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Slayers!
We're very excited to announce that Patch 6 for @deadislandgame will drop on October 22nd.
It includes New Game Plus and a brand new horde mode, Neighbourhood Watch, free for all players!
Find out more: bit.ly/DI2_Patch6
#deadisland2
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Over one million Slayers have now touched down in HELL-A since @deadislandgame's launch last Friday.
We can't quite put into words how happy this makes us.
Thank you to everyone who has picked up our game! ❤️
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Dead Island 2 is officially out in the wild!
We've had an absolute blast bringing this pulpy, zombie-slaying adventure to life over the last few years.
If you are picking it up, we hope you thoroughly enjoy your stay in HELL-A.
#Deadisland #SeeYouinHELLA
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Dead Island 2 isn't done yet!
Here are a few words from our Game Director, David Stenton.
Stay tuned.
deadisland.com/news/celebrat…
#DeadIsland #SeeYouInHELLA
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Get ready for @deadislandgame's first story expansion.
Enter HAUS on November 2nd.
#DeadIsland #SeeYouInHELLA #SeeYouInHAUS
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Thanks @ResiEvilCentral for the kind words ❤️
If you love horror games, be sure to give them a follow!
Dead Island 2 is HUGELY underrated and @DSDambuster should be praised for releasing @deadislandgame on most platforms and having NO OPTIMIZATION issues at all across the board!
Amazing combat, gorgeous graphics and a consistently fantastic 60FPS!
COMPLETELY STANDS OUT when you look at the competition 👀
Want a game to jump into that starts straight out of the box?
Go get yourself a copy of @deadislandgame!
You won't regret it!
@PLAION_UK @DeepSilverUK
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The moment you've all been waiting for has arrived. Mark your calendars - we're excited to reveal Dead Island 2's upcoming DLCs & more: deadisland.com/news/roadmap
#DeadIsland #SeeYouInHELLA
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A few pictures from @deadislandgame launch day at Dambuster Studios last Friday!
If you jumped into HELL-A over the weekend, we hope you had a blast!
#DeadIsland
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Yesterday marked a whole year since we released @deadislandgame to the world!
For the full story of HELL-A's development, check out @DXFromYT's video with our Game Director @DLStenton 👇👇
Awesome thumbnail by @AzumaYasuo96
piped.video/watch?v=U5028psL…
#gamedev #deadisland2
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We're happy to announce that Dead Island 2 has gone gold and will now release April 21, 2023.
See you in HELL-A a little earlier, Slayers.
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Yesterday was a big day for us at #gamescom2022
But it was also the day our friends over at @DSVolition released the latest game in the @SaintsRow series!
We couldn't be prouder of what they've achieved! 💜💀
(Check out this awesome crossover art they created)
#KeepItStrange
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HELL-A is calling you back!
Hold tight Slayers, big news is coming.
#DeadIsland #SeeYouInHELLA #BackToHELLA
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Thank you for your kind words! ❤️💜
Congratulations to our friends at @DSDambuster on the release and launch weekend of #DeadIsland2! Your dedication and hard work have paid off! Wishing you all the success in the world! 🎉🧟♂️🧟♀️
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🚨NEW JOB ALERT 🚨
We're looking for a Junior Environment Artist to join us.
If you have experience building world assets such as building structures, terrains, or environmental props, then we'd love to speak with you!
dsdambuster.com/career?Categ…
#gamedev #gameart #hiring
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Lead Character Artist @richardsmith02 recently gave @80Level the low-down on how we created the living and undead inhabitants of HELL-A for @deadislandgame.
Read it here 👇👇
80.lv/articles/dambuster-on-…
#gamedev #characterart #gameart #characterdesign #gamesproduction
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You'll be able to play Dead Island 2 as soon as April 21st begins in your time zone.
Ready?
#DeadIsland #SeeYouInHELLA
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Headed to @WASDlive_ today or tomorrow?
Be sure to swing by our booth and play
@deadislandgame before its release next month!
Happy slaying.
#WASD
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Live from New York, it’s…..Dead Island 2!
Check out our custom 3D Billboard, exclusively in Times Square - 7th & 47th
#DeadIsland #DeadIsland2 #SeeYouInHELLA
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It's officially SoLA launch week!
