Filed under: Dead Space

First issue of Dead Space comic free to read online

by Dustin Burg { 11 months ago }

Newsarama, Image Comics, EA and everyone else involved with producing the Dead Space comic have banded together in agreement to offer the series' first issue to Dead Space fanboys for FREE. Digitally though, of course. You can view the entire first issue of the Dead Space comic series over at Newsarama, flip through its digital pages and take in all $2.99 worth of content. But, you know, for free. Free things are always good.

[Via Joystiq]

Dead Space Demo dismembers XBLM

by Richard Mitchell { 1 year ago }

We realize that many of our readers have long since forgotten Halloween -- its memory having been replaced by slavering thoughts of turkey -- but that doesn't mean we have to forget about survival horror. In an effort to remind us -- and perhaps to push a few more copies out the door -- EA has released a demo for Dead Space onto the Xbox Live Marketplace (sorry, Gold members only, for now). The demo is vaguely referred to as a "Dismemberment Demo" and, frankly, we haven't the foggiest idea what that's about. And hey, check this out, thanks to the new online Marketplace at Xbox.com, we can do this:

Click here to add the Dead Space demo to your 360 download queue!

Isaac set to bring Dead Space demo to XBLM

by Dustin Burg { 1 year ago }

EA just informed us that a Dead Space demo will be releasing to the Xbox Live Marketplace this week. Specifically, Tuesday, November 25th. We're told that the demo will feature the use of both stasis and telekinesis abilities as well as four of Isaac Clarke's weapons-o-destruction. What we haven't been told is how long the demo will actually last or what levels will be included, so we'll have to wait until Tuesday to find out.

Our only question to EA is what took you guys so long? Shouldn't you be releasing a game demo when there's buzz a buzzing about your title? Hmm?

Dead Space DLC uses stasis on your wallet

by Richard Mitchell { 1 year ago }

Hey kids, just a quick reminder that a metric ton of DLC for Dead Space has been released to the Xbox Live Marketplace today. What kind of DLC you ask? Well, if some random skins and special suits and upgraded weapons suit your fancy, you're in luck. Actually, let us take that back. You're in luck if you like all those things and you'd like to pay for them. Some of the items are merely skins, while others will net you firearms with extra speed or power or fully upgraded suits. There's also a brand new gun up for download as well.

Technically, we suppose these aren't merely downloadable cheats, but they're pretty close. Find a full list of the new content after the break.

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EA milks Dead Space with purchasable DLC

by Dustin Burg { 1 year ago }

Later this week (November 13th to be exact), Dead Space will be receiving a bunch of downloadable content. Paid downloadable content that'll change the look and feel of your Dead Space gaming experience.

You can view the complete list of DLC after the break, which includes various armor and weapon content that ranges in price from 80 to 320 Microsoft points. We wish the content was free (like the Elite offering weeks back), but we have to let EA be EA and let them milk their Dead Space cash cow. Bleh.

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EA boss says to expect more Mercenaries

by Xav de Matos { 1 year ago }

According to EA boss John Riccitiello the Mercenaries series will see another installment. During an earnings call, Riccitiello confirmed that Mercenaries will join Dead Space and the upcoming Mirror's Edge as continuing franchises for the mega-publisher along with Will Wright's latest, Spore.

Released in late August, Mercenaries 2: World in Flames has sold 1.9 million units across four platforms. Riccitiello made the announcement when asked if EA's recent releases were considered "sequelable" by the publisher -- who has posted a $310 million loss for its second quarter fiscal release. The EA CEO also stated that each of the mentioned titles were not likely to see annual releases.

[via Kotaku]

360 Deals: It's a free $10 gift card bonanza

by Dustin Burg { 1 year ago }

This week, there is a lot of Xbox 360 new game release deals. So much so, that we'll forgo an overly long intro and just get right to it. So ...

