Dead Space: Extraction launch trailer prepares us for the inevitable

by David Hinkle { Sep 26th 2009 at 2:15AM }

If there's one thing we've learned from books, film and – when you really think about it – media of any kind, it's that man is destined to discover unspeakable evil off-world some day. Such is the case for Dead Space Extraction's Unitologists who've thrown caution to the wind and went out into the verse.

And, as you can see in the trailer above, they're paying the price, which makes us think two things:

Humanity needs to prepare for the inevitable. No, we're not talking about making a bunch of Arnold Schwarzenegger clones, but we could all stand to beef up on our diplomacy skills.
Necromorphs have an amazing work ethic. They never take breaks and wouldn't dare dream of calling in sick.

Tags: dead-space, dead-space-extraction, ea, electronic-arts, visceral-games

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Chromekreeper @ Sep 26th 2009 2:17AM

you gotta do the cookingby the book i guess

Extinction @ Sep 26th 2009 4:16AM

Wow the Wii logo spoils the mood/effect

Jrinswand @ Sep 26th 2009 9:43AM

You know what else spoils the effect? The cursor right in the middle of the screen.

Dead Space was cool because there were no obviously ludic elements visible in the game. There was no HUD and Isaac's health was displayed on his back. The inclusion of ludic elements in Dead Space: Extraction seem like they would really take the player out of the experience.

BIGGEN (LIVE-PSN: BIGGEN1103) @ Sep 26th 2009 10:25AM

ludic? why you keep using that word? i don't think it means what you think it means?

Jrinswand @ Sep 26th 2009 11:22AM

lu·dic (lōō'dĭk)
adj. Of or relating to play or playfulness

It is just another way to say "an element of the game that relates specifically to its gameplay."

Reuben @ Sep 26th 2009 12:21PM

Master of the English language FTW.

samfish [is sad there is no Gene in Tats v Cap =( ] @ Sep 26th 2009 1:56PM

I wish that if they're going to insist on putting all of these on-rails games on the Wii that they'd at least mix it up a bit. There's nothing about an on-rails game that says you can't play it with a 3rd person perspective, after all.
Heck, look at Star Fox...

Takamofo @ Sep 26th 2009 2:27AM

Our little girl is all grown up. :'(

U U D D L R L R B A SELECT START @ Sep 26th 2009 2:51AM

Any time I see a media interpretation of a hostile, sinister alien race all I can think of is: If we ever develop interstellar travel, we will most likely BECOME that race.

"It seems there is an inhabited planet in this solar system rich in natural resources commander."

"Warm up the strip mining laser...."

The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] @ Sep 26th 2009 3:12AM

death by plantery laser is way nicer than being eviscerated by mutant tentacle things then being reanimated and deformed by said tentacles to wreak similar fates upon friends and family

Cancerous @ Sep 26th 2009 5:20AM

@the dark wayne

Matter of opinion really. What if I dislike my friends and family?

johnnynumber5 @ Sep 26th 2009 2:57AM

Maybe it was the video feed but that looked like total shit. I hope the final product looks better than that because that was so bad I couldn't play it ... true story.

WREturns (Looking for a graphic designer) @ Sep 26th 2009 11:02AM

That story blows.

johnnynumber5 @ Sep 26th 2009 2:31PM

Hopefully it was just the feed.

Jawmuncher (PSN & XBL:Jawmuncher) @ Sep 26th 2009 3:17AM

Please joystiq on Dead Space Extarction Release Day lets have another Dead Space Girl day.

Please

Reinard @ Sep 26th 2009 3:18AM

I second this

Please

Extinction @ Sep 26th 2009 4:17AM

You 2 are idiots. I hope joystiq is smart enough to ignore you

SoshiKitai @ Sep 26th 2009 4:43AM

You are an idiot. I hope commenters are smart enough to ignore you

THE WICKER MAN (BWF) (GT: Dalek Prime) @ Sep 26th 2009 4:46AM

DSG DAY 10. Make it so. Naysayer: Shut your filthy trap.

Reuben @ Sep 26th 2009 12:25PM

That was one of the greatest days of my life.

ChuckBartowski @ Sep 26th 2009 6:00PM

+9000

r-deezy @ Sep 26th 2009 4:59AM

Does anyone actually take the time to put their exact birthday into the prompter before the video starts?

KaBob799 @ Sep 26th 2009 5:51AM

I did o.o

modnite @ Sep 26th 2009 6:20AM

Me too.

PR0F3TA (PSN - PROPHETA) @ Sep 26th 2009 10:18AM

i did. I swear my birthday is on 1/1/1900

gaston.rob @ Sep 26th 2009 6:55AM

When you say "prepare for the inevitable," do you mean another good third party game not selling for the Wii? - 'cause that's whats gonna happen...

Dv8thwonder @ Sep 26th 2009 7:09AM

If more 3rd parties would flood the Wii with titles like this sales then would not be a problem.

Mr Khan @ Sep 26th 2009 4:44PM

As if Dead Space sold gangbusters on PS360. EA rated it as one of their underperforming titles, as i recall.

That said, i'm not expecting much from this, sales-wise.

WiNG [XBL&Steam: WiNGSPANTT] from lifeinagame.com @ Sep 26th 2009 9:26AM

This game really looks well made. The focus on a compelling narrative is strong, the game looks great considering the hardware, and it's obvious this is a real effort and not some "lol slap the branding on shovelware" attempt.

It's so sad it will probably sell like crap. If I still owned a Wii, I'd buy it.

AlphaOmegaSin @ Sep 26th 2009 10:36AM

so many people have bashed this game before they even got their hands on it. i think its odd. i personally like arcade style shooters like this and house of the dead and time crisis etc. they look like they put a lot of work into it too as far as atmosphere and gameplay go. im gonna wait til it gets closer to xmas though and hope for a price drop since my wish list is already a bit to big

Rein [Prime Minister of the city-state of New Bjork] @ Sep 26th 2009 12:28PM

Jesus, DSG in that video kept getting beaten the fuck up. Is that all she's meant to do in the game?

samfish [is sad there is no Gene in Tats v Cap =( ] @ Sep 26th 2009 1:58PM

I'm definitely planning on buying either this or Resident Evil this autumn...but I haven't really made up my mind which yet. The buzz about this game is REALLY impressive, though, especially considering the initial negative reaction it got when it was first announced!