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
Viral Video: Lucas Re-Edits Star Wars Opening Text January 19, 2010January 21, 2010As a purist Star Wars fan who also loves modern technology, I’ve often been conflicted with the re-edits George Lucas has done to the original Star Wars trilogy (once in 1997 and again in 2004). Sure, there are some scenes that look bad-ass and definitely improve on the original 70s… Read More
Experience an Interactive Version of Oscar-Nominated “Moonrise Kingdom” Screenplay January 17, 2013Briefly: While some may think that Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom was snubbed for a Best Picture nomination at this year’s 85th Annual Academy Awards, no one is surprised that the quirky adventure’s script got a nomination in Writing: Original Screenplay category. Now you can read the screenplay yourself, along with… Read More
The Crazies: Lots of Updates to Viral Sites February 17, 2010A few updates to the once idle The Crazies viral are popping up everywhere now that the release date is close by. First off, as we reported earlier, our Ogden Marsh liaison, Kim Jonson, was strangely attacked. A new post on Kim’s website gives us a little more info on… Read More