We’re getting in the festive spirit by embracing American consumerism and taking down hordes of holiday shoppers, now zombies, in Dead Rising. Alex, in their first playthrough of the game, chats with Olly, a dedicated Dead Riser, about killer clowns, awful AIs, and a narrative that really surprised. As with all episodes of The Lag, be warned for heavy spoilers throughout.

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