GamesRadar - Dead Space

Gaming's freakiest monsters: A biological study (Feature)

Oct 28, 2009

Perhaps better than any other creative medium, videogames have managed to recreate entire ecosystems of imaginary creatures and presented them in an observable context. Books and movies may offer detailed glimpses of anatomy and behavior, but only in videogames does the observer interact with organisms and experience behaviors first hand. ...

Dead Space 360/PS3 Price Drop $18.99 (News)

Oct 11, 2009

Dead Space has now dropped to $18.99 on Amazon for both 360/PS3. If you didn't buy it last week at $20, what are you waiting for?

Dead Space drops to $20 (News)

Oct 6, 2009

Dead Space has been given a price drop to $20 for both the Xbox 360 and PS3

Dead Space Extraction has 500% more dialogue than original game (News)

Sep 18, 2009

VG247: Dead Space Extraction has more than 500 percent more dialogue in it than the original game, senior designer John Calhoun confirmed in the video you can see after the break.

EA On Why Saboteur, Dragon Age Isn't This Year's Dead Space, Mirror's Edge (News)

Aug 11, 2009

Dead Space and Mirror's Edge were poised as massive, blockbuster new franchises for Electronic Arts last year, but while both were mostly critical successes (though Mirror's Edge nicely divided people), neither were the multi-million sellers they'd been pegged as. During the Pacific Crest 11th Annual Technology Leadership Forum, EA CFO Eric Brown was asked a tough question -- are Saboteur and Dragon Age: Origins this year's Dead Space and Mirror's Edge?

"Looking at the two franchises, we have more modest expectations for Saboteur," explained Brown. "It's a version one of that IP, kind of an open world set in circa early 1940s Paris. We've kind of set our expectations accordingly for that title, so that's probably one difference versus where we were, say, 12 months ago."

Target holds new PS3 game clearance (News)

Aug 6, 2009

Select Target Corp. stores this week held a new game clearance for Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3 that includes EA Inc.'s Dead Space and Activision Inc.'s Guitar Hero World Tour Guitar Bundle.

PlayStation Deals Update 8/2/09 (News)

Aug 2, 2009

Welcome to the weekly PlayStation Deals.

This week is another great week for deals, and since August is looking pretty rough on good game releases now is the time to catch up on some older games.

EA Not Commenting On Dead Space 2, 3 Speculation (News)

Jul 28, 2009

There was a curious line hidden away in Variety's story yesterday about director D.J. Caruso (of Eagle Eye fame) being attached to an in-development Dead Space film. Variety claimed Electronic Arts was "working on the second and third installments." Of course, people quickly jumped on this line -- does this mean Dead Space 2 and Dead Space 3?

Second and Third Dead Space Games In The Works At EA (News)

Jul 27, 2009

According to the entertainment newspaper Variety, not only has "Eagle Eye" director D.J. Caruso been attached to the film adaptation of the classic game about a mining ship that has been overtaken by alien forces, but EA already has the second and third titles in the series on the docket.

Dead Space is getting a movie (News)

Jul 27, 2009

Ian Fisher writes: The cycle continues as the latest popular video game destined to become a major motion picture is EA's sci-fi horror game "Dead Space". This project seems to be a bit farther along than EA's other film ventures such as "Army of Two", "Dante's Inferno", and "The Sims" as a director has already been attached to the project. D.J. Caruso (Eagle Eye) will be directing the film and this won't be his first time working on a video game project as he is also directing the Masi Oka MMO adventure film "Defender."

NECA's SDCC Exclusive Dead Space Figure Available on Amazon (News)

Jul 22, 2009

NECA's San Diego Comic-Con exclusive figures, namely the Isaac Clarke Unitology Suit and the Grenadier Locust figures, are now available on Amazon.com for no mark-up at all.

Rumour: Bioshock for $9.89, Dead Space for $19.89 (News)

Jul 20, 2009

NextGen Player writes:

"Normally I don't give a lot of weight to rumours about upcoming deals, but considering how accurate the RedFlagDeals post has been at predicting EB Games door crashers, I thought I'd entertain the latest pieces of gossip."

Risks are required for industry to grow says EA (News)

Jul 18, 2009

Speaking to VideoGamer.com during the recent Shine Week in London, EA UK boss Keith Ramsdale said that in order for the industry to keep growing publishers and developers are going to have to continue to take risks by investing in new ideas.

Dead Space Xbox 360, PS3 price cut to under $20 (News)

Jul 9, 2009

A retailer this week price cut EA Inc.'s Dead Space for Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 and Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3 to under $20.

Why Did Twice As Many People Play Dead Space As Bought It? (News)

Jul 6, 2009

"In studying how Dead Space sold, a key stat loomed large for EA.

EA's Glen Schofield, studio manager for the company's Dead Space team at Visceral Games, appeared on the second episode of EA's official podcast to talk games, mention that Dead Space had co-op during some of its development cycle and explain the company's take on Dead Space's sales."

Co-op originally planned for Dead Space (News)

Jul 1, 2009

Dead Space almost included a co-op mode until EA ultimately scrapped it.

