The acclaimed DayZ mod for ArmA II could become a stand alone game by the end of 2012, with a low price point, if the mod's developer can get a financial agreement settled.
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The idea that later became the popular DayZ mod for ArmA II actually started out as an idea for a miliary simulation for New Zealand, according to its creator Dean Hall.
Day Z, a zombie-themed free third party mod for the military shooter ArmA II, has become so popular that it has boosted sales of the original game in the past week.