Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Dawngate site points to new EA MOBA]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/16/dawngate-site-points-to-new-ea-moba/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/16/dawngate-site-points-to-new-ea-moba/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/16/dawngate-site-points-to-new-ea-moba/#commentsDawngate site points to new EA MOBA A website for a new fantasy MOBA called Dawngate launched this morning, listing EA and a company called Waystone Games as involved. As spotted by online sleuth superannuation, the site apparently launched early. Links to Twitch. Twitter, and YouTube lead to accounts either inactive or private.

"Dawngate is a new MOBA," the page reads, "Built from the ground up to look and feel familiar while offering a whole new way to experience MOBA gameplay. Dawngate empowers you to forge the champions you love for the roles you want in a competitive arena, shaped by ever-evolving, community-driven content and story."

Superannuation suggests Dawngate is the MOBA seemingly outed by Visceral Games job listings late last year, and that Visceral's free-to-play group has been renamed Waystone Games. Apart from the little that's on the site, there's no other info on the studio.

Earlier this year, it was speculated Visceral had undergone massive restructuring following below-target sales of Dead Space 3, claims which EA strenuously denied. EA recently announced 900 layoffs across its total workforce as part of organizational restructuring.

The Dawngate website has a page that allows users to register for a chance to take part in an upcoming beta. As far as we could see, signing up requires an Origin account.

We've reached out to EA for comment.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dawngateEApcvisceral-gameswaystone-gamesThu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dead Space 3 sales below EA expectation, pace slower than sequel at retail]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/dead-space-3-sales-below-ea-expectation-pace-slower-than-sequel/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/dead-space-3-sales-below-ea-expectation-pace-slower-than-sequel/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/dead-space-3-sales-below-ea-expectation-pace-slower-than-sequel/#comments Electronic Arts CFO Blake Jorgensen stated during the company's year-end financial call yesterday that Dead Space 3 and Crysis 3 didn't meet sales expectations, but avoided providing any sales numbers. We do know EA planned on a strong showing at launch of Dead Space 3, since Dead Space 2's launch beat the original game two-to-one, according to the company. Data provided by NPD reveals DS3 didn't even perform as well as DS2 at retail.

A straight comparison of Dead Space 3 versus Dead Space 2 'at the same life stage' would be difficult, since DS2 launched late in January of '11 and DS3 came out in early February this year.

"Dead Space 3 units sales were only two percent lower than Dead Space 2," NPD told us, comparing the per day average.

Although the latest sequel's retail performance didn't meet the publisher's forecast, EA emphatically denied in early March that production of Dead Space 4 had been cancelled.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-space-3microsoftpcplaystationps3visceral-gamesxboxWed, 08 May 2013 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dead Space 3 Awakened DLC review: Event horizon]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/22/dead-space-3-awakened-dlc-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/22/dead-space-3-awakened-dlc-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/22/dead-space-3-awakened-dlc-review/#comments Note: This review concerns events that happen after the ending of Dead Space 3. As such, it discusses elements that may spoil the story for those who haven't finished it. You have been warned.

Dead Space 3's "Awakened" DLC was pitched as a couple of different things. It was to serve as an epilogue to the game, presumably providing some clarity on the more nebulous plot points. It also promised to return players to the sort of horror that was more pronounced in the first two Dead Space games, a horror born of claustrophobia and psychosis.

Awakened delivers on these two points to a certain extent, but much more so on the former.

Gallery: Dead Space 3 'Awakened' DLC (03/07/2013)

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JoystiqDead Space 3 Awakened DLC review: Event horizon originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Also due on PSN later today are the 30 additional VR missions for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, and they're completely free until April 3. In an odd twist, the DLC is exclusive to PS3 in the US and Canada for the time being, but outside those regions it's available now on XBLA for 240 MSP - a slice of curious console exclusivity to get the morning started.

JoystiqPSA: Dead Space 3 'Awakened' DLC, MGR: Revengeance 'VR Missions' out today originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-space-3DLCEAkonamimetal-gear-rising-revengeancemetal-gear-solid-risingmicrosoftpcplatinum-gamesplaystationps3PSNvisceral-gamesXBLMxboxTue, 12 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dead Space 3 'Awakened' DLC confirmed for March 12]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/08/dead-space-3-awakened-dlc-confirmed-for-march-12/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/08/dead-space-3-awakened-dlc-confirmed-for-march-12/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/08/dead-space-3-awakened-dlc-confirmed-for-march-12/#comments Dead Space 3 Awakened DLC confirmed for March 12EA reveals Dead Space 3 wakes up to its first DLC expansion on March 12, and it's coming to Xbox 360, PlayStaton 3, and PC for $10/800 MSP. As Visceral Games' Shereif Fattouh told us in our preview, 'Awakened' serves as a continuation of the game's story, providing "the real epilogue of some of the events that took place."

