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Ever wonder what to do in case of a zombie outbreak? I know I have. I've got the plan all lined up, ready in case of attack. Living in a country where guns aren't easily accessible limits my options but I have backup ideas, even if they are rather inspired by Dead Rising. Even better, soon there'll be a way to simulate what would happen during such an outbreak.

Zombie Outbreak Simulator is the app I'm talking about. Previously a website, its aim is to track just what would happen if zombies emerged and started attacking humans.

As it's a simulation, interaction is quite limited. Like on the website, users can adjust certain parameters then it's just a matter of watching to see the action unfold. The preview build I checked out seems pretty complete and offers plenty of variables. Civilian numbers can be adjusted between 100 and 4000, with up to 1000 zombies available to unleash. Armed civilians can be assigned, along with police numbers. In both cases, accuracy can also play a vital role in their chance for survival so that can be adjusted. Any fan of zombie films knows that zombies react differently so infection time and speed can also be changed.

Together, this makes a pretty comprehensive spectrum of situations. The red dots representing zombies and green dots of humanity then descend upon the Google Map image, with users able to zoom in a bit further to see some of the action. Only one map was available in the preview build but I'm hopeful that the full release will enable Location Services so that players can check out how things work out in their local area. The website offers similar and it's fun to see what happens.

No one would expect just watching action unfold to be quite so entertaining, but it is. I'm not sure how long the novelty will last but for now, it's fun to see how adjusting certain numbers can change things so drastically. Even if, all too often, humanity appears to be doomed in this scenario.

Zombie Outbreak Simulator is set for release next week. We'll be sure to give it the full review treatment nearer the time.

People love stuff like Google Maps. There's just something about viewing satellite images of one's neighborhood that's kinda neat. Know what's even neater? Tossing customizable zombie outbreaks into the mix.

Binary Space is set to release an iOS edition of their rather popular PC sandbox thingie. Zombie Outbreak Simulator utilizes Google Maps in order to allow users to unleash the Living Dead practically anywhere. Even right in their own backyard. A number of variables can be tweaked, such as zombie speed and number of law enforcement officials, giving users tons of possible scenarios to set up and watch unfold. New to the iOS release is the ability to zoom in and out to view the action from a detached aerial view to a far more intimate low-flying bird's eye view, complete with animated characters.

Zombie Outbreak Simulator should be popping up in the App Store by the end of the month. Zombie nuts, crazy survivor types, and anyone simply looking for a fun and goofy map app will be able to get their hands on it for $1.99.