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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 - Ishimura (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 - launch trailer (Video)

Oct 15, 2008

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."

Dead Space may be light on Ellis' work (News)

Sep 11, 2008

Joystiq writes- Even though it may be true that, as he said, Warren Ellis "wrote a bunch of the groundwork, backstory and structure on the forthcoming EA videogame Dead Space," it would appear that you may not find a whole lot of that work in the final product.

Speaking with IGN, executive producer Glen Schofield said, "With all due respect to Warren ... Warren came at the very beginning of the game; we figured we needed a writer and Warren came in and we had our direction, our ideas ... how many of these ideas are leftovers from what he wrote, I don't know – I'd have to go back a reread all his work." We'll probably never know how much of he game was inspired by the prolific writer, but it doesn't exactly sound like Warren Ellis' Dead Space, does it?

Dead Space Engine to Become Major Middleware (News)

Sep 9, 2008

Gameplayer spoke with Glen Schofield, the head of the studio working on upcoming horror sci-fi game Dead Space, who gave them the scoop on EA's planes for the middleware's future.

"Glen was very excited about what the engine can offer, and how malleable it is. Lawyers are currently on the job sorting out the legalities of officially naming the engine and an announcement on this will be made soon."

Is Australia getting a revised version of Dead Space? (News)

Sep 7, 2008

A classification for Dead Space has appeared on the Australian OLFC website, as expected it has been given the highest rating possible for a game, MA15+, what was not expected however is one of the finer details indicating that the game has been submitted twice.

Dead Space Banned in Germany, Japan and China (News)

Sep 6, 2008

In a posting on the official Dead Space Web site, EA community manager Ben Swanson announced that the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC game "will be banned in Germany, China, and Japan." Swanson did not say what indications the team has received to suggest the imminent banning of the sci-fi survival horror game.

Dead Space is set for an October 14 console release in North America (October 20 for the PC version), with a European launch set for October 24. As of press time, EA representatives had not returned requests for clarification on the nature of the bans or why they are expected to come.

Dead Space hasn't been banned in Germany, say Germans (News)

Sep 5, 2008

Eurogamer.de's scotched a report that said Dead Space had already been banned in Germany. Basically, it hasn't.

Dead Space Release Date Pushed Up Again to October 14, Banned Abroad (News)

Sep 5, 2008

Dead Space release has been banned internationally in China, Germany, and Japan.

Dead Space now shipping on October 14 for 360 and PS3 (News)

Sep 4, 2008

EA has just announced that the highly anticipated sci-fi horror shooter, Dead Space, will be pushed up yet again. Originally slated for release on October 31 then moved ahead to October 21 at E3, Dead Space will now arrive on October 14 in stores nationwide for the PS3 and Xbox 360. The PC version is still slated to come out on the 21st.

Gamepro: EA's Dead Space moves up release date to October 24 (News)

Sep 1, 2008

Gamepro: Electronic Arts today announced that upcoming space-borne survival horror title Dead Space will be coming to store shelves earlier than advertised.

The previous release date, October 31, coincided with spooky holiday Halloween in the States. Perhaps it was too scary a coincidence however, as the new date is more than a week earlier, on October 21. The UK release will be October 24, and the PC version is still set to arrive on October 31.

"The decision to bring it to fans earlier was due to completing the game early," read a release from EA's UK offices.

Dead Space Coming Sooner - In US, Too (News)

Aug 29, 2008

Well, this is rare. The 360 and PS3 versions of EA's sci-fi survival horror game Dead Space will be arriving in stores earlier than you thought. I'm not sure how exactly this happened, but the explanation probably involves a virgin sacrifice or two.

Dead Space New UK Release Date (News)

Aug 29, 2008

The game will arrive on the PS3 and 360 on October 24th and the PC version will be released on the 31st.

LGC 08: Why wait? Leipzig's biggest games reviewed NOW! (Preview)

Aug 26, 2008

Knee-jerk reviews after ten minutes' play-time. As is only right and proper. ...

