The popular AMC TV series The Walking Dead, will be getting it own video game with the first episonde debuting in April.
Publishing company Telltale Games will be working on the adaptation based on the hit comic book series. The company plans to bring the zombie drama series seen on television sets across the nation into a playable game for consoles and PCs.
Telltale Games released the first trailer that looks to bring a combination of horror gameplay with epic storytelling. In less than two minutes, the video sets the scene with a showcase of cell shaded graphics and environments. Created by animator and director Daniel M. Kanemoto, the trailer blends 2D and 3D imagery in stunning fashion as homage to the art of the original comic book world on which Telltale's game is based. No official video gameplay yet, but fans can expect a tailored gaming experience where player actions and choices decide the outcome of the story.
According to reports, the video game plot will differ from the TV series. The main characters will not follow any of the existing cast but instead allow players to follow Lee Everett "a man convicted of a crime, but who is offered a chance at redemption...albeit in a world overtaken by walkers."
"Running around with a gun isn't what The Walking Dead is about; it's about is how people caught in an apocalypse deal with facing their own death every day, and the horrible choices they have to make to survive. Telltale's game series has captured the spirit of the comic books perfectly," said Robert Kirkman, creator of The Walking Dead series.
The game plans on a episodic release that follows alongside each of The Walking Dead's seasons starting with season three. The first of five monthly episodes of The Walking Dead is set for release on the Xbox LIVE and the PlayStation Network for $4.99. Gamers on PC and Mac can purchase a season pass for $24.99 from the Telltale Online Store and other digital outlets.
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