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Falls In
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Editor-In-Chief
CAPCOM
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Editorial Director
Greg Off
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Senior Editor
Stacy Burt
KEEPING ENTERTAINED
The Hot List
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Assistant Editor
Lindsay Young
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Contributing Medical Expert
Isabela Keyes
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Senior Designer
Timothy Lindquist
Associate Designers
Cyrin Jocson,
Sarah Gilbert, Alvin Domingo
National Advertising Director
Brady Hartel
Security
Brad Garrison, Jessica McCarney
Janitor
Otis Washington
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Letter From The Editor
Associate Editor
David Brothers
Director of Photography
Frank West
Transportation
Ed DeLuca
LET’S GET STARTED
Your Letters
Night Time Visitors
All The Brains You Can Eat
Five Ways To Tell If Your Date
Is Infected
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Wingin’ It
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STYLE • LOOKING GOOD
Save The World And Look Good
Doing It
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Does This Make Me Look Dead?
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DIY: Affordable Mayhem
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What’s Your Perfect Match?
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FEATURE PRESENTATION
The New Guy In Town
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Fortune City’s Players
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Letters from
You
Power to the People
The summer cover story featured
the basics of protecting yourself in
case of a zombie outbreak—including
how to spot and use weapons and
the importance of bathroom breaks
(“You’ve Got The Right To Fight”).
I used to go crazy wondering who might
be infected and what I could do to save
myself from zombification. I can’t even
begin to tell you how grateful I am for
this article. It empowered me with the
confidence to protect myself. Now, I’m
not afraid to pick up anything with a
yellow weapon icon and let a zombie
have it by pressing the attack button.
Who knew all I had to do to save my
progress was use the john? Toilets are
so high-tech these days.
Vikki Taylor
Boston, Massachusetts
I’ve done some weapons training in
my past, but I had never tried carrying
more than one. The section about
making the most of your inventory was
great. Next time I’m going to pick up as
many weapons as my inventory allows
and press the two inventory buttons to
instantly switch between items.
Jared Davis
Hartford, Connecticut
Rosa Collins
New York City, New York
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mixed drinks to increase your stats? Or
breaking open ATMs and registers to
get extra cash? This newbie stuff isn’t
helping anyone.
We’ve taken your comment to heart,
Michael. Please see this issue’s “Save
The World And Look Good Doing It” for
more advanced survival tips. – Editors
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I was really disappointed at your
pathetically basic zombie combat
coverage. Everyone knows you pick up
weapons by pressing the action button
and use food to heal wounds. Where
was the information about using
Leveling up is one of life’s greatest
pleasures, and I’m happy to see it
covered in ZQ. Some of my friends
didn’t know all the PP they earned was
what caused them to level up and gain
sweet new skills. I had no idea they
were so clueless! Thanks for setting
them straight!
Janus Razon
Reno, Nevada
Curtis Ellenton
Tampa Bay, Florida
We All Need PP
I don’t mean to sound like a tool, but you
totally forgot to mention that leveling
up can earn you new Combo Cards in
addition to skills and attributes. I mean,
how could you forget about Combo
Cards? These blueprints for creating
combo weapons are essential in an
outbreak.
You can earn more than just money in
Fortune City. In our summer issue, we
covered the best spots to snag PP and
reach new levels of success (“Don’t
Forget To PP”).
Michael Woo
Willamette, Colorado
Brain snippet: According to a recent
study, 9.9 out of 10 people who write
to ZQ are actual, living people. Yes, the
missing 1% are undead but no, zombies
don’t write us. Sometimes the mail is
slower than a shambling corpse and
we get letters from people who were
vicitmized after writing. Let’s be careful
out there!
Watches are like cell phones, they do
everything these days. I loved the ability
of your featured watch to provide a list
of your latest messages. This makes it
easy for busy people like me to select
which objective I feel like completing
first and see which ones I’m running
behind on.
This sick way of looking at zombies is
exactly what is wrong with this country.
These infected humans are people’s
loved ones. How could you think this
disgusting mockery of their condition
is funny? We need to try to cure these
people, not think of ways to use them
as exercise equipment.
Stacey Forsythe
San Francisco, California
Zombie Bootcamp
Watch It
Our summer issue’s style section
provided a humorous look at how to use
zombies in your daily exercise (“Getting
The Workout Of Your Life”).
Watches were the accessories
of the summer, and we
explored the pros and cons of
the best on the market (“What
Time Is It?”).
The imaginative use of zombies in
everyday workouts was hilarious.
Who would ever think to use them as
a motivational running buddy? I can
guarantee my running performance
would increase tenfold with a zombie on
my tail.
Allen Ash
Los Angeles, California
I was totally unaware of the importance
of PP before reading this article. I
had heard you could earn it by killing
zombies, but didn’t know you also
earned it by saving survivors, giving
your kids gifts, and defeating psychos.
Maybe I’ll stop skipping out on escort
missions.
Anim White
Willamette, Colorado
Brian Scherbey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
I had no idea some watches
require you to press the left
directional button in order to
properly view them. Good to
know!
Jasper Sanford
Fortune City, Nevada
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Letter from the Editor
By Stacy Burt
Five years ago, we weren’t sure what was going to happen to humanity. The zombie
outbreak in Willamette, Colorado was a wakeup call like nothing else the world has
ever seen. Science fiction had come to life. Zombies were real, and they were on the
prowl. Were we just going to sit there and get chomped? I think not. We had the
technology and the know-how to take control of zombification.