No Known Survivors on new Dead Space website (News)

Aug 26, 2008

Some video game websites really are fascinating. We've been having a blast with the Resistance 2 ARGs, and now we're keeping an eye on this new Dead Space website. No Known Survivors isn't an ARG, though -- you won't be visiting the websites of fake corporations, nor will you be getting mysterious voicemails from Katee Sackhoff. Instead, No Known Survivors is an episodic, interactive 3D experience that takes you on board the USG Ishimura, to explore the events that happen before the upcoming horror game. If you know anything about the game, we're pretty certain that these weekly episodes won't end with bunnies or rainbows. In fact, we're pretty sure there will be ... well, no survivors.

EA Kicks Off NoKnownSurvivors.com (News)

Aug 26, 2008

No Known Survivors is an experiential site that allows visitors to explore the narrative world of Dead Space.

Dead Space rated 18 (News)

Aug 26, 2008

MCV: EA survival horror passes BBFC adjudication with adult classification

The 8 scariest games this fall (Feature)

Aug 19, 2008

With Halloween around the corner, a handful of horrifying games are being prepped to leave their pants-wetting-induced mark on your couch this fall. Some of the titles listed don’t yet have US release dates (The Last Guy, Ghostbusters, Fatal Frame), but we’re confident they’ll be hitting our shores sooner rather than later. And like any great horror game, the ones listed below require you to rely on your noggin (and a small ...

Dead Space creator talks possible movie (News)

Aug 10, 2008

That VideoGame Blog writes: "When I asked if he saw the game going further than just the comic and animated film into a full feature he responded with an "Absolutely." Following that with some talk about developing the entire property over the three mediums it is already being released on, he added that he didn't just want a movie - he wanted a "frickin' candy bar.""

Aeropause Visits EA for Dead Space Community Days (News)

Aug 9, 2008

Aeropause, along with several other blog and horror sites, got a chance to head up to EA Redwood City to see and play through their new upcoming Survival Horror title, Dead Space. Along the way, we had time with the development team and producer for Dead Space.

"Gameplay has been quite nice, with Dead Space definitely taking a cue from several horror and space faring movies, yet putting a unique spin on the whole genre. Our time was split over three diffferent levels of the game. The first segment was embargoed, but it involved the first level of the game, and was a lot of fun, but not much else can be said at this time. Our second segment focused on the different weapons you can get in the game, upgrades that can be added to your suit at Upgrade Workbenches, and new and improved types of creatures for you to attack."nnel.

6 things you didn’t know about Dead Space (Feature)

Aug 8, 2008

Did you know that no one in space can hear you scream? What about the sound of gurgling as you slowly bleed out after being impaled by a multi-limbed tentacle monster? ...

Dead Space cosplay rocks my pants (News)

Aug 8, 2008

That VideoGame Blog: "But possibly the coolest thing, aside from the game itself, wasn't even a part of marketing the game to us, it was just something one really passionate developer on the game did. Chuck Beaver is a producer for the game, but he's also a bit of a cosplayer, so on his own free time he put together a truly amazing Isaac cosplay."

Dead Space packshot revealed (News)

Aug 8, 2008

The packshot of EA's upcoming horror-fest Dead Space is appropriate - a bloody, severed hand floating in the emptyness of space.

Cliffy B. thinks Dead Space looks Good on Unreal Engine (News)

Aug 8, 2008

Recently we had a chance to visit EA studios in Redwood Shores, California, to put our eyes and hands on the much-anticipated upcoming survival-horror game, Dead Space. The part where Glen talks about Cliff Bleszinski thinking Dead Space "looked good" on the Unreal Engine is great (the game is made on a EA graphical engine). While there we also sat down with executive producer Glen Schofield for a detailed interview about what Dead Space is and what it means to him personally. What comes out of the session are some pretty interesting points on how Dead Space was pitched to EA and what big name Horror directors lent their expertise to the project.

Both core gameplay mechanics, stratigic dismemberment and zero-g puzzles, are coming together nicely and look to make Dead Space one of the "must own" games of 2008. Check out the full interview below, sorry for the shaky camera (we got there late and had to stand the entire time), make sure to turn your volume up full and stay tuned for more coverage on Dead Space later this month.

