - Game of the Year 2012 Awards) - Winner
  • Game of the Year (GamesRadar) - Winner
  • Game of the Year (Gamezebo) - Winner
  • Best Downloadable Game (GameMasters GJS) - Runner Up
  • Best Downloadable Game (Spike - VGA 2012) - Winner
  • Best Downloadable Game (Machinima - Inside Gaming Awards 2012) - Winner
  • Best Downloadable Game (Cheat Code Central) - Winner
  • Best Downloadable Game (X-Play - Best of 2012 Awards) - Winner
  • Best Downloadable Game (Yahoo! Games - Best of 2012 Awards) - Winner
  • Indie/Downloadable Game Of The Year - Reader’s Choice (Kotaku Awards 2012) - Winner
  • Best Adventure Game (GameSpy - Best of E3 2012) - Winner
  • Best Adventure Game (Gamezebo - Best of 2012) - Winner
  • Best Overall Adventure Game (IGN - 2012 Game of the Year) - No Time Left - Winner
  • Best PC Adventure Game (IGN - 2012 Game of the Year) - Winner
  • Best Writing (X-Play - Best of 2012 Awards) - Winner
  • Best Writing of the Year (PC Gamer - Game of the Year Awards 2012) - Winner
  • Best Story (GameTrailers - Game of the Year Awards 2012) - Winner
  • Best Story (GameCentral Video Game Mini-Awards – The Best of 2012) - Winner
  • Best Overall Story (IGN - 2012 Game of the Year) - No Time Left - Winner
  • Best Xbox 360 Story (IGN - 2012 Game of the Year) - No Time Left - Winner
  • Best Horror Game of 2012 (Gamezebo - Best of 2012) - Winner
  • Best Adapted Video Game (Spike - VGA 2012) - Winner
  • Best Licensed Game (Cheat Code Central) - Winner
  • Best Single Player Game (God is a Geek) - Winner
  • Best Xbox Live Arcade Game (IGN - 2012 Game of the Year) - No Time Left - Winner
  • Best Multiplatform Game (Destructoid - Best of 2012 Awards) - Winner
  • Best PC Game (Gamezebo - Best of 2012) - Winner
  • PC Game Of The Year - Editor’s Pick (Kotaku Awards 2012) - Winner
  • Best Performance by a Human Female (Spike - VGA 2012) - Melissa Hutchison (Clementine) - Winner
  • Best Character Design (Machinima - Inside Gaming Awards 2012) - Lee Everett - Winner
  • Best Male Character (Cheat Code Central) - Lee Everett - Winner
  • Best Female Character (Cheat Code Central) - Clementine - Winner
  • Community Choice (Destructoid - Best of 2012 Awards) - Winner
  • Studio of The Year (Spike - VGA 2012) - Telltale Games - Winner
  • Top Video Games of 2012 (E! Online) - Winner
  • Best Performance by a Human Male (Spike - VGA 2012) - Dave Fennoy (Lee Everett)
  • Best Narrative (Machinima - Inside Gaming Awards 2012)
  • Best Overall Game (IGN - 2012 Game of the Year)
  • Best Overall Sound (IGN - 2012 Game of the Year)
  • Best Overall Game (IGN E3 2012) - Starved For Help
  • Best PC Game (IGN E3 2012) - Starved For Help
  • Best Xbox 360 Game (IGN E3 2012) - Starved For Help
  • Best PS3 Game (IGN E3 2012) - Starved For Help
  • Biggest Surprise (IGN E3 2012) - Starved For Help
  • Game of the Year (PC Gamer)
  • Game of the Year (Gamespot)
  • Game of the Year (Machinima - Inside Gaming Awards 2012)