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Visceral Games' Shereif Fattouh says the 'Awakened' DLC provides "continuation" to Dead Space 3's story, and harkens back a bit more to the franchise's "claustrophobic, psychotic" themes. This trailer is less Armageddon and more Alien, that's for sure. Brace yourself and read our preview here.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awakeneddead-space-3DLCEAmicrosoftoriginpcplaystationps3PSNvisceral-gamesXBLMxboxThu, 07 Mar 2013 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Bringing horror out of stasis in Dead Space 3's 'Awakened' DLC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/07/bringing-horror-out-of-stasis-in-dead-space-3s-awakened-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/07/bringing-horror-out-of-stasis-in-dead-space-3s-awakened-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/07/bringing-horror-out-of-stasis-in-dead-space-3s-awakened-dlc/#comments Bringing horror out of stasis in Dead Space 3's 'Awakened' DLCIf there's any worry at Visceral Games over criticisms that Dead Space 3 strays too far from its horror roots, no one is talking about it. On the contrary, producer Shereif Fattouh seemed completely optimistic about the game's reception and its place within the Dead Space universe during a recent preview of the upcoming 'Awakened' add-on content.

"Whenever you release a title, you're gonna get the positives and negatives. We as a dev team are really proud of the game we made. We feel it was very true to the franchise and we're excited to put it out," Fattouh told Joystiq. "There are people that have criticisms, and that's everybody's right. For us, we put a lot of our heart and soul into the game and we feel it's enjoyable."

Fattouh's description of Awakened paints the picture of a campaign add-on that hews closer to the spirit of previous entries in the series. The 'creep factor' was indeed high in our hands-on demo, which sends Isaac back to the CMS Terra Nova's Conning Tower, after it's been overrun by a Necromorph-worshipping cult of scarification practitioners. Strange symbols and unsettling altars that mash together human corpses with Necro parts line the walls.

"We had a vision for what we wanted to make with our DLC," Fattouh explained. "The nice thing about it is it kind of married into what some of the more hardcore community guys were asking for. They didn't feel that there was as much horror as they would have liked [in Dead Space 3]."

Gallery: Dead Space 3 'Awakened' DLC (03/07/2013)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Awakeneddead-space-3DLCDownloadable-ContentEAElectronic-Artsmicrosoftpcplaystationps3Shereif-FattouhVisceral-GamesxboxThu, 07 Mar 2013 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: Dead Space 4 canceled after Dead Space 3 sells below targets [update 3]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/05/report-dead-space-4-canceled-after-poor-dead-space-3-sales/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/05/report-dead-space-4-canceled-after-poor-dead-space-3-sales/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/05/report-dead-space-4-canceled-after-poor-dead-space-3-sales/#comments EA is effectively bringing an end to the Dead Space series after canning Dead Space 4 in pre-production, VideoGamer reports. According to the site, who spoke to an anonymous source familiar with the unannounced project, the publisher terminated the development of Dead Space 4 in light of Dead Space 3 failing to achieve its sales targets.

VideoGamer's source claims EA executives informed Visceral Montreal last month of the cancelation along with details of the company's restructuring plans. Two weeks ago, EA did announce layoffs at its studios in Los Angeles and Montreal. The source also claims Dead Space 3 "was almost canceled" mid-development, and that EA told Visceral to bring in a wider audience than previous series entries did by focusing more on action than horror.

EA believed Dead Space 3 could comfortably outsell its predecessors, with company CEO John Riccitiello saying he could see the game selling 5 million units. EA announced Dead Space 3 pre-orders were "outpacing" those for Dead Space 2 in January's earnings call, although the publisher didn't disclose by what margin.

We've reached out to EA for comment.

Update: "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," an Electronic Arts spokesperson informed Joystiq.

Update 2: EA responded to IGN, stating the claims here are "flat-out not true" and that it's business as usual at Visceral Montreal right now.

Update 3: To further clarify, EA sent us an additional statement. "These rumours are patently false. While we have not released sales data for Dead Space 3, we are proud of the game and it continues to be an important IP to EA. Appreciate your help bringing down this baseless rumour."

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Sony will release downloadable characters Zeus and Isaac Clarke for PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale on March 19, along with a new stage that is a cross-over of MediEvil and The Unfinished Swan. According to a post on the PlayStation Blog from newly appointed Sony lead game designer Seth Killian, the stage will be free to play in online ranked matches, $1.99 to own.

Both Zeus and Isaac are being offered gratis to those who purchase God of War: Ascension, available through an included voucher; or you can buy each combatant for $4.99 through PSN on March 19. Above, you can see Isaac battle back the madness - hop past the break if you want to see Zeus choke Sackboy.

