Banoi's lush tropical beauty offers many natural wonders Dead Island

from verdant rain forests to mountain highlands to virginal white sand beaches

Until very recently much of the island was wild and primitive Dead Island

and totally untouched by the modern world

Dead Island Trailer Wins Gold Award At Cannes

http://www.ripten.com/2011/06/29/dead-island-trailer-wins-gold-award-at-cannes/ Well, now they can celebrate as the Dead Island trailer took a Gold award at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity for the Internet Film category.

if you've been dreaming about paradise, we know a place Dead Island

where you can make those dreams come true

from the pockets of a dead civilian Dead Island

Vehicles will be available as well

Hands on with "Dead Island"

http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/article/hands-dead-island

Dead Island came out of nowhere earlier this year; its announcement trailer — the scariest set of reverse-chronology vacation snapshots you've seen in a while — went viral and now has more than 4.7 million hits on YouTube. And then for months we heard nothing. What was it, exactly?

E3 MVG 2011 Selection: Dead Island preview – hands-on with the co-op mode that could be better than Left 4 Dead

http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox360/dead-island/preview/e3-mvg-2011-selection-dead-island-preview-hands-on-with-the-co-op-mode-that-could-be-better-than-left-4-dead/a-2011061392610496024/g-20070808134934738055 Dead Island's campaign weighs in at over 25 hours, not including multiple playthroughs for each character. This; combined with co-op multiplayer, means you can expect to put some serious time into smashing zombies' faces with your heel. After a few more months of polish, Dead Island has serious potential to be a great game; not just a great zombie game.

E3 top pick: Dead Island

http://gamerlimit.com/2011/06/e3-top-pick-dead-island/

The color palate that all this encompasses, the mix of the dark dead grays, fertile greens and literal blood red create yet another intriguing juxtaposition.It's hard to dismiss that beyond all the killing and striving, it's a downright beautiful game. September 9 can't come soon enough.

E3 MVG 2011 Selection: Dead Island preview – hands-on with the co-op mode that could be better than Left 4 Dead

http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox360/dead-island/preview/e3-mvg-2011-selection-dead-island-preview-hands-on-with-the-co-op-mode-that-could-be-better-than-left-4-dead/a-2011061392610496024/g-20070808134934738055

As with any good zombie game, Dead Island is naturally amusing and everyone sitting in our playthrough was chuckling the majority of the time. The main reason for this was the ability to zombie stomp prone zombies. Some are a bit thick headed and require additional stomps, which led us as a group to repeatedly stomp zombies well after they were dead. You can also remove enemies' limbs both before and after they are incapacitated, leading to some pretty funny-looking lopsided zombies.

up, ranging from condoms sitting on a Dead Island

bedside table to drugs you can pilfer

Even those objects that can't be used Dead Island

offensively can be spotted and picked

E3 2011: Deep Silver Swings For the Big Leagues with Dead Island

http://fronttowardsgamer.com/2011/06/11/e3-2011-deep-silver-swings-for-the-big-leagues-with-dead-island/

The gameplay itself and character model graphics are a little rough. I felt like I was playing Far Cry 2 or S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Clear Sky (also from Deep Silver) as far as gameplay goes, animations were a little janky at points, and we had several machines crash during our playthrough for another four man team. However, we're not looking for a release until at least a year from now, which gives Deep Silver plenty of time to clean things up. Dead Island could very easily be Deep Silver's breakout game, catapulting them from PC gaming obscurity into the triple-A big league in one fell swoop.

E3 top pick: Dead Island

http://gamerlimit.com/2011/06/e3-top-pick-dead-island/ Like everything else in the game, you must earn these skills. Through a series of skill trees, you have the choice to level up into different abilities that can prove critical in clutch situations. This is based on the number of kills and your ability to stay alive, of course.

E3 2011: Deep Silver Swings For the Big Leagues with Dead Island

http://fronttowardsgamer.com/2011/06/11/e3-2011-deep-silver-swings-for-the-big-leagues-with-dead-island/

Third, team play. It's four player co-op, but you're not forced to use four players.If you want to go solo, the zombies will scale accordingly like Borderlands. However, this game obviously plays better with more people; given the difficulty of the game that I played, having folks able to watch your back is pretty essential (and more fun). Note, make sure you have friends with you, because with friendly fire is turned off, any item that is thrown or found as loot can be picked up by anyone. Zombies can be looted, and the stronger "thug" zombies can drop some nice loot as well as cash, so make sure one of your "enterprising" friends doesn't swoop in and grab your gear. Fortunately, unlike Borderlands, trading with your comrades is a breeze; a simple press of the X button between both players brings up a trade window.

