Oh hello again,

Welcome to Zombie Week! We have a whole host of events scheduled to fit in with the theme of Halloween this week, and here they are:

-Cinema Trip -Airsoft Zombie Shoot -Zombies vs Humans -Left 4 Dead Tournament -Weekly Events

-Cinema Trip- This Monday (that's tomorrow) we're getting together with Film Soc to go see Zombieland in the Omniplex in Santry. We're meeting up at the Hub at 6:45pm and then heading out at 7:00pm. Tickets are at a reduced cost of €3. Those of you who have emailed us have your places secured, but I'm sure there are still spots left for those of you who want to just turn up on the day.

-Airsoft Zombie Shoot- On Tuesday and Thursday we are also teaming up with Airsoft Soc to go on a zombie shoot in an abandoned warehouse. Places for this are unfortunately already full and this is just to inform those who have already paid. We are meeting outside the Helix at 6:30pm both days where a bus will take us to the warehouse. If you have signed up and have not paid, please do so as soon as possible.

-Zombies vs Humans- We're teaming up with Airsoft again on Wednesday afternoon for another zombie shoot-out. This time on DCU's campus in Albert College Park. There is a meeting organised for Tuesday at 5pm in the Hub for all those wishing to take part where we will explain the rules of the game - this meeting is mandatory if you want to play. The actual event itself will take place Wednesday at 1:30pm outside the venue. Everybody will be given their roles then and there.

Here's a video of it being played by members of a college in America to give you a rough idea of what to expect: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxsegSE2mrg

-Left 4 Dead Tournament- In keeping with the theme, we will be holding a Left 4 Dead tournament this week at Lab Gaming from 6pm. Signups will take place on the day and entry will be €4. So if you think you're up the challenge of fighting off the zombie hoarde, be sure to come along! There will be a mystery prize for the lucky winners. We are also holding regular Lab Gaming too for those of you who aren't entering.

-Regular Events- That's right, all our usual events are still going strong. I won't bore you too much with the details.

Traditional Gaming: Actually I sort of lied. This Monday there will be no Traditional Gaming on account of it being a bank holiday. However there will be the cinema trip I previously mentioned. It will be on Wednesday however in the Glass Room upstairs in the Hub, near the equipment room.

Game Programming: This is on in L101 from 5-6pm teaching you how to write your own games using a hands-on approach. Everyone is encouraged to attend, guest logins for non-computing students are provided.

Console Gaming: The usual console fun continues in the Old Bar in the Hub this Wednesday from 2pm. So be sure to come along and get your fill of Rock Band, Halo, Brawl and your other favourite games as well as the free refreshments!

Lab Gaming: As I mentioned, Lab Gaming will still be on as usual in C204 in the Henry Grattan building from 6pm. Be sure to arrive early as places tend to fill up quickly, especially during tournament nights.

That's everything event-wise this week. Be sure to also attend all the other Zombie Week events being held by the other societies involved - Airsoft, Style, Art, Model UN, Book, Drama and Strange Things.

On a side note a 4th year PE and Biology student is doing her final year project and requires 3 females between the ages of 18 and 24 woh play games for 10 or more hours a week to test whether or not playing video games has an effect on hand-eye co-ordination. Anyone suitable can email hazel.ward2@gmail.com

Alright, thanks folks. Have a good week. Any comments, suggestions, complaints or death threats to games@redbrick.dcu.ie

Cheers, Seamus