Gallery: PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale (Zeus and Isaac Clarke DLC)

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JoystiqSee Zeus, Isaac Clarke throw down in PlayStation All-Stars originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-spacedead-space-2dead-space-3dlceagod-of-wargod-of-war-ascensionisaac-clarkemedievilplaystationplaystation-all-stars-battle-royaleplaystation-vitaps3sceasuperbot-entertainmentthe-unfinished-swanvisceral-gamesvitazeusThu, 28 Feb 2013 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel exceeds monthly explosion quota]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/28/army-of-two-the-devils-cartel-exceeds-monthly-explosion-quota/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/28/army-of-two-the-devils-cartel-exceeds-monthly-explosion-quota/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/28/army-of-two-the-devils-cartel-exceeds-monthly-explosion-quota/#comments
Here it is, the last day of February, and we were worried Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel would fall short in explosions for the month. This latest trailer not only exceeds February's quota for explosions, it has the added benefit of tipping the department over in tattooed guys with machetes too.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>army-of-two-the-devils-carteleamicrosoftplaystationps3visceral-gamesxboxThu, 28 Feb 2013 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Dead Space 3 Awakened DLC rouses March 3 [Update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/22/rumor-dead-space-3-awakened-dlc-rouses-march-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/22/rumor-dead-space-3-awakened-dlc-rouses-march-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/22/rumor-dead-space-3-awakened-dlc-rouses-march-3/#comments The first piece of Dead Space 3 DLC, 'Awakened,' could be stirring towards a March 3 release date. We know Awakened is coming sometime next month, but a post on the official Dead Space Twitter (now deleted, but screencapped after the break) in response to this tweet clearly noted a March 3 date. However, when asked about it later, another post reverted to the March release window, and "no precise dates" as yet.

It seems there are crossed wires at whoever's in charge of the Twitter feed, and the date may well be a mistake - March 3 is a Sunday, which is a bit unusual for DLC - so take it with a pinch of salt. In any case, we've reached out to EA for comment.

Update: An EA representative has told us that the company has "not announced a specific release date in March for Dead Space 3 Awakened."

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JoystiqRumor: Dead Space 3 Awakened DLC rouses March 3 [Update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-space-3EAmicrosoftpcplaystationps3visceral-gamesxboxFri, 22 Feb 2013 17:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Dead Space 3 for $40, more deals in today's Amazon gaming Gold Box]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/19/dead-space-3-for-40-more-deals-in-todays-amazon-gaming-gold-b/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/19/dead-space-3-for-40-more-deals-in-todays-amazon-gaming-gold-b/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/19/dead-space-3-for-40-more-deals-in-todays-amazon-gaming-gold-b/#comments Sometimes Amazon is left home alone with too much J-U-I-C-E, gets a bit too excited, and chucks around a whole bunch of quick-fire gaming deals throughout the day. Today is just such a day, and if you head over to the Gold Box page you can see all those deals just waiting to be hurled into your discount-loving arms.

One deal is ongoing through the day: Dead Space 3 for $39.99, a touch cheaper than other recent offers. As for the Lightning deals, discount sleuth GamerDeals reckons they'll see StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty swoop to $17.99, Battlefield 3 Premium bomb to $39.99 (confirmed), and the Professional Edition of Hitman: Absolution taken down to $35.99.

JoystiqDead Space 3 for $40, more deals in today's Amazon gaming Gold Box originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonamazon-gold-boxdead-space-3EAvisceral-gamesTue, 19 Feb 2013 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dead Space 3 $40 via Kmart, Groupon]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/18/dead-space-3-40-via-kmart-groupon/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/18/dead-space-3-40-via-kmart-groupon/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/18/dead-space-3-40-via-kmart-groupon/#comments There's one thing even more terrifying than Necromorphs, and that's the high price of video games. Thankfully, a pair of deals have made purchasing Dead Space 3 a little less frightening. Groupon is offering either the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 version for $42.99. Meanwhile, if you want to save a little more scratch, you can nab the 360 version from Kmart for $40.49. The Groupon expires tomorrow, but Kmart's deal ends today.

We suggest you inspect all the air vents before approaching the checkout counter.

JoystiqDead Space 3 $40 via Kmart, Groupon originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-space-3electronic-artsmicrosoftplaystationps3visceral-gamesxboxMon, 18 Feb 2013 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dead Space 3 rockets to top spot in this week's UK charts]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/11/dead-space-3-rockets-to-top-spot-in-this-weeks-uk-charts/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/11/dead-space-3-rockets-to-top-spot-in-this-weeks-uk-charts/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/11/dead-space-3-rockets-to-top-spot-in-this-weeks-uk-charts/#comments Dead Space 3 boldly went where the previous Dead Space had gone before: No. 1 in the UK all-formats charts. We know, shock horror (ho ho ho), but more interesting is that the third main entry in the series scored 26.6 percent less UK launch sales than its predecessor. 65 percent of those sales were for the Xbox 360 version, 31 percent for PS3, and 4 percent for PC (although that discounts digital purchases).