Stupid game terminology (Feature)

Jun 18, 2009

Why can’t some people just call a spade a spade? Or, in the case of video games, call a health pack a health pack, instead of a multi-purpose, cosmic healitron 3000. We’re sick of developers trying to give their games extra context or dimension by pasting unnecessary and sometimes baffling terminology onto simple, every day game actions or objects. It’s convoluted, embarrassing and totally comically. Below are some of the ...

The Top 7... game religions (Feature)

May 11, 2009

Founded by a group of religious cultists who worship an unexploded megaton bomb, who then built their church at the centre of the crater the bomb created. These Children of Atom believe that the atomic masses released by nuclear bombs contain whole universes and are therefore sacred.

How about being constantly surrounded by the most upbeat, glass half full folk any of us are ever likely to meet? Full ...

Guns that don’t shoot bullets (Feature)

May 6, 2009

“Guns don’t kill people, bullets do.” But do they have to? Not at all, and in fact, this is all the destructive power you’re going to get out of shooting bullets. ...

EA: Handhelds Can't Do Dead Space (News)

May 6, 2009

SPOnG writes: Although Dead Space's upcoming move onto the Wii - thus proving that the game doesn't require 'Next Gen' grunt - a portable version of the game is unlikely.

While not entirely writing off a handheld version of the game, Glen Schofield, head of EA's newly-christened Visceral Games (formerly the Redwood Shores studio) said that portable systems couldn't handle crucial aspects of the game.

Visceral open to old IP, Dead Space sells 1.4 million (News)

May 5, 2009

With the renaming of EA Redwood Shores to Visceral Games came the announcement that the rechristened studio would focus on generating new intellectual properties. While the studio is working on new IPs, Visceral's general manager Glen Schofield told GameSpot that "if the right license came along--the right movie, the right book or whatever--we'd do that as well." Stating that Visceral wouldn't just be "The New IP House," Schofield pointed to Capcom as a good example of a company that produces great original IP that can be turned into franchises, something he hopes to see happen for Dead Space.

EA Rename Dead Space Devs Studio (News)

May 4, 2009

A new name for one of EA's greatest development studios.

EA Hints At Possible Multiplayer For Next Dead Space (News)

Apr 25, 2009

Hell Descent Writes "EA has started an online survey for Dead Space with some interesting multiplayer based questions. We received the email in our inbox with the exciting "You've played the game…Now Tell Us What You Think" email. The survey asks what kind of modes do you enjoy, would co-op be a fun addition and if Zero-G deathmatch sounded like a fun multiplayer type. Luckily the survey made sure to ask more than just multiplayer based questions. The survey continues to ask about new function and how to improve the scariness. With these kind of surveys it good to know that EA is looking into a Dead Space sequel/prequel.
Feel free to take a stab at the survey. Who knows, maybe your participation will make the next Dead Space better in some way."

Why Is There A Dead Space Trailer In Godfather II? (News)

Apr 7, 2009

Godfather II includes a bonus trailer on the game disc but it's not for some upcoming EA game - it's for Dead Space, the survival horror game released last fall. Why put an old trailer on your game disc and bypass an opportunity to promote a new product? Well, there's a few reasons.

The Top 7... Annoying nags that need to STFU (Feature)

Mar 30, 2009

We need to be told what to do in a game from time to time. We rely on helpful characters to issue us with objectives and point us in the right direction. Imagine the wasted hours if they weren't there to help. Trouble is, some of them go about it all wrong and - although they're trying to help - just get right on our tits. Honestly, Navi's a joy compared with these nagging characters that need to STFU.

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Dead Space Team Being Renamed Visceral Games? (News)

Mar 6, 2009

This morning, the news broke that EA filed a trademark for the name "Visceral Games". While it's possible this is a new studio, it seems more likely that this is the new name for the development studio responsible for Dead Space.

Mirror's Edge sequel all but officially announced (News)

Mar 6, 2009

EA's Patrick Söderlund on Mirror's Edge: "Is it perfect? No. Are there things in there that we will address for future versions? Absolutely. Was it a good first attempt? Yes! That's kind of how I summarize it."

200 Edge covers in 20 seconds (News)

Mar 6, 2009

Abe Lincoln. Charles Darwin. Edge. Between them they’ve mastered the realms of politics, science and writing about overweight Italian plumbers. And, more importantly than any of that, they’re now all 200. Yep, the long-running and respected games mag has just reached its 200th issue, celebrating the landmark event by publishing 200 unique covers.

So if you’re mad for Master Chief, delirious over Deus Ex or want to dip ...

Gamasutra - EA's Soderlund: Dead Space, Mirror's Edge Will Be Seen As Successful (News)

Mar 5, 2009

In an interview with Gamasutra, EA Games Europe senior VP Patrick Söderlund believes the lifetime performance of Mirror's Edge and Dead Space will prove them to be hits after all, talking to Gamasutra about why "it's hard to break ground with new IP."

MCV Industry Excellence Awards 2009 Finalists Announced (News)

Feb 26, 2009

Taking place on Thursday April 23rd at The Brewery, Chiswell Street, London, this year's MCV Industry Excellence Awards will be the most hotly-contested ever, with 17 accolades up for grabs, across a diverse range of categories covering the entire industry.

