Hip Games today announced that horror icon
Tom Savini, star of "From Dusk Till Dawn" and a noted horror makeup artist, will appear in
City of the Dead, the first game based on the work of popular cult horror director George A. Romero and developed by
Kuju Entertainment (
story). Savini will bring his voice and likeness to William "Red" McLean, a battle-worn ex-law enforcement officer who is a survivor to the core. Savini’s character will initially provide fire support in the game then be playable, allowing gamers to experience the game through the eyes of "Red". The first build of City of the Dead will be unveiled behind closed doors next week during E3 2005 - Hip Interactive is located in the Concourse Hall at booth 5013. City of the Dead will be available for PC, PS2 and Xbox in srting 2006 - the first screenshots are located
here.