Just like we handled every other highly infectious disease, we took the
necessary steps to contain the threat, and with the introduction of
Zombrex, our lives have returned to normal. Zombies are still around, but
they’ve become a part of our everyday lives. Sometimes we hear about
an outbreak in some less fortunate town, but this grand city likes to
keep its zombies in the arena. You may have heard about a little
show called Terror is Reality.
The success of TiR has sent zombies
to the top of our pop culture charts.
Everyone’s aiming to get a look at the
infected firsthand. Fashion has been heavily
influenced (see “Does This Make Me Look
Dead?”), nightlife has been given a new
spectacle (see “Night Time Visitors”), and
even dating has taken a new turn (see “Five
Ways to Tell If Your Date Is Infected”).
This month, we at ZQ look at the latest
in zombie trends and interview local
celebrities and new kids on the block to
give us the lowdown on what to really
expect from a zombie encounter, and
how they have used the zombie phenomenon to find success.
This is the zombie coverage you’ve been craving. This is ZQ..
Stacy Burt
Stacy Burt
Senior Editor, ZQ
Stacy Burt is an experienced zombie
enthusiast with a masters in undead
containment and journalism. Combining
her two loves of zombies and writing,
she is happy to bring you this quarterly
magazine.
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The top locations in Fortune City are full of
zombie-related things to do and see. Thousands
of visitors come to the city of riches each day,
many hoping to catch a glimpse of the Fortune’s
famous Terror is Reality zombies. But there’s
more to Fortune City than the undead—although
that is our favorite feature. Here’s a list of our 12
top visit-worthy spots.
RETAIL THERAPY
Royal Flush Plaza
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> The Hot List is your guide to the hottest locations Fortune City has to offer.
We dig up the dirt on the where to be seen and what to do while you’re there.
LET’S STRIP
Platinum Strip
You’ll find some form of
entertainment morning, noon,
and night on the Platinum Strip.
Catch a classic flick at Paradise
Platinum Screens, hit up the
slots at Cash Gordon’s Casino,
down the biggest beer pitchers
in the city at Juggz Bar & Grill,
Fortune City Arena
Fortune City Arena is the place to see the
country’s number one reality pay-per-view
show, Terror is Reality. TiR is the biggest
thing to hit the country since the first zombie
outbreak, and tickets can be hard to obtain
if you don’t snag them early. Even without
tickets, the area around Fortune City Arena has
the makings of an entertaining evening.
WHERE THE PLAYERS PLAY
Americana Casino
Americana Casino offers a side of kitsch
with their craps, roulette, poker, blackjack,
and slots. Expect good old rock n’ roll, stars
and stripes, and everything in super size
(see Bennie Jack’s BBQ Shack, the largest
restaurant in the city). The casino also has
direct access to the Fortune City Arena.
Atlantica Casino
With its aquatic tones and mermaid appeal, the
Atlantic Casino is a cool place to chill amongst
the sea of slots and craps tables. For some
unexceptional entertainment, you should head
to the Casino Theater. Currently, you can see
the Reed & Rodger Magic Show. When you
aren’t tossing down your chips or catching
a quick show, stop by the Sipparellos for a
mixed drink. We recommend the Pain Killer,
made from coffee creamer and whiskey. It’s
guaranteed to help you relax before you dive
back into the casino crowd.
Yucatan Casino
Yucatan Casino is the ultimate Tiki locale.
Torches, meats, fruity cocktails, poker, and
slots, it’s a gambler’s paradise. Don’t miss
Shoal Nightclub on the eastern side of the
casino. It’s rumored to be a favorite spot of TiR
leading ladies, Crystal and Amber Bailey.
Take a Bite Out
• OF FORTUNE CITY •
There are plenty of restaurants in Fortune City,
but there is no bigger collection than at the
Food Court. Here are our Food Court favs.
If you are in need of a sugar rush, head to
Lombardi’s for some candy on the go, or head
across the court to Cheesecake Mania for an
entire dessert meal.
For post-club tacos, look no further than Rojo
Diablo Mexican Restaurant.
This is a good starting point for the casual
shopper, with a decent mix of clothing, shoes,
and sports stores, along with newsstands, salons,
and specialty grocery stores. For the more
dangerous and rare items in the plaza, head to the
pawnshop on the second floor (sister shops are
found all across the city). You can get just about
anything thing there, including the keys to the
car located on the first floor.
or, if you’re lucky enough to
score a ticket, head for the
Fortune City Arena for some
zombie slicing goodness. The
strip is a great place to people
watch, as well. There are plenty
of benches, and it’s fairly easy
to grab a seat even during the
zombie outbreak.
Palisades Mall
Palisades Mall has a long list of shops ready to
help you prepare for an evening with your date.
From SWAT uniforms for your role-playing
desires to tuxedos and chocolate for classic
romance, this less traditional mall has it all. You
can even pick up a battleaxe to help with dates
playing hard to get. When you’re ready for a
break from the shopping mayhem, slip off your
shoes and step into the pool bar located at the
center of the mall.
Silver Strip
Fortune City is a land of
indulgence, and you’ll find
no better place to satisfy your
sexual curiosity than the Silver
Strip. From “massagers” to
marriage licenses to lap dances,
there’s something for every
legal adult. Most locations on
the strip are open 24 hours,
always at the ready to cater to
your carnal and gambling urges.
