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20th Century Fox has obtained the feature rights to the video game series "Left 4 Dead".

First released in 2008, the Academy Award-winning "Left 4 Dead" was developed by Turtle Rock Studios, published by Valve Corporation and distributed by Electronic Arts. Set during the aftermath of an apocalyptic pandemic, the game pits its four protagonists—dubbed the "Survivors"—against hordes of the infected. There are four game modes: a single-player mode in which allied characters are controlled by AI; a four-player, co-op campaign mode; an eight-player online versus mode; and a four-player survival mode. In all modes, an artificial intelligence (AI), dubbed the "Director", controls level pacing and item placements, in an attempt to create a dynamic experience and increase replay value.

A sequel, "Left 4 Dead 2", was announced at the 2009 E3 conference and was released November 17, 2009. Addressing concerns voiced by fans, Gabe Newell responded to an email from Kotaku explaining that despite the upcoming sequel, "Left 4 Dead" would continue to be supported and more content is planned in the coming months.

Blue Sky Studios, which was responsible for the "Ice Age" series, "Robots", "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!", "Team Fortress: The Movie" and "Rio", will co-finance.