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Jim Dattilo
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Horror/Sci fi writer, SFWA member. he/him. Author of Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, Vampire: The Masquerade - Out for Blood. http://GamesByJimD.com
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Public demo now live for Zombie Exodus: Stronghold.

The project is about one third complete, and feedback is open.

Play:
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Feedback thread:
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December 27, 2025 at 7:13 PM
If you are free tonight at 7 PM EST, I am speaking as part of a panel at "Game Designers' Voices from off the Grid". Join us virtually.

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Game Designers' Voices from off the Grid , Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 5:30 PM | Meetup
\*\* IMPORTANT \*\* NEW MEETING LOCATION \*\* Our next local AITP Chapter will be meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Kutztown University. This presentation is op
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November 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
🎃 Steam Scream IV Sale!
Horror games up to 50% off on Steam till Nov 3.

🧛 Out for Blood
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🧟 Zombie Exodus
store.steampowered.com/app/411570/

🧟‍♀️ Safe Haven
store.steampowered.com/app/543980/
Save 25% on Vampire: The Masquerade — Out for Blood on Steam
Gather your allies to hunt the vampires that terrorize your town! Study their ways and exploit their rivalries, or you'll become a vampire yourself.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:50 PM
At the end of ZEXSH Part 3, which of the following survivors are still in your group? (These are only survivors that could die or not be recruited)
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Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven Poll | Jim Dattilo
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October 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
BREAKING NEWS:

The next chapter of Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven is coming.

Part 4 releases February 5, 2026.

Grab your gear, survivors. It’s time to head back to the junkyard.
October 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
If you haven't read my latest newsletter (I recommend you do), ZEXSH Part 4 has been submitted for publication. It usually takes months to get through the queue. I'll let you know when I hear any news about a release date.

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Games by JimD Newsletter – Game Updates, Stronghold | Jim Dattilo
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October 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Check out my free newsletter, which discusses my plans for my next project after Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, Part 4. And please take the accompanying poll to help me decide that project.

Newsletter
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Future Development Poll
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September 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Writing update. Finally hit the mark.
September 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
New public demo for Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven Part 4.
910,000 words. Available for all free members on Patreon.

Read the demo here: www.patreon.com/posts/zombie...
Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven Part 4 Public Test | Jim Dattilo
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July 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I’ve posted a poll about achievements in my games. It's open to all Patreon members, including free followers. If you want to take part or see what I’m working on, you can sign up for free.
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Game Achievements Poll | Jim Dattilo
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July 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I had Jude redesigned. This is how he looks now, and it would be his appearance when you meet him at the grocery store in Part 2.

Appearance (for visually impaired followers): Jude is a man with dark hair & olive skin, wearing a makeshift ghillie suit of cardboard, cans, plastic bags, and trash.
July 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, Part 4 Public Beta has been updated.

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June 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Zachary Sergi (author of Heroes Rise) is directing the new online Creative Writing Workshop at LIU Brooklyn Summer Writing Festival. They now have an online creative writing workshop.
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Creative Writing Workshop | Long Island University
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June 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Excited to speak at #Narrascope2025 in Philly, June 20–22!
My talk: “Representing Physical Disabilities in Interactive Fiction”
I’ll be signing & giving away trading cards for:
Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven
Vampire: The Masquerade — Out for Blood
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Narrascope 2025 | Celebrating Narrative Games
NarraScope 2025 at Drexel University is an event that supports interactive narrative, adventure games, and interactive fiction by bringing together writers, developers, and players.
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June 3, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Here's a new poll for ZESH Part 4. It contains major spoilers for the end of Part 4. I'm curious if it has all of the options you want. You can discuss this by leaving a comment on Patreon.
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Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, Part 4 Sneak Peek | Jim Dattilo
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May 18, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Coming soon to ZESH.
May 12, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Serious question: which one of these do you prefer for options when presented with a choice:

1 - All options with some grayed out if you don't have the correct skill/item.
2 - Only options where you have the skill/item available.
3 - All options with a chance to succeed/fail.
May 5, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, Part 4 Public Beta has been updated.

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May 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
For those of you interested: I have a few new objects you can craft coming in ZE:SH Part 4:

Landmines
Security cameras
Stimulant injector.
May 1, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Thinking of adding new variables to track more prologue choices—deeper layers to the story. The catch? You might need to replay to see the new content in Part 4. Would that bother you, or are you cool with revisiting the beginning to uncover more later?
December 21, 2024 at 6:36 PM
Check out my latest newsletter where I talk about my games and my development schedule for Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven.
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December 20, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, Part 4 public demo has been updated!

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December 16, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Please go answer my latest poll about a new type of video content I may create.

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New Type of Content | Jim Dattilo
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December 16, 2024 at 5:52 PM
I've written a new post that discusses my plans for finishing Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven, Part 4, what comes after it, and Zombie Exodus: Stronghold.

You just need to become a free member of my Patreon to read it.

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December 10, 2024 at 6:45 PM