South Plaza
The highly anticipated South Plaza is ready
to open its doors this fall after a slight delay
from the planned opening this summer. The
South Plaza is looking more promising than
ever. The one feature you shouldn’t miss is the
impressively large and detailed Grecian statues
found throughout the main walkway. Get your
culture where you can, we say.
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FORTUNE FOUND
Fortune Park
This centrally located park links
together the Royal Flush Plaza,
Silver Strip, and Platinum Strip,
and tends to stay crowded.
Despite that fact, there are
quality areas that are often
overlooked.
In between the boulders in the
center of the park is a secluded
walkway containing a bathroom
and a maintenance room. If
that doesn’t sound amazing to
you, you obviously don’t know
the importance of saving at the
bathroom or creating
combo weapons in the
maintenance room.
When kids are involved in your dining plans, pizza
is always a safe choice. Hungry Joe’s Pizzeria
isn’t the best, but it works.
Fortune City Hotel
Make it big in the casinos and
you too could be sleeping at the
exclusive Fortune City Hotel. A
favorite of Terror is Reality host
Tyrone “T.K.” King, the hotel
boasts an impressive lobby that
acts as the eastern entrance into
the upcoming South Plaza (to
be opened this fall) and rooftop
access for those who charter or
own a helicopter.
Expect privacy, luxury, and
celebrity sightings.
Slot Ranch Casino
The Slot Ranch Casino is a compact
establishment working hard to keep
up with the bigger gambling joints in
the area. Located on the Silver Strip,
a place famous for its lust appeal, the
slots-heavy casino caters to a particular
market. And if you’re into ageing
dominatrix singers, Slots Ranch Casino
is hosting the kick-off to Bibi Love’s
comeback tour this month.
Vegans and vegetarians should be left at the door.
Ribs, steak, and all the fried sides you can eat are
menu staples at the Wild West Grill House.
Coffee addicts that need their fix should hit up
Speedy Expresso.
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> Fortune City comes alive at night. We can’t be everywhere at once, but
luckily we have the best readers on the planet, ready to capture all we might
have missed. Here are our favorite reader snapshots of
Fortune City’s nightlife.
I’m pretty sure this was the coolest street performance in all of Fortune City. This guy and his
bear shot real zombies point blank! Forget TiR, this stuff was amazing.
I was hanging out
on the balcony
level of the Fortune City Hotel
and happened
to catch a guy
fending off the
crowd. I know it
gets a little crazy
on Saturday
night, but this
was nuts!
I’ve never really been good at gambling, but this guy was on fire. Literally. I’m not sure if it
was a show or what, but it killed the audience.
These two
were rocking
Shoal Nightclub. I have
never seen a
better mix of
comedy and
metal in my
life. Who knew
cometal even
was a genre?
I’m so happy I got this shot. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. One of the TiR contestants right in front
of me, punching a zombie in the face! It must have been some sort of viral marketing for the show.
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having to deal with overly excited
zombies. There’s no time for
stage fright when one of
these babies latches onto
you from behind. Shake
them off with a good
left stick wiggle. If
you’re not fast enough,
then there will be no
encore, baby.”
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who won’t let anything—not even a
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“My husband always says, ‘In order
to protect yourself from something
big and bad, you’re going to need to
be bigger and badder.’ You never know
when you’ll run into a zombie or two, and
being caught without a thing in your inventory is like
saying ‘I give up, go ahead and munch me to death.’ That’s why
my husband has his 12-gauge shotgun on him at all times. But
sometimes it’s fun to make your own weapons too. Like strapping
nails onto a wood bat or duck-taping a machete onto a broom.
Nothing says ‘I’m bad ass’ like your own roughly crafted death
sentence. And I hear the maintenance rooms are the places to
make such weapons. Next time you see one, why don’t you check
it out for me?”
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“Zombies are no laughing matter, so
going solo against a horde is a stupid way to
get yourself killed. I’ve seen foolish men jump their way through
crowds of zombies thinking they’ll get by untouched. I know
zombies are pretty dumb, but they aren’t so stupid as to let a
meal just hop right by. Whenever a friend offers to help you out,
your transmitter will start ringing. Answer it by pressing the right
directional button and form a tag team. Working with a partner
makes it easier to smash your way through a group of infected.
You also have the comfort of knowing your buddy is there to help
get you to safety if you run low on life.”
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Terri Glass have
run into a zombie or
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the South Plaza. But
they aren’t damsels in
distress. Together, these
ladies are ready to prove
they don’t need a man to
save them against the
zombie threat.
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normal life, with
a good husband and
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a nice family. She’s a
trusting person who discovered
not everyone is as moral as she is in a zombie outbreak.
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“When I got caught in the zombie outbreak, I was so scared
and confused. Then I found another survivor, Randy. I
thought, ‘Thank goodness! Someone is here to help me
get through this.’ But Randy was not there to rescue me.
Instead, he forced me to the altar! He threatened to hack
me with his chainsaw if I didn’t…if I didn’t…please excuse
me. It’s still difficult to talk about what happened. Just know,
that every surviving person you see isn’t necessarily there
to help you…or is even sane.”
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“The zombie virus is something that
came on suddenly and has only recently
seen any sort of effective medication. Zombrex is
the only injection on the market that can battle the
infection. Once doses have started, the infected
person must continue to use the drug every 24
hours. Failure to do so results in full infection. The
medication is expensive but is still available at
many local drug stores. In the case of outbreak,
the drug becomes a rarity, and hoodlums trespass
and steal Zombrex without hesitation or fear. I’ve
heard rumors that black market Zombrex can be
found at even the smallest pawnshops.”