Nintendo, EA, Ubisoft, Microsoft, Sega and Activision will battle it out for the Games Publisher Award, whilst individual titles Guitar Hero World Tour, GTA IV, FIFA 09, Fallout 3, Wii Fit and Call of Duty: World At War compete for Game Campaign.

The Top 7… worst games in great games (Feature)

Feb 16, 2009

Today, we’re taking a timeout to break through the fourth wall of online features about games to highlight the seven worst games set in the worlds of great games. Why? Because these minigames are a special breed of boring. We’re tired of tacked-on gambling activities, awful fictional sports, and stale satires of classic arcade hits that dwell in the bowels of some of the best games ever.

Why does this happen? ...

LittleBigPlanet, Braid, Left 4 Dead lead game developers choice award finalists (News)

Feb 9, 2009

Gamasutra writes:

"Media Molecule's LittleBigPlanet leads the nominees for the ninth annual Game Developers Choice Awards with seven nominations, organizers have revealed.

Number None's Braid follows closely with five nominations. Among the nominations for LittleBigPlanet is the coveted Game of the Year award.

Other nominees for that category include Fallout 3 and Left 4 Dead, each of which received a total of four award nominations; Rockstar North's Grand Theft Auto IV, which earned a total of three nominations, and Lionhead Studios' Fable 2. Winners will be honored at an awards show taking place during the 2009 Game Developers Conference."

Mirror's Edge, Dead Space Break 1 Million (News)

Feb 4, 2009

During a conference call today, EA CFO Eric Brown noted that both EA Redwood Shores' Dead Space and DICE's Mirror's Edge sold over one million copies each in 2008.

The figure includes for all versions of the games released last year. The action-horror shooter Dead Space was available on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360, while the first-person parkour game Mirror's Edge hit PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2008.

A PC version of Mirror's Edge followed the console editions in mid-January.

Behind the scenes of gaming's great soundtracks (Feature)

Jan 28, 2009

When he started sharing his idea of an orchestra playing music from videogames, people thought the veteran composer Tommy Tallarico was off his rocker. It took him three years to convince publishers and developers that he was sane. “Imagine me making a call to Taito in Japan, asking them for the rights for the score of [1983 arcade hit] Elevator Action. “I’d like to play the theme tune to the game at the Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Hello... hello?’” ...

Game levels that look like anuses (Video)

Jan 22, 2009

The original and terrifying new IP from EA cribs tricks from all the greats of survival horror's past, but manages to do it so well that it doesn't really matter. The action and controls are fantastic, and the atmosphere and monsters will get under your skin. We wish there was more of the original stuff, like the inventive Zero G sections, but we can live with this, since it might be the best game of this type since Resident Evil 4.

Game levels that look like anuses (Feature)

Jan 22, 2009

What do Gears of War 2, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Halo 3, Dead Space and Prey all have in common? Well, they were all innovative, highly praised and sold well at a time when - ok, let's drop the pretense. You’re here about the ass.

There are many examples of game level archetypes that designers go back to again and again. How many Sewers, Ice Worlds or Warehouse Maps have you experienced in your gaming life? ...

Electronic Arts Blew this Console Cycle? (News)

Jan 11, 2009

Electronic Arts is the focus of attention for both analysts and gamers as 2008 is closing. The publisher, which is already facing stiff competition from Activision Blizzard and Ubisoft, has seen worse than expected results in the last month, deciding to lay off more than 1,000 people, about 10% of its workforce, while also closing down or consolidating a lot of studios, including Need for Speed: Undercover developer Black Box. New intellectual properties like Dead Space, a space based horror shooter, and Mirror's Edge, the free running DICE developed title, have failed to make the impact that the company had hoped for.

Some analysts believe that the recent news shows how the publisher missed the start of this console cycle and needs to rethink its strategy in order to create successful titles.

The Best (And Worst) Of 2008: Sports Legends Editors' Choice Awards (News)

Jan 5, 2009

For the second year running, the Xbox 360 is the king of consoles. Barely edging out the impressive PS3, the swanky new dash and the amazing exclusives like Gears of War 2 and Fable 2 put Microsoft over the top. The Wii's casual focus didn't garner it any votes this year.

First Issue of Dead Space Comic Available Online for Free (News)

Jan 3, 2009

Image Comics published a six issue Dead Space mini-series (before the game was even out). The first issue of the Dead Space comic is now available online - for free.

2008: A Year to Dismember (Video)

Dec 31, 2008

Dead Space - New secrets revealed (News)

Dec 30, 2008

In Dead Space you will find many Unitology signs. After completing the last chapter you will find the code to start your quest to reveal the hidden message.

The first sign is the phrase, "Do you believe? Your light shows the way. We have left you a gift.
http://deadspace.ea.com/ibelieve

Prosecutor Worthy List's Top 10 2008 Violent Video Games (News)

Dec 16, 2008

Prosecutor Kim Worthy was responsible for sentencing Kwame Kilpatrick in 2008. Now that she has more time on her hands again, she is back to attacking video games again with her annual top 10 violent videos games of 2008 list.