Last week's leader, Ni no Kuni, dropped to sixth following a 63 percent dip in sales. More alarmingly, after just four weeks DmC: Devil May Cry slumped all the way down to 25th. That's concerning considering how quiet 2013's been in terms of major releases so far.

As for the rest of this week's ten best-sellers, there's been barely any movement. The remaining standouts are Hitman: HD Trilogy, which held steady in fifth place, and Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, which entered the top ten for the first time on the back of the newly released 3DS version.

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JoystiqDead Space 3 rockets to top spot in this week's UK charts originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dschart-trackchart-track-weeklychartsdead-space-3EAmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3ukvisceral-gameswii-uxboxMon, 11 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dead Space 3 resource farming glitch won't be patched, is intentional]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/09/dead-space-3-resource-farming-glitch-wont-be-patched-is-intent/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/09/dead-space-3-resource-farming-glitch-wont-be-patched-is-intent/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/09/dead-space-3-resource-farming-glitch-wont-be-patched-is-intent/#comments
A recently-discovered glitch in Dead Space 3 that allows players to farm infinite resources for item crafting isn't a glitch after all, according to EA's statement to GameFront. The method for obtaining said resources, skirting the game's microtransaction system, won't be patched out, either.

"The resource-earning mechanic in Dead Space 3 is not a glitch. We have no plans to issue a patch to change this aspect of the game. We encourage players to explore the game and discover the areas where resources respawn for free. We've deliberately designed Dead Space 3 to allow players to harvest resources by playing through the game," EA rep Jino Talens said.

The microtransaction model, which allows players to skip the resource-gathering at a cost, is still an option for players. "For those that wish to accumulate upgrades instantly, we have enabled an optional system for them to buy the resources at a minimal cost ($1-$3)," Talens added. With the farming glitch going unchecked, it's more likely that Dead Space 3 players will spend that money on cheap burritos.

JoystiqDead Space 3 resource farming glitch won't be patched, is intentional originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 09 Feb 2013 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here's the full collection of "Dead Space: A Journey Through Terror" videos. If you're jumping into Dead Space for the first time, it covers Isaac's journey, the art of the scare, core gameplay and an extended explanation of Dead Space 3's premise.

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JoystiqDead Space 3's 'Journey Through Terror' trailers in one spot originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-space-3eaElectronic-Artsvisceral-gamesFri, 08 Feb 2013 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Metareview: Dead Space 3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/05/metareview-dead-space-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/05/metareview-dead-space-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/05/metareview-dead-space-3/#comments Metareview Dead Space 3Spaceman, I always wanted you to go into space, man. And now that Dead Space 3 is here, you can, again. But is it any good? The Joystiq Chief of the Astronaut Office certainly thought so, deeming the series' third main entry an "exciting, shocking, and mammoth adventure through the ghostly, unvarnished segments of space."

But it's a big old universe with plenty of opinions floating about, and not all of them are so positive. Here's a sampling of a few that popped up on the meta-radar.
  • Game Informer (98/100): "Dead Space 3 is still creepy, but this entry is more action-packed than previous games. That's a good thing. Isaac's intuitive new dodge roll makes avoiding the larger nercromorph attacks more manageable."
  • Polygon (95/100): "Visceral hasn't just avoided screwing up its game with co-op - it has made it feel natural and at home, and has done it without impacting the single-player experience in any negative way. That alone would be enough to make Dead Space 3 an achievement. But the new crafting system and bigger, more open level structure join co-op to make Dead Space 3 one of the best action games in years.
  • GameSpot (80/100): "This is a game rife with options and flexibility, building on the strengths of the franchise with clever new ideas that let you tailor the experience to your liking. It hits a few sour notes in its story and struggles at times when it steps away from the core combat, but Dead Space 3 is a thrilling and worthwhile sequel."
  • Eurogamer (70/100): "Dead Space 3 is a contradiction. Gorgeous but scruffy; tightly packed yet stretched too thin; often frustrating, frequently thrilling and bursting at the seams with stuff, not all of which fits comfortably inside the boundaries the series has set for itself. It's certainly not a great game, except perhaps as a poster child for the kitchen-sink development mentality of a console generation in its twilight months."
  • Videogamer (50/100): "Dead Space 3 is a let down because it's not a very good action game, and a really substandard horror game. It is devoid of ideas, hung up on laborious combat and obsessed with making even the exciting seem boring. In truth, it's a bit of a shocker."

