DayZ invites players to a perilous world of quasi-realistic survival horror. The setting features cycles of day and night, with a few smaller sub-cycles of dawn and dusk separating them. DayZ is always dangerous, whether it be because of other people, the infected, or the natural perils of just trying to subsist in a harsh and uncaring en?vironment.

You needn't worry much, though, as we have an explanation for the whole thing to prevent you from wasting many in-game lives while attempting to count the exact dura??tion of these cycles.

How long is night in Dayz

DayZ servers can use either the real-time from the location they're at or be customized by the owner. If the owner so chooses, they can make the Night and Day last 12 hours each. That, however, is uncommon as it ?just wouldn't be fun to play for anyone who's not into supposed total realism.

The owner can set the cycle speed from 1x to 8x, in which the cycles are eight times shorter. Most servers, however, have a Night time that lasts from one to two hours

Nighttime makes everything even more difficult for players. It reduces visibility and causes the temperature to drop, two things you need to worry about even when there are no enemies nearby as? he?alth issues can easily cause you to drop dead in this game.

The moon might help you gain some vision, and the stars might provide you with a sense of direction. Still, without a light source such as a flashlight, you're?? likely to venture into the jaws ?of the enemy. Using a light source doesn't make things necessarily easier, as it might attract zombies or enemy players.

How long is day in Dayz

In most servers, Daytime will usually last from two to three hours, ??meaning it's usually a bit longer than Nighttime, as Daytime is when ??exploration is more fun, and much less dangerous.

Bo??th cycles will have a short 15-minute or so cycle between them to encapsulate the dusk or dawn transitionary period.

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The Ice Axe is not a new item to DayZ. It was added to the game a very long time ago and has since become a staple of the melee arsenal. However, DayZ Frostline and its? focus on the icy land of Sakhal has made the?? Ice Axe more desirable to players.

It's not the most common item to find throughout Sakhal, so we're going to show you how to get and use the Ice Axe in DayZ Frostline.

Where does the Ice Axe spawn in DayZ Frostline: Sakhal?

If you're looking for the Ice Axe in DayZ Frostline: Sakhal, simply finding it on the ground will be your best bet. So, where exactly does it spawn? To find out, we can take a look at the game's loot economy files on the game's official GitHub.

This reveals some interesting information. The Ice Axe spawns in anything marked as a town or village by the game, and there's a minimum of nine on the map at any given time. This means you'll need ??to head into your nearest town and?? get looting, as you won't just find the Ice Axe out in the wilderness!

With this information in mind, it's also worth mentioning that you can always lo??ot the Ice Axe from another dead player, who you may or may not have killed.

Finding the Ice Axe in the Scientific Briefcase

If you're struggling to find the Ice Axe around Sakhal, it's 100% guaranteed to appear in a Scientific Briefcase. These briefcases have a random chance to appear next to dead scientists anywhere on the map but are locked by default. To open them, you'll need to find the Scientific Briefcase Keys, which you can do with our guide here.

Because of the random nature of Scientific Briefcases, we wouldn't be counting on this to appear. Still, it's worth knowing about if you want to get the Ice Axe in DayZ Frostline: Sakhal.

How to use the Ice Axe in DayZ Frostline: Sakhal

So, you've got yourself an Ice Axe. What now? Strangely, DayZ Frostline doesn't a?dd any new functionality to the weapon-to?ol hybrid, but it's as useful as ever. Equip it by dragging it from your inventory to your hotbar along the bottom of your screen, where you can use it for any of the following things:

• Opening cans, although it spills 20-40% of the food.
• Mining rocks to get Large Stones.
• Digging up worms from the ground to get fishing bait.
• Removing constraints from players.
• Attacking zombies and players as a melee weapon.
• Building Fences and Watchtowers.
• Dismantling player-built bases.
• Creating plots for fruits and vegetables.

Anything is possible in the future, s??o hopefully, Bohemia Interactive will give the Ice Axe more uses specific to Sakhal. An Ice Axe for an icy ma??p -- it just makes sense.

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The military bunker is one of the best spots to look in DayZ Frontline's Sakhal map, and raiding it should be high on your prio??rity list.