Yes, all of the games on the list are violent; however her statement that violent games cause teens and kids to act violently is one more of a continuing trend. She even claims that violent video games were the result of a hate crime she prosecuted earlier in the year, yet she never provides any proof that games do cause violent actions or this was the case. Maybe this is something she should consider doing, being a prosecutor.

The complete list and more after the jump.

Dead Space Developers Announce New Project (News)

Dec 15, 2008

An abducted soul, a lifetime of sins, a journey to the depths of despair. Electronic Arts Inc. announced today that EA Redwood Shores, the studio behind hit horror game Dead Space, is making Dante's Inferno – a Third-Person Action/Adventure adaptation of the medieval epic poem The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri...

Voting Is Open! People's Choice Award For Biggest Disappointment (News)

Dec 8, 2008

NG Writes:

"The waiting is finally over. Voting is officially open for the Negative Gamer People's Choice Award For Biggest Disappointment! The award chosen by you, the gamers, to celebrate the single most disappointing experience to come out of 2008."

Dead Space Demo Coming November 25 (News)

Nov 24, 2008

EA have announced that a free downloadable demo for Dead Space will be launched on November 25. The demo will showcase the combat and strategic dismemberment of the epic sci-fi action game.The demo will be available on PSN and Xbox Live worldwide. In Europe, the demo will be available for PSN on November 27.

Latest Video Game Price Drop Part 1 (News)

Nov 11, 2008

Gaming Front: "Another week, another great day to be a gamer. Click on the link to find the latest price drop on the hottest games."

Reviews Liven Up Dead Space Sales - Analyst (News)

Nov 11, 2008

Edge writes: "While reviews for Dead Space generated some positive buzz, there's still always a question mark that follows the release of virtually any new, unproven IP.

However, one analyst says that the EA Redwood Shores-developed game has likely exceeded U.S. retailers' and EA's own sales expectations.

In his NPD preview, Jesse Divnich with Electronic Entertainment Design and Research believes the game, released on October 14, sold 470,000 during its opening month in the U.S."

Dead Space Downloadable Content Details (News)

Nov 10, 2008

Electronic Arts announced today that the critically acclaimed Dead Space will be releasing premium upgrade packs to provide the game hero, Isaac Clarke, an everyday systems engineer, with the ultimate Necromorph-dismembering equipment in his fight for survival aboard the space-travelling USG Ishimura. Players can experience the glory of strategic dismemberment November 13th on XboxLIVE! Marketplace worldwide and...

Win 15 DVDs by watching Dead Space: Downfall on Blu-ray (Feature)

Nov 3, 2008

You want DVDs. We want cheat codes. We have a solution.Here in the GamesRadar offices, we firmly believe that playing videogames is the best thing you can do on a couch that won’t make you gag if your grandmother wants to join you. However, watching movies runs a close second (playing “Guess the Stain” was nominated as well, but only by one editor. We don’t go over to his house anymore). ...

Dead Space Unlockable Secrets (News)

Nov 3, 2008

Gamerzones writes:

Dead Space has been one of the best sci-fi horror games ever to be released from EA on the 360, PS3 and PC.

EA Reward Some Known Survivors (News)

Oct 31, 2008

Brodiesan over at PS3 Attitude writes:

"Did you follow our weekly articles about the Dead Space competition/marketing game "No Known Survivors"? We sure hope you did because if you passed up on the episodic experience you've just missed out on a complimentary coupon from the good folk over at EA.

[...]

"As we're a charity site (and the cost of postage would vastly outweigh any savings from using the code) I'm offering up my coupon to the first person who comments below and asks nicely for it."

Gamefly Charts: Fable 2 On Top (Again) (News)

Oct 30, 2008

Gamerdeals.net writes:

"For the week of October 30, 2008, Fable 2 (Xbox 360) takes the top spot on the cross-platform Gamefly Top Ten 'Most Queued' list. Following close behind is Dead Space (PS3/Xbox 360). Wii Music is currently on top of the Nintendo Wii queue.

Queue up the complete Gamefly Top 10 most requested lists (Cross-Platform, Xbox 360, PS3, Nintendo Wii, Playstation 2, PSP, Nintendo DS, Xbox, Nintendo Gamecube, Nintendo Game Boy Advance):"

The Scariest Games this fall - Part 2 (Feature)

Oct 29, 2008

A few months back we featured the most bloodcurdling games to be unleashed this fall. We then graded each fright fest depending on what we assumed would be the scariest. The big surprise though is that half of the games featured - including FEAR 2 - either won’t be released by year’s end or - like in GhostBusters and Fatal Frame’s case - don’t even have release dates. ...

Dead Space Sequel Coming, EA Says Casually (News)

Oct 29, 2008

You read that right. The game hasn't even been out for a couple of weeks yet and they're already talking about sequels. EA Redwood Shores Studio GM Glenn Schofield came out in an interview with Variety about the title's performance and it's upcoming sequel. Well, he brings it up in passing. He is, of course, discussing a possible Dead Space film...

