Mark Lamia's Zombies DICE Summit Presentation (video)

[GRILL]

Update:

 

Here is the full 26 minute presentation of Mark Lamia, "Treyarch's Zombies: Following the Fun to Win Hearts... and Brains" (featured at the DICE 2015 summit)

 

 

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"Mark Lamia, studio head at Treyarch Games – Lamia will present “Treyarch’s Zombies: Following the Fun to Win Hearts…and Brains,” where he will explore the highly unorthodox development process behind Treyarch’s Zombies mode and the unique creative dialogue the studio has with its global audience of Zombies fans."

Source: http://www.dicesummit.org/news/7_speakers_added_to_dice_2015.asp

It's been a long unsure road, CODZ - but the 3arc 2015 hype machine has finally lit its embers. This only means good things... This is the first we've heard from 3arc since the BO2 slumber, and for this to be the first topic? It's a brilliant bit of allons-y.

[lead_psychopath]

This is awesome. Totally epic.

Especially with Mark Lamia. I'm not sure if anyone else felt it, but with Black Ops 2, Vondeharr and Zilenski seemed to be at the forefront of all the dlc, Lamia hardly got a mention. But with Black Ops he was everywhere.

Ooooooooh, I can't wait, roll on February!

Edited November 13, 2014 by lead_psychopath

[Cheesegrater28]

Very excited. Zombies in the next CoD is something most of us felt like we knew was coming, but there was always that little doubt and what if. Hearing its coming is great news, but as you say, It being the first thing we hear about is even better news. If they are starting the zombie talk this early, they must be very confidant in the zombie experience they've been working on. This Summit can't come soon enough. 

[DeathBringerZen]

Yeah, very excited to hear what he has to say. I never doubted for a minute that zombies would return, and this news seems to confirm it.

Won't be expecting much of a reveal on the game modes future at the convention though, but maybe some insight in to what we can expect will do me just fine.

[The Clay Bird]

Fan-fucking-tastic.   Finally something legitimate to get excited about!

[Pessysquad]

I haven't felt this kind of excitement in over a year. Ready for this zombie train to start up!

[GRILL]

Won't be expecting much of a reveal on the game modes future at the convention though, but maybe some insight in to what we can expect will do me just fine.

Yup @DeathBringerZen - From what I make of it, sounds like Lamia will be discussing how zombies came to be. Probably similar to what we heard from the dev team at CODXP. I'm certainly not expecting anything related to the 2015 3arc release (although it would be a welcome surprise), but this is a great way to get the conversation started. Obviously they don't want to steal any of SHG's thunder until after the holiday season (per order of Activision).

I share everyone's excitement and enthusiasm, can't wait to learn more!

[PINNAZ]

Won't be expecting much of a reveal on the game modes future at the convention though, but maybe some insight in to what we can expect will do me just fine.

Yup @DeathBringerZen - From what I make of it, sounds like Lamia will be discussing how zombies came to be. Probably similar to what we heard from the dev team at CODXP.

Yeah this is obviously a business presentation. Industry heads give insight into how their franchise runs, what makes it a success, what may have been failures & also innovations & things they implemented into previous games which made them successful.

COD Zombies on the other hand is the perfect example of something small that turned into a massive franchise in itself which nobody could foresee. That's what will make Mark Lamia's presentation I guess.

Though I doubt there will be any info for the next game given, in typical Treyarch hype, expect to see a 2 second clip of something that gets the hype train rolling.

Either way, I really enjoy any interview or background info from any of the developers.

[Stop Mocking Me0]

What I hope is that at the presentation they give us just a little easter egg, like, flash an image of a coded URL. When uncoded and put in the search bar it takes us to a zombies reveal website. 

 

WOULD BE EPIC!

[PINNAZ]

Countdown to Zero Hour. Stay tuned for livestream info regarding Wednesday’s presentation. #DICE #Zombies pic.twitter.com/fgabgCzTeO

— Treyarch Studios (@Treyarch) February 2, 2015

[Electric Jesus]

Our "unique creative dialogue" with Treyarch is the equivalent of Vonderhaar dangling a piece of meat over a pit of starving dogs just out of reach. But I'll give them credit for putting it so eloquently.

All joking aside I'm pretty hyped. My body is ready.

[Flammenwerfer]

I really hope I can catch this while it's streaming. Definitely something to look forward to. I remember reading an article from the developer who came up with the idea and absolutely loved it. The behind-the-scenes of Zombies is so interesting.

[Guest]

Do we have a time yet? I hope I dont miss it.

[PINNAZ]

@Hells Warrrior - When more details of this stream are released, could you possibly see about adding it to the forums stream app?

[Hells Warrrior]

@PINNAZ - Of course.

[Guest]

I was going to suggest having it on the countdown, then I remembered how long away it was. But maybe you can put may the 4th in the countdown as that is meant to be when the new cod is revealed?

[Hells Warrrior]

No, everyone is getting hyped up and on twitter etc about a reveal happening for the new CoD from Treyarch.

 

This has got nothing to do with a reveal, this is purely a business presentation from one studio to another. That is all, they "may" throw a little teaser in but unlikely.

[Guest]

No, everyone is getting hyped up and on twitter etc about a reveal happening for the new CoD from Treyarch.

 

This has got nothing to do with a reveal, this is purely a business presentation from one studio to another. That is all, they "may" throw a little teaser in but unlikely.

 

 

Are you saying no to me or not? As the explanation for what you are saying no for doesnt say anything about may 4th it only says something about the dice thing. Which is still an important thing to zombies.

[Hells Warrrior]

Not sure what you mean or what I was trying to say.

 

What I meant was that Mark's presentation to Dice is a business presentation on the 4th February (tomorrow) - it's not a CoD Treyarch reveal presentation.

[Guest]

Not sure what you mean or what I was trying to say.

 

What I meant was that Mark's presentation to Dice is a business presentation on the 4th February (tomorrow) - it's not a CoD Treyarch reveal presentation.

 

Oh, you know its also an explanation for the process they go through when making a map? Not saying it has anything in it aside from that.

[Electric Jesus]

I guarantee you this is how it goes down.

"Yes we at Treyarch have a very unique relationship with our fanbase. We have consistent correspondence but keep them guessing with cryptic information."

*stares directly into camera*

"PARIS IS THE KEY."

...

"And we regularly look for constructive criticism from our fans..."

[DeathBringerZen]

I also doubt we will get much insight into the future of zombies, but you never know. Will be watching irregardless in the hope of some kind of teaser.

[Guest]

I guarantee you this is how it goes down.

"Yes we at Treyarch have a very unique relationship with our fanbase. We have consistent correspondence but keep them guessing with cryptic information."

*stares directly into camera*

"PARIS IS THE KEY."

...

"And we regularly look for constructive criticism from our fans..."

 

If Paris happens then the one map I have been hoping for that I have started to lose faith in happening will, well happen!

[PINNAZ]

One day to go: Treyarch’s Zombies preso tomorrow (10:45am/PDT), streamed here: http://t.co/qEJU6wLHhq #DICE2015 pic.twitter.com/BAUMXUJDDM

— Treyarch Studios (@Treyarch) February 3, 2015

#intel MT @Official_AIAS: .@CallofDuty’s Mark Lamia is up on the #DICE2015 stage tomorrow 10:45AM PST. Tune in: http://t.co/NCfac80X1n

— David Vonderhaar (@DavidVonderhaar) February 3, 2015

@Hells Warrrior - there is the twitch link

[Guest]

What is that for people in Britain like me, I cant find anywhere to convert it that is easily navigateable.