Hands On With Deus Ex and Dead Island

http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2011/06/14/hands-on-with-deus-ex-and-dead-island/ I think Deus Ex and Dead Island will satisfy my genre gaming urge this coming year, which is kinda funny considering I'm not typically a first-person action gamer. I'm anticipating that Deus Ex: Human Revolution will at the very least match the quality of its predecessor in terms of telling a morally compelling story in a fascinating tech driven future. I'm excited by the prospect of having my nerves frayed by the savory tension of Dead Island's up-close-and-personal zombie combat. Yet, as I cannot predict how the entirety of either experience will play out when they launch, all I can say right now is that I had a lot of fun in my short demo time with both games.

must be attacked from behind Dead Island

dodging one of their furious charges

helpful with, ahem, burning zombies Dead Island

Ram zombies are hulking beasts that

"Dead Island" Demo Leaves Stronger Zombie Cravings

http://www.bostonbastardbrigade.com/2011/07/dead-island-demo-leaves-stronger-zombie-cravings/ We've all seen the trailer, and snippets of the game have been shown here and there. At E3's Square-Enix mega-booth I had the chance to go hands-on with one of this year's most hotly-anticipated titles: Dead Island. One problem: you could only play five minutes of the game.

Hands On With Deus Ex and Dead Island

http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2011/06/14/hands-on-with-deus-ex-and-dead-island/

I hardly got to experience the RPG elements of Dead Island that would see me taking on certain missions for various islanders and earning xp which I could invest in certain skills, but I'm already sold on the game. Dead Island seems like it'll be as unforgiving as the melodramatic trailer that hit a few months ago promised it would be and its demo already showcased the game's ability to simultaneously terrify and be greatly entertaining.

an entire group of their cohorts Dead Island

also throw melee weapons, particularly

strapped with explosives, and you Dead Island

can use them to strategically take out

Gamestop gets exclusive Dead Island Limited Edition

http://www.relyonhorror.com/latest-news/gamestop-gets-exclusive-dead-island-limited-edition/ Gamestop is offering an exclusive Limited Edition upgrade with all preorders of Dead Island. This edition comes with an exclusive weapon and the Bloodbath Arena DLC. I have to admit, the exclusive Ripper weapon is pretty cool. The upgrade applies to all copies of Dead Island as long as they are preordered. Also, it seems these are in limited quantity.

E3 MVG 2011 Selection: Dead Island preview – hands-on with the co-op mode that could be better than Left 4 Dead

http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox360/dead-island/preview/e3-mvg-2011-selection-dead-island-preview-hands-on-with-the-co-op-mode-that-could-be-better-than-left-4-dead/a-2011061392610496024/g-20070808134934738055

We started in a church that served as a safe zone/hub where we could upgrade and repair weapons, buy weapons, and receive missions. After stocking up on mostly melee weapons and being asked to place posters up in the infected zone, we were off.

Hands On With Deus Ex and Dead Island

http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2011/06/14/hands-on-with-deus-ex-and-dead-island/ Towards the end of the demo I walked across a bridge into a bar on the beach that was filled with zombies. Despite how much of a bad idea I suspected it would be to aggravate them–especially since my current objective didn't require me to explore the bar– I tossed a machete into the brains of one zombie and pissed off the entire crowd. As they started to flood the bridge and I realized how badly I screwed myself by provoking the mob, I managed to crack two undead skulls just as they lunged at me and was in the middle of throwing another machete when the screen froze and told me my time was up.