Located in the southwest part of the main island, the military bunker has plenty of resources to loot. However, this place is full of danger, and it's better to gear up b??efore you try to approach the place. Unlike other POIs in Sakhal, you'll first have to unlock the doors using a generator, which is located slightly away from the bunker.

Disclaimer: The act of looting the bunker will be easier if you're playing up in a sq??uad.

DayZ Frontline military bunker generator location

Before you can reach the bunker, you'll need to visit the building where the generator is located. The generator is actually located to the southeast of the?? man bunker. If you see the image mentioned here, which ??comes from a great tutorial guide by so_LOKI_ng, the point marked X in red is where the generator is located.

Once you enter the building, you'll find four switches. You ?can press only one switch at a time. This is where having a squad is beneficial, but if you're playing solo, just press one of the four available buttons. Once done, now rush to the location marked in white, where the military bunker is situated.

DayZ Frontline military bunker location

Once you've reached the location marked on the map above, you'll find the bunker gate. Once you move inside, you'll find four more gates. This is why it's important to remember the switch that you pressed - each switch corresponds with one of the four gate?s. If you're playing solo, grab all the loot you can find inside the gate that you opened.

Next, run back to the generator and press another switch. Come back to the bunker and see what you find inside the next gate. Rinse and repeat the process two more times to grab all the loot available in DayZ Frontline's military bunker on Sakhal.

Aside from campers and snipers, you??'ll encounter wolves in this region. Don't approach the bunker unless you've geared up properly (assuming you're playing on a PvP server). Additionally, it might be sensible not to use the tracks, as you might encounter campers along the way. While the forest is filled with its own set of dangers, it might be less risky in the grand scheme of things.

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One of the foremost necessary things to do on Sakhal in DayZ Frontline is to find the guns, or more s??pecifically, t??he PvP weapons.

The new expansion is now live worldwide, and the core concepts are still the same. You have to do everything to survive, and having a gun will make that a lot easier. It is not that melee weapons are bad, but a gun will help you simply?? avoid the risks in certain situations. As usual?, it's relatively easy to find a good weapon once you know where to look.

DayZ Frontline: Best spots to find guns

So, you've spawned on the island, and now you want to fin??d weapons (I mean, guns are your ideal target, but anything that can do damage works when you're just getting started). On the standard map, Police Stations are always reliable spots to hit to get guns/higher-level weapons.

In Sakhal, weapons can be found in houses. I am not s??ure what kind of people used to live on the island, for you can even reportedly find guns in some of them. However, this is purely random, so make sure to check out the houses carefully without missing any spots. There are police stations, but they appear to be much more sporadic.

The best spot to consistently get guns, and even armor, are military barracks. To find them, you'll have to approach the mountains, and they're located rather sporadically. But once you find them, the compounds will h??ave several buildings for you to look into. Make sure to check out t??he rooms situated right outside the compounds. I have seen streamers get Military suitcases in them (but my poor luck has got me absolutely nothing).

If you want to maximize your chances of getting guns in Sakhal, you'll need to travel to the southwestern part of the map,?? which ha?s the largest militarized zone. But you should only approach this location after you've geared up. There are plenty of wolves roaming around this place, and they can quickly end you if you're not careful enough.

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Bohemia Interactive revealed today that the second-ever expansion for DayZ, titled DayZ Frostline will be headed t??o Stea??m this fall. The frosty-themed expansion brings players to the icy Sakhal archipelago, a snowy landscape that offers both beauty and danger.

DayZ Frostline spans a map over 80 km2, featuring thick forests, frozen lakes, and a landscape blanketed in snow. Alongside the wintery terrain, Frostline also introduces new survival mechanics requiring players to find warmth while managing their resources. Players will have to explore structures and landmarks to scavenge for supplies to s??urvive while also uncovering the secrets of the archipelago.

Other new environmental hazards will threaten players as they try to create a life near warmer volcanic areas around the archipelago, which creates a unique challenge. Players familiar with the existing form of DayZ will also? notice new diseases that must be dealt with as well as an enhanced fishing mechanic to assist with food suppl??ies.

DayZ Frostline hits PC via Steam in Fall 2024.

