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Below are frequently asked questions and their answers for Left 4 Dead.

  1. What is Left 4 Dead?

    Left 4 Dead is a multiplayer co-operative survival horror shooter currently in development by Valve Software. Like other current Valve titles it is based on the Source engine and will be released for the PC and Xbox 360 in late summer 2008.

  2. Who is developing Left 4 Dead?

    Left 4 Dead was formerly in development by Turtle Rock Studios, which was a separate company whose work included Counter-Strike: Condition Zero and the Xbox version of Counter-Strike. On January 10th, 2008, Valve acquired Turtle Rock Studios, absorbing the company.

  3. How many players can play?

    The game is designed for 1 to 8 players. There are four spots on each 'side' that can both be controlled by AI or human players. You can go for the full on 4 vs. AI or a 4 vs. 4 with real players on both sides. If you feel brave you could always go lone-ranger against the AI hordes!

  4. How long will maps last?

    The initial game release version will have four scenarios with around five maps each. Each scenario lasts between 45 and 75 minutes.

  5. What happens if you die?

    As a survivor, if you get to 0HP you fall down and cannot move. You can shoot but your teammates must revive you with their health pack before a timer runs down otherwise you die. You can only be revived by teammates three times before dying. If they do not reach you in time, you will go into spectator mode and have to wait for them to reach the next checkpoint before you can respawn. As for the Infected, currently there is a unconfirmed wait period.

  6. What type of weapons are in the game?

    Survivors are given weapons as diverse as dual-pistols, assault rifle, shotguns, M60 Heavy-Machine gun, standard grenades and even Molotov cocktails to burn the undead to death.

  7. When will Left 4 Dead be released?

    Left 4 Dead will be released for the PC and Xbox 360 in late summer 2008. There is no information on a Playstation 3 version.

  8. How will the game be released?

    The game will be available on PC via Steam and on Xbox 350 in retail stores. There is no confirmation of a PC retail release yet.
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