"We're talking with movie studios right now. We have been all along. The difference with this is we need to go in and say, 'This is not a $10 million movie.' Sure somebody could make it, but that's not what we are looking for. It's an expensive movie. By doing this now, we could have a movie that bridges the gap between the two games." --Variety

The quote comes from a full interview discussing the independent licensed titles that are now hitting the market. They also go into and Army of Two sequel.

Dead Space: One More Thing.... (News)

Oct 29, 2008

OK, so after the credits roll, you get a big stack of unlocked gear, logs, and other goodies. The two most gameplay-relevant ones are the level 6 "military" suit--better than anything available the first time you play through the game--and 50,000 credits to spend at the store. Would help soften the challenge of the "impossible" difficulty level that also unlocks, no?

Confirmed: Dead Space 2 In the Works (News)

Oct 28, 2008

Slashgamer Writes: "General manager Glenn Schofield, might have slipped some info about a new Dead Space game already in the works. During the interview he was talking about the possibly of a movie sometime in the future and how they would want the story to gap the two games,"

Dead Space: Downfall Blu-ray Review (News)

Oct 28, 2008

"For Dead Space gamers, the story of how Ishimura's crew are wiped out after an alien artifact is brought on board and subsequently turned into the very creatures that killed them plays perfectly into the game's introduction. The film's somber final note ends at the precise moment the game begins with the nightmare of many transferred to the life of one. "

Dead Space - Developer diary 9: Isaac (Video)

Oct 27, 2008

Dead Space 18 for a reason warns EA (News)

Oct 25, 2008

Console Monster reveals EA have warned parents about the content in Dead Space.

"All parents have been there. Letting their children play games which have recieved the 18 certificate treatment, before they are 18. Grand Theft Auto and Manhunt are a few of these titles which spring to mind. With EA's Dead Space being released today, they have released a statement emphasising the 18 certificate while at the same time giving a warning to parents."

The secrets of Dead Space deciphered (Feature)

Oct 24, 2008

We literally think Dead Space is awesome. It's an interstellar scare-a-thon of the absolute highest order. And we guarantee that anyone who plays the game will wish they knew what all the alien scribblings plastered inside the Necromorph-infested Ishimura mining vessel mean. Well, we did at least. Which is why we made it our mission to crack the code. We're anal like that.

And crack it we did. The vast majority of it ties-in with ...

Coming Out In Europe This Week - PAL Releases (News)

Oct 23, 2008

dailygamesnews.com - We mentioned earlier October was going to be a killer month for videogame releases, this is what's going out this week across Europe...

Sequels for Army of Two, Battlefield: Bad Company and Dead Space (News)

Oct 23, 2008

Ripten reports that Variety have recently interviewed EA games label president Frank Gibeau and Dead Space executive producer Glenn Schofield, who revealed that there are sequels in the works for some of EA's biggest games. Gibeau stated that there is a "sequel idea planned" for Army of Two and a Battlefield: Bad Company. We can only hope that the sequel for Army of Two is called "Army of TwoTwo (TuTu)". Also mentioned was that a sequel to Dead Space, EA's recently released horror shooter, was already in the works, and that ideas for a Dead Space movie were in the pipeline as well.

Gamefly Charts: Fable II on Top Again (News)

Oct 22, 2008

Gamerdeals.net writes:

"For the week of October 22, 2008, Fable 2 (Xbox 360) takes the top spot on the cross-platform Gamefly Top Ten 'Most Queued' list. Following close behind is Dead Space (PS3/Xbox 360). Wii Music is currently on top of the Nintendo Wii queue.

Queue up the complete Gamefly Top 10 most requested lists (Cross-Platform, Xbox 360, PS3, Nintendo Wii, Playstation 2, PSP, Nintendo DS, Xbox, Nintendo Gamecube, Nintendo Game Boy Advance):"

Dead Space Cheat Codes in Downfall Movie (News)

Oct 21, 2008

"We've just received word that the new Dead Space: Downfall Blu-ray Disc and DVD movie releasing next week has a little added bonus packed in."

Dead Space PC Version Perplexed With Control Problems and Issues - Not Fluid Enough (News)

Oct 19, 2008

What If Gaming writes: "For all our hardcore PC audience, that means everyone of you, we recently got hands on with an early copy of EA's Dead Space for the PC. Good news? It's still Dead Space!

Bad news? The controls are 2nd to the worst controls we've seen ever since Path of Neo came to the PC platforms. The smoothness compared to consoles is just not there, and from what we can tell it doesn't seem like a patch can fix most of the issues. Inventory stack access becomes frustrating when fighting with monsters and aiming for on-the-fly changes. The controls just aren't smooth."

New Game Releases for the Week of October 19, 2008 (News)

Oct 18, 2008

Gamerdeals.net writes:

"Even with the slight delay of LittleBigPlanet, there is still plenty of gaming cheer to be had, as we are now officially under the holiday assault. Highlights include Fable 2 (Xbox 360), Bioshock (PS3), Wii Music (Nintendo Wii), Far Cry 2 (Xbox 360, PS3, PC), Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia (Nintendo DS), and Dead Space (PC).

Check out the full list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of October 19, 2008 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Sony PS2, PSP, Nintendo DS, and PC!"