Check the map below to see when you can get your hands on @deadislandgame's second story expansion👇👇
See you in the pit, Slayers 🤘
#DeadIsland2 #SeeYouinSoLA
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Get your weapons and glowsticks ready, slayers!
SoLA launches April 17th.
Are you ready to lose yourself to the beat?
SoLA opens on April 17th
#DeadIsland #SeeYouInHELLA #SeeYouAtSoLA
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It’s true! We’re working on the next title in the Dead Island series! The team is hard at work and we’re thrilled to be on this project.
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🚨ATTENTION SLAYERS 🚨
@deadislandgame is now on @Xbox Game Pass for Ultimate Members!
Squad up and hit the blood-soaked streets of HELL-A today!
deadisland.com/news/xbox-gam…
#DeadIsland2
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Here it is!
@IGN's dive into @deadislandgame 's proprietary gore system F.L.E.S.H (Fully Locational Evisceration System for Humanoids).
Learn how our dev team created this zombie destruction system from the ground up for your slaying pleasure 👇
piped.video/watch?v=d3VrPOm-…
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You can find the global launch times for @deadislandgame's first story expansion below.
See you in HAUS, slayers.
#DeadIsland2 #SeeYouInHELLA #SeeYouInHAUS
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We're delighted to say that @deadislandgame has been nominated for April's best new game!
PlayStation.Blog
Slayers, we would love your support: bit.ly/DI2psblog
#DeadIsland #SeeYouInHELLA
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With @deadislandgame releasing to the world on April 21st, the last few weeks have been very exciting for us.
Follow the link for a quick recap of all things Dambuster and Dead Island 2! 👇👇
dsdambuster.com/blog/one-hel…
#gamedev #DeadIsland2
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We've got a really exciting opportunity for a Narrative Director to join our team!
You'll shape the overall narrative strategy for the Studio, guide our Narrative Team, and coordinate best-in-class environmental storytelling.
APPLY: dsdambuster.com/career?Categ…
#gamedev #narrative
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We're very excited for you to experience @deadislandgame's first story expansion.
Enter a dark and twisted world, battle zombies with new weapons and skills, and unravel the secrets that lie within.
Join us in HAUS.
#SeeYouinHELLA #SeeYouinHAUS
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We're absolutely honoured to see @deadislandgame on this list!
Make sure to cast your vote, Slayers!
Vote here: thegameawards.com/nominees
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It is now only 10 days until you'll be touching down in HELL-A, Slayers.
Mark the occasion by watching the first 11 minutes of @deadislandgame over on the @IGN YouTube channel: piped.video/watch?v=0X2anRTV…
#SeeYouInHELLA #DeadIsland
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Get your glowsticks and katanas ready.
SoLA is here!
deadisland.com/news/the-fest…
#deadisland2 #SeeYouInHELLA
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Will you accept the invitation to HAUS?
Following the advice of Yoni Kaplan - do NOT accept the invitation.
Read more: brnw.ch/21wDsuT
#DeadIsland #SeeYouInHELLA #SeeYouInHAUS
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We're over the moon to see @deadislandgame nominated for Best Technical Innovation at this year's Develop: Star Awards!
developconference.com/awards
#DeadIsland2 #gamedev
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Just one more week until @deadislandgame is released.
If you haven't seen it already, Lead Narrative Designer, Khan, and Creative Director, James, spoke to @IGN about how #DeadIsland2 links to the previous games.
👇👇
ign.com/videos/dead-island-2…
#SeeYouInHELLA
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Congratulations to @fromsoftware_pr for @armoredcore winning the award!
We'd like to thank all the Slayers who voted for @deadislandgame in the Best Action Game category at @thegameawards this year ❤️
deadisland.com/news/thank-yo…
#DeadIsland2 #TheGameAwards
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It's now less than a month until @deadislandgame is released!
And what better way to celebrate than a sneak peek at our game's Hollywood-inspired title sequence?
See you April 21st, Slayers.
#DeadIsland #seeyouinhella
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🚨NEW JOB ALERT 🚨
We're on the lookout for a Development Director to lead the creation of processes for our next project!
You'll also manage and support the development of our Production Department 🚀
APPLY: dsdambuster.com/career?Categ…
#gamedev #gamejobs #hiring #gamesproduction
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Looking to create content about @deadislandgame?
