Once again, some sneaky developers are hinting at a big game reveal during the Spike 2010 VGAs using extremely surreptitious methods. A commercial for the awards program (posted after the jump) flashes the above image for a fraction of a second, seemingly indicating the premiere of some kind of game featuring "Infected." A couple years ago, we would have taken this as evidence of a new Left 4 Dead, but considering how zombies are now somehow included in every piece of popular media known to man, we can't be quite so certain.
Also briefly flashed during the ad is a QR code -- much like those dropped by BioWare, which hinted at its own VGA reveal last Wednesday. However, scanning this particular bar code leads you to another VGA teaser site, featuring the words "Look Closer" and "Murder." We have no idea what this means, but if someone's working on some kind of snuff film game, then they should probably stop, because we're so not down.
Reader Comments (69)
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 3:05PM PipBoyV3 said
You know my methods Watson.
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 3:09PM slickie said
So this will be part of the Spike TV VGAs?
It's probably Halo Zombies.
Or WWE Zombies.
It's probably Halo Zombies.
Or WWE Zombies.
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 3:14PM Jhoalot said
It looks like District 9.
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 3:14PM Hank Hill said
The poster reminds me of District 9.
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 3:15PM Prboi said
Zombies are a big part of video game pop culture. From Red Dead Redemption to Black Ops, every game has some sort of zombie creatures in them. Either this is the new game from Bioware of possibly L4D3 (Don't hate me please). Or maybe it's a new game from a different developer or a sequal to Stubbs The Zombie (Lol at the thought of that)
Posted: Nov 22nd 2010 9:00AM xGeneral DEATHxDEETH82 said
@Prboi
If it IS L4D3, let's hope it doesn't hate us as much as L4D2. Also, more memorable characters would be nice.
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If it IS L4D3, let's hope it doesn't hate us as much as L4D2. Also, more memorable characters would be nice.
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 3:18PM DangerMouse001 said
Zombie MMO.
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 3:20PM (Unverified) said
@DangerMouse001
Which is consoles only if that is indeed the teaser. Regardless if it does turn out alright I'll be looking into it.
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Which is consoles only if that is indeed the teaser. Regardless if it does turn out alright I'll be looking into it.
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 3:18PM Epoque said
If Valve releases Left 4 Dead 3 before Episode Three, I swear to god I'll buy it, play the hell out of it, and probably enjoy it ... but I'll still be a bit ruffled. hmmph
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 3:57PM DangerMouse001 said
@Epoque
Don't forget to boycott it before you buy it.
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Don't forget to boycott it before you buy it.
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 4:54PM Liquidfingers said
@Epoque
people are still waiting for episode 3? wow, that was soo like...2 years ago.
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people are still waiting for episode 3? wow, that was soo like...2 years ago.
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 5:52PM BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam said
@Liquidfingers
Which is only 6 months in Valve Time.
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Which is only 6 months in Valve Time.
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 3:22PM Theguyoverthere said
dam it, Left 4 Dead 3 before Half-Life 3
they complete a trilogy and cant at least give us a trailer to now its real
they complete a trilogy and cant at least give us a trailer to now its real
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 3:59PM TreeFoxx said
@Theguyoverthere You know Half-Life has zombies too right? It's not really clear whether those dudes have headcrabs or not... Also, if you check out the title bar on that teaser site it says: xjlsielookxlhwicloser which has got to be some sort of scrambled message. I haven't been able to sort it out myself.
I hope it has something to do with Ep3, but I have a feeling it's a totally non-Valve-related project
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I hope it has something to do with Ep3, but I have a feeling it's a totally non-Valve-related project
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 4:22PM Crayola Q Pants ESQ said
@TreeFoxx
For some reason I just don't see Valve using the Spike VGAs to make an announcement. Like ever.
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For some reason I just don't see Valve using the Spike VGAs to make an announcement. Like ever.
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 4:24PM Crayola Q Pants ESQ said
@Crayola Q Pants ESQ
Just to cover my ass, I could be completely wrong, but Spike VGAs is pretty low rent when they could just wait till E3, TGS, etc -- it's not Valve have a habit of rushing games to retail.
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Just to cover my ass, I could be completely wrong, but Spike VGAs is pretty low rent when they could just wait till E3, TGS, etc -- it's not Valve have a habit of rushing games to retail.
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 3:23PM Gatesy said
I don't if this is a hint or what, but if you flip the ad upside down it says in the corner 1 of 3
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 3:28PM Stink Horse said
Anyone else remember and hoping for another Prototype?
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 3:42PM motopsycho said
@Stink Horse
I hope not. That game was a major let down.
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I hope not. That game was a major let down.
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 3:53PM liquidsoap89 said
@motopsycho
Major let down is an understatement.
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Major let down is an understatement.