TalkRadar 23 – Wii Music, watch out (Feature)

Oct 17, 2008

Rest up this weekend kiddies, cuz starting next week there’s a nonstop barrage of quality games coming out, right up until New Year’s Eve. This week we talk about the first games in that wave (Dead Space, Saints Row 2, Wii Music), plus the toughest opening levels of all time, then hit the forums for your answers to last week’s poll.

Be sure to listen for a special appearance by the Dark Lord of the Sith as well. ...

Dead Space, What You Get After Completing (News)

Oct 16, 2008

DeaconBlade writes:

"I just finished what I feel is just an awesome experience! I managed to survive the USG Ishimura and all those damn Necromorphs. Here's a list of all the goodies you get after completing the game. I know some of you have heard in various places but I decided to offer the first pic of the completion rewards. You get a Military Suit, Backstory Logs, 50,000 Credits, 10 Power Nodes and Impossible Mode. I can't wait to go back through it with the Military Suit!"

Dead Space Comes With Two Demos on the Disc (News)

Oct 15, 2008

Eager horror fans who just picked up Dead Space will find a couple extra goodies of the non-scary kind when they pop the disc into their system. At least on the PS3 version, you get two Blu-ray Disc icons under the Game XMB -- one for Dead Space of course, but surprisingly also one for EA Demos.

Included on the disc are demos for Battlefield: Bad Company and Burnout: Paradise.

Dead Space (Review)

Oct 14, 2008

Dead Space is the ultimate jigsaw of gaming’s greatest hits, shamelessly stealing features from a decade of classic action games and mixing them together in one giblet-filled melting pot of horror. ...

Dead Space dev studied car crash victims (News)

Oct 14, 2008

CVG: Looking for realism, EA Redwood Shores turned to the dead for help.

EA Redwood Shores came up against this problem making its sci-fi horror game Dead Space. On their first attempt, the team were not happy with their work. So, they decided to take a close look at some real bodies.

Writing for Edge today, exec producer Glen Schofield explains, "In the story of Dead Space, there was a war that happened on the ship before Isaac, the main character, gets there. So he's going to find a lot of nasty stuff, corpses in various states of annihilation.

Gears of War 2 LE Only $59.99 And LittleBigPlanet Plus Others For $54.99 (News)

Oct 13, 2008

GameXtract writes "I like getting my video games cheaper. Especially when I don't have to wait for three months till everyone else doesn't give a dam about the game. It looks like ToysRus is trying to get an upper hand on pre-orders this year with Gears of War 2. The limited edition is listed on the site for $59.99 instead of the regular $69.99 found at many other retailers."

Get the full info after the jump.

Exclusive items for PS3 version of Dead Space (News)

Oct 12, 2008

Talk Playstation.com writes:"You'll be getting an Obsidian Rig which will be available from the Playstation store once you log in the game. The main character will get a suit that has Playstation 3 themed colours (Black, red, blue and a little bit of yellow), increased toughness and more inventory slots.
You can get this item for free from October 24 till November 7. After that you will have to pay. How much is not known yet."

PS3 Fanboy : Worldwide PS3 releases for the week of October 12 (News)

Oct 12, 2008

Jem Alexander writes "It all begins here, folks. You're about to be inundated with quality titles from now until Christmas. Dead Space is one we've been eagerly anticipating, so it's great to see its release in the US and Asia this week. Even better that it'll be waiting for us when we return from TGS. Other notable releases include SOCOM, Rock Revolution and Saints Row 2. When we say "notable," we don't necessarily mean that in a good way. Here's the full release list:

US Games
Dead Space
Blitz II: The League

FIFA Soccer 2009
SOCOM: Confrontation (with headset)
SOCOM: Confrontation (without headset)
Rock Revolution
Saints Row 2
Saints Row 2 Collector's Edition

Golden Axe: Beast Rider
EU Games

PES 2009
Saints Row 2
Golden Axe: Beast Rider
Rapala Fishing Frenzy
Asian Games

Dead Space
NBA 2K9
FIFA Soccer 09
Facebreaker

New Game Releases for the Week of October 12, 2008 (News)

Oct 11, 2008

Gamerdeals.net writes:

"The middle of October greets us with an abundance of quality releases on every platform!

The highlights this week include Dead Space (Xbox 360/PS3), FIFA Soccer 2009 (Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, PSP, DS, PC), SOCOM Confrontation (PS3), Saints Row 2 (Xbox 360/PS3/PC), and Sam and Max Season 1 (Nintendo Wii).

Check out the full list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of October 12, 2008 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Sony PS2, PSP, Nintendo DS, and PC!"

NO Demo for Dead Space (News)

Oct 11, 2008

Were you looking to test out EA's new horror game before purchase? Looks like your out of luck then. Xbox Evolved has confirming details that there will be no demo.

Dead Space review: "world's scariest game" (News)

Oct 8, 2008

Dead Space is "the world's scariest game" says the latest issue of PSW magazine, which goes on sale tomorrow with the first PS3 review. Needless to say, it scores well.

So well, in fact, that the magazine goes so far as to say it topples the Resident Evil series from its survival horror throne.

