Check out a brand new trailer for Dead Space 3's upcoming DLC expansion pack, Awakened.
The DLC expands the story of Issac Clarke and John Carver. The duo find themselves left for dead on Tau Volantis, stuck on the wrecked ship Terra Nova. Carver and Clarke must find a way off the ship and avoid the awful death at the hands of the cruel Unitologists.
Dead Space 3: Awakened will be available on PlayStation Network, Xbox Live and PC via Origin on March 12th, 2013.
Earlier this morning, a report surfaced online indicating that Dead Space, as a franchise, may be canned by Electronic Arts. The story, citing unnamed sources, says that Dead Space 3 failed to meet its sales goals and, as such, Dead Space 4 has been cancelled and the franchise put on hiatus.
As well as discussing Dead Space 4's alleged cancellation, our source also gave us further insight into Dead Space 3's development, telling us that the game was almost cancelled partway through its development, and saw continuous cuts made to its budget throughout production.
Weapon-specific ammo was allegedly switched for generic ammo late in development, too, as a method for shoehorning in the game's controversial micro-transactions.
EA also advised Visceral that Dead Space 3 needed to appeal to a wider audience than the series' previous two titles, our source added, and the studio was reportedly told to focus on action over horror in an effort to make the game feel more like BioWare's Mass Effect.
For their part, Electronic Arts and Visceral Games are both denying the report, with EA saying: "While we have not announced sales for Dead Space 3, we are proud of the game and the franchise remains an important IP to EA."
One Visceral Games employee sounded off on Twitter, saying:
The reports of our death were greatly exaggerated. Please stand by.
— Dino Ignacio (@DinoIgnacio) March 5, 2013
Stay tuned as the story unfolds.
Dead Space 3 released last week and, while we've personally been enjoying it, the game has soared straight to the top of the charts in the United Kingdom, surpassing the likes of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, FIFA 13 and Far Cry 3 while unseating the previous #1 game Ni no Kuni.
As you're undoubtedly familiar, Dead Space 3 follows the story of Isaac Clarke as he battles the Necromorphs on a brand new planet, Tau Volantis. Joining him on the icy tundra of a planet is John Carver, a soldier with a very troubling past that plagues him throughout the game. When a second player joins in for some co-op action, they play as Carver.
Last week's UK charts were littered with shooters, as you can see:
Top 10 UK Games by All-Platform Sales
Congratulations to the great people at Visceral Games for the success that Dead Space 3 is currently enjoying! If you haven't checked it out, visit http://www.deadspace.com/ for information on the game!
Source: Joystiq
Just a reminder this morning that it's February 5th and Dead Space 3 is in stores now. The much-anticipated third-person shooter is available in North America today and will arrive in Europe this Friday, February 8th.
Dead Space 3 follows the story of franchise protagonist Isaac Clarke as he arrives on Tau Volantis with Ellie Langford and a new character, John Carver. The addition of Carver makes for an awesome drop-in, drop-out cooperative experience as a second player can join the action at any time, playing as the grizzled soldier. Tau Volantis is a hostile, frozen nightmare that Carver and Clarke will have to survive if they hope to rescue Ellie, who becomes separated from them upon arriving on the planet.
Steve Papoutsis, Executive Producer on Dead Space 3, said this morning in a press release:
With Dead Space 3 our goal was to evolve the franchise bringing in innovative new features like drop-in/drop-out co-op, weapon crafting, and an engaging atmosphere while still retaining the incredible suspense, horror, action and sound that the series is known for.
Gamers are going to be thrown in and out of space, taken to a violent new ice planet and allowed to explore several different abandoned spaceships and caves. But we’re not stopping there. In Dead Space 3 Awakened, gamers will experience some of the most disturbing content they have ever seen in a Dead Space game – they are going to love it.
Early reviews for Dead Space 3 are looking great, with Italian review outlet Multiplayer.it and Australia's AusGamers both giving it a 9.0. Game Informer gave the game a 9.75 out of 10, saying that Dead Space 3 is, 'the most polished, well-paced entry in the excellent sci-fi horror series yet. Bringing a friend along for two-player co-op is a blast.'
We'll have our hands-on with Dead Space 3 up later today, so make sure to stay tuned on Facebook and Twitter for that. Dead Space 3 is in stores now on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.
Dead Space 3 is due out in just a few short days, so it's time to start familiarizing yourself with the story that Visceral Games is telling with this third installment of the franchise.
The game, once again, follows the happenings of Isaac Clarke. He has been the protagonist of the Dead Space series since that fateful crash into the landing bay of the Ishimura. In Dead Space 3, the story picks up a few months after the events of the previous game. Clarke and Ellie Langford come in contact with John Carver, a survivor of the Necromorph attack on the planet Uxor. The trio discover Tau Volantis, a frozen wasteland of a planet where they discover that someone had been able to stop a Necromorph outbreak.
Unfortunately, their ship breaks apart upon entry and Ellie is separated from Clarke and Carver. As a result, the two decide to pursue and rescue Ellie in addition to doing their best to solve the Necromorph problem once and for all. Dead Space 3 supports a drop-in, drop-out co-op system that would let a second player join as Carver at any given time. The game actually changes based on whether one or two players are playing, as Carver has a very interesting backstory himself.
Check out the story trailer for Dead Space 3 below!
