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[The Duke kicks off the new Monthly Musing theme with his survival guide to the impending zombie invasion. Also, why did I never think of doing a list like this myself? I love zombies. My hats off to you good sir. -- CTZ]

The truth around my obsessive gaming can be summarised in one simple word: preparation.

"Preparation for what?" you may exclaim at the highest frequency whilst popping a monocle from your eye. Well my friends, the answer will be clear in time. First, what do these games have in common? Call of Duty 4, Lego Indiana Jones, GTA 4, BF:Bad Company, Geometry Wars 2.

The answer is obvious. You've known it's coming your whole life, it's in the Bible, it's in movies, it's in games, it is, THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!

That's right Dtoid, I'm here to share with you, my most sexually repressed and perverted brethren, the news that these games will teach you all you need to know to survive the coming rapture of face eating and neck punching.

Replay value in games is all for nothing if you don't learn from it, listening intently to it's lessons, feeling the experience in blood curdling detail and masturbating to the odd Soulcalibur IV boob shot. It is all the universe's way of telling you to be ready, making sure that you can make it past the end of days.

I myself have been aware of our coming Armageddon for some time, highly knowledgeable (British) of all things scientifically dangerous and ridiculous (American), I have come to learn that only through a carefully crafted regimen of game playing will I ever be able to make it.

My weekly regime is as follows:

Call of Duty 4: Monday 5pm-11pm: Advanced Weapons Training.

Where else would a top hat wearing Englishman such as myself learn the skills necessary to take on the zombie horde with an array of guns? Call of Duty 4 holds within it's sexually seductive grasp all the tools required to master the imperatives such as Shotgun firing, red dot site using, grenade throwing, spawn camping and of course, where would I be without the ability to call in a chopper after killing seven of the undead?

Lego Indiana Jones: Tuesday 5pm-11pm: Dismemberment Desensitizing.

It seems logical to me to use this game as a weapon against my own fears of the grotesqueries of zombie slaughter. One should look no further than into a game that horrifies children every where with it's despicable acts of dismemberment. This master-stroke from Lucas Arts only helps to prepare you for death and disemboweling of the shuffling masses and the horrid depravities of gore will make you unafraid of your necessary murdering.

The inclusion of the endless puzzles, rope swinging action and being taught how to avoid crocodiles will only assist you in your battle for supremacy against the soulless humans that surround you.
 

Grand Theft Auto IV: Wednesday Night 5pm-11pm: Extreme Driving Lessons.

Here, I find only the best circumstances for learning the intricacies of artistic escape driving, drive-by shootings and of course, you'd be completely stuck without being able to jump ramps on a scooter over an ice-cream truck. Plus being able to stop off to see a comedy show or go bowling will be a welcome reprieve from your endless slaying.  

Battlefield: Bad Company: Thursday 5-11pm: Explosives Training.

Explosives. The staple and most important weapon of any anti-zombie freedom fighter. Here you'll discover the art of artillery striking, helicopter strafing, long range sniping and of course, how to loot the zombies gold crate stash by setting explosives and waiting 45 seconds.



Geometry Wars: Friday 1am-11pm: CQB and Surrounded Battle Arena Training.

Being able to deal with being surrounded by a myriad of blood thirsty enemies is obviously a large part of a zombie Armageddon. That, and being able to loot as many cigarettes and chocolate treats as you want. This game allows one to get used to the pressure of a massive onslaught of the undead and will also teach you the skill of performing your attacks within certain circles, within time limits and also will allow you to check on your friends and see how their fights are going.

So there you have it Destructoid. Heed my warning well, I don't want to have to say I told you so when I crush your zombie ass with a mountain of stolen chocolate.

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Batthink's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/06/2008 19:36
Batthink
So let me get this straight; you play games in order to prepare for the zombie apocalypse... right... O_o

Btw, you write for Ace Gamez??? Cool beans! I like their giveaways. :OD
The Duke's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/06/2008 19:37
The Duke
Article is not serious :) and yes I recently got a spot to do reviews for them :)
Batthink's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/06/2008 20:07
Batthink
I know the article's not serious...maybe that was a poor choice of a expression... ^_^ and well done on getting onto AG.
SWE3tMadness's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/06/2008 21:04
SWE3tMadness
You're forgetting an important aspect of surviving a zombie uprising though - resource management.

Better add some Civilization or Starcraft to that schedule of yours.
Scrixx's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2008 00:09
Scrixx
OH GAWD LOL
Kif 's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 19:31
Kif
Wouldn't it be easier to just play Dead Rising?
SourGr8pes's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 19:31
SourGr8pes
If there was zombies scratching at my door, you'd betcher ass I'd be warming up with some House of the Dead, or to a lesser extent, Typing of the Dead
Gibbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 19:35
Gibbo
Don't forget about Resident Evil 4, you might need to do some rapid waggling if grabbed by one of the Undead.
Scrixx's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 19:36
Scrixx
Lol I remember reading this, congrats on the Promotion.

But why was it reposted -->
The Duke's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 19:39
The Duke
@Scrixx; No idea, my blog has been all over the place today so maybe the down-time screwed with them sticking it on the front page or something. But cheers for the congrats!
Gameboi's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 19:56
Gameboi
You need to add the classic Track and Field game to this list. When faced with the undead, run like hell!
Velt's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 20:12
Velt
always remember black mesa.
The Incredible Edible Egg's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 20:37
The Incredible Edible Egg
Oh man, thats priceless! Lego indiana Jones, hah hah!
shadow1w2's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 22:02
shadow1w2
Typing of the Dead.
That is all.
MechaMonkey's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 22:10
MechaMonkey
Great take on the Monthly Musing theme. Nicely done.
Brian Szabelski's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 22:34
Brian Szabelski
And here I was using RE4 to practice with... I've been doing it wrong the whole time.
Fusiontr's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/12/2008 06:16
Fusiontr
I just watch Shaun of the Dead over and over again for the "zombie training" scene
That's how i'll survive

that or hit the shit out of them with a spade/cricket bat
The Duke's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/12/2008 06:56
The Duke
Don't forget how useful LP's and kitchen utensils were in Shaun :P
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