"No one has really come close to jostling Capcom's T-Virus infected romp through Eastern Europe from its top spot since it arrived back in 2005. That is until now, of course," says the review.

Gamefly Charts: Fable 2 on Top (News)

Oct 8, 2008

GamerDeals.net writes:

"For the week of October 7, 2008, Fable 2 (Xbox 360) takes the top spot on the cross-platform Gamefly Top Ten 'Most Queued' list. Following close behind is Dead Space (PS3/Xbox 360. Wii Music is currently on top of the Nintendo Wii queue.

Queue up the complete Gamefly Top 10 most requested lists (Cross-Platform, Xbox 360, PS3, Nintendo Wii, Playstation 2, PSP, Nintendo DS, Xbox, Nintendo Gamecube, Nintendo Game Boy Advance):"

PS Blog: Qore Episode 5 Hits PSN Thursday (News)

Oct 8, 2008

Kevin Furuichi @ PS Blog Writes:

Hey everyone, my name is Kevin Furuichi and I'm the new Executive Producer here at the PlayStation Network. The Qore team's put together a spook-tacular, monster-themed Halloween Special for Episode 05 available in the PlayStation Store on Thursday, October 9, here's a preview.

Dead Space: A 15-Hour "Roller Coaster" Ride (News)

Oct 7, 2008

"Sometimes, it's all about the pacing. Whether its romance, comedy or horror, the way certain elements are presented can change the entire package. For instance, if you try to pack all of the genre-dependent content into the first hour or final few of a product, it's going to be disappointing.

That's why Dead Space has been created with the intent of being "[...] a roller coaster ride, where you have those horror moments, but you also have those spaces in between to let down your guard. In fact, stopping to take a breath makes it even more impactful the next time we throw an encounter at you, or use a false scare to put you on edge," according to Rich Briggs, producer. He speaks the truth-getting that sense of false security has been my downfall in such recent games as Silent Hill: Homecoming, or even Alone in the Dark. Thinking that things are really okay when they're not, can sometimes be the most horrifying frame of mind."

Via TheGameReviews.com

Dead Space Wants You to Feel Alone (News)

Oct 6, 2008

"All jokes aside, after a recent interview conducted with Dead Space Producer Rich Briggs, it's been made perfectly clear that there are no current plans for multiplayer support for the upcoming survival horror scarefest. Many gamers have been asking this question, including myself. One nameless Ishimura crew member versus their friends, as Necromorphs? It seems like it'd work in theory, and would be a welcome addition to a game that looks better and better with every bit of footage revealed. However, it's not merely for the reasons one would suspect-the game isn't fit for such a mode, it wouldn't work, etc."

Via TheGameReviews

Historical Gothic Architecture Influenced Dead Space's Design (News)

Oct 6, 2008

Forget hip, modern and futuristic. The creators of Dead Space took their cues from the architecture of yore. That's right, rather than poring over sci-fi blockbusters, classic novels in the genre or using more futuristic décor as a base on which to create environments and even costumes, the team looked to the past for inspiration.

Dead Space Wants Silence to Terrify You (News)

Oct 6, 2008

"As we've seen in terrible American remakes of Japanese horror film classics (The Grudge, anyone?), it's obvious that filmmakers always want to use music and sound effects to their advantage when attempting to scare the pants off its audience. However, after such banal usage in 99% of the horror films released throughout the years, it tends to become familiar. When the music swells in a horrifying tidal wave of strings and accompanying instrument, we're all ready to jump in our seats, expecting to be afraid of whatever's coming out onscreen.

The creators of Dead Space are looking to put these tactics to good use, once and for all, throwing in the spice of actual silence to instill fear and to get our blood pumping, rather than forcing music to do the job through the entirety of the game. Ominous music has become an extremely overplayed option and a cop-out when certain games' content isn't chilling enough to carry the fear factor."

Via TheGameReviews

'Dead Space' Gets Orchestral Soundtrack (News)

Oct 6, 2008

WorthPlaying: "In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, gamers will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience that promises to deliver the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action. Composer Jason Graves has created a chilling intensely atmospheric orchestral score that enhances the horror and tension of the game."

That Aussie Game Site: Daily Wrap 3rd October, 2008 (News)

Oct 3, 2008

That Aussie Game Site have wrapped up the day in games reporting on Bungie's Kojima talent aquisition, new DLC for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and a swag of demos coming to the PSN. They've also got information on the free DLC for Gears of War 2, information regarding the Resistance 2 Beta, Dead Space colour-coded suits and a bunch of new media for Tom Clancy's End War. What a day!

'Dead Space' Bonus Suit Confusion Clarified (News)

Oct 2, 2008

Patrick Klepek of MTV Multiplayer writes:

"If you pre-order, you gain access to a downloadable "Scorpion Suit." If you own an Xbox 360, it's a platform-exclusive "Elite Suit." On the PlayStation 3, it's an equally exclusive "Obsidian Suit."

All three suits are virtually identical, an EA spokesperson told me today. Each provides you with a "new look, increased toughness and increased inventory slots." You'll access them through stores found within "Dead Space.""