Dead Space 3 might not hit shelves until next week, but that doesn't mean you can't check out the game's launch trailer a week in advance. EA and Visceral Games have released that very trailer this morning and it looks great.
If you haven't been following the game, Dead Space 3 once again revolves around Isaac Clarke but this time he has company. Shortly after the events of Dead Space 2, Clarke comes in contact with John Carver and discovers the frozen planet of Tau Volantis. Upon landing on the planet, Carver and Clarke become separated from Ellie Langford (returning from Dead Space 2) and must battle the hostile terrain and new Necromorph variants as they struggle to reach her.
At any time, a second player can join Isaac Clarke and play as John Carver who has what appears to be a fascinating back story himself. Carver struggles with inner demons throughout the game, sometimes leaving Clarke on his own while he battles with his personal trauma in a world of his own. Carver's story seems pretty heavy and we're really looking forward to learning more when the game hits shelves next week.
Dead Space 3 arrives on February 5th on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.
EA has released the Dead Space 3 demo on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 this morning, giving you a chance to step into the shoes of Isaac Clarke a few weeks in advance. The demo also features co-op, so you and a friend can comb through Tau Volantis, scavenging for parts and taking down Necromorphs in style.
According to EA, the demo boasts:
Team Up in Co-op
Face your fears and take down the terror. Play the full demo alone or in co-op as Isaac Clarke and John Carver.
Weapon Crafting
Scavenge for parts and build your own unique weapon. Access the weapons bench to combine, reconfigure, and adapt your arsenal to any situation.
Hostile Environment
Head planet-side and fight for your life in a hostile environment. Defeat evolved Necromorphs and prepare for the unexpected.
Better with Kinect
Add voice to your arsenal and amplify the action with Kinect in single player or co-op. Heal yourself by saying "Quick Heal" and give your co-op partner more ammunition by saying "Give Partner Ammo".
Unfortunately, if you plan on picking up Dead Space 3 on PC you won't be able to play a demo unless EA changes their minds in the next couple weeks. Check it out on Xbox 360 at http://marketplace.xbox.com/ and on PlayStation Network later this morning after the PSN store updates.
Dead Space 3 launches on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on February 5th, 2013.
Electronic Arts and Visceral Games have released some details on what exactly players will be getting in the 'Dev Team Edition' of Dead Space 3, their upcoming third-person shooter. This isn't your typical collector's edition and has actually been assembled by the very people who developed the game, as a special thank you to fans who have been investing time in Isaac Clarke since the very first game in 2008.
“We’re super excited to team-up with Treehouse and make something extra special for gamers that have been supporting us since the first Dead Space game,” said Visceral Games VP Steve Papoutsis. “We, as a development team, really wanted to put our personal touch on these exclusive items so that they feel authentic and meaningful to our passionate fan base.”
The Dev Team Edition of Dead Space 3 includes the limited edition of Dead Space 3 itself (including the 'First Contact' and 'Witness the Truth' DLC packs), as well as:
If you're looking to get your hands on a Dev Team Edition, you're looking at a $160 price tag - or you can buy the content by itself, and no copy of Dead Space 3, for just $100.
Check out http://deadspace3devteamedition.com/ for more photos of the Dead Space 3 Dev Team Edition and information on where you can pick it up. Dead Space 3 arrives on February 5th in North America on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.
Visceral Games has posted an in-depth blog update over on the Dead Space 3 blog, discussing the Marker-induced dementia that plagues both Isaac Clarke and newcomer protagonist John Carver. Without spoiling too much, Isaac Clarke doesn't struggle with the madness brought on by the Markers, but Carver is not so lucky.
Having lived a difficult life before even arriving on Tau Volantis, Carver is more susceptible to the inner demons that the Markers can wreak havoc with. Having grown resentful of his family, Carver is crushed when they are taken from him during a Necromorph outbreak. The internal struggle and inability to express his grief leaves Carver vulnerable to the Marker-induced dementia. As hard as it might be, Carver has to confront his past before he can ever move on from his inner demons.
From a gameplay standpoint, this feeds into the cooperative element of Dead Space 3. If you are playing as Carver during these side missions, you will experience the world through a demented state, with constant reminders of the trauma that plagues Carvers past. On the other side of the coin, playing as Isaac Clarke is a completely different experience. Clarke sees the world as it is, and must watch as Carver struggles with beings that don't exist in the physical world.
Check out the full blog update at http://www.deadspace.com/. Dead Space 3 ships on February 5th, 2013 on Xbox 360, PC and PlayStation 3.
Visceral Games has released a brand new trailer for Dead Space 3, focusing on the cooperative side of the game. Players can opt to play through the game with a friend, rather than going it alone.
In doing so, the second player will take on the role of John Carver. Carver, unfortunately, has a very troubled past that has led him to his current battle with dementia and hallucinations. Having witness firsthand a Necromorph outbreak that forced him to fight through hordes of beasts as he struggled to reach his family, Carver still strugles with these issues. Periodically, Carver will become consumed by hallucinations and Isaac must defend him from the real-world threat of Necromorphs on Tau Volantis. This can be evidenced in the trailer below.
Whether or not you play cooperatively is totally up to you and with the drop-in, drop-out system, it seems like it's going to be pretty easy to join up with a friend online.
Dead Space 3 is set to arrive on February 5th, 2013 in North America on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. The game will ship in Europe on February 8th.
