The Walking Dead (Video Game)




 * For the other video games in The Walking Dead universe, see Video Game

The Walking Dead Video Game is an episodic video game that takes place within Robert Kirkman's, The Walking Dead graphic novel series. The game is under development by "Telltale Games".

The game can be played on the following platforms:
 * PlayStation Network
 * Xbox Live Arcade
 * Microsoft Windows
 * Mac OS X
 * iOS

Telltale will release "The Walking Dead" in five episodes to tell a full story beginning in spring of 2012. The first episode of the adventure game will debut on April 24, 2012, for PC, Mac, and The PlayStation Network,, on April 27, for Xbox Live Arcade , and on July 26th, for the iOS. The first episode of The Walking Dead became available to download and play in late April. Episode 1 is available immediately upon purchasing the full season with the remaining episodes being delivered monthly thereafter. Due to the late release of the game for iOS, episode 2 became available for download on August 29th. Season 2 was confirmed to be planned by Telltale Games in July.

Kirkman has said that, unlike typical zombie games such as Left 4 Dead, it will focus more on characterization and emotion than action.

It will also be the first game from Telltale to use the PlayStation Move. It is a point-and-click horror adventure, focusing on problem-solving rather than combat.

Plot
There are five episodes to the story which focuses on Lee Everett, an original character created specifically for the video game.

"Episode 1: A New Day"

 * For the complete plot synopsis, see A New Day.


 * Episode 1: A New Day - April 24th, 2012 (PC, Mac, and PSN), April 27, 2012 (Xbox Live Arcade), July 26, 2012 (iOS)
 * Introduction - The Long Ride Home
 * Chapter 1 - Out of the Frying Pan
 * Chapter 2 - Adventures in Babysitting
 * Chapter 3 - In Your Charge
 * Chapter 4 - Rock and a Hard Place
 * Chapter 5 - It's Just One Bullet
 * Chapter 6 - Hey, Bud
 * Chapter 7 - Two Enter, One Leaves
 * Chapter 8 - Everything's Going to be Okay

"Episode 2: Starved for Help"

 * For the complete plot synopsis, see Starved For Help.


 * Episode 2: Starved for Help - June 27th, 2012 (Xbox Live Arcade) June 29th, 2012 (PC, Mac, PSN) August 29, 2012 (iOS)
 * Chapter 1 - Going Hungry
 * Chapter 2 - Conversation Killer
 * Chapter 3 - Thank you for Shopping at Save Lots
 * Chapter 4 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
 * Chapter 5 - Too Much Salt Will Kill You
 * Chapter 6 - Taking Charlotte
 * Chapter 7 - You Fight Like A Dairy Farmer
 * Chapter 8 - It's Not Stealing If You Need It

"Episode 3: Long Road Ahead"

 * For the complete plot synopsis, see Long Road Ahead.


 * Episode 3: Long Road Ahead - August 28th, 2012 (PSN) August 29th, 2012 (Xbox Live Arcade, Mac, PC) October 18, 2012 (iOS)
 * Chapter 1 - Goodbye, She Quietly Says
 * Chapter 2 - Bad Blood
 * Chapter 3 - Hit The Road
 * Chapter 4 - What Now?
 * Chapter 5 - Handle It
 * Chapter 6 - Unexpected Delay
 * Chapter 7 - Look Behind You
 * Chapter 8 - Lend Me Your Ears

"Episode 4: Around Every Corner"

 * For the complete plot synopsis, see Around Every Corner.


 * Episode 4: Around Every Corner - October 9th, 2012 North America (PSN), October 10th, 2012 (Xbox Live Arcade, PC and Mac), October 17th, 2012 everywhere (PSN)
 * Chapter 1 - Georgia's First City
 * Chapter 2 - Down By The River
 * Chapter 3 - Support Group
 * Chapter 4 - Bedside Manor
 * Chapter 5 - Georgia's Last City
 * Chapter 6 - For Whom The Bell Tolls
 * Chapter 7 - The Morning After
 * Chapter 8 - Penultimate

"Episode 5: No Time Left"

 * For the complete plot synopsis, see No Time Left.


 * Episode 5: No Time Left - November 2012
 * Chapter 1 - Into The Fire
 * Chapter 2 - Twice Sky
 * Chapter 3 - There Ain't No Way
 * Chapter 4 - Mercy
 * Chapter 5 - The Marsh House
 * Chapter 6 - What's In The Bag?
 * Chapter 7 - Stay Close To Me
 * Chapter 8 - What Remains

Awards
This is a list of awards that The Walking Dead: Season 1 has been nominated for.
 * Game of The Year (Spike VGA)
 * Best Performance by a Human Female (Spike VGA) - Melissa Hutchison (Clementine)
 * Best Performance by a Human Male (Spike VGA) - Dave Fennoy (Lee Everett)
 * Studio of The Year (Spike VGA) - Telltale Games
 * Best Adapted Video Game (Spike VGA) - The Walking Dead
 * Best Downloadable Game (Spike VGA)
 * Game of The Year (Machinima GCA)
 * Best Narrative (Macinima GCA)
 * Best Downloadable Game (Machinima GCA)
 * Best Character Design (Machinima GCA) - Lee Everett
 * Best Overall Game (IGN E3) - Starved For Help
 * Best Xbox 360 Game (IGN E3) - Starved For Help
 * Best PS3 Game (IGN E3) - Starved For Help
 * Best Downloadable Game (GameMasters GJS) - Runner Up.