Dead Space: First verdict spotted (News)

Oct 2, 2008

CVG reports: "The first verdict for EA's impressive survival horror game is in - and the score should keep fans excited. The latest Xbox World 360 mag, on shelves today, awards the survival horror game 91%, claiming that Resident Evil developer Capcom should take note, "Because EA can teach them a thing or three about survival horror."

Exploring the decks of the Ishimura is a "nail-biting experience," says the mag, driven forward by the "film-worthy" script and "inspired" setting. "It's Rapture in space: every bit as disturbing, just as meticulously designed and easily as believable."

Dead Space ULE Announced Along With Giveaway Details (News)

Oct 1, 2008

GamingShogun writes, "The Ultra Limited Edition is here! A.K.A, the ULE. We've put together 1,000 of these to be distributed exclusively through the EA STORE. They went on sale two days ago and now there's less than 700 available (Update: as of Tuesday the 30th there's 640 left, at this rate they will be gone by NEXT WEEK), so get them while you can! What do you get, you ask? Well, you get a whole lot, including some things you won't see anywhere else..."

Special Scorpion Suit If You Pre-order Dead Space (News)

Oct 1, 2008

Talk Xbox writes: "EA have let us know that Dead Space has gone gold and that gamers who pre-order the game for the Xbox 360 (and PS3) will receive a promotional code for an exclusive downloadable 'Scorpion Suit'.

Seems worth it if you planned on buying the game since the 'Scorpion Suit' will not only feature a new look, but also increased toughness and inventory slots. Picture below..."

How to Make a Monster! (Feature)

Oct 1, 2008

Art: there’s not that much to it. To prove it, we talked to Lead Art Director Ian Milham and Lead Creature Designer Ben Wanat about their sci-fi survival-horror game, Dead Space. Ian’s in charge of all the environments in the game; basically, he makes sure that nothing looks out of place while keeping the entire game terrifying and believable. ...

EA Announces That Dead Space Has Gone Gold (News)

Oct 1, 2008

Electronic Arts, announced today that Dead Space, the highly anticipated new survival horror game, has gone gold and will ship in North America on October 14 for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. The PC version will ship on October 20. Dead Space will be in stores in Europe on October 24 for the Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 system and the PC.

Dead Space Developer to Get New Name (News)

Oct 1, 2008

With all of the excitement surrounding its forthcoming horror title, the Dead Space team must be quite happy to be known as ... the Dead Space team. That is, until it wants to make something else. That's probably one of the reasons for, as Variety reports, the EARS (EA Redwood Shores) team being "re-branded" as something niftier-sounding in the near future (EYES?).

No Known Survivors Updated (News)

Oct 1, 2008

No Known Survivors gets updated with some great new prizes with the launch of Chapter 2. Also save $5.

Dead Space web-site updated with new tale of despair (News)

Sep 30, 2008

PS3 Attitude's Brodiesan writes:

"[... ]we are now entering the unnerving setting of the second episodic story of dismay and (if going by the first story is any indication) dismemberment on board the troubled mining ship Ishimura.

Story "13" starts today (though it might have been up late yesterday for you PST guys, let us know) and can be found by clicking on the fifth sector from the hub's navi-bar. Or, you know, you could always choose the mutated hand with the talon sticking out of its palm. Whatever takes your fancy."

Discover the Terror in Dead Space with Dario Argento, Italy's Master of Thriller (News)

Sep 27, 2008

Renowned Italian Director Plays the Role of Doctor Kyne in Dead Space.

Dead Space gets its own special edition (News)

Sep 25, 2008

Talk Playstation.com writes:"In a news letter from EA Games, they let know that by pre-ordering Dead Space you'll be able to get your hands on one of the limited and exclusive Art books. It is written by the Development Team and also includes some illustrations."

Dead Space Pre-Order Bonus (News)

Sep 24, 2008

EA sent a newsletter today about the pre-order bonus for Dead Space.

If you will pre-order the game you will get a limited and exclusive art book.

EA: Dead Space wouldn't have happened a few years ago (News)

Sep 22, 2008

An EA game like Dead Space simply "wouldn't have happened" prior to the company's change of strategy two years ago, gameplay engineer David Yee has told VideoGamer.com. Following his appointment in 2007, CEO John Riccitiello has encouraged a focus on original intellectual properties - a move which has proved popular among the design staff, according to Yee.

"It was easy from our standpoint on the ground to be like, "Well, we're not really too sure. This new guy just came back in" [to the company]. But we've really seen that, over the course of Dead Space. A few years ago Dead Space would have been... there's no chance it would have happened. And we're seeing lots of other opportunities where people are able to explore doing new and original IP, which is really exciting."

Dead Space Trophy List (News)

Sep 19, 2008

41 Trophies in total : 33 bronze, 4 silver, 3 gold, and a platinum.

Click the jump to get the entire breakdown!

Dead Space writer: You'd be a fool to skip the dialogue (News)

Sep 17, 2008

From CVG: "You'd be a fool to skip cut scenes," says Anthony Johnson. "If you want to find out the mysteries of the game, you need to listen to the dialogue. But more than that, you actually need to listen to it so you can complete the game."