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Noted at the FTC hearings

If you have a hankering for zombie action, it appears Bohemia Interactive's survival game DayZ will recieve a sequel. That reveal comes courtesy of documents seen during the recent court case betwe?en Microsoft and the Federal Trade Commission.

According to a report from IGN, documents submitted as evidence during the hearings show that DayZ 2 is currently being worked on by Bohemia, along with Arma 4 and Arma Reforged. While details remain scarce, the slide does state that DayZ "remains one of the one of the most playe?d PC con??sole games to this day."

A Bohemia Interactive spokesperson told IGN that while the company is "expanding [its] focus regarding the possibilities of the DayZ game, brand, and team itself," it's not offering more detai?ls at this time. The spokesperson continued, saying there are numerous projects in development, and the publisher will make announcements "when & only after" it feels the time is right.

[caption id="attachment_389531" align="alignnone" width="640"] Screenshot via Bohemia Interactive[/caption]

Dayz of our lives

Though it began as a modification for Arma 2 back in 2013, DayZ eventually turned into a standalone game. It challenges players to survive in a harsh European locale during the aftermath of a zombie infestation. To succeed, you mu??st gather supplies (including food and water) while dealing with the undead that come at you.

Like any tough survival game, you have more than enemy NPCs to worry about. Other players are as keen to stay alive as you, even if that means ambushing other humans to steal supplies. It's a pretty unforgiving experience, one on par with other releases in the genre, such as Facepunch Studios' Rust.

DayZ's last update launched in May of 2023, so for now, it looks like the plan is to continue supporting the original game. Given that the document in question merely states that Dayz 2 is in development without additional details, we can only guess how far along development is. We'll certainly learn more if and when Bohemia Interactive officially announces DayZ 2.

In the meantime, you can catch DayZ on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.

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PS4 version still up in the air

Responding to a fan on twitter, developers of open-world survival title DayZ have announced that the game will finally be arriving on Xbox One this year, as part of the console'??s Game Preview range of work-in-progress titles.

DayZ has been in Early Access on Steam since 2013, where it has attracted a large fanbase due to its tense action and morally ambiguous adventures, selling over 3 million copies just in its first few years. Bohemia Interactive are hoping to finally pus??h the PC edition into its Beta stage in 2018, some five years since the game first swung open its blood-spattered ?doors.

Once PC DayZ reaches Beta, then plans are to launch the title o?n Xbox One. Although there is still a PS4 version of the game planned, according to this tweet, it is yet to be given even?? a roughly-estimated time of arrival.

DayZ is now available on PC via Steam Early Access.

Yes! Coming to Xbox Game Preview at some point this year, we’re not sure about PS4 yet, but we’ll release there too, eventually - just don’t know when yet.

— DayZ Development (@dayzdevteam) February 5, 2018

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Left and right, get it?

This rather boring GIF represents the agony that some DayZ players are going through. Version .55 just launched, and it looks like randomly broken legs are one of the features that rolled out. Just when you thought the zombie apocalypse couldn't ge?t any tougher.

For what it's worth, it's unknown if this is a bug,? or the result of a newly-implemented physics calculation that takes weight into consideration. With regard to the a?bove GIF, people have responded saying it's the amount of gear being toted around that caused a broken leg from a slight fall.

Fracturing a limb from a slight fall might not make for a fun experience, but DayZ leans toward "sim??ulation," and at least it's somewhat realistic. However, if that's the case, this video's tough to process. Breaking a leg after gingerly walking up some stairs? Osteoperosis is the real threat during the end of days.

Obviously, DayZ is still a ways out from a proper rele??ase; Version .55 is a far cry from 1.0. As bad as it'd suck randomly breaking legs, at least those players still have 'em.

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There seem to be two kinds of people in DayZ: Friendly and alive

DayZ is a lot of things to a lot of different people. For some, it's a chance to test their mettle against an overtly hostile world that would like nothing better than to see&?nbsp;them die cold, hungry and alone. For others, it's a virtual playground for unleashing their inner troll; killing on site for nothing more than a chuckle, or torturing other players simply because there is no one to stop them. There are heroes, too. Self-styled vigilantes and do-gooders seeking to create some sort of order amidst all the chaos, but as well intentioned as they may be, they've still got blood on their hands as well. 

