As an avid 'Somnambuphile', I really enjoyed this article about Dead Rising and the way it reflects our modern-day fears. Personally, I read it as a hybrid of economic hypertension (Pushed by the need for meat, using highly dangerous methods to meet that need) and the climate of fear created by terrorism (Carlito using the government's own creation against them, and even trying to use explosives to infest the entire country).

One problem I do have with you article is when you Frank has no influence on the NSA Agents - considering some endings allow you to complete your stay at Williamette with both of them intact, Frank can exert some influence over his surroundings. What's more, the survivors Frank can save also exhibit a degree of influence.

I don't mean to nitpick, but it just struck me as a little short-sighted.

Mmm, I wonder what the next eponymous symbol of fear will be?