![After laying off over 1000 people, Embracer Group makes itself some friends by splitting into three companies](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/shadow-of-the-tomb-raider_5amXF3l.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
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IS THIS LOS? Dead Island 2 review: a HELL-A zany take on the co-op zombie shooter
Drop the poker face, because Dead Island 2 is here, showing the co-op zombie-slaughtering genre how it's done in 2023.
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ONE BECOMES THREE After laying off over 1000 people, Embracer Group makes itself some friends by splitting into three companies
Hopefully this is the beginning of the end for layoffs at the company.
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Dead Island 2 tips, tricks, and guides for getting around HELL-A
Cruise around HELL-A with ease using these tips.
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Where to find the Goat Pen Master Key in Dead Island 2
You've two options: breaking and entering, or violence.
![After laying off over 1000 people, Embracer Group makes itself some friends by splitting into three companies](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/shadow-of-the-tomb-raider_5amXF3l.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Dead Island 2’s second DLC takes you to a Californian music festival turned gore-splattered rave](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/GJNMVaFW8AAK31z.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
BEWARE THE BEAT | Dead Island 2’s second DLC takes you to a Californian music festival turned gore-splattered rave
![Grappling a zombie in Dead Island 2.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead-island-2-game-pass-quiet-drop-01.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
ZOMB-EEE, LOOK HERE | Surprise, Dead Island 2 has quietly landed on Xbox Game Pass
![Gear up for Dead Island 2's Steam debut with a free copy of Dead Island: Riptide - Definitive Edition](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead-is%3Band-riptide-(2).jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
BACK TO "PARADISE" | Gear up for Dead Island 2's Steam debut with a free copy of Dead Island: Riptide - Definitive Edition
![The keyart of Dead Island 2.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Dead-Island-2-header.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
LOOKING BACK | The developers of Skate, Dead Island 2, and more look back at 2023
![Forget triple-A GOTYs, 2023 was year of the ‘B game’](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/b-game-header-2023.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
B-COME AS YOU ARE | Forget triple-A GOTYs, 2023 was year of the ‘B game’
![Haus is the first story expansion for Dead Island 2 and it's set for a November release](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead-island-2-haus_TgTs3DI.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
A CULT IN LA | Haus is the first story expansion for Dead Island 2 and it's set for a November release
![Dead Island 2 tips, tricks, and guides for getting around HELL-A](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/DS_Venice_Night_u2aaqC2.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Dead Island 2 tips, tricks, and guides for getting around HELL-A
![Where to find the Goat Pen Master Key in Dead Island 2](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Dead-Island-2---TimeSplitters_qA6P9PQ.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Where to find the Goat Pen Master Key in Dead Island 2
![Where to find Curtis’ Safe Key in Dead Island 2](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Dead-Island-2-Curtis-at-Emma's_BEoxbZ7.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Where to find Curtis’ Safe Key in Dead Island 2
![Dead Island 2's character packs are not pre-order bonuses [Update]](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead-island-2-01.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
HELL-NAH | Dead Island 2's character packs are not pre-order bonuses [Update]
![The player sends a zombie flying through a window using a kick in Dead Island 2](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead-island-2-1_4J6gqgg.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
HELL-A MONEY | Against all odds, Dead Island 2 is a hit
![Dead Island 2, Dark Pictures Anthology, more now available through GeForce Now](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead-island-2-main-art.jpeg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
NEW GAMES | Dead Island 2, Dark Pictures Anthology, more now available through GeForce Now
![Dead Island 2 Flushed quest: How to solve the Sewer vat puzzles](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Screenshot_3_TxQlEmX.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Dead Island 2 Flushed quest: How to solve the Sewer vat puzzles
![How to find Dr Reed’s lab and disable the maglock in Dead Island 2](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/DS_Venice_Streets_Thug_DQtrrvy.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
How to find Dr Reed’s lab and disable the maglock in Dead Island 2
![Best cards in Dead Island 2's Skill Deck and how to use them](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/DS_Pier_Screamer_858HHOC.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Best cards in Dead Island 2's Skill Deck and how to use them
![How to repair and upgrade weapons in Dead Island 2](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Screenshot_5_D7mytKk.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
How to repair and upgrade weapons in Dead Island 2
![Dead Island 2 multiplayer: How to play co-op and what progress carries over?](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/DS_OceanAve_Grapple_EZIQanF.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Dead Island 2 multiplayer: How to play co-op and what progress carries over?
