Newsweek + Contra = ZOMBIES! Scott Caldwell, June 14, 2010June 14, 2010 I have no idea what this is for, why it was done, or who would even bring back a video game code from the dea….. oh my god! It all makes sense. Somewhat. I would be curious to know how the following info was leaked to the the Twitter public, and at this point, whomever did it, should pat themselves on the back solely based on its pure genius. Read more for a historical attack on one of the largest news outlets.EDIT: NEW OUTBREAK – READ MORE AT THE BOTTOM For all of you classic video game buffs out there, there is one code, and only one cheat code that will reign supreme in your head. I would almost guarantee that the younger crowd even knows the code. It’s the extra lives code for Contra!What in the hell does this have anything to do with Newsweek? We have no idea. But we know it has something to do with zombies. Just in case this is a fluke, take a look before it’s gone. So. What in the name of all that is undead does that mean? Is it a hack? Is it something on its way? Or is it as simple as a Google doodle? The world may never know. Just know that “Patient Zero” is a possible name to look out for. While you’re trying to figure this out, have a listen to another piece of Contra-band. The Deftones with “U U D D L R L R B A Select Start” YouTube Zombie Attack:Hack or not a hack. That is the question. Let us know what you think. Viral Marketing GoogleHackNewsweekZombies
“Cedar Rapids” Sends Out Calendar, Gets Viral Website January 14, 2011January 14, 2011The Fox Searchlight comedy Cedar Rapids is only a few weeks away from its February 11th theatrical release, but we are now just seeing some viral marketing, and its targeted for the film’s Sundance Film Festival premiere this month. There’s nothing like a non-working website and calendar to get you… Read More
What If? Dawn of the Dead Viral September 7, 2009January 23, 2010The original Dawn of the Dead is my all time favourite Zombie horror film. Released as a sequel to Night of the Living Dead 10 years after its release, Dawn took the zombie nightmare further by reversing the roles and making the zombies the dominant species. Dawn followed 4 survivors… Read More
“The Amazing Spider-Man” Dead Drops Found, Countdown Ends This Morning February 14, 2012March 21, 2012Yesterday we reported that there dead drops in various cities as part of Sony’s The Amazing Spider-Man viral campaign. Since all the items have now been collected, the viral website’s countdown is out in the open for everyone to see. Now what? Read More