Dead Space Written by Iron Man's Warren Ellis (News)

Aug 8, 2008

Prolific comic book author Warren Ellis has revealed that he played a significant role in writing EA Redwood Shore's upcoming sci-fi survival horror title Dead Space.

Dead Space Animated Comic #4 Opens The Gates of Hell (News)

Aug 1, 2008

For fans of Dead Space that have been eagerly awaiting the next instalment of the wonderfully crafted animated comic, EA has finally released the next episode in the series which continues the gruesome story of the Marker, the Unitology conspiracies and the shocking mass-suicides and takes it one step further with the beginnings of horror, betrayal and infection.

"Dead Space" on Blu-ray Disc this October includes game cheat codes (News)

Jul 22, 2008

Starz is planning to release the computer animated "Dead Space: Downfall" to Blu-ray Disc on October 28th which serves as a prequel for the upcoming EA (Electronic Arts) video game "Dead Space" - slated to be released a week earlier on PS3 (oddly enough). Above in the trade ad you'll find some full details on the release (click for a full view) and it's bonus materials that are set to include "Digital Copy" and exclusive cheat codes for the EA video game.

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Dead Space (Screenshots)

Jul 14, 2008

E3 2008: Dead Space Gets Release Date (News)

Jul 14, 2008

After a bit of gameplay footage during their press conference at E3, EA has revealed that its upcoming title, Dead Space, will see release for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC on October 21st. Presumably this year.

EA Announce E3 2008 Line-Up (News)

Jul 14, 2008

Electronic Arts today unveiled the games it will feature at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in 2008. The games - scheduled to ship on multiple platforms in 2008 and early 2009 - include riveting graphics, deep stories and online, socially connected experiences. EA's portfolio covers many genres and platforms for core gamers and new players alike. Veteran players will love the feature innovations in our core titles; new players – women, young people and adults – will have a wide selection of highly accessible games like MySims Kingdom, LITTLEST PET SHOP and FaceBreaker a new Arcade-style Boxing game from the new EA SPORTS Freestyle brand.

Confirmed: Dead Space released moved forward in US (News)

Jul 14, 2008

VG247: EA's confirmed that Dead Space will release on October 21 in the US, as was shown at the end of the Dead Space Loved Ones trailer at the weekend.

Dead Space date changed to October 21? (News)

Jul 12, 2008

VG247: This may just be a slip of the keypad, but at the end of the just-released Dead Space Loved Ones trailer, it clearly says that the game's releasing on October 21.

"Loved Ones" Dead Space trailer for GTTV debut tonight (News)

Jul 11, 2008

VG247: EA's announced that a new Dead Space trailer, entitled "Loved Ones" will debut tonight on Gametrailers TV. The piece has been put together by James Wan, director of the Saw movies.

Dead Space 100 DVD Sweepstakes (News)

Jul 10, 2008

EA is running a kick ass sweepstakes for Dead Space. Basically, you can win 100 of the DVDs the Dead Space team used in their research on Sci-Fi and Horror. There are some great movies here!

New Dead Space screens (News)

Jun 18, 2008

EA has thrown us some new shots for its space horror game, Dead Space. Just in case you're not up to speed, we're looking forward to seeing how EA's first bash at a survival-type horror game turns out.The premise is familiar to any fan of horror flicks or scary games; you play as Isaac Clarke, a regular space engineer circa-year 2500 who's been called out (with a small security team) to investigate a gigantic mining frigate ...

SDTV owners rejoice: You'll actually be able to read the text in Dead Space (News)

Jun 4, 2008

Destructoid writes: "With each passing generation of consoles, cutting-edge graphics have been the delight of many. Unfortunately, there have been some nasty side-effects for others: Those still living in the standard-definition land of TV viewing have had to squint their way through countless games when it comes to text, maps, or both.
I've never been the type to question progress, yet I have wondered on numerous occasions why some developers have seemingly forgotten that not all of their customers have taken the high-definition plunge, regardless of whether or not their consoles have that capability. Whatever happened to making sure that a product was the best that it could be for all that played it?"

