More Zombies – timing is everything…

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Neil Shuck in Hobby News // 7 Comments

51snc6kwvzl_ss500_ Earlier this week, I finally finished World War Z, the masterpiece psuedo-history book by Max Brooks which recounts the ‘history’ of a worldwide outbreak of ‘Zombie Plague’ and it’s effects on mankind.

It’s an excellent book – highly recommended (although if you wish, you can always wait and see the upcoming movie, with a screenplay written by J.Michael Straczynski – he of Babylon 5 fame).

So, it was excellent timing for Two Hour Wargames to bring out their all new updated version of smallatz AllThings Zombie – Better Dead Than Zed – a must buy PDF.

Now, I know that there are many out there that don’t like Zombie games, but I must admit to being a huge fan.

With this purchase, plus the recent purchases of Ambush Z and Apocalypse Z, I feel another Zombie special show coming on…especially since my last zombie special podcast episode is one of my most popular downloads!

Zombie Gaming

Glen C // April 10, 2009 at 11:41 // Reply

World War Z is a great book,but check out the audiobook; it’s slightly abridged, but read by a full cast featuring Mark Hamill, Alan Alda, Henry Rollins, Carl Reiner, Rob Reiner, and Max Brooks himself. A great listen, and I highly recommend it.

Earthquake // April 11, 2009 at 01:46 // Reply

Thanks Glen – I’ll have a look for it
- Larry // June 1, 2009 at 08:26 //
  
  I’ll second Glen’s recommendation – the Audible version is top-notch. As you probably know, you can listen to a short sample on the Audible page (link: ) – Larry

Ragados // April 12, 2009 at 17:03 // Reply

Hey Neil,
Great to chat with you at Salute. World War Z is awesome, have you read Max Brook’s Zombie Survival Guide? Some top tips for preparing for Z-Day. You have also been referenced in my latest blog entry (not that anyone reads it!)
Raggy

Earthquake // April 20, 2009 at 12:16 // Reply

Raggy

Great to meet you – what’s this? You’ve actually painted the minis you bought at Salute? That’s a very poor show. They should spend at least 12 months laid down in a box somewhere to ‘mature’ before painting! 🙂

Neil.

Jobble // April 16, 2009 at 04:50 // Reply

Hey,

Could you include some information about Better Dead than Zed in your next podcast? I am having a difficult time finding any information on it, and since I know nothing about it, that is a problem.

I am about halfway through WWZ, just need to find the time to finish it.

Earthquake // April 20, 2009 at 12:18 // Reply

I’ll try and give it a quick once-over, but I’m hoping to fully-feature it in a future episode.

Too many rulesets and games to review! 🙂