Hands On With Deus Ex and Dead Island

http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2011/06/14/hands-on-with-deus-ex-and-dead-island/

Dead Island is brutal and the fact that the game focuses on melee combat really highlights this. While managing a fatigue meter that runs down very quickly, you fight off small groups of zombies while trying not to get surrounded yourself. It's great fun to rush into a group of two or three undead, kick them to the ground and bust one of their heads open with a paddle, but if you're not quick to run away immediately afterwards and let your fatigue bar recover then you'll find yourself quickly overpowered.This is what made Dead Island so enjoyable for me: the constant play between the excitement of rushing into a mob berserker style to obliterate a zombie and the immediately following vulnerability.

weapons—will have distinctly different Dead Island

effects on dead flesh.Suicide zombies

likewise, the two main categories Dead Island

of melee weapons—sharp and blunt

E3 2011: Deep Silver Swings For the Big Leagues with Dead Island

http://fronttowardsgamer.com/2011/06/11/e3-2011-deep-silver-swings-for-the-big-leagues-with-dead-island/

A lot of folks got severely bent out of shape when they heard that the emotional roller coaster trailer from Deep Silver's Dead Island didn't really match the vibe that initial impressions that people were getting from it. People saw gameplay footage and thought that it was a poorly put together Left 4 Dead clone, and the trailer was merely window dressing for what was bound to be a sub-par 3rd party title.

Hands On With Deus Ex and Dead Island

http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2011/06/14/hands-on-with-deus-ex-and-dead-island/

The demo started with a first person montage of the night prior to the zombie apocalypse viewed through the eyes of some drunken douchebag who passes out shortly after the attacks start.Then the player wakes up in cabin of scared survivors with zombies pounding at the door. You discover that your life was saved by a person who is apparently trapped outside and it's up to you to go and rescue them. The doors open and using a wooden paddle you begin the terrifying joy of bashing zombie brains on the beach.

Hands On With Deus Ex and Dead Island

http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2011/06/14/hands-on-with-deus-ex-and-dead-island/

Switching gears and talking about Dead Island, this was a game that I actually wasn't able to shutup about after only playing the demo. I love most zombie games as much as the next person, but I also think that horror titles work best when they make you simultaneously feel like a badass and absolutely terrified. Dead Island strikes a perfect balance between fun, brutal first person combat and the terrifying experience of being constantly surrounded by zombies, each of which are genuinely dangerous to you.

on a zombie, of course, nothing does Dead Island

the job quicker than a swift decapitation

weapon-toting zombies, take off their Dead Island

wielding arm and if you've got the jump

Dead Island delivers dark, fun action in single- and multiplayer

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2011/06/dead-island-delivers-dark-fun-action-in-single--and-multiplayer.ars

Dead Island takes place on a beautiful tropical island, and you are tasked with taking control of one of four characters to do your best to survive an outbreak of zombies.The game features a wide-open world to explore, but while it may be constantly compared to other games like Dead Rising, it successfully manages to feel like its own game. I've had the chance to play the single-player game, as well as take the four-player co-op play for a test drive, and I've enjoyed both.

Dead Island Hands-On Impressions

http://www.vgrevolution.com/2011/06/dead-island-hands-on-impressions/

The gameplay of Dead Island is fast paced and intense, with lulls at times. But don't let your guard down as walker and other infected nightmares lie around each corner. I really enjoyed the RPG aspects of the game and think they will hook many gamers as you'll be wanting to level and build your various characters.For perfectionist, you'll more than likely find yourself playing 4 times, once as each character. Unfortunately, it seems the story/quest lines will be very similar, so story-wise it might become repetitive. Bottom line is if you are looking for a great looking(hacking a zombie limb off never looked so good) and an epic horror adventure, then Dead Island will the game you'll want this Fall.

guns will be available, but ammunition Dead Island

you'll be smart to go for the legs with

a sticky bomb or to convert a standard Dead Island

machete into an electric mutation

Square Enix Will Distribute Dead Island

http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2011/05/dead-island-square-enix/ Polish studio Techland is developing Dead Island.

Pre-Order Edition of Dead Island Is Announced

http://www.brainlazy.com/article/video-games/pre-order-edition-dead-island-announced/ Dead Island, the upcoming gruesome zombie action game with RPG elements by renowned developer Techland, combines first-person action with a heavy focus on melee combat, character development and customization of a vast array of weapons. All of these gameplay features are presented in a dark story inspired by classic zombie movies with a gritty and engrossing campaign that can be played with up to four players in co-op mode.