Season 2
Telltale Games has confirmed to be working on Season 2 of the Walking Dead video game. Which characters will appear, and what the storyline will be has yet to be announced.

Credited Voice Actors
(In order by introduction)
 * Dave Fennoy as Lee Everett Ep.1-5
 * Mark Barbolak as Police Officer Ep.1
 * Rebecca Schweitzer as Diana Ep.1&5
 * Melissa Hutchison as Clementine Ep.1-5
 * Peter Edward Mussad as Shawn Greene Ep.1
 * Brian R. Davis as Chet Ep.1
 * Jacob Battersby as Andre Mitchell Ep.1
 * Chuck Kourouklis as Hershel Greene Ep.1
 * Gavin Hammon as Kenny Ep.1-5
 * Cissy Jones as Katjaa Ep.1-3 - Jolene Ep.2 and Brie Ep.4
 * Max Kaufman as Kenny Jr. Ep.1-3
 * Nick Herman as Glenn Ep.1
 * Nicole Vigil as Carley Ep.1-3
 * Nikki Rapp as Lilly Caul Ep.1-3
 * Terence McGovern as Larry Ep.1&2
 * Sam Joan as Doug Ep.1-3
 * Brett Pels as Irene Ep.1
 * Ruby Butterfield as Steve Ep.1 - Travis Ep.2 and Boyd Ep.4
 * Mark Middleton as Mark Ep.2
 * Kevin Burns as David Parker Ep.2
 * Trevor Hoffmann as Ben Paul Ep.2-5
 * Adam John Harrington as Andrew St. John Ep.2
 * Brian Sommer as Danny St. John Ep.2
 * Maxwell Zorbel as Bandit 1 Ep.2-3
 * Jeanie Kelsey as Brenda St. John Ep.2
 * Jolie Menzel as Beatrice Ep.3
 * Terence McGovern as Gary Ep.3
 * Roger Jackson as Charles Ep.3-4 - Dr. Logan Ep.4 and Stranger Ep.5
 * Mara Junot as Christa Ep.3-5
 * Owen Thomas as Omid Ep.3-5
 * Erin Ashe as Molly Ep.4
 * Butch Eagle as Vernon Ep.4
 * Jason Victor as Clive Ep.4
 * Mara Junot as Anna Correa Ep.4

Season 2
TBA.

Marketing
On February 15, 2012, Telltale announced the launch of "Playing Dead," a behind-the-scenes online talk show including guests like "The Walking Dead" creator, Robert Kirkman, and story consultant and "The Book of Eli" writer Gary Whitta.

It was announced that the game would be available in disc format on December 4th, 2012, and that Episode 5 would be released alongside it.

Achievements/Trophies
The following is a list of all obtainable achievements and trophies in the game.

PC System Requirements
Minimum: OS: XP Service Pack 3 / Vista / Windows 7 Processor: 2.0 GHz Pentium 4 or equivalent Memory: 3 GB RAM Hard Disk Space: 2 GB Space Free Video Card: ATI or NVidia card w/ 512 MB RAM (Not recommended for Intel integrated graphics) DirectX®: Direct X 9.0c Sound: Direct X 9.0c sound device

Recommended: OS: XP Service Pack 3 / Vista / Windows 7 Processor: Core 2 Duo 2GHz or equivalent Memory: 3 GB RAM Hard Disk Space: 2 GB Space Free Video Card: ATI or NVidia card w/ 1024 MB RAM (Not recommended for Intel integrated graphics) DirectX®: Direct X 9.0c Sound: Direct X 9.0c sound device

Mac System Requirements
Minimum: OS: Snow Leopard (10.6.X)                                    Processor: 2.3 Ghz Intel Memory: 4 GB RAM Hard Disk Space: 2 GB Space Free Video Card: 512 MB NVidia or ATI graphics card Additional: Not recommended for Intel integrated graphics or Mac Minis or early-generation MacBooks

Recommended: OS: Snow Leopard (10.6.X)                                    Processor: Core 2 Duo 2GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Hard Disk Space: 2 GB Space Free Video Card: 1024 MB NVidia or ATI graphics card Additional: Not recommended for Intel integrated graphics or Mac Minis or early-generation MacBooks