Dead Space - hands-on (Preview)

May 17, 2008

The first Dead Space walkthrough we attended wowed us with grotesque monsters right out of The Thing and an oppressive atmosphere that screamed Alien, so the skeleton of a great game seemed intact. However, we couldn't go all-out crazy for the game until we sat down and blasted some otherworldly creatures for ourselves; now that we have, our pre-emptive excitement is one step closer to validation. We're happy to report, based on ...

More On Dead Space's Tie-In Cartoon (News)

Apr 1, 2008

Speaking with Variety about their recent deal to produce an animated film based on EA's upcoming Dead Space, Starz Media's Scott Greenberg has explained how they'll be going about making a story out of a game that's not even out yet. Step 1, they're making it a prequel, and the game will pick up exactly from where the cartoon leaves off. Step 2? Consult the game's creators on the rich history of their game universe:

EA, Starz Partner For Dead Space Animated Film (News)

Mar 21, 2008

Electronic Arts and Starz Media are joining up to develop an animated film that will serve as a prequel to EA's upcoming survival horror title Dead Space, and revealed additional animation projects in progress for two other unspecified EA franchises.

The Dead Space prequel film will be a continuation from a six-book Image Comics series based on the upcoming game, carrying on the plot where the comics leave off. The Dead Space storyline focuses on events on board a futuristic mining spaceship after it pulls a mysterious artifact from a dig site, triggering the invasion of an alien presence.

Dead Space - updated hands-on (Preview)

Mar 3, 2008

EA have clearly been shamefully stealing furtive glances over the shoulders of their peers before furiously scribbling borrowed ideas into their code for Dead Space, but the end result is clever, engaging and wonderfully scary. So, are you ready for a hands-on report based entirely on increasingly wavering comparisons? You are? Then let’s go!Dead Space is a bit like Event Horizon, placing you on a ship, the USG Ishimura, that’s ...

Dead Space to shock on Halloween (News)

Feb 26, 2008

Electronic Arts has revealed the most obvious release date in some time: survival horror game Dead Space is out on Xbox 360 and PS3 Halloween 2008 (that's October 31, kids). Well done, marketing men. "Survival horror is about experiencing a terrifying, and deeply personal fiction," said Executive Producer Glen Schofield. "Dead Space is being developed as a single-player thriller that delivers the chilling, claustrophobic feeling of being ...

Dead Space confirmed for October 31 (News)

Feb 26, 2008

Gamers can prepare for a scare this Halloween with EA having today announced that its sci-fi survival horror, Dead Space, will be released across Europe and North America on October 31.

Dead Space is scheduled for release on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. EA made no mention of the previously announced PC version.

Dead Space uses The Godfather engine (News)

Feb 13, 2008

At a presentation to industry analysts yesterday EA revealed that the EA Redwood Shores developed Dead Space is being built on the same engine that powered The Godfather games - albeit a highly modified version that includes all the next-gen features we've come to expect.

No pause option for Dead Space? (News)

Feb 11, 2008

In space no one will hear you pause, take a few deep breaths and revive yourself before continuing. Or at least that's an option EA's dev team is looking at for its upcoming survival horror game, Dead Space.We've all done it, or at least been comforted by the fact that if the rabid dogs in Resident Evil got a little too much, you could hit pause, calmly cycle through your inventory and ram a few health packs down your throat. If they weren't so ...

No pause option for Dead Space? (News)

Feb 10, 2008

CVG writes:

"In space no one will hear you pause, take a few deep breaths and revive yourself, before continuing. Or at least that's an option EA's dev team is looking at for its upcoming survival horror game, Dead Space.

We've all done it, or at least been comforted by the fact that if the rabid dogs in Resident Evil got a little too much, you could hit pause, calmly cycle through your inventory and ram a few health packs down your throat. You're now able to take a few more bites to the leg before seeing the You Died message. Well done you."