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Jim Dattilo
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Horror/Sci fi writer, SFWA member. he/him. Author of Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, Vampire: The Masquerade - Out for Blood. http://GamesByJimD.com
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28 Days Later got me thinking: how would vampires handle a zombie outbreak? Protect the human food supply and maintain the Masquerade, or let it all fall apart?
February 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Max Brooks, who wrote "World War Z," is working on a new book about an alien invasion.

He provided an excerpt on his website.
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Max Brooks
I came up with the idea for an alien invasion book not long after finishing World War Z. And that was the problem; I was worried that it would be seen as a retread. I could see the reviews calling…
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February 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The ZESH free update will include new prologues for teen hacker, teen doctor, and teen actor. What other teen backgrounds would you like to see added?
February 3, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Just read this breakdown of Dying Light: The Beast. What do you think about the game? horrorobsessive.com/2025/09/25/d...
Dying Light: The Beast Review
Kyle Crane is back, and this time he's on a revenge mission. Let's talk about whether this new installment from Techland deserves your focus.
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February 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Seth Skorkowsky breaks down Delta Green - the RPG where you're part of a secret team hunting Lovecraftian horrors in the modern world. Conspiracies, paranoia, and things that shouldn't exist. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIv9...
Delta Green - RPG Review
When unnatural horrors rear their tentacled heads, this secret team of specialists investigate, eliminate, and cover it up. Today we're exposing the Delta Green roleplaying game from Arc Dream…
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February 2, 2026 at 5:04 PM
After watching "Weapons" a few weeks ago, I haven't seen another horror movie that gave me the same level of chills. Do you have any recommendations?

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Weapons (2025 film) - Wikipedia
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February 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
After Safe Haven releases on Thursday, I'm going to start working on a free update. I'm adding age as a customization, new missions, and new parts for the military, hacker, and teenager storylines. Anything else you're hoping to see?
February 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM
I've been looking at The Midnight Walkers. PvPvE zombies, crafting, hideouts, and brutal extraction rules. Mixed reviews so far, but the concept definitely grabs me. Here's a trailer.

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Early Access Official Cinematic Trailer
The Midnight Walkers Early Access is coming! Jan 29 GMT / Jan 28 PST Steam : https://store.steampowered.com/app/2795540/_/
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February 1, 2026 at 9:52 PM
It sounds like The Last of Us is likely ending with season 3. I loved the first season but struggled to get into the second season. What did you guys think of it?

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'It Certainly Seems That Way' — HBO Boss Gives Clearest Indication Yet That The Last of Us Will End With Season 3 - IGN
The boss of HBO has indicated The Last of Us will come to an end with Season 3.
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February 1, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Reactor Magazine has assembled a list of five stories set during a frozen apocalypse.
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Five Stories Set During a Frozen Apocalypse - Reactor
Put away your snow shovel and get cozy with these five frigid tales...
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January 31, 2026 at 8:02 PM
A trailer for “World War Z x The Walking Dead” DLC for ‘World War Z’ is available now.

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World War Z x The Walking Dead - DLC Launch Trailer
Undead apocalypses collide like never before in the World War Z x The Walking Dead DLC. This new major update is OUT NOW! 🧟🔓👀 FEATURING: 🌐 A new story campaign set in the world of AMC’s The…
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January 31, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Meet Elsie, one of the new survivors (and romance options) in Part 4. She's tattooed and deadly with a crossbow. And more than that.

Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, Part 4, releases February 5.
January 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM
I loved Paradise season 1, and season 2 is coming. It's a different take on the post-apocalyptic setting.

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Paradise Season 2 Trailer Brings the Post-Apocalyptic Series to the Surface - Reactor
We’re beyond the bunker now (but also still in the bunker, sometimes)
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January 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM
From r/zombies, someone asked for stories that portray zombies, not as violent monsters, but as sentient beings, tragic figures, or even something closer to humans. Do you know of any? (I know Warm Bodies and iZombie)
January 29, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Mia Goth is filming a new psychological thriller, and I'm paying attention. bloody-disgusting.com/movie/393099...
Mia Goth to Star in Psychological Thriller 'Fonda' from 'Anatomy of a Fall' Director
Oscar and Palme d’Or winner Justine Triet (Anatomy of a Fall) will next write and direct the psychological thriller Fonda, marking her full
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January 29, 2026 at 4:03 PM
You could play Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven a dozen times and still not see everything.
Part 4 adds another MILLION words to the story. That's 2.7M total.
Every choice matters.
How many times have you played?
January 28, 2026 at 8:15 PM
I found a haunting apocalyptic poem, "The Apocalypse Will Not Be Televised" by Denise Dumars. It captures an eerie end-times atmosphere. Worth a read for those wanting darker themes. horror.org/terrors-of-t...
Terrors of Today – Denise Dumars
A professional writers organization for horror writers, dedicated to support, education, and community for writers in the horror genre.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Part 4 drops Feb 5th! 9 days to go...
January 27, 2026 at 8:01 PM
I'm excited to see how RE4 + RE7 gameplay fusion is working out in Requiem. Talking zombies and new stalker types sound interesting.
www.ign.com/articles/res...
Resident Evil Requiem - The Final Preview - IGN
Not only does combining Resident Evil 4 and 7 gameplay really work in Resident Evil Requiem, but with a host of new stalkers and talking zombies, there’s a lot more going on than just a merging of…
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January 27, 2026 at 4:02 PM
What did you all think of 28 Years Later?

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28 Years Later (2025) ⭐ 6.6 | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
1h 55m | R
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January 26, 2026 at 9:01 PM
I just found this discussion on the most disturbing zombie films over on r/horror. What zombie movie still gives you nightmares?

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From the horror community on Reddit
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January 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Someone on r/zombies asked for book recommendations involving normal people trying to survive a zombie outbreak. We have all heard about military people surviving, but what is your best recommendation for books where the average person tries to survive?
January 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM
No More Room in Hell 2 is bringing back those classic late 2000s game modes we all miss, plus adding solo training.
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No More Room in Hell 2 will add new ways to play in its upcoming 1.0 launch, one of which 'plays like your favourite classic game modes from the late 2000s'
The multiplayer zombie splat-fest is also getting a "solo training mode".
www.pcgamer.com
January 25, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Someone built a survival horror video hub that feels like 2010 YouTube - no ads, no algorithm, just pure horror content. As someone who makes apocalypse stories, I'm here for this throwback approach to discovering genuinely creepy stuff.
survivalhorrors.com/videos
Videos – Survival Horrors
Reviews
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January 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM
I'm working on a plan to add more content to my Patreon over the next few weeks, right after I finish editing Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, Part 4. Release date is still February 5th!

In the meantime, please consider joining my Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/jimdattilo
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January 24, 2026 at 8:01 PM