Days Gone News

One of the best open-world zombie games is 75% off on Steam

Zombie games are a dime a dozen these days, but every now and then one comes along that leaves a lasting impression. For me, that game was Days Gone. Originally released for PlayStation 4 before being ported to PC in 2021, the brutal open-world epic features terrifying zombie hordes and an emotionally charged storyline. If you've not tried it out yet, now's the perfect time, as it's currently 75% off on Steam.

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From Fallout to Stalker, GOG's 'Post-apocalyptic Sale' has some strong discounts on well-reviewed PC games

No doubt celebrating the good reception that the new Fallout TV show has had, I've spotted that GOG has launched a week-long post-apocalyptic sale that discounts many games that offer some sort of 'the world's gone to s**t' setting, from irradiated wastelands to zombie apocalypses...
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Days Gone devs are getting back in the saddle and hiring someone with live service experience

Days Gone is that zombie x motorbike open world game (except they were at pains to point out that Freakers weren't zombies) that Sony did for PS4 in 2019, and ported to PC in 2021 - both years after people were done with Sons Of Anarchy as a thing. As alluded to in The Maw this week, there hasn't been much news out of Bend Studios since then, but they're now hiring for a lead project manager for "crafting our next high-profile AAA title." Another clue? The successful applicant must have experience "with an emphasis on live operations" and "in leadership roles shipping AAA live service games". Hmmm.

Bend Studio 30th Anniversary Sale

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Bend Studio, save 67% with Days Gone on PC! Offer ends May 21.

Established in 1993, our studio continues to evolve from our roots of passion and innovation. Thank you for your support over 30 years of games!

A special thank you to all our Days Gone PC players that joined us from 2021. Your support for our game has been incredible to witness. We hope your time on the Broken Road has provided you with as much fun as it provided us to create. "Deacon out."

Days Gone studio "do not share" former director's views on its critical reception

Yesterday morning, John Garvin, the creative director of underwhelming zombie biker drama Days Gone tweeted that its poor reception was due to "woke reviewers". In a statement released this evening, Garvin's former employers and Days Gone developers Bend Studio say they do "not share his sentiment, nor does it reflect the views of our team."