Best Buy is giving out a free beanie hat with purchase of Guitar Hero World Tour, selling Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway for $40 and offering Blitz II for $50. Target stores only have one good deal and that's a free $25 gift card with purchase of an Xbox 360 Arcade console. Circuit City is dishing out the gift cards (as has become the norm), giving away a free $10 gift card with purchase of Fable II, Golden Axe, Far Cry 2, Dead Space, Saints Row 2, and Hell's Highway. You can score a free $10 gift card and mini strategy guide with purchase of Fallout 3 (CE), a free $15 iTunes gift card with purchase of Guitar Hero World Tour and a free t-shirt with Legendary. Phew ... happy shopping!

Fanswag: Dead Space Launch Week Giveaway #3 [update]

by Dustin Burg { 1 year ago }

Update: This giveaway is now closed and the winner has been contacted. Thanks for participating in our week full of Dead Space giveaways!

After a week full of Dead Space celebratory giveaways that tallied thousands of entries, we decided to make today's final Dead Space Launch Week Giveaway short and sweet. Today, we're giving away a copy of Dead Space to one lucky winner and making the entry period short so you have a better chance to win. Such a short giveaway, you'll only have until 5:00PM eastern TODAY to enter. Finally, one ginormous thank you goes out to the Dead Space crew over at EA for sponsoring the week of giveaway fun and thanks to the X3F community for making it such a huge success. Now, onto the final giveaway ...

To enter the giveaway, leave a comment on this post telling us what name you would give your own personal space craft.
Only one comment per person. Posters of multiple comments will be disqualified. We'll accept entries until Today, October 17th at 5:00PM eastern. You must be at least 18 years old to enter. This giveaway is open only to residents of the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec).
Today, we'll pick one winner via a random drawing.
One winner will receive Dead Space for the Xbox 360 valued at $60.
Complete giveaway rules can be found here

Fanswag: Dead Space Launch Week Giveaway #2 [update]

by Dustin Burg { 1 year ago }

Update: This giveaway is now closed and winners have been notified. But you still have another chance to win.

Here we go! Today is the start of yet another EA sponsored Dead Space Launch Week Giveaway and, again, we're giving out all kinds of Dead Space goods. For a second time, we'll be giving away five Dead Space prize packs to five different randomly selected winners. Three fanboys will receive a Dead Space mini-artbook, mini-poster, and a hardcover graphic novel and two lucky grand prize winners will receive all those goodies PLUS a copy of Dead Space. Remember, this giveaway runs through Thursday evening, so make sure to enter Wednesday and Thursday.

To enter the giveaway, leave a comment on this post telling us what's your biggest fear. Please, be honest. We promise not to judge.
You may leave one comment per calendar day (eastern time) each day the contest is live. Posters of multiple comments in a single calendar day will be disqualified. We'll accept entries until Thursday, October 16th at 11:00PM eastern. You must be at least 18 years old to enter. This giveaway is open only to residents of the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec).
This Thursday, we'll pick five winners via a random drawing.
Two grand prize winners will receive (1) Dead Space for the Xbox 360, (1) The Art of Dead Space mini-book, (1) Dead Space hardcover graphic novel, and (1) Dead Space mini-poster valued at $95. Three second prize winners will receive (1) The Art of Dead Space mini-book, (1) Dead Space hardcover graphic novel, and (1) Dead Space mini-poster valued at $30.
Complete giveaway rules can be found here

Last Chance: Win Dead Space prizes

by Dustin Burg { 1 year ago }

If you weren't already aware thanks to the nifty banner posted on the right, we're celebrating the release of Dead Space all week long by giving fanboys (and fangirls) the chance to win a copy of Dead Space and other goodies. You should also be aware that entry into the first giveaway ENDS TONIGHT at 11:00PM eastern. So, we highly advise you enter the giveaway by posting a comment on the official entry blog. Tomorrow will bring even more Dead Space prizes, so be sure to come back for a chance to win.

Shipping this week: it begins edition

by Richard Mitchell { 1 year ago }

And here ... we ... go. We're halfway through October and it's finally started. The industry imposed holiday game torrent is upon us. We hope you've saved up some cash (or tidied up your GameFly queue) because, starting now, you're going to need it. Just look at all of these games:

Yeah, this is going to be a tough couple of months.