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“If you don’t eat properly, your body won’t
have the strength to carry on. Kids these
days think they can eat anything, but eating
garbage will make anyone sick! Don’t go putting
trash in your mouth without being ready to pay the
price. It might help fill your tummy, but it won’t stay
down there long. If you don’t want to toss your
cookies on your shoes, make sure your food isn’t
green and sickly.”
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respected pharmacist
who has seen the effects of
the zombie infection first hand.
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ster Alwin is a kindly old lady who
doesn’t know much about zombies
or even how to spot one (see “Five Ways
To Tell If Your Date Is Infected”), but she
does know a thing or two about eating
right and staying alive.
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This quick checklist lets you figure
out whether you’re dealing with an
infected woman or just a lady with an
interesting fashion sense.
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> Dating in Fortune City has turned tricky after the infected hit town. Now,
we’ve never been one to judge someone’s dating preferences. Date what you
like, when you like. Despite that, we think it’s fair to assume that most of the
fellows out there don’t want to show up on a blind date only to realize that
the pretty lady sitting across the table is infected and hungry for something
other than a light salad and duck confit.
1. Proper posture is a sign of
affluence and breeding.
While most people lean to one side or
slump their shoulders, a high-class woman
walks with her head held high, her nose
slightly turned upwards, and her back
ramrod straight. If your date is approaching
you with an off-center, jagged gait, then be
sure to watch her carefully over the course
of the evening.
2. A fine woman wears
fine perfume.
There are hundreds of scents
on the market, and while a
gentleman should be able
to reliably recognize and
compliment a woman on at least
a dozen of them, there is only
one scent you need to know to
recognize a zombie. When she
speaks, does her breath smell of
copper? When she approaches,
does she smell like raw or
rotting flesh? Sniff carefully
and subtly, as you would hate to
offend a woman who merely has
poor taste in perfume.
3. Your date should be a talented conversationalist.
If your date tends to space out during conversations, communicate mostly in grunts or
groans (uncouth women do this as well, so be careful), or seem more concerned with
eating meat than getting to know you… then begin planning an exit strategy.
4. A jaw that hangs open or is
covered in drool is a bad sign.
If your date drools while speaking or seems
to have a distended jaw, simply tell her that
you’re going to the bathroom and sneak out
of the restaurant when her back is turned.
5. Is your date too aggressive?
The modern, liberated woman is no
weeping willow or subject to outdated
Victorian mores. She can be demure or
flirty, shy or social, and every choice has its
benefits. However, there are limits. If your
date is entirely too aggressive, draws blood
when nibbling on your ear, or goes for an
eye gouge instead of a goodbye kiss, she is
almost definitely infected.
Going on a date with a woman who lines up with one or more of these
traits doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re dining with an infected. She
may just have bad manners. But if she lines up with all five entries, have a
believable and efficient exit strategy in mind.
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Drinking in Fortune City is fun,
exciting, and encouraged. But
if you overdo it, you’re in for a
bad time. A few beers amongst
friends on a night of zombiekillin’ is a-okay, but please drink
responsibly.
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> Whether you’re hitting the casinos or slicing up the dance floor, everything is
more fun (and successful) with a wingman.
bud, make sure you properly make up. Take
him out for a bite to eat—you won’t believe
what free food does to remove the sting of a
fight. You’ll both be back to full health before
you know it.
A Wingman Never Leaves
His Bud Behind
Once you decide to head out as a team, you
need to stick together through thick and thin. If
one of you wants to leave the casino, you both
go. If one of you needs a break at the pause
menu, you both head there. Get the picture?
The wingman is there to support,
not steal the show.
If you are the wingman who joined your
friend’s game for the night, remember that
the goal is to promote your friend. He’s the
main character in this tale, and you’re there to
make sure he progresses as far as possible in
his quest. However, there are perks to being a
wingman. One: you look like an incredibly cool
friend. Two: you earn good money and PP. If
your partner is unhappy with your performance
as a wingman, he has the right to boot you.
Give your buddy a ring by selecting to join his game—or
have him join yours if you’re already out and about. To
answer a friend’s call, just press the right directional button
on your transceiver. Once you’ve met up, it’s time to knock
the town dead.
A killer tag team can take Fortune City in half
the time. Cover for your boy when he’s had too
much to drink, help him pick out his evening
look, or even patch him up after he’s taken a
big hit. But being a wingman isn’t always easy,
and it’s not hard to fall into some bad habits. In
order to make the most of your night together,
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take heed of the following advice, and always
remember the number one rule of wingin’ it:
have fun while getting your friend some.
This is your friend,
not your competition.
Even if your friend is encroaching on your turf,
that’s no reason to cut him. There are plenty of
ladies to go around, and just because he sniped
the one you were working over doesn’t mean
you won’t have another chance. Starting a fight
won’t help anyone, and a swipe from a friend
hurts just as much as one from a foe. If you
make the mistake of really laying into your
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Save The World
And Look Good Doing It
Fortune City prides itself on the best zombie control in the nation. However, as
the city has learned, you can never be too prepared for a zombie outbreak.
Even if you have experience thanks to last issue’s popular feature, “You’ve Got
The Right To Fight,” you’re still not an expert. Weapons, combo and otherwise,
may make it easier to survive, but without physical fitness and a bit of clever
thinking, you’re definitely doomed. Sure, some of you already know your way
around a chainsaw or an axe, and can even use the Flaming Gloves without burning
yourself to a crisp, but that doesn’t make you invincible. So pay attention.