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Trivia

  • Clementine's character was developed before Lee's because the designers wanted a "character that would act as a moral compass for the main character as he progressed through the game." [9]
  • Clementine's brother was one of the original ideas for the main character, but was eventually axed due to the pre-existing relationship between the two.[9]
  • Oddly, all eight determinant characters (Chet, Danny St. John, Andrew St. John, Gary, Drew, Duck, the Stranger, and Lee), are all male, leaving no female's status available for the player to choose. (This is not counting DougCarley or Ben, as they all end up dead no matter what, whereas the eight above's status is completely up the player's actions.)
  • The Walking Dead has won over more than 80 Game of the Year Awards.
  • There was a pre-order contest for The Walking Dead Video Game in which four randomly selected players who pre-ordered the game were selected to be transformed into the game as zombies, while one player won the grand prize of being transformed into a character in the game, dying, and coming back as a zombie. The four zombies appear in Episode 5 as Lee makes his way to The Marsh House and the grand prize winner was Brie Rosenholm, who the character Brie was based on. Brie appears in Episode 4 and then again in Episode 5 as a zombie.
  • In a interview with Gavin Hammon, the voice of Kenny, it was revealed that a scene was planned in which Lilly would appear with the RV again after her original departure, but it was never made.[10]
  • Although it says: "Silence is a valid option", there are some points in the game that you are required to speak, or you will either respawn or nothing will happen until you do. An example is when Lee meets Clementine in Episode 1, or when he tells Kenny to stop the train in Episode 3.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Steve Sunu, Telltale Games Announces New "The Walking Dead" Website & Screenshots, Comic Book Resources, (February 15, 2012).
  2. Release Date
  3. Xbox Release
  4. iOS Release
  5. Video Game Chapters
  6. Telltale Games Planning The Walking Dead "Season Two" Victoria Earl, The Scapist. (July 6th, 2012.)
  7. Playing Dead: Episode 5 IGN (August 23, 2012)
  8. Russ Burlingame The Walking Dead Video Game Will Be Released December 4 ComicBook.com (September 23, 2012)
  9. 9.0 9.1 Yoon, Andrew. The Walking Dead originally starred Clementine's brother Shack News (December 27, 2012)
  10. Axel TWD. The Walking Dead Wiki Interviews/Gavin Hammon Walking Dead Wiki (January 4, 2013)
Episodes of The Walking Dead Video Game
Season 1 "A New Day" • "Starved For Help" • "Long Road Ahead" • "Around Every Corner" • "No Time Left"
Season 2 To Be Announced


Walking Dead Game Characters
The Walking Dead: Dead Reckoning
King County Sheriff's Department ShaneLeonDon
Taylor Family GaryPattyPaul
Miscellaneous Characters Mrs. HellerRobb
The Walking Dead Video Game
Everett Family LeeMr. EverettMrs. EverettB. Everett
Clementine's Family ClementineEdDiana
Clementine's Neighborhood AndreMrs. MooreAlfredChetSandra
Greene Family HershelShawn
Kenny's Family KennyKatjaaDuck
Macon Survivors LillyGlennSteveCarleyDougLarryIreneBeatriceMark
Stone Mountain School Survivors BenTravisDavidJenny
St. John's Dairy Farm AndrewDannyMaybelleTerryBrendaMac
Save-Lot Bandits DanielleGaryDrewJakeBartJoleneLindaSave-Lot Bandits
Railroad Survivors ChristaOmidCharles
Stranger's Family StrangerTessAdamElizabeth
Fivel's Family FivelWalterFivel's FatherFivel's Mother
Savannah Survivors MollyAnnaA.A.J.T.M.R.CrawfordJeffWalter
Cancer Support Survivors VernonBoydCliveJoyceBrie
Unnamed Characters Ben's SisterTrain EngineerMolly's SisterPolice Officer
Walkers Notable WalkersWalkersMilitary Pilot
Dead and zombie characters appear in italics. Determinant characters appear in bold.
Walking Dead Media and Merchandise
The Walking Dead Comic SeriesThe Walking Dead TV Series
Books The Walking Dead Chronicles: The Official Companion BookRise of the GovernorThe Road to Woodbury The Fall of the GovernorJust Another Day at the OfficeTriumph of The Walking Dead: Robert Kirkman's Zombie Epic on Page and ScreenSurvivors' GuideThe Covers: Volume 1The Covers: Volume 2Cutting Room FloorThe Official MagazineCompendium 1Compendium 2
Official Magazine Issue 1Issue 2Issue 3
Video Games Dead ReckoningThe Walking Dead: Left Behind The Walking Dead Social GameDeluxe TV GamesThe Walking Dead Video GameThe Walking Dead: Survival InstinctThe Walking Dead: Assault
Board Games The Walking Dead Board GameThe Walking Dead TV Board Game
Toys and Other

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