Dead Island Hands-On Impressions

http://www.vgrevolution.com/2011/06/dead-island-hands-on-impressions/

Gathering items and money is a very important part of your survival. You don't want to be caught in a zombie moshpit without a suitable weapon. All weapons in the game can be upgraded and modified. Throughout the island there are safe areas where you'll have access to a workbench. If you have enough money and the correct parts, for example duct tape, nails, plastic explosives, then you'll be able to upgrade and create various specialized weapons. During my time on Dead Island I created a few weapons, including explosive knives that when thrown at a zombie, explode after a time delay.Or I was able to pimp out a bat with nails that made ripping off zombie arms a cinch. One note I should mention is that guns are few and far between on the island, and ammo is in even shorter supply. Melee is the focus of attack in Dead Island.

Pre-Order Edition of Dead Island Is Announced

http://www.brainlazy.com/article/video-games/pre-order-edition-dead-island-announced/ In addition to the Bloodbath Arena DLC, the Dead Island Special Edition will sport an exclusive piece of cover art and the blueprint for a special weapon, called the "Ripper": A destructive combination of a baseball bat and a buzz saw that leaves attacking zombies battered and bleeding to death. Only players who pre-ordered this edition of the game will be able to craft this unique weapon and share it with friends.

Come to beautiful Banoi Dead Island

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Come to beautiful Banoi Dead Island

The acclaimed architecture of our Five Star resort blends seamlessly with the natural beauty of Banoi, a wild and untamed atoll off the coast of Papua New Guinea

A little bit of Heaven on Earth Dead Island

Meet the friendly people and explore the rich history and colorful culture of Banoi

The Royal Palms Resort Dead Island

Come to beautiful Banoi

The Island of Banoi Dead Island

come experience the crystal clear water, the warm sun and tropical breezes, the flawless beaches, all surrounded by a lush rain forest full of indigenous life

killing utensils you'll be using to make Dead Island

combined with a standard knife to make

powerful weapons in MacGyver-like Dead Island

got some wires and a belt

Square Enix Will Distribute Dead Island

http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2011/05/dead-island-square-enix/

Best known for its prolific Final Fantasy series, Square Enix has handled distribution for games like James Bond 007: Blood Stone and Call of Duty: Black Ops in Japan.

2011: Impressions of Dead Island (Xbox 360)

http://diehardgamefan.com/2011/06/10/e3-2011-impressions-of-dead-island-xbox-360/

Aside from the tropical setting, Dead Island sounds like it might not be all that different than any other zombie game, right? That's when things got odd. You see, Dead Island is a horror game, but it is also an Action RPG. The first thing you do is pick up a weapon, which shows the weapons stats and what level you can use it. You go outside and the zombies have little lifebars above their heads along with what level they are. When you attack them, numbers show on the screen how many hit points of damage you've dealt. After defeating the initial zombies you are then given a quest which you can choose to accept. From that point on you move along the beach as though it were almost a dungeon crawler.You get weapons which degrade over time and then break. Some are level specific, and when you defeat zombies you gain experience. When you gain experience, you can choose to level up and unlock different branches of three different skill trees.

E3 2011: Dead Island Trailer Reveals Release Date

http://www.cinemablend.com/games/E3-2011-Dead-Island-Trailer-Reveals-Release-Date-32611.html

Dead Island will debut in North America on September 6th. The rest of the world will receive the game on the 9th.

E3 top pick: Dead Island

http://gamerlimit.com/2011/06/e3-top-pick-dead-island/

With any proper zombie story, it's all about the survivors. That's where we start — in a church among the few who were lucky enough to escape the outbreak. No sanctuary here, however. The place is ruined with debris scattered about, windows boarded up. It doesn't feel like a safe haven at all, as stress lines every face and weighs in every voice.We meet Howard.

Pure 20 Minute Dead Island Gameplay Footage

http://playstationlifestyle.net/2011/06/01/pure-20-minute-dead-island-gameplay-footage/ Dead Island, currently in development by Techland, allows players to take on the island solely or with up to three other real life players in cooperative mode. For more on the game be sure to check out PlayStation LifeStyle's previous coverage. We'll also get an inside look at the game during E3. Stay tuned.

Hands On: Take a tropical vacation where you are the finest cuisine. 411mania.com gets an exclusive look at Dead Island at E3.

http://www.411mania.com/games/previews/191300

Once you are all set up, you move out of the church safehouse and start on your quest with your group. I like the teamwork element of the gameplay. You have to work in tandem with your group to ward off zombies and complete special tasks. One such tasks is putting up bulletin posters to notify survivors to get to the church. There are various zombies all over the place in this sandbox world. The environment is highly interactive.There are tons of tools and additional weapons.