Check this out 👇👇
🧟 Content Creators, if you're excited about #DeadIsland2 and looking to cover it on your channel(s), you can request a key for launch day (April 21) right now.
🔗 lurkit.com/campaigns/dead-is…
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Did you hear the news?
@deadislandgame is coming to #Steam on April 22nd!
To celebrate, you can grab Dead Island: Riptide for FREE until tomorrow: brnw.ch/21wGWwy
Happy slaying!
#DeadIsland #SeeYouInHELLA
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SoLA officially launches today! 🤘🎤
The expansion brings you new enemies, weapons, and skill cards to play with.
The Masochist card is like no other and can ramp up the difficulty for slayers looking for that extra challenge.
Learn more 👇👇
deadisland.com/news/take-it-…
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It's not long until @deadislandgame's extended gameplay reveal drops!
Later today, you'll see one of our six playable characters, Dani, battle her way through the mean streets of HELL-A.
⏰3pm GMT
⏰7am PST
⏰4pm CET
Watch using the link 👇👇
piped.video/watch?v=pHOqRtA4…
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We've got two new recruits at Dambuster Studios to introduce you to!🧟♀️🧟♂️
As you can see, they're absolutely infected with festive cheer! 🎄🎅
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To put it simply: Our Audio Team knocked it out the park.
Compared to similar games, Dead Island 2 shows stark evolution by letting music set the score
trib.al/ARBnaYF
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That's officially a wrap for Dambuster Studios in 2022! 🎬
We'd like to take this opportunity to wish you all a merry festive period 🎄🎁
We can't wait for next year and for you to get your hands on @deadislandgame come 28/04/23.
See you in 2023!
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We're always really sorry to hear about layoffs in the industry.
If you or someone you know has been affected, we have a number of roles available: dsdambuster.com/careers
#gamejobs #gamedevjobs #hiring
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Please help us welcome our new junior narrative designer @LizziOsborne to the team!
Favourite game: RimWorld 🔧
Interesting fact: Lizzi trained as a platform & springboard diver for nearly 10 years, competing around the UK as well as abroad 🏊♀️
Welcome Lizzi!
#newhire #gamedev
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Curious to learn more about F.L.E.S.H. (Fully Locational Evisceration System for Humanoids)?
Join us tomorrow for the Reddit developer AMA at 1pm BST/2pm CEST/5am PT: bit.ly/DI2AMA
#DeadIsland #SeeYouInHELLA
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We've been having a jolly good time this morning celebrating St George's Day and the King's Coronation next week!
Our Entertainment Committee provided us with some delicious Union Jack cupcakes and scones with jam and cream to mark the occasion.
#gamedev
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If you're attending #PAXEast be sure to swing by the @PLAION booth to get your hands on @deadislandgame!
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High praise indeed for @Ethnicmutt and
@LizziOsborne's research skills!
And of course @Michelle_Foxx 's awesome performance as the moshpit queen from County Cork, Dani.
I chose Dani at the start of Dead Island 2 because she looked cool and had my name and then WAIT A SECOND SHE'S IRISH AND SPEAKING LIKE A REAL IRISH PERSON. SHE JUST SAID "SHITE IN A BUCKET" WHAT IS HAPPENING.
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We are now live!
Head to Reddit to ask your questions to the masterminds behind F.L.E.S.H.
@deadislandgame
👇👇👇
#DeadIsland #DeadIsland2 #SeeYouinHELLA
🚨Reminder 🚨
If you have questions about @deadislandgame's F.L.E.S.H system, you can pick the delicious brains of its two creators during the developer AMA today.
1pm BST/2pm CEST/5am PT: bit.ly/DI2AMA
#DeadIsland #SeeYouInHELLA
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Did ya hear? You can now slay your way around HELL-A on Steam!
Here's a shiny new trailer for your viewing pleasure.
Get it here: bit.ly/DI2_on_Steam
#DeadIsland #seeyouinhella #Steam
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We're always very sorry to hear about layoffs in the industry.
If you or someone you know has been affected, please consider taking a look at our 15 open roles.
dsdambuster.com/careers
#gamedev #gamedevjobs #hiring #gameart #animation #audiojobs #programmingjobs #QA
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We're delighted to see @deadislandgame included in @BAFTAGames' list of the Best Video Games of 2023!