[Via Joystiq]

X3F Impressions: Dead Space review

by Dustin Burg { 1 year ago }

Way back (by internet standards) in September 2007 when EA announced a new space survival horror game game called Dead Space, we couldn't help but roll our eyes in expectation of mediocrity. But over the course of a year, things changed.

Over time, we heard more about its intriguing story, its gruesome dismemberment, stunning visuals and were introduced to the iconic look of main character Isaac Clarke. Suddenly, bloggers and reporters were coming out of E3 giving it praise and were actually excited for EA's survival horror game. That's when a sense of excitement spread as Dead Space's potential was realized. I'm proud to say that after playing through the entire Dead Space campaign, the game delivers a gaming experience as expected. But not based on those early, mediocre 2007 expectations. No, Dead Space delivers on the higher expectations that were set during E3, treating gamers to a solid survival horror experience as was promised.

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Fanswag: Dead Space Launch Week Giveaway [update]

by Dustin Burg { 1 year ago }

Update: This giveaway is now closed and all winners have been notified. But there's more Dead Space goodies to be won.

Dead Space, EA's freakishly disgusting survival horror game (in space!) storms retail shelves this week and in celebration, we've partnered with EA for a Dead Space Launch Week Giveaway. Spread throughout the week, we'll be holding two huge Fanswag giveaways where we'll be awarding fanboys all kinds Dead Space prizes including copies of the game. It's going to be a Fanswag'licious week and it all starts RIGHT NOW!

To kick off the Dead Space Launch Week Giveaway, today we're awarding five fanboys Dead Space prize packs. Three winners will receive a Dead Space mini-artbook, mini-poster, and a hardcover graphic novel and two lucky grand prize winners will receive all those goodies plus a copy of Dead Space. Remember, this giveaway runs from now through Tuesday night, so be sure to enter once each day. Enough talk, it's time to win!

To enter the giveaway, leave a comment on this post telling us what excites you most about EA's Dead Space. Dismemberment, the game's plot, or Isaac's wicked cool helmet? Tell us!
You may leave one comment per calendar day (eastern time) each day the contest is live. Posters of multiple comments in a single calendar day will be disqualified. We'll accept entries until Tuesday, October 14th at 11:00PM eastern. You must be at least 18 years old to enter. This giveaway is open only to residents of the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec).
This Tuesday, we'll pick five winners via a random drawing.
Two grand prize winners will receive (1) Dead Space for the Xbox 360, (1) The Art of Dead Space mini-book, (1) Dead Space hardcover graphic novel, and (1) Dead Space mini-poster valued at $95. Three second prize winners will receive (1) The Art of Dead Space mini-book, (1) Dead Space hardcover graphic novel, and (1) Dead Space mini-poster valued at $30.
Complete giveaway rules can be found here

Deals: Gift card with Dead Space, B2G1 at Toys R Us and more

by Dustin Burg { 1 year ago }

If new releases are your aim and free gift cards are you game, then check out Circuit City, because they're giving away free $10 gift cards with purchase of Dead Space and Saints Row 2 (CE) and they're offering LEGO: Indiana Jones for $40. Even better, from now through Tuesday, you can save 15% on select 360 games over $39 using coupon code "PKACD5EARN" at checkout.

Over at Best Buy stores, they're selling the new red controller bundle and are giving away the movie Boyz N the Hood with purchase of Saints Row 2. Finally, Toys R Us earns the prestigious "Deal of Week" honor with their Buy 2 Get 1 FREE offer on ALL video games. Even new releases! Happy shopping!

Achievement hunter takes on Dead Space

by Dustin Burg { 1 year ago }

Rooster Teeth's site all about achievements and the joy (or pain) they cause, Achievement Hunter just posted a new Dead Space video showing how you can earn both the "Marksman" and "Tool Time" achievements. The video walk-through (embedded above) demos how you can easily decapitate evil, blow off limbs, squish heads and earn yourself 15 Gamerscore in the process. Watch the vid and be sure to stay clear of those auto closing doors. They're equally deadly as the ones they install at Walmart stores.