We're always on the hunt for news related to The Walking Dead, whether it be collectibles, the comic book series, video games, or the TV show. Today, we have a handful of updates, including the announcement that a Spanish translation of The Walking Dead comic book series is in the works, a tease of Telltale's upcoming content for The Walking Dead video game, and The Walking Dead TV series slot machine:
Spanish Language Volumes: "Its collections are the country’s best-selling graphic novels, it has been adapted into the top-rated television series in basic cable history, its 100th issue sold more copies than any other comic book in the 21st century, and now THE WALKING DEAD is breaking new ground by becoming Image Comics’ and Skybound’s first Spanish-language publication. A Spanish translation of THE WALKING DEAD VOLUME ONE: DAYS GONE BYE by Robert Kirkman, with art by Tony Moore, will be available for the first time in United States in September 2013.
“We’re excited to bring The Walking Dead to the Spanish-speaking market in the United States,” said Skybound’s Director of Business Development Shawn Kirkham. “Our hope is that The Walking Dead in Spanish will help develop a new fan base in this emerging market for comic books.
The first volume of THE WALKING DEAD collects the first six issues of the series, which will reach its 116th issue in September. The Spanish language edition of DAYS GONE BYE (DÍAS PASADOS) will be available for pre-order in July. Subsequent translated editions of THE WALKING DEAD will be published quarterly."
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Video Game News: We have a few updates for Telltale Games' The Walking Dead video game. Currently, episode one is available for free on the Xbox LIVE marketplace. This offer is only for a limited time. Telltale is expected to show off new content for The Walking Dead video game at E3 next week. Until then, they have released a few Vine teasers on their Twitter page. Check them out at: https://twitter.com/telltalegames
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Slot Machine: "Zombies are taking over casinos across North America! Aristocrat has inked a licensing agreement to bring AMC’s monster hit “The Walking Dead” to a casino near you.
Based on AMC’s series, Aristocrat’s “The Walking Dead” slot machine game http://www.aristocratplayingdead.com grabs players and puts them right in the middle of the show’s gritty post-apocalyptic world with a chance to escape with some major jackpots. Aristocrat is bringing AMC’s series to its award-winning VERVEhd® cabinet, where video clips and images from the show will come to life with stunning HD video and sound.
The thrilling and chilling new game is expected to hit casino slot floors starting in early fall 2013, coinciding with the launch of the series’ highly anticipated fourth season.
Since its debut in October 2010, “The Walking Dead” has become the most-watched TV drama in cable TV history. The season three finale set ratings records, attracting 12.4 million viewers total, with 8.1 million viewers in the key 18-49 demographic. The show also has nearly 17 million followers on Facebook and has earned two Emmy® Awards.
“We are very excited to bring AMC’s ‘The Walking Dead’ to our product line of player-favorite games. We have been very aggressive in bringing top licensed products to operators and to their players, and this new license with AMC and ‘The Walking Dead’ is a continuation of that strategy,” said Dallas Orchard Vice President of Gaming Operations.
“Capitalizing on the show’s dedicated following; we have designed a game that will appeal to the show’s audience which consistently draws a viewership, the most for any show on television for the 18-49 demographic. Clips and images from the show will combine with our proven math models to create an incredible experience,” Orchard added.
Based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman and published by Image Comics, “The Walking Dead” chronicles the struggle for survival after a zombie apocalypse. The series follows a group of survivors led by police officer Rick Grimes as they deal with challenges of life in a world overrun by zombies and the toll these challenges take.
Players of Aristocrat’s “The Walking Dead” will have the opportunity to face some of these same challenges. After all, living in a world of zombies is always a gamble."
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