JoystiqMetareview: Dead Space 3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-space-3EAmetareviewmetareviewsmicrosoftpcplaystationps3visceral-gamesxboxTue, 05 Feb 2013 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dead Space 3 review: Take down the terror, just a notch]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/05/dead-space-3-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/05/dead-space-3-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/05/dead-space-3-review/#comments Dead Space 3 is excellent, meaning I didn't enjoy very much of it. The torture is self-inflicted, and I only increased the severity by playing the game without company, without light and without those regular breaks they used to warn you about in the manual (ask your parents). The inclusion of co-op has made the solo stress no less potent.

I was consumed by caution, leered at every suspicious air vent (protip: they're all like that), loathed every single monster, and stomped their revolting corpses with wild catharsis and fanaticism. Isaac Clarke may be the respectable engineer-turned-hero now, but I suspect his childhood siblings cowered in the closet every time he lifted his boot and brought it down in the rhythm of temper tantrums.

All of these things, the concern over ammunition and health, the detestable creatures, the unnerving titter of what sounds like violin strings left in the rain, the creepy creaks and groans of a crappy space ship (protip: they're all like that) - all of these things make Dead Space 3 another extravagantly crafted concoction of horror, action and anxiety. So, no, it's not exactly "fun."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-space-3EAelectronic-artsmicrosoftpcplaystationps3visceral-gamesxboxTue, 05 Feb 2013 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dead Space 3 demo 'close to 2M' downloads]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/04/dead-space-3-demo-close-to-2m-downloads/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/04/dead-space-3-demo-close-to-2m-downloads/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/04/dead-space-3-demo-close-to-2m-downloads/#comments EA revealed nearly two million people have already downloaded the Dead Space 3 demo, at least 10 percent more than the total demo downloads for Dead Space 2. That's a whole lot of space engineers testing out fresh alien dismemberment to a Phil Collins backdrop.

Dead Space 3 pre-order figures are also outdoing those of its predecessor, and that, in addition to today's demo figures, must give the publisher hope the series' third entry can be the one to break 5 million sales. The shooter takes one small step onto North American retail shelves tomorrow, before making one giant leap into Europe on Friday.

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For those who no longer need to be sold on necromorph dismemberment: don't watch this trailer. There's some stuff in here that may activate your spoiler sensitivity.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-space-3eaElectronic-Artsmicrosoftpcplaystationps3visceral-gamesxboxThu, 31 Jan 2013 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[EA: Dead Space 3, Crysis 3 pre-sales tracking ahead of previous installments]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/30/ea-dead-space-3-crysis-3-pre-sales-tracking-ahead-of-previous/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/30/ea-dead-space-3-crysis-3-pre-sales-tracking-ahead-of-previous/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/30/ea-dead-space-3-crysis-3-pre-sales-tracking-ahead-of-previous/#comments Dead Space 3EA had some good news today about upcoming games Dead Space 3 and Crysis 3, announcing pre-orders for both games are trending ahead of their previous installments.

"Dead Space 3 pre-sells are outpacing Dead Space 2, and Crysis 3 pre-orders are tracking 40 percent ahead of Crysis 2," the company stated in its third quarter financials.

In gauging the franchise's growth, EA CEO John Riccitiello has said Dead Space could reach the "5 million unit cadence" with its third primary installment.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crysiscrysis-3crytekdead-space-3eaElectronic-Artsmicrosoftpcplaystationps3visceral-gamesxboxWed, 30 Jan 2013 16:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Dead Space 3 producer teases additional story content in 'a few weeks' time]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/29/dead-space-3-producer-teases-story-dlc-in-a-few-weeks-time/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/29/dead-space-3-producer-teases-story-dlc-in-a-few-weeks-time/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/29/dead-space-3-producer-teases-story-dlc-in-a-few-weeks-time/#comments The Dead Space 3 story may get extended through DLC released in a few weeks' time. That's what a hint by game producer Steve Papoutsis seems to suggest, anyway. Papoutsis closed off a blog post today with a vague drop of a "top secret additional story."

"As you can see, we have a lot planned for you in DS3," Papoutsis wrote. "And the team is hard at work on a top secret additional story that will be coming in a few weeks. We're not saying much, yet - but think 'disturbing' to get your imaginations going."

Papoutsis also revealed there are four modes unlocked by beating the game once, namely New Game+, Classic Mode, Pure Survival Mode, and the return of Hardcore Mode, albeit with a new twist. New Game+ is as it sounds, the mode carrying over your upgrades and weaponry from the completed save. Classic Mode is single-player only, removes crafting, and employs 'classic' aiming to resemble the original Dead Space. Whereas Pure Survival is all about resource management; enemies are the only things that drop any goodies, and there are no ammo, health or weapon packs.

Hardcore mode drops the three-saves-and-out of Dead Space 2, and replaces it with something that sounds far more evil. This time, you only have one life... yup, you read that right. And don't think it's something you can just avoid by going back to a previous save; as PlayStation Lifestyle details, once you die the game simply returns you to the start, end of. Evil. If we ever complete it, there better be a reward of free unlimited rainbows.