LEARN FROM THE PROS
Believe it or not, pro wrestling
has some maneuvers that are
surprisingly effective on the
infected. A running drop kick, or
a standard jump kick, may not be
very effective on a normal human
being, but they work wonders
against zombies. A human being
can brace himself and compensate
for the impact that a drop
kick delivers. Zombies, being
fundamentally stupid creatures,
have no such defense. Their
stilted, off-kilter walk places
them off-balance to begin with,
and a solid drop kick can send
one, or more, flying. Aim for the
center of their chest or the tip of
their chin, press the jump button,
and then hold the attack button to
deliver the blow!
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MIXOLOGY FOR BEGINNERS
Fortune City is a good place to go out drinking,
but did you know that mixing certain drinks
can result in fantastic new abilities? Drinking
orange juice or milk can restore precious health,
but creating new cocktails with two alcoholic
beverages can give you super speed, restore a
lot of health, prevent zombies from touching
you, or even a completely random new ability.
These abilities do not last very long, but they can
provide a much-needed helping hand in a tense
situation. Remember to drink responsibly. There’s
nothing worse than having to stop and throw
up on a zombie’s shirt because you polished off
an entire case of vodka on your own. Drinking
recklessly is embarrassing, disgusting, and may
just get you killed.
THAT HAS TO HURT
Similarly, a good, old-fashioned
DDT can save you from being
grabbed by a zombie. When
you first feel a cold, clammy
grasp grabbing you from the
front, wrap your arm around
the zombie’s neck to form a
headlock and fling yourself
backwards. All this is done by
rapidly moving the left stick.
When performed properly, the
head of the zombie will strike
the ground first, and with great
force. The delay between the
zombie regaining what’s left of
its wits and it managing to stand
up gives you precious time to
either make your escape or take
it out for good.
FIELD GOAL
After knocking a zombie down
with a drop kick, jump kick, or a
baseball bat swing, you need to
seal the deal. Go for the head with
a nice, heavy stomp by pressing
the second right shoulder button
and the jump button. If you do it
right, the zombie’s head will be
completely obliterated, leaving
you free to keep on moving to
your goal or battle more zombies.
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The MVP:
This look is fun and practical. The customized
back makes you easy to spot in the crowds, and the
matching bat provides protection in case the worst
should happen. SporTrance, Royal Flush Plaza
The CURE Rep: For CURE members, it’s all
about comfortable, casual clothing that is easy
to run in and can blend into a crowd. This skater
ensemble certainly fits the bill. In the Closet, Royal
Flush Plaza
The Owner: Nothing has more class
than a tuxedo. Match it with a pair
of simple black slip-ons. Wallington’s,
Palisades Mall
Mellow Yellow. Bruce
Lee yellow is the color
to wear in Fortune.
The Dance Master: This mesh
shirt and white pants combo makes a
statement. You want to bump and grind,
and you’re not afraid to say it. Hot
The Jackpot: You won the jackpot,
and now it’s time to flaunt it. Go out
there and buy what you’ve always
wanted to wear but were too afraid to.
We know you long for this country
classic. Casual Gals, Royal Flush Plaza
The Sight Seer: You don’t have to
be Hawaiian to wear this shirt, just a
tourist. Pair it with some white tennis
sneakers, aviators, and gray hair for a
badass undercover agent look. Space,
Small Fry Duds, Royal Flush Plaza
The Odd Ball: The banana hammock is an eye
catcher. Nothing is going to get you more looks in
a hungry crowd. We guarantee it. Beach Body Swim
House, Palisades Mall
Yellow and blue wristbands not only wipe
away your sweat when playing tennis,
but also make you look good doing it.
Slick sneaks
that add a bold
accent to your
casual garb. The
KokoNutz Sports Town, Palisades Mall
Wear your fighting
prowess on your sleeve
in this iconic tracksuit.
Space, Palisades Mall
Shoehorn, Royal
Flush Plaza
Yellow tinted glasses are a
subtle injection of color into your
standard eyewear. Universe of
Optics, Royal Flush Plaza
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The Return to
Childhood: Get
warm and cozy in this
one-piece pajama and knit hat. Nothing feels
better after a long day
of zombie slaughtering.
Palisades Mall
Excitorama, Silver Strip
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FEELING NASTY
Look Dead?
DAILY GAMBLE
GUYS’ NIGHT AT SHOAL
Fortune City is known for its eclectic
fashion; nearly everything goes. It’s
possible to spend hours looking through
the sea of shops in search of your perfect
outfit. But with the zombie outbreak in
full force, you don’t have the time to just
shop at your leisure anymore. Save time
and keep safe by using our Fortune City
fashion guide.
Does This Make Me
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Get bold in this yellow
and blue plaid suit.
Alberts Apparel, Royal
Flush Plaza
Use the maintenance room to
customize this headpiece, then
strap in for a good time. Ultimate
Playhouse, Palisades Mall
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The premiere protection
You can’t put a price on the
lives of your loved ones, your
friends, and your colleagues.
You can’t count the ongoing
cost – when the alternative
will cost them everything.
Isn’t it time you gave them
the protection they deserve?
Isn’t it time you gave them...
the greatest gift of all?
NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BUY ZOMBREX FROM UNLICENSED RETAILERS: FAKE ZOMBREX IS AN EVIL KILLER AND ANY UNAUTHORISED ATTEMPT TO SELL ZOMBREX OR USE THE ‘ZOMBREX’ NAME AND MARQUE MUST BE REPORTED IMMEDIATELY. ZOMBREX IS NOT A CURE: EACH DOSE IS ONLY ACTIVE FOR
24 HOURS. AFTER THAT, UNLESS YOU BUY MORE, YOU’RE ON YOUR OWN. THERE IS A LEGAL REQUIREMENT TO REPORT ALL INCIDENTS OF INFECTION TO THE POLICE AND/OR A HOMELAND SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE. WHATEVER SOME ORGANISATIONS ON THE FRINGES OF SOCIETY MAY THINK, IT REMAINS
EXTREMELY ILLEGAL TO KNOWINGLY ALLOW A ZOMBIE INFECTION TO SPREAD. EVEN INDIVIDUAL ZOMBIES ARE DANGEROUS AND SHOULD NOT BE APPROACHED UNLESS ARMED... SOMEHOW.
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Affordable
Money can be hard to come by in Fortune
City, but with half the population dead,
there is a treasure trove of unused
knick-knacks that are just waiting to be
turned into an ultimate killing machine
and we’ll show you how!
Learn
the
craft of combo weapons and the art
of creating the craziest zombie killing
devices out of ordinary objects.
MAYHEM
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO GET STARTED
1 Maintenance Room Key
2 Weapons with Blue Wrench Icons
1 Roll of Duct Tape
1 Inventive Mind
1 Or More Combo Card or Scratch
Card (not required)
combo is a perfect pair. Unless
you have a Combo Card or
Scratch Card recipe, you have
to find out what weapons work
together on your own. Gather as
many weapons as possible with
combination potential before
heading to a maintenance room.
More than likely, items found
around maintenance rooms work
together. Start there, and then
spread out your search. For combo
weapon ideas that match your
personality see our quiz, “What’s
Your Perfect Match?”
STEP THREE: THE ACT OF CREATION
With supplies in your inventory,
head to the nearest maintenance
room and shut the door. Be very
STEP ONE: UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL
STEP TWO: GATHER SUPPLIES
Creating combo weapons is a skill that is easy
to learn, but that doesn’t mean everyone should
invent deadly creations. There’s a certain level of
responsibility that comes with this trade and only
those willing to take it seriously are granted the key
to the maintenance rooms.
Maintenance rooms
generally contain enough
supplies to create one
combo weapon. Feel free
to experiment with what
is provided, but for more
imaginative combinations,
you need to gather your
own supplies.
All maintenance rooms come fully equipped with
everything you need to create your very own zombie
death sentence, and the rooms’ bright red doors
and neon signs make them easy to spot from a
distance. No matter where you are in Fortune City, a
maintenance room is near by. Look on your map for
the blue wrench icon to find the closest one.
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sure to complete this simple
step. It might seem obvious,
but leaving the maintenance
room open is like hanging
a welcome sign for nearby
zombies. They’ll swarm the
room and chomp your neck
before you finish setting up
shop.
Once inside the
maintenance room, stand in
front of the workbench and
place one of your weapons.
Next, cycle through your
weapon inventory until the
icon above the workbench
reads “Combine.” Press the
combine button and presto!
Instrument of zombie doom
at your service.
All weapons with a
blue wrench icon can be
combined, but not every
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STEP FOUR: KNOW
YOUR CARDS
The first time you
create a specific
combo weapon
you are given
a Scratch Card.
These cards let
you know how to
recreate the combo
weapon, but items
created using
Scratch Cards are
not as advanced as
those created with
Combo Cards.
Combo Cards
can be found
throughout
Fortune City and
are often rewarded
when you level up.
Combo weapons
created with
Combo Cards
release more PP
and allow heavy
attacks in addition
to normal attacks.
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STEP FIVE: MAIM AND DESTROY
Slaying zombies with your very own creation not only gives you a
well-deserved sense of pride, but it’s also good for you.
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With so many combo weapon choices, it’s hard to decide which
one is right for you. Take our perfect match quiz to find the
homebrew zombie-slaying weapon that’s just for you.
6. You won the lottery, what
do you plan on doing with all
that money?
a. Start my own underground boxing ring
b. Pull off the biggest prank in history! It will be a wedgie epidemic like
none other!
c. Travel to the Amazon on the trip of
a lifetime
d. Buy the replica TiR contestant suit
I saw Chuck Greene wear
7. A zombie is about to bite your
kid. How do you prevent it?
a. Punch the zombie right in the face
b. Cause the zombie to bust a gut with
my hilarious stand up
c. Grab my kid and run. I have a bunker
in the foothills. We’ll hide there until
the zombie threat has passed
d. Work the zombie over until I’ve build
up my Ultra Combo, and then release
it in a spectacular finish!
“Just because you’re fighting
for survival doesn’t mean you can’t
have a laugh or two along the way.”
What’s
Your
Perfect
Match?
MOSTLY B’s
Roaring Thunder: Battery + Goblin Mask
You’re the quintessential funny guy. You find the humor in everything,
even a zombie outbreak. You’re not going to let a few emotionless
drones ruin your stand up routine. The Roaring Thunder is just what
you need to light up your zombie crowd. Just because you’re fighting
for survival doesn’t mean you can’t have a laugh or two along the way.
