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Platform PS3, Win, 360 Publisher Electronic Arts Developer Visceral Games Release Date 02/05/2013

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Dead Space 3 review: engineering violence

By Arthur Gies on Feb 05, 2013 02.05.13

Dead Space 3 opens with series protagonist Isaac Clarke in hiding, as he tries to forget the horrors of the Marker, an alien artifact that causes insanity and, later, an awful post-mortem mutation called necromorphism. Isaac is pulled from his hole to help find the origin of the Marker's powerful signal on the forgotten iceball Tau Volantis, but he's on borrowed time — the Marker-inspired