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Dead Space 3 will chill the spines of many a space engineer when it launches into the retail atmosphere on February 5. Not that a wee bit of cold scares Isaac Clarke, as demonstrated by him taking off his helmet at sub-zero temperatures just so he can give the camera some fierceness.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-space-3EAkinectmicrosoftpcplaystationps3trailervisceral-gamesxboxMon, 28 Jan 2013 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dead Space 3 adds microtransactions to series, demo out today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/22/dead-space-3-adds-microtransactions-to-series-demo-out-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/22/dead-space-3-adds-microtransactions-to-series-demo-out-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/22/dead-space-3-adds-microtransactions-to-series-demo-out-today/#comments Dead Space 3 introduces microtransactions to series, demo out todayDead Space 3 will scare up extra revenues through its microtransaction system. Eurogamer reports that crafting materials in the game can be picked up by the player, scavenged by bots or purchased through the in-game store. Apparently there are guards in place to prevent players from buying the best gun in the game right from the start.

Dead Space 3 associate producer Yara Khoury confirmed the feature, adding that purchases with real world money aren't required in the game. The in-game currency will be offered in different denominations, but there's currently no official details.

The game's demo is available now on Xbox 360 and later today for PS3, following the PSN udpate.

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A variant of Commander Shepard's N7 armor will be available in Dead Space 3 for those with a Mass Effect 3 save file. To obtain the armor for Dead Space 3 heroes Isaac Clarke and John Carver, players will need to purchase the full game of Dead Space 3 and make sure they have a Mass Effect 3 save file on that same platform. The bonus suit is available on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

The Dead Space 3 demo should be generally available on Xbox 360 and PS3 tomorrow, January 22. Dead Space 3 will launch and cut up necromorphs on February 5 and 8 in North America and Europe, respectively.

A similar armor trade promotion was done last year between Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning and Mass Effect 3.

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The latest Army of Two bros do their shooty thing in this "Overkill" trailer for The Devil's Cartel. The game is set to launch March 26. Pre-order at GameStop and receive a free fist bump. If the clerk acts like he doesn't understand, just hold it there until he recognizes.

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Sure, you could buy the regular version of Dead Space 3, but if cash isn't an issue and you want a bunch of extra stuff, you may want to consider the newly announced Dev Team Edition. Within this exclusive bundle lies an 8-inch Marker statue, an aluminum data pad, a water bottle that looks like a med pack, a custom notebook, some Peng postcards, some SCAF posters and a mini art book, all inside a custom box.

Only 5,000 of these will be made, available in a bundle with a copy of Dead Space 3 on PC, Xbox 360 or PS3 for $160. If you simply want all the extra stuff without a copy of the game, you can pay EA $100.

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Late last year we discovered that Dead Space 3's Kinect voice commands were best used during couch co-op, but here's a trailer in which EA is showing off some other commands. The Kinect functionality will allow players to "find objective," use stasis or "reload."

That all sounds clever, but was tapping down the right analog stick for objectives, or hitting the X button to reload, like the buttons were mapped in Dead Space 2, really less efficient? We know, we know, so many buttons to remember!

Maybe it's for when playing the game co-op with mom? You know, if she's into it.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-space-3eaElectronic-Artskinectmicrosoftvisceral-gamesxboxMon, 07 Jan 2013 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Curse that Kinect of yours in Dead Space 3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/29/curse-that-kinect-of-yours-in-dead-space-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/29/curse-that-kinect-of-yours-in-dead-space-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/29/curse-that-kinect-of-yours-in-dead-space-3/#comments Curse that Kinect of yours in Dead Space 3We grew up in a household where swearing wasn't exactly commonplace, which made playing the particularly terrifying games of our collective youths somewhat of a challenge: Sometimes you just need to bust out some language, especially when the going gets tough and your courage gets going.

Kids these days though, with their newfangled Kinect devices, will get more from cursing out their horror games than just a talking to from Dad, at least as far as Dead Space 3 is concerned: "There are commands where you might be in a certain situation and you might yell a specific expletive and it might behave in a way that you want it to," Dead Space 3 executive producer Steve Papoutsis told CVG, regarding the game's "Better With Kinect" functionality on the 360. "We definitely have done some things there."

As we discovered earlier this month, Kinect voice commands are primarily used to trade items between players and accomplish other communal goals during co-op play. Of course, all that intended functionality will take place after the solid 30 minute swearing session scheduled to commence as soon as the game is first turned on.

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During an EA showcase last week, Dead Space 3 executive producer Steve Papoutsis took to the stage to introduce Kinect voice commands for the Xbox 360 version. For example, Isaac and Carver can share items with each other when the player says things like "give Stasis" or "share ammo."