It's a grand social experiment when you think about it. DayZ is a lawless space where individuals are free to be themselves, however horrible or wonderful that may turn out to be in the end. And, to tell you the truth, I think that is why the game fascinates me as much as it does. It's less of a "game" to me, as it is incubator for emergent behavior within the framework of a videogame. Hall's standalone version of the popular ARMA 2 mod serves as test b?ed for anarchic human behavior without the worry or concern of? real-world consequences.

One of my first conversations about the game revolved around exactly this point. A friend made comment that he didn't feel the game was a realistic portrayal of a zombie apocalypse; that other players ruined the experience, made it less "real" to him. I laughed, and replied that that is exactly why DayZ seems realistic to me -- the real monsters in the event of a zombie apocalypse wouldn't be the mindless infected; really, they're nothing more than an obstacle to overcome or avoid. As evidenced by the scenarios in this humorous live-action film based on the game, the real monsters in a world like DayZ would in fact, be those who d??o what it takes to survive.

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Would you eat another player to survive?

"With savages, the weak in body or mind are soon eliminated; and those that survive commonly exhibit a vigorous state of health." -- Charles Darwin, The Descent of Man.

It appears that the developers of DayZ may implement a functional version of cannibalism in the n??ext stable build of the game. I've been unable to get official confirmation, but sites dedicated to the title are reporting that this feature is live in experimental patch 0.51.

Videos like the one seen above are surfacing on YouTube. If the footage is indeed genuine, DayZ may be the first game of its kind to incorporate the act in such a pragmatic manner. Most of us are familiar with cannibalism in games such as Fallout 3, but this is something different. Instead of murdering and consuming an AI-controlled character for health, players in DayZ will have the ability to do what is for many of us unthinkable: ?murder another player c?haracter and use them as source of in-game sustenance.

I won't go into the ethics involved in such a move; I'll leave that to you to make up your own mind and come to your own conclusions. However, I will say that the mechanic does seem like a logical fit for the game. Homicide is nothing new in DayZ and if we follow?? this survive-at-all-costs line of thinking, cannibalism is entirely reasonable within this setting.

The act of consuming other players may come with significant risks, though. In another video, YouTuber WOBO states that by eating another player's flesh without first cooking it properly may put one at risk of contracting a Kuru-like degenerative ne??urological disorder which results in uncontrollable laughing or crying fits.

What do you think? Is cannibalism an acceptable and natural progression for games like DayZ, or do think this level of realism in gaming is unnecessary? I'd love ?to hear your opinions.

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Early access on consoles?

Bohemia Interactive's open-world survival game DayZ has its sights set on PlayStation 4. As announced by designer Dean Hall during the PlaySta??tion gamescom 2014 conference, the multiplayer title will arrive on the console, but when, exactly, isn't yet known.

According to Hall, Bohemia will bring players to PS4 and also improve upon the existing experience for DayZ players on PC. I ??wonder how far along -- how "finished" -- it'll be f??or its console debut.

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No player info compromised

Rely on Horror spotted a thread on game hacking forum Unknown Cheats which suggests user DevDomo gained access to developer Bohemia's servers. DevDo??mo's proof came in the form of some images which are alleged source code files and their method of getting into Bohemia's serve?rs.

Bohemia confirmed it "detected an attack" on some of its servers and that "the precise nature and scope of this attack is currently being extensively investigated." No user data was compromised and development hasn't been affected, but this could result in more user hacks and exploits popping up in DayZ. As if pe?op??le robbing and killing you legitimately wasn't enough of a worry.

Look, I've come to terms with not trusting people in DayZ, but now you're telling me there are jerks doing bad things IRL? This is just too much.

Bohemia Interactive’s servers hacked, DayZ Source Code possibly?? stolen [Rely on Horror]

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In under six months!

Terrifying stranger simulator DayZ has now sold over two million copies in under six months ??of (Early Access) standalone availability according to lead developer Dean Hall.

It helps when your game mechanics encourage players to do your marketing for you, making all sorts of popular YouTube videos about the emergent experience full of weirdos.