We're also very excited to been included in the Top 10 for the British Game category 🎉🍾
bafta.org/games/features/bes…
#gamedev #DeadIsland2 #BAFTAGamesAwards
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🚨NEW JOB ALERT 🚨
We're on the lookout for a Lead Narrative Designer!
You'll lead from the front by inspiring, developing, and giving feedback to our Narrative Team.
APPLY: dsdambuster.com/career?Categ…
#gamedev #gamejobs #narrativedesign #narrative
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We're delighted to tell you that @deadislandgame has made the final 6 for Best British Game at this year's @BAFTAGames !!🚀
Big thanks go to all our Slayers for the support! ❤️
#BAFTAGamesAwards #gamedev
The British Game nominees are...
CASSETTE BEASTS
DEAD ISLAND 2
DISNEY ILLUSION ISLAND
FOOTBALL MANAGER 2024
VIEWFINDER
WARHAMMER AGE OF SIGMAR: REALMS OF RUIN
#BAFTAGamesAwards
ALT A purple graphic card with a topographic map look to it. The card is titled "Games Awards" and the iconic BAFTA mask sits to the right of the title. The mask is stylised with retro computer graphics over it. The heading is ‘British Game’. Stills of the following nominees are laid out in two rows: Top Row: Cassette Beasts, Dead Island 2 and Disney Illusion Island Bottom Row: Football Manager 2024, Viewfinder and Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin
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You asked for more gameplay, you got it!
Join us on March 2nd to see Dani slaying her way through the zombie infested streets of HELL-A.
More details on how to watch below 👇👇
#DeadIsland #SeeYouInHELLA
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Some of the Dambuster team posing with their copies of @gameinformer yesterday! 🦩
If you haven't already, you can read the digital issue and many more articles all about @deadislandgame on their website 👇👇
gameinformer.com/product/dea…
#DeadIsland2 #SeeYouInHellA #gamedev
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Ready for the ultimate Dead Island 2 challenge?
Good news! NG+ arrives in just one week!!
Dambuster's James and Tim give the low down on what players can expect from the new mode here👇👇👇
deadisland.com/news/meet-the…
#gamedev #deadisland2
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🚨Reminder 🚨
If you have questions about @deadislandgame's F.L.E.S.H system, you can pick the delicious brains of its two creators during the developer AMA today.
1pm BST/2pm CEST/5am PT: bit.ly/DI2AMA
#DeadIsland #SeeYouInHELLA
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Thanks @gameranx for including @deadislandgame in your list of games with the most realistic graphics.
We're glad you had so much fun exploring HELL-A!
piped.video/watch?v=g41FHXlo…
#gamedev #graphics
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Recently, there have been a lot of exciting developments at the Studio and with @deadislandgame 💀🏝️
But don't worry if you think you've missed anything!
We've put a handy blog together that recaps the last few months, read it here👇👇
dsdambuster.com/blog/a-recap…
#gamedev
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Have you heard? @deadislandgame has been nominated for Best Action Game at @thegameawards!
We're hugely honoured to be recognised and would love your support!
You can cast your vote here, Slayers: thegameawards.com/nominees
#deadisland2 #gamedev
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Some beautiful shots of the disgusting sewer dwellers beneath HELL-A.
Great work @Yew0ne!
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We have a new opening for a Junior Narrative Designer to join our team 📝🎮
If you are passionate about story telling, a genuine word nerd and have some experience with game engines, we want to hear from you!
Apply: dsdambuster.com/careers/juni…
#gamejobs #gamedevjobs #narrative
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🚨Attention Concept Artists! 🚨
We’re recruiting for junior and senior level #conceptartists at Dambuster Studios.
You’ll be concepting gore-soaked environments, props, and character assets for the upcoming AAA zombie-slaying title #DeadIsland2!
Apply: dsdambuster.com/careers
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Our Design Director Adam will be playing @deadislandgame with @xboxuk today!
Showcasing some of the newest games this week on Xbox 🔥
Mon ➡️ @deadislandgame 2 – ft. Special Guest @DSDambuster
Tues ➡️ Dead Island 2 – New Release
Wed ➡️ Minecraft Legends – Powered by @LenovoLegionUKI
Fri ➡️ Star Wars Jedi: Survivor – Launch Day
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Composer of @deadislandgame Ryan Leo Williams was recently interviewed to celebrate the release of the game's Original Soundtrack!
