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[DangerMouse]

Just a note that it apparently isn't Jack Black or Aaron Paul, according to Deep Silver tweeting at me:

https://twitter.com/DeepSilverUK/status/476284538339872768

Impressive as heck if not, he definitely sounded like him. Well done VA.

Whoever it is did great. All I can think of is maybe the guy who does Po in Kung Fu Panda tv?

 

[_hekk05]

Since its california, does that mean no more crazy weather?

 

[maquiladora]

I normally dislike CG trailers but that was really fun.

 

[glaurung]

I'm not sure why this game even exists. The first Dead Island was below mediocrity. Riptide was downright shitty.

Still, a very nice trailer. And I am willing to change my mind when game play surfaces.

Also, never forget:

 

[Gekidami]

seems to have very different tone, Dying Light is all serious, survival horror and grim isn't it? while these seems more fun light hearted vibe.

ignoring the gameplay, I prefer Dead Island 2 tone.

The first 2 werent really light hearted, this trailer seems to be a new direction for the franchise.

 

[ItAintEasyBeinCheesy]

Interested in what this will be, more Dead Rising than Dead Island 1 with some good characters and decent plot then I would be down.

 

[pelican]

I'm not sure why this game even exists. The first Dead Island was below mediocrity. Riptide was downright shitty.

Both were rough round the edges, but neither were mediocre.

 

[AlphaDump]

all i know is that whoever makes their trailers needs to be promoted.

seriously some of the best in the industry. the last dead island trailer was just as impressive.

 

[elfinke]

I enjoyed that trailer immensely. Completely irreverent, goofy and quite bright.

 

[Calmine]

Techland are really going all out with their Zombie titles. Dead Island 2 was a pleasant surprise so that's two new Zombie games to get.

Any news on Hellraid apart from the small bit of footage during Sony conference?

 

[reptilescorpio]

Yager are also doing a game called 'Dreadnought' for a publisher called Greybox (who are also working with Petroglyph on an RTS). Just revealed a few hours ago I guess.

 

[Brutalitops]

I felt quite the opposite; it was pretty tasteless imo.

Why are you expecting taste in a zombie videogame?

 

[Marvel]

This trailer was a highlight of E3 for me, hopefully the game delivers too.

 

[oSoLucky]

Hmmmm 8 player drop in drop out. Enemy scaling? I never played the first or Riptide.

 

[boredandlazy]

Enjoyed the first one because the co-op was so fun. Might give it a go depending on whether my friends want it.

 

[phaze]

Didn't play the first one but that was a fun and funny trailer. Will keep my eye on it.

 

[Morphine_OD]

I don't see a point in this game with more the original rival coming out around the same time.

 

[blankempathy]

Both were rough round the edges, but neither were mediocre.

They're the definition of mediocre. They're average at best. The first game blew its load in the first stage after that it was a steady downhill decline. Quests are pointless and merely there to give you something to do. Characters were weak or downright laughable in terms of trying to appeal to our emotions (jin) or npcs that just stick around and do nothing after finishing their quests. Yea guys just sit around and do nothing, its not like theres a zombie outbreak-- oh wait. Game only really got any real press for being an open world zombie fps game with co-op. Yet it sold fairly well enough to get a sequel. People think its good because they had fun with it. I mean i had fun with it too at times but come on people should really take note of whats good or bad in a game.

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

They're the definition of mediocre. They're average at best. The first game blew its load in the first stage after that it was a steady downhill decline. Quests are pointless and merely there to give you something to do. Characters were weak or downright laughable in terms of trying to appeal to our emotions (jin) or npcs that just stick around and do nothing after finishing their quests. Yea guys just sit around and do nothing, its not like theres a zombie outbreak-- oh wait. Game only really got any real press for being an open world zombie fps game.

I was going to say "epitome of mediocre", but yeah this gets how I feel pretty much. And it wasn't "open world" per say.

 

[blankempathy]

I was going to say "epitome of mediocre", but yeah this gets how I feel pretty much. And it wasn't "open world" per say.

Open zone? eh you know what i meant.

 

[Sadist]

Great trailers, but after playing the original I'm not touching this one.