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 3:55PM Stink Horse said
@motopsycho
Oh sure it's plot was weak, it's dialog was pretty bad and it didn't exactly have precise control, but no other game I've played has had such amazing movement. The feel of hauling balls around Manhattan at high speed, running up buildings, leaping hundreds of feet into the air, gliding across three times that space! Nothing else I've played has come close to that level of freedom of movement.
So yeah, I very much hope so. Another entry would give them the opportunity to get a better writer, and make a better plot, as well as a second opportunity for me to feel that free again.
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Oh sure it's plot was weak, it's dialog was pretty bad and it didn't exactly have precise control, but no other game I've played has had such amazing movement. The feel of hauling balls around Manhattan at high speed, running up buildings, leaping hundreds of feet into the air, gliding across three times that space! Nothing else I've played has come close to that level of freedom of movement.
So yeah, I very much hope so. Another entry would give them the opportunity to get a better writer, and make a better plot, as well as a second opportunity for me to feel that free again.
Posted: Nov 22nd 2010 12:39PM Stink Horse said
@Faenix
And this is really what I'm getting at here. I'm not asking anyone to love Prototype. I'm asking them to love the freedom of movement it provided.
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And this is really what I'm getting at here. I'm not asking anyone to love Prototype. I'm asking them to love the freedom of movement it provided.
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 3:33PM Ezio Auditore da Firenze said
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 3:34PM jonater said
their is something written in the top right corner.
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 3:34PM Acosta02 said
@Volcon
I'd ask you the same thing, but I think I've got it figured out on my own.
I'd ask you the same thing, but I think I've got it figured out on my own.
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 3:35PM rullers said
Left Four Dead Three.
ABOUT DAMN TIME!
ABOUT DAMN TIME!
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 3:37PM Zezzler said
I somehow doubt its going to be another L4D title. hopefully a really awesome new IP by a really awesome dev team...
doubt that too actually.
doubt that too actually.
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 3:41PM Grand Kerfuffle said
Didn't the BioWare teaser say "Look Closer"?
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 3:53PM Zacxx201 said
Hoping for new IP.
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 3:54PM liquidsoap89 said
L4D 4 PS3.
Coincidently being announced around the same time as a new "PS3 exclusive"... Perhaps a L4D collection?
Coincidently being announced around the same time as a new "PS3 exclusive"... Perhaps a L4D collection?
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 4:29PM Liquidfingers said
@liquidsoap89
well now that wouldn't be very exclusive at all now would it?
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well now that wouldn't be very exclusive at all now would it?
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 3:55PM The Joy of Painting w Bob Ross said
I hope it's Left 4 Dead 3 just so I can laugh and watch the Half-Life: Episode 3 crowd rage uncontrollably for months then play L4D3 when it comes out, enjoy it, and all of a sudden be silent... until L4D4.
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 4:05PM Johnny Locke said
Hmm, wonder if this is connected to the Bioware news.
I wouldn't mind a zombie mmo for console/PC.
With surviving being the main purpose, and not just HEY LET'S KILL ALL THESE ZOMBIES AND KICK ASS!.
I wouldn't mind a zombie mmo for console/PC.
With surviving being the main purpose, and not just HEY LET'S KILL ALL THESE ZOMBIES AND KICK ASS!.
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 4:06PM wcarnation said
I don't think its Left 4 Dead 3 because that doesn't resemble Valve's style at all.
Posted: Nov 22nd 2010 1:07AM wcarnation said
@Creative L4D2 entirely was, maybe it just wasn't what you wanted.
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Posted: Nov 21st 2010 4:07PM Coldplay619 said
at the bottom right it says 1 of 3....I don't get it
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 4:13PM Wazzup4567 said
If its Valve related...
A: if its Left 4 Dead 3...
Id be flabbergasted... And totally confused. I hope the characters are more enjoyable...
B: I am guessing Left 4 Dead 1 and 2 on PS3
C: Maybe new L4D2 DLC?
A: if its Left 4 Dead 3...
Id be flabbergasted... And totally confused. I hope the characters are more enjoyable...
B: I am guessing Left 4 Dead 1 and 2 on PS3
C: Maybe new L4D2 DLC?
Posted: Nov 22nd 2010 9:01AM xGeneral DEATHxDEETH82 said
@Wazzup4567
L4D and L4D2 on PS3??
Don't tease me like that. :-p
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L4D and L4D2 on PS3??
Don't tease me like that. :-p
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 4:14PM Mrguy you know that guy said
I want episode 3 damnit!!!
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 4:16PM Ritchie Blackmore said
LEFT 4 DEAD 3: LEFT 4 DEAD3R
Posted: Nov 21st 2010 5:04PM Mrguy you know that guy said
@Ritchie Blackmore IN 3...DDDDDDDDDDD
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Posted: Nov 21st 2010 4:21PM Ryuk said
Rock Band: ZOMBIES!!
Posted: Nov 22nd 2010 2:52AM Faenix said
@Ryuk
That was already made, it was called Rock of the Dead
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_of_the_Dead
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That was already made, it was called Rock of the Dead
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_of_the_Dead
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