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Shave yourself off a piece

In games like Rust and DayZ, you run around in a world and mu??rder and/or get murdered. These games are getting more and more po??pular, in a way that is different from the other games where you run around and murder and/or get murdered.

How so? Art Hawk will tell you!

If you want more Art Hawk, here's a handy playlist with all of the current episodes. 

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'DayZ's development will continue to move full-steam ahead,' says studio

DayZ designer Dean Hall plans to leave Bohemia Interactive by the end of this year and return home to start his own studio in New Zealand, reports Eurogamer.

"I have a specific use," he said. "I'm really good at risk-taking and making other people take?? risks, I've always been good at that in my life ... But eventually, that's ??the bad person to have. Eventually, you don't want the guy telling you to go over the top and get through. So at some point I'll be a disaster for the project, at least in a leadership role."

For a game that's still far away from resembling anything close to complete, Hall's departure might be worrisome. Still, I'm happy we at least got a heads up. "I would extend my involvement here as long as Bohemia wanted -- needed -- me," he explained. "I have to be on the project as long as it's important to. Whether that ro??le is as the leader, whether that role is in a more creative sense... But at a certain point there will be diminishing returns."

As for his next project, Hall wants to make his so-called perfect multiplayer game. Speaking about possible game ideas, he said "A lot of them have similar DNA [to DayZ]."

Dean Hall to leave Bohemia and step down as leader ?of DayZ [Eurogamer]

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'So much for the death of PC gaming'

Last we heard, the standalone alpha release of DayZ had passed 800,000 copies sold. It's only been about a week since and the game has reached an important milestone: one million sal??es. If you were wondering what kind of numbers a title would need t?o maintain a position at the top of the Steam charts, that's it -- a million purchases in its first month. Impressive.

Designer Dean Hall, who broke the news, said "The best part about DayZ's success, for me, is that I can now?? make all the games I've always wanted but that everyone said was too niche. (After this is done, of course.) And, really, that's the dream right there.

How has your experience with DayZ been so far? I've decided to hold off, having opted to play Rust which, as it turns out, is for the best -- I don't think I coul??d handle playing both at the same time. Not while both titles are? in such early states.

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Congratulations to the Yellow Jacket Man

The new crop of open-world titles, like Day Z, give interesting insight into the people who play games. Take this roving gang of players as an example, who have encountered two people wearing the same color jacket and determine that they should fight to the death for the privilege of?? being allowed to continue to wear it. Here they are, playing a game in which exerting power over others violently seems to be the primary method of advancement, and instead use that power to create amusement.

It's still cruel, yet it seems altogether generous at the same time. Out of the three people held at gunpoint, only one is killed and it's done through adherence to a few defined rules. The gang even awards an additional prize to the winner, ??as if not killing and looting them weren't enough. It's the very definition of emergent play, a game borne of circ??umstances and opportunity rather than predetermination. Pretty funny too.

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'Can I come with you?'

You don't always have to be a giant dick towards other players in DayZ. I mean it's still pretty dickish to rob someone, but at least it was a nice robb?ery.

(Via Reddit)

And here's a nice counter.

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Not too shambly

For what seemed like ages, DayZ existed only as a mod for ArmA II. Then, finally last month, DayZ saw a standalone release in alpha form via Early Access. It made more than $5 million in its first day. Clearly, people want massively multiplayer zombie survival games?.

DayZ continued its sales dominance, holding the top spot during most of the recent Steam Winter Sale, despite not being discounted throughout the event. In a development blog post, it was revealed that the title has sold more than 400,000 copies to date, and there were more than 40,000 players on servers at one time. That makes for a lot of opportunities to be a dick or just plain creepy to random strangers.

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High-five!

Welp.

(Via Reddit)

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The mod for ARMA II is still the only way to play for now

Just last week, an entry in Steam's databases made it look like the standalone edition of Dean 'Rocket' Hall's hugely popular ARMA II mod DayZ was imminent. However, posting on reddit, Hall confirmed that there's ??still more work to be done on the game before it's released.