 

[Lord of Castamere]

Jack Black and Aaron Paul kill some zombies in Los Santos......... Day 1 10/10 5/5 IGN/Doritos

 

[Chri_stoph]

I quite enjoyed the first one, even with all its flaws it was pretty fun, especially in Coop. Looking forward to seeing more of the game.

 

[PrintedCrayon]

8 Player Co-op sounds very exciting! Yager developing this also piques my curiousity. Spec Ops may not have played well, but the way it presented its story was very interesting. Maybe we'll see a more harrowing side to a zombie outbreak? (Though the trailer would explicitly imply the opposite!)

Also, I'm pretty sure the other voice in the van was Troy Baker?

 

[Rawket Lawnchair]

Yager makes me hope.

 

[Koobion]

For all its faults, Dead Island was one of my greatest experiences last gen - but only because of the coop. I'd never play it alone, but with others it was absolute hilarity.

The end game super weapons really were icing on the cake. I had the super baseball bat, and I could send enemies flying ridiculous distances. The friends I was playing with could always tell where I was when they saw zombies rocketing into the sky.

To top it off, after watching the final boss's intended intimidating

Spoiler

transformation

, I smacked him with my uber-bat, the crazy physics kicked in, and he went flying into the side of a helicopter - literally one shotted. We had never laughed so hard in our lives, LOL!

What adds even more humor is the fact that larger enemies were immune to the weapon's ridiculous knockback - but not the final boss!

 

[reptilescorpio]

Great trailers, but after playing the original I'm not touching this one.

Completely different developer using the IP now, the team behind Spec Ops: The Line. So it won't be like the first game I'd expect.

 

[unempLLOYD]

First Dead Island game trailer that isn't dark, gritty and at all sad.

 

[VaultBoy101]

I loved the first Dead Island, so I'm in for this. I'm willing to overlook the abomination that was Riptide.

 

[jesu]

I loved both Dead Islands, not sure if another dev could do this justice.
Spec Ops was enjoyable though.

 

[-BLITZ-]

I haven't seen this posted but here is the official trailer ? with more extended footage. Funny about his hair too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufGHYtBryRQ

 

[H3xum]

I heard this guy, not jack black

 

[Vlade]

Watching it, I thought Sony had made a harsh metaphor for Apple fans.

 

[BlackBuzzard]

I believe in Yager. Spec ops was amazing.

 

[The_Monk]

I played the first one on the PS3 once and then helped a friend with some quests too after beating the game. I also have the PC Edition to check it out but I never played Riptide.

Definitely interested in this one since Co-op can be great fun and melee was good in the past game, also loot!

 

[Melchiah]

This was the most surprising announcement for me, and I'm really looking forward to the next one, as I loved the previous entries. Hopefully having a new developer behind the game won't mean the series will change drastically.

 

[TheCanisDirus]

I don't know how I feel about Dying Light AND Dead Island 2 around the same time. I am interested in both.

Same. I dont have room for both... they're VERY similar.

 

[Hedge]

I felt quite the opposite; it was pretty tasteless imo.

Aye, I very much agree. :/

 

[jond76]

Watching it for a third time,I just realized that he had bicep implants. Haha.

 

[Powercast]

Incredible trailer.

 

[thenexus6]

10/10 will get this, maybe not right away. I had a very fun time playing DI and Riptide with people.

 

[Acheteedo]

If you're going to do a CG trailer, this is how to do it.

 

[b0neshank]

The first two games are guilty pleasures of mine so I am looking forward to this.

 

[jim-jam bongs]

Yager, eh?

Do you feel like a zombie yet?

 

[Vintage]

Already watched this trailer more times than Dear Island 1 trailer.

 

[Varg]

Not at all hyped for dying light, but would love me some dead island 2. Earned every damn achievement in the first one. Riptide was decent but still enjoyed the first better.

 

[EL CUCO]

Yager? Hmm... Color me interested

 

[DedValve]

It'd be funny if this game was actually dark and depressing despite the reveal trailer being bright and funny.

 

[SpacePirate Ridley]

But will it have 3D Manuver Gear?

I see what you did there.

 

[H3xum]

Watching it for a third time,I just realized that he had bicep implants. Haha.

I've watched it 3-4 times and I have always focused elsewhere when that happens, too gross for me. Makes the "get the body you deserve" billboard even funnier though.