Hear insights about the creative process from the mind behind tracks like Silly Goose and Goutbreak.
deadisland.com/news/ost
#DeadIsland2 #gamedev
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With Bruno being introduced yesterday, that makes all six of our playable Slayers out there in the wild.
Better yet, it's now less than two months until you'll be playing as them yourself.
The big question though: who you maining?
#DeadIsland #SeeYouinHELLA
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We now have🔟+ opportunities available at Deep Silver Dambuster Studios
Come help us make the next instalment in the #DeadIsland franchise the most gloriously gory zombie slaying experience for our players! 🧟🧟♀️🎮
Apply 👉dsdambuster.com/careers
#hiring #gamedevjobs #gamejobs
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We're looking forward to having you on the team @CopleyGeorgia !! 🥳🎉🍾
I am SO excited to announce that soon I will be starting as a Junior Artist at @DSDambuster working with a small team on a VERY exciting project!
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Recently, @SpiderSparrow and Matt Abbott from our Game Design Team spoke to lovely folks at @XboxWire
The topic? The shiny new weapons you can get your hands on at the SoLA festival in the latest story expansion for #DeadIsland2
Read it here 👇👇
news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/04/…
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Our Lead Narrative Designer @Ethnicmutt took to the stage during #OpeningNightLive to delve a little deeper into @deadislandgame's six playable characters and pulp horror inspired tone 👇👇
#DeadIsland #SeeYouInHELLA 💀🏝️2⃣
Khan joins us to talk all things Dead Island 2 (@deadislandgame)! #OpeningNightLive
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We're on the lookout for a Windows Administrator to join us in our Studio in Nottingham!
You'll be maintaining and developing our physical and virtual (VMware) Windows server infrastructure 🖥️
APPLY: dsdambuster.com/career?Categ…
#gamedev #gamejobs #ITJobs
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Please help us welcome QA Tester Elizabeth to the team!
Joining from: @GamesEmporium / @Confetti_ICT – BSC Games Production 🎓
Favourite game: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Interesting fact: She loves creating stylized and colourful 3D fantasy props in her spare time! ⚔️
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Happy Pride Month to our team, players, friends and all other members of the LGBTQ+ Community
Diversity is not something to be tolerated but rather celebrated in all of its forms
Join us in taking the pledge to improve diversity in the games industry: raisethegame.com/
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Beautiful snaps from @Lisa_West_Pix 📸
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In the third and final interview with @80Level, our Design Department spoke all about the gameplay and combat mechanics that make slaying in @deadislandgame such a blast.
Read it here 👇👇
80.lv/articles/dead-island-2…
#gamedev #DeadIsland2 #gamedesign
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'Pulpy, ultra-violent, over-the-top. Like Tarantino got into the ‘sugar’ and was left unsupervised with a fully paid-up Unreal Engine account.'
Quite possibly our favourite words about @deadislandgame so far come from @VG247!
vg247.com/dead-island-2-migh…
#Deadisland2
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🚨ATTENTION ENGINEERS 🚨
We're on the lookout for Gameplay Programmers at all levels!
If you want to help write the code that makes our zombies so gloriously gory, this one's for you!
APPLY: dsdambuster.com/career?Categ…
#gamedev #hiring #gamejobs #engineeringjobs #gamedevjobs
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🚨REMINDER 🚨
We're rolling out the bloody red carpet for our Dead Island 2 Showcase TOMORROW and you're invited to watch the premiere here: piped.video/wMrwcmG3eqk
The show commences at:
⏰8pm GMT
⏰9pm CET
⏰1pm PT
#DeadIsland #SeeYouInHELLA
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Our thoughts are with Ukraine.
As part of the Koch Media group of companies, we have an important statement to make.
For more information, visit KochMedia.com/UKRAINE
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Please help us welcome our new Art Director Adam to the team!
He is joining us from @WeArePlayground
Favourite game: What Remains of Edith Finch or Hotline Miami 🎮
Interesting fact: Adam was born and raised 40 miles above the arctic circle in a village in Swedish Lapland🧑🎄
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Our Game Director @DLStenton recently spoke to @NME about his deep love for the horror genre that inspired @deadislandgame's gore.
He also discussed his career in the industry spanning over two decades, which started with developing mods for Half-Life.
nme.com/features/gaming-feat…
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