EA also had a small room to test out the Kinect functionality, a place I accidentally discovered the best use of the feature: couch co-op. A PR representative was there to supervise and offer help, but she ended up healing me and forcing Isaac to share resources while I concentrated on fighting Necromorphs. It was an interesting and, to be honest, incredibly useful union.

Sadly the demo itself was no more than 10 minutes, if that - so there wasn't really anything exciting going on content-wise. But for those who may be more content to watch a pal play Dead Space 3 on Xbox 360 rather than pick up the sticks themselves, they can still have a positive impact if there's a Kinect in the room.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-space-3eakinectkinect-voice-commandsmicrosoftvisceral-gamesvoice-commandsxboxThu, 13 Dec 2012 09:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Pre-order Dead Space 3, get some in-game guns [update: video]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/03/pre-order-dead-space-3-get-some-in-game-guns/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/03/pre-order-dead-space-3-get-some-in-game-guns/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/03/pre-order-dead-space-3-get-some-in-game-guns/#comments The hideous, multi-limbed beast shambles on, and we're not talking about Necromorphs. No, we're talking about retailer specific pre-order items for Dead Space 3. Those who plunk down their cash early will receive an in-game gun. GameStop pre-orders get the EG-900 SMG, a "compact but deadly" firearm. Amazon pre-orders, meanwhile, will pick up the Tesla Enervator, which "delivers a precision blast causing instantaneous electrocution and molecular destabilization in the target." We try not to pick favorites when it comes to guns - we love our death-dealers equally - but the Enervator sounds just a tad more interesting.

These bonuses come in addition to the content included with the Dead Space 3 limited edition. Those who pre-order Dead Space 3 automatically receive the limited edition, which features two bonus suits and two bonus guns.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-space-3eaElectronic-Artsmicrosoftpcplaystationps3visceral-gamesxboxMon, 03 Dec 2012 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel presents wicked consortium of screens]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/15/army-of-two-the-devils-cartel-presents-wicked-consortium-of-sc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/15/army-of-two-the-devils-cartel-presents-wicked-consortium-of-sc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/15/army-of-two-the-devils-cartel-presents-wicked-consortium-of-sc/#comments ImageArmy of Two: The Devil's Cartel features Alpha and Bravo, the masked pair you'll see in these new screens. The two new protagonists must work together if they're going to eliminate all other Phonetics, possibly.

Gallery: Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel (11/14/12)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>army-of-two-the-devils-cartelEAmicrosoftplaystationps3visceral-gamesxboxThu, 15 Nov 2012 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Balancing horror and action in Dead Space 3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/09/balancing-horror-and-action-in-dead-space-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/09/balancing-horror-and-action-in-dead-space-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/09/balancing-horror-and-action-in-dead-space-3/#comments Dead Space 3The Dead Space franchise was founded on the core tenet of isolation - a single-player survival adventure against horrific necromorphs. In Dead Space 2, the franchise shifted its focus toward the growing blend of action and horror, a direction the Resident Evil franchise has been firmly set on in its last few releases.

With Dead Space 3 Visceral looks to offer more of a balance between action and horror. Though the series is still planted within the action-horror sub-genre, Dead Space 3 will attempt to match the level of scares seen in previous entries while ramping up the action as the story progresses.

"We don't want to ever just be only action," Chuck Beaver, Dead Space 3 story producer, told Joystiq. "I think survival horror is morphing into something else."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-space-3EAElectronic-Artsmicrosoftpcplaystationps3Visceral-GamesxboxFri, 09 Nov 2012 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel goes aggro on March 26]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/01/army-of-two-the-devils-cartel-goes-aggro-on-march-26/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/01/army-of-two-the-devils-cartel-goes-aggro-on-march-26/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/01/army-of-two-the-devils-cartel-goes-aggro-on-march-26/#comments Alpha and Bravo are set to embark on their next adventure in Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel, which sees the iconic bros head on down to Mexico to clean up the drug-riddled streets. EA will launch Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel on March 26 in the US and March 29 in Europe. Pre-orders will automatically be upgraded to the Overkill Edition of the game, which features an additional three contracts missions.

The third entry in the Army of Two series, Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel is being developed by series newcomer Visceral Games, best known for their work on the Dead Space series. Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel is built in Frostbite 2 and will - like its predecessors - heavily lean on co-op mechanics and probably a lot of snarky dialogue.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>army-of-two-the-devils-carteleamicrosoftplaystationps3release-datevisceral-gamesxboxThu, 01 Nov 2012 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Shredding Spanish architecture in Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/01/shredding-spanish-architecture-in-army-of-two-the-devils-cartel/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/01/shredding-spanish-architecture-in-army-of-two-the-devils-cartel/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/01/shredding-spanish-architecture-in-army-of-two-the-devils-cartel/#comments Shredding Spanish architecture in Army of Two The Devil's CartelThe Army of Two franchise has always been a mixed bag of brotastic co-op shooting. The first game poorly chose to take a lighthearted approach to the war in Iraq and in the eyes of series stars Salem and Rios, everyone was a terrorist. The 40th Day made things infinitely more interesting, sending Salem and Rios over to Shanghai where the pair had to keep a watchful eye out for civilians in danger throughout their exploits.

