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
AMC Plans Zombie Invasion To Promote “The Walking Dead” October 25, 2010The premiere of AMC’s original series The Walking Dead may not be airing until Halloween night, but Tuesday morning, the zombie invasion begins. AMC and FOX international networks are teaming together to coordinate a stunt invasion during morning rush hour in major cities around the world. The infection starts at… Read More
Viral Video: Scary Psychic Uses Ouija Board Prank To Freak Out Brooklynites October 6, 2014October 6, 2014It’s that time of the year again. People are trying to scare one another in the spirit of Halloween. This also means we are going to get scores of scary movies being released in the coming weeks. And of course that makes for a perfect marketing campaign. As we have… Read More
The Next “Battle: Los Angeles” Viral Stage? December 7, 2010January 19, 2011While it was just the other day, we wrote about the hidden sounds on the new interactive website for Battle: Los Angeles, we now have what could be more of an unannounced placeholder for a future viral campaign. While the site does nothing, and yet again has Sony’s name all… Read More