"We have now something that provides basic functionality for 10-20 players," he wrote. "We think we need a minimum of 15 FPS [with] 50 players, 2000 zombies, and 25000 loot items. Our latest tests have all shown some runaway systems in the code we have to ti??dy up. We're optimizing this." Sounds like it's taking quite a bit of work to maintain performance given such a large playing area and the amo??unt of objects in it.

Hall wouldn't confirm a possible release date, meaning we'll see this game on Steam when it's ready. DayZ will use Steamworks' API, which I'm p??leased about; that should make it easier to join up with your friends and at least be playing on the same server.

DayZ still potentially many dayz away [Rock, Paper, Shotgun]

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The zombies might eat your brains soon

The Escapist has dug up a recently added entry to the Steam Database for the upcoming standalone version of DayZ. The entry just shows the name being added as "DayZ Early Access", and that's about it for right n??ow. It's enough to make a? good guess that we will in fact see the first-person zombie game come out soon as an Early Access game on Steam.

This isn't terribly surprising, but it does mean that a release is getting closer. Since it will be an Early Access game, we'll be able to shoot each other for cans of beans before the game is fully finished. I think this will work really well for DayZ since t?he original mod was built with a lot of community input. Makes sense that the standalone versions would launch as a beta.

DayZ Standalone Awakens in Steam Database [The Escapist]

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Developer has chatted with Sony

Over the past year especially, we've seen a significant amount of crossover between consoles and PC. It's been exciting to watch smaller console titles finally garner financial success after making the transition to Steam and the like, as well as hits like Minecraft and Terraria move from PC over to consoles for an even larger audience. It's entirely possible that DayZ Standalone could follow the latter path.

"Certainly I think if we don't, for want of a better word 'f*ck up,' the PC release then I would say a console port is almost certain," designer Dean Hall told The Escapist. "I know a lot of people get really hot and bothered about it. Like, I'm not a console gamer, I'm a PC gamer, but I don't think it necessarily has to hurt things."

Without getting too ahead of ourselves, I'll calmly point out that discussions about a port have been had externally. "It appears to be the kind of game that Sony are interested in, I think we just have to wait and see," said Hall. "We've tal??ked and met with Sony, and they're very -- you know, they're obviously interested."

DayZ Creator: "A Console Port is Almost Certain" [The Escapist]

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A multitude of features in the works

Dean "Rocket" Hall and the rest of the folks at Bohemia Interactive have been pretty busy working on the standalone version of DayZ and this new developer video helps shed some light on what they have been polishing. Improvements to player health, inventory, and zombie pathfinding have been made, as well as implementing zombie spwaning from the server-side. A full breakdown of the fea?tures discussed in t??he video can be found on the developer's blog.

It has been said before but, it is still really impressive to see a mod take off with such force on the power of its community. It is also good to see that other developers who are trying to hop on the zombie-survivalist bandwagon, looking to just make a quick buck, get knocked down quickly due to their own greed blinding them to their larger issues. The DayZ standalone ?should be releasing sometime this April 2013, pending any sort of global infectious catastrophe.

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The Destructoid Show makes a bunch of clicking noises

Hey gang! Here's that show thing w?e do ev?ery few days. We did it again.

Dead Space 3 came out, and it doesn't suck, according to some people. (Other people say it sucks.) The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt got announced, which we saw coming, but it still sounds at least thirty times more awesome than its predecessor. The Ouya is actually seeing the light of day in the next few months, which is kinda crazy, and Day Z dev diaries unveil some in-game footage. Meanwhile, The Last Of Us is stacking up to be much more frightening than anyone anticip??ated.

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Video dev blog demonstrates gameplay

A new video of the DayZ standalone game has been posted today, courtesy of a developer blog you can check out here. The video shows off the basics of the new clothing options, loot spawn mechanics, new a??reas, and the developers' great sense of humor and accents.

DayZ looks to be shaping into the game that most of us wanted the mod to be. I'm really happy that the game is progressing and looking good, so I don't have to play the buggy mod or the terrible War Z.

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Another great short by Corridor Digital

I really love watching the team at Corridor Digital put out original videos for the Internet to enjoy. Typically their shorts usually utilize flashy effects and over the top fights. This time though, the boys gave a realistic spin with their latest take on DayZ.

??It's surprisingly heavy, and I want a full blown movie of this now.

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