In the franchise's third outing, Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel, the co-op development teams of EA Montreal and Visceral Games have chosen to take the series down another new path. Now Army of Two's third entry, built on DICE's Frostbite 2 engine, ejects the brotacular humor in favor of a more serious narrative.

"We're trying to add a more serious tone to the characters," Visceral Games producer Greg Rizzer told Joystiq at a preview event, explaining the new game is "trying to take some of the frat boy stuff out of there."

Gallery: Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel (11/01/12)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-space-3EAElectronic-Artsmicrosoftpcplaystationps3screenshotsvisceral-gamesxboxWed, 10 Oct 2012 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Visceral Games may be working on a MOBA game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/09/visceral-games-may-be-working-on-a-moba-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/09/visceral-games-may-be-working-on-a-moba-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/09/visceral-games-may-be-working-on-a-moba-game/#comments Visceral Games may be working on a MOBA gameVisceral Games, best known for the Dead Space series, just might be working on a free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) title, according to recent job listings discovered by IGN. Perhaps most telling is the listing for a Global Community Manager, who will work in the Play4Free division (EA's team focused on free-to-play titles) and is expected to have "an unhealthy passion for MOBA games."

The studio is also seeking a character designer with experience in "MOBA, Action RTS, Action RPG, or Related Genres." Finally, Visceral is looking for a character concept artist for "an upcoming PC action title." Alongside the portfolio requirement, it's noted that "highly stylized pieces with exaggerated proportions" are considered a plus. Given the typically larger number of playable characters in a MOBA, and the need to identify them from a distance, such exaggerated proportions are common among MOBA character designs.

Is Visceral developing a full-on MOBA? Given its recent history with Dead Space, it's possible the studio is working on a shooter with MOBA elements, perhaps something akin to Super Monday Night Combat (though probably much darker in design).

A third, much less likely but still tantalizing possibility: a Jack the Ripper MOBA.

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The killing machine seen above was designed by gamer Caleb Mendoza, the winner of a fan-made weapon submission contest in Dead Space 3 highlighting the action-horror hybrid's new weapon crafting system. As part of the contest, both Mendoza's creation - the HUN-E1 BADGER - and his likeness will be added to Visceral's upcoming game.

The HUN-E1 BADGER fires flaming rivets - yes, spikes that are also on fire. We'd argue the weapon is overkill but then we've never had to fight a Necromorph. We contacted Mendoza about his winning creation, but he told us that he actually feels indifferent about the whole thing. Then he took a nap (NSFW).

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-space-3eahoney-badgermicrosoftpcplaystationps3visceral-gamesxboxWed, 03 Oct 2012 05:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dead Space 3 takes off for orbit with 17 minutes of gameplay footage]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/26/dead-space-3-takes-off-for-orbit-with-17-minutes-of-gameplay-foo/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/26/dead-space-3-takes-off-for-orbit-with-17-minutes-of-gameplay-foo/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/26/dead-space-3-takes-off-for-orbit-with-17-minutes-of-gameplay-foo/#comments
It's not every day you get to have a pair of developers walk you through a massive chunk of gameplay footage, but that's exactly what EA offered Dead Space 3 fans who registered on the game's official website. Luckily for you, we've already done the hard work - all you've got to do to watch the footage is sit back, relax and press play above. We do it because we like you so gosh-darned much.

The gameplay above takes place on the Eudora, the latest in a long line of seemingly ill-fated ships Isaac finds himself on. As things start to go sour around him, Isaac makes a mad dash for escape but soon runs into his old pals, the Necromorphs. As you'd imagine, hijinks ensue.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-space-3eamicrosoftpcplaystationps3visceral-gamesxboxWed, 26 Sep 2012 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Shoot and hide cooperatively in Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel screens]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/22/shoot-and-hide-cooperatively-in-army-of-two-the-devils-cartel/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/22/shoot-and-hide-cooperatively-in-army-of-two-the-devils-cartel/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/22/shoot-and-hide-cooperatively-in-army-of-two-the-devils-cartel/#comments Shoot and hide cooperatively in the latest Army of Two The Devil's Cartel screensA new duo of masked bros debuts in Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel. See as the two bros shoot stuff, hide from other bros shooting stuff, and shoot even bigger stuff while manning a turret. Shooting and hiding has never been so cooperative.

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