![The player looks at Ricky in his home in Dead Island 2](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Dead-Island-2-Rikky_Cinematic.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
HELL-A HOLIDAY | Dead Island 2 release times for all regions
![The player sends a zombie flying through a window using a kick in Dead Island 2](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead-island-2-1_4J6gqgg.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
IS THIS LOS? | Dead Island 2 review: a HELL-A zany take on the co-op zombie shooter
![Dead Island 2’s PC specs have been revealed](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Dead-Island-2-Asset-(1).jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
NO ROOM IN HELL | Dead Island 2’s PC specs have been revealed
![Dead Island 2’s spoiler-free trophy list has been revealed](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead-island-2-09-(1)_rfKhN5b.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
ZOMBICIDAL MANIAC | Dead Island 2’s spoiler-free trophy list has been revealed
![Have a look at the Dead Island 2 opening cinematic](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead-island-2-05.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
CHECK IT OUT | Have a look at the Dead Island 2 opening cinematic
![Dead Island 2 video offers an extended look at gameplay](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead-island-2-01.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
WELCOME TO HELL-A | Dead Island 2 video offers an extended look at gameplay
![Dead Island 2's release moved forward by one week](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead-island-2_PIDhoic.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
EARLY BIRD | Dead Island 2's release moved forward by one week
![Dead Island 2 will swap out the skill tree for a skill deck](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead-island-2-weapon.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
DEAD ISLAND DECKS | Dead Island 2 will swap out the skill tree for a skill deck
![Dead Island 2 gameplay shows off plenty of gore, weapons, and zombies](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead-island-2-10.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
WELCOME TO HELL-A | Dead Island 2 gameplay shows off plenty of gore, weapons, and zombies
![Surprise, Dead Island 2 has been delayed again, with a new showcase announced](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Dead-Island-2-Delays.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
HELLA WAITING | Surprise, Dead Island 2 has been delayed again, with a new showcase announced
![The keyart of Dead Island 2.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Dead-Island-2-header.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
COME OUT TO LA | I’m as shocked as you, but Dead Island 2 is one of the best-looking games I’ve played this year
![Dead Island 2 developer defends breakable weapons: “Guns have ammo, weapons degrade”](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Dead-Island-2-weapons.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
If it aint broke | Dead Island 2 developer defends breakable weapons: “Guns have ammo, weapons degrade”
![Dead Island 2 is back after eight years of silence with two new trailers and a release date](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead-island-2-main-art.jpeg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
It's back baby | Dead Island 2 is back after eight years of silence with two new trailers and a release date
![Dead Island 2 has a release date, according to Amazon leaks](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Dead-Island-2---New-Screenshots.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Hell-a | Dead Island 2 has a release date, according to Amazon leaks
![Dead Island 2 might finally release at some point in 2023](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead_island_2_main_art.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
TEN YEARS GONE | Dead Island 2 might finally release at some point in 2023
![Fans have found a five-year-old build of Dead Island 2, and it's playable](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead_island_Ry0Pzwo.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Dead Island 2 is still a thing, says Koch Media](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead_island_definitive_collection-5.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![THQ Nordic reveals Saints Row's return, Dead Island handover and another Timesplitters tease](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/saints_row_johnny_gat.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Dead Island 2 is "still in the works" so "stay tuned," says THQ Nordic CEO](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead_island_2.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Dead Island 2 still happening, Survivors is just a spin-off](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead_island_2_packcrop.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Dead Island 2 is very much alive and kicking says Deep Silver](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead_island_2_packcrop.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Dead Island 2 Steam page removed, resurrecting cancellation talk](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead_island_2_2.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![LittleBigPlanet 3 and Sonic Racing dev Sumo takes over Dead Island 2](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead_island_2_2.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Losing Dead Island 2 project was a "catastrophic blow," says former dev](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead_island_2_2.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Dead Island producer clarifies comments about Dead Island 2 switching studios](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead_island_2_4.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Yager Productions files for insolvency over Dead Island 2 being pulled from studio](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead_island_2_4.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Dead Island 2: Yager exits zombie sequel [UPDATE]](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead_island_2.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Dead Island 2 delayed into 2016 to ensure series is "taken to the next level"](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead_island_2_4.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Dead Island 2 release skips spring for fall 2015 - report](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead_island_2_2.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Dead Island 2 beta arrives 30 days early on PS4](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead_island_2_3.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Dead Island 2 is all about the co-op, dude](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead_island_2_2.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![EGX line-up: Dead Island 2, Mortal Kombat X, Dying Light and more playable at the show](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/dead-island-2-art.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)