4. Describe your dream girl.
a. Fiery, competitive, and not afraid to get down and dirty
b. Relaxed, good personality, and willing to laugh at my
immature jokes
c. Resourceful, outdoorsy, and loves animals
d. Pale, high cheekbones, and looks good in elf ears
2. Describe your music taste.
a. Music that can pump me up. Not those cheesy jock jams. Something more metal.
b. I actually listen to a lot of live recordings. I like the banter
in between songs.
c. The sound of nature is all the music I need
d. 8-bit, nerdcore, and the Puzzle Fighter soundtrack
5. Your house is on fire! You have 10 seconds to
grab what you can. What do you take?
a. I can’t bring my cable sports package, so I’ll just grab the plasma TV I watch it on
b. My self-inflating whoopee cushion
c. My compass, map, and dehydrated food packs
d. My collection of Servbot figures
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9.The zombie outbreak is over!
Are your friends surprised
you survived?
a. Hell, no. And if they were, I’d remind
them how hardcore I am
b. Who are you kidding? They know my
zombie jokes always knock the
audience dead
c. No. I may not look it, but I’m very
resourceful. I’d find some way to
survive, even if I had to eat my own
biodegradable starch utensils
d. Of course not! I’m a class SSS zombie
slayer online. Why wouldn’t I survive a
zombie outbreak in real life too?
MOSTLY A’s
Flaming Gloves: Bowie Knife + Boxing Gloves
You don’t mess around. You’re strong, athletic, and don’t wilt at the
sight of blood. In fact, you love the sight of it. If you’re the one causing
the bloodshed, that’s even better. The Knife Gloves are the ultimate
combination of pure strength and gruesome damage. Perfect for a
hardcore opponent like you.
1. Let’s start simple. What’s the color of
your shirt?
a. Blood red
b. Some wacky combination of colors
c. A neutral color
d. A color that reminds you of your favorite video game character
3. What did you want to be when you grew up?
a. Professional athlete
b. Comedian
c. Wilderness Guide
d. LARPer
8. What’s your preferred
zombie escape vehicle?
a. A top of the line sports car. Preferably
a convertible so I can feel the spray
of blood as I’m running over the
zombie horde
b. A pink tricycle. How hilarious would
that be!
c. I prefer running. It’s more reliable
than vehicles and it’s better for
the environment
d. A TiR Slicecycles exclusive mountain bike
“Hack your way through the hordes of undead and
leave a trail of fire and blood in you path with the
Infernal Arms. It’s a fantasy nerd’s wet dream.”
MOSTLY C’s
Paddlesaw: Paddle + Chainsaw
You’re more at home in the middle of nature than you are in the most
luxurious condo Fortune City has to offer. People may call you a hippie
and tell you to get a real job, but all those years trekking in the woods
have taught you how to be resourceful and use anything and everything
to survive. The Paddlesaw is right up your alley. Combining two
practical outdoor items, it’s guaranteed to buy you enough time to reach
your zombie safe house.
MOSTLY D’s
Holy Arms: Training Sword + Motor Oil
You might think you live in a world where zombies drop dead with
the press of a button and you have unlimited continues, but you don’t.
You’re going to have to get down and dirty in order to survive a zombie
outbreak in the real world. But that doesn’t mean you can’t bring in a
little fantasy fun. Hack your way through the hordes of undead and leave
a trail of fire and blood in you path with the Infernal Arms. It’s a fantasy
nerd’s wet dream.
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Sometimes you need more “get up and
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Fortune City has the best selection of
motor vehicles this side of Detroit. Hop
onto a high-performance motorcycle,
take a child’s tricycle out for a ride, or
even scramble around Fortune City’s
underbelly in a human-sized hamster ball
for maximum zombie mashing fun with
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TATION
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The New
FEATURE
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THE
F E AT U R E
Motocross
champion
turned drifter,
master mechanic
ladies-man who
doesn’t know it
(Seriously), and
loving father,
Chuck Greene
tells it like it is.
Or how it should
be, anyway.
NEW
GUY
IN TOWN
Charles Greene is the new guy in town. He’s more
commonly known as Chuck, the loving father, the pro
Motocross racer, and the next star of Terror is Reality.
At first glance, Chuck looks completely out of
place in the arena holding his daughter’s hand with a
furrowed brow. He’s nothing like Leon Bell, the infamous
SX superstar adrenaline junkie with the shit-eating grin
and rumored psychotic streak.
Greene is calmer, more mature, saner.
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So what was he doing here?
I met Chuck backstage as he was
getting suited up for his grand
entrance. Attempting to schedule
time to talk wasn’t easy since he
arrived in Fortune City just before
the event. I asked where he came
from. “Nowhere special.” And that
was that. It wasn’t said with a shrug
the way some people would. It was
said with a flat, unwavering look that
meant don’t ask. But I did anyway.
“Indulge me,” I replied. Chuck
was quiet, and I waited. The
dressing staff left after finishing their
adjustments to his TiR suit. As the
door clicked shut, Chuck let out an
extended exhale. It wasn’t a sigh.
He looked at his daughter, Katey,
sitting on the couch a few feet from
me. She was completely ignoring
the entire interview, keeping to
herself and playing a Mega Man
game on her PSP. You could tell she
had experience adjusting to new
surroundings and finding her own
place. It’s not a trait I see often in
seven-year-olds.
A thoughful shot snapped shortly
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Chuck and his daughter share
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a tender moment.
Chuck Greene is honestly
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anything but green.
Chuck opened his mouth to speak and
then closed it. He seemed to be deciding
on whether or not to spill his very private
life to a magazine writer. He let out
another exhale, and his story came out.
He was a 20-something professional
Motocross rider when he met his wife.
Chuck described himself as being stupid,
reckless, and a little loose with morals.
“I don’t think I was a bad guy, but I
wasn’t anything to brag to home about.
She somehow liked me enough to stick
around through my idiot youth stage.”
The two settled down outside of Las
Vegas and had Katey. Chuck continued
to compete in Motocross, earning a good
living and a good reputation.
Then the Las Vegas outbreak happened.
His wife was killed, and Katey was
bitten. “No one wants something like
that to happen in their town. You hear
about it on the news and you think, ‘How
awful for them.’ Then it happens to you,
it happens to your wife. And now she’s
trying to eat your daughter, and you have
to stop looking at her as your wife and
instead look at her like the zombie she
is. You have to think, ‘How can I stop this
zombie? What can I use to stop her?’”
Chuck turned his back, and I looked at
Katey. She was still playing her game
and subconsciously moved with her
character, following him closely. It’s hard
to believe that something of that caliber
happened to her. I started to wonder if
Chuck’s story was true. Katey paused her
game and pulled back the sleeve of her
pink jacket to scratch her arm. “Don’t,
baby,” Chuck said. I didn’t know when
he turned back around to look at us.
“Sorry, Dad. I forget sometimes,” she said
solemnly, then headed right back into her
game. It was the first time I had heard her
speak, and it was such a normal voice.
There was no strain, no fear that would
clue me in to her infection. I commented
on her strength. Not everyone would be
able to handle a zombie infection
as calmly.
“She’s got the strength to live with it, and
I’ve got the strength to keep her living.
Having a background in Motocross
makes jobs like this”—he gestured down
to his TiR suit—“possible for me. And it
pays well. Well enough for me to provide
Katey with a regular supply of Zombrex.”
Like all infected people, Katey requires
a dose of Zombrex every 24 hours in
order to prevent zombification. There
is no cure, nor any other treatment
alternative. Zombrex has been facing
criticism for years on its monopoly and
extreme cost. Stacey Forsythe and her
organization, CURE, have been fighting
to make Zombrex more affordable, but all
arguments have fallen on deaf ears, and
the government has so far refused to step
in to regulate the costs.
I remained silent for a bit as Chuck
tended to the bite mark on his daughter’s
arm. Midway through his check, an
announcement over the loud speakers
called all contestants to the stage. The
show was about to begin.
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fortune
city’s
players
THE SCOOP
THE
UNDERDOG
Rebecca Chang is going where few
reporters dare to go: the heart of a
zombie outbreak. Some call it crazy,
others call it courageous, “I just call
it doing what needs to be done,” says
Chang. According to Chang, this is her
lucky break. Although we wouldn’t
necessarily call the outbreak lucky, we
do thank her for her quest for the truth.
Stacey Forsythe has been busy.
While most of the country is
ignoring the issue of zombification
and finding its cure, Forsythe has
been on the front lines, protesting
the treatment of turned people.
Along with her organization
CURE, Forsythe is working to
bring awareness to zombie rights.
“Zombies are simply infected people,
people that need help and medical
attention,” says Forsythe. “We
should be helping them, not hurting
them.”
“For so long, I’ve worked to get a life
changing story,” says Change. “The
biggest story since the Willamette
outbreak lands in my lap and you think
I’m going to run scared because of
a few grungy zombies? Think again.
The people need to know what’s really
happening and I’m willing to dig deep to
find the truth. Even if it kills me.”
Forsythe and CURE have set their
sights on Fortune City, home to
Terror is Reality and ground zero
for zombie activity. “We are sending
a message to the country that this
cruel and barbaric show is exactly
what is wrong with our nation,”
says Forsythe. “Our government
should be working to find a cure for
zombification, not allow it to breed
pawns for savage entertainment.”
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In a city known
for it’s over the
top spectacle,
it’s hard to stand
out from the
crowd. But there
are a select few
who have clawed
their way to the
top. Let us introduce the players
all Fortune City
residents and
visitors should
know.
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The law has no place in a city
overrun with zombies, but Raymond
Sullivan is looking to change that.
As soon as the outbreak started,
he took action, gathering as many
survivors as possible in the city’s
official government shelter.
THE HEADLINE
Tyrone “T.K.” King needs no introduction.
As the host and producer of the pay-per-view
phenomenon Terror is Reality, King is a Fortune
City icon. But he wasn’t always a household
name. Back during the Willamette outbreak King
was a nobody who saw a chance to make all of
his dreams come true.
Willamette scared the public. How can you
protect yourself against something that’s undead?
“The people needed to see that zombies could
be killed and that killing them could be fun,”
says King as he recalls his reason for creating
TiR. “Zombies aren’t people, despite what some
idiots might say. They’re things that will kill you
if you don’t kill them first. So, why not gather
them up and kill them all at once in the name of
entertainment? We might as well have some fun
killing these things.”
“As soon as I realized what was
happening I headed to the safe
house,” says Sullivan. “I had the
training, I knew what to do and
where to go. I also knew how to
direct other survivors once they
reached the shelter. In times like this,
it’s important to have structure.”
Sullivan’s actions helped saved
lives and his direction held together
people on the verge of breaking
down. To learn what you can do to
help your community in case of a
zombie outbreak, speak to your local
city official.
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Blood and Gore
Intense Violence
Language
Sexual Themes
Use of Alcohol
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