In this episode of the podcast we talk about the 11-year long history of Call of Duty’s lesser-known game mode which has as cult following: zombies mode. Since being introduced as a secret easter egg with the 2008 release World at War, this mode has taken on a life of its own, spawning dozens of maps and a surprisingly deep narrative arc.

Topics Discussed

• The origins of the zombies game mode
• What distinguishes it from ordinary Call of Duty
• Explanation of the complex puzzle elements in map design
• Our favorite iterations and maps of zombies mode
• Celebrity voice actors in zombies mode (Ron Perlman, Jeff Goldblum)
• How to play the game lag-free if you’re in China
• The zombies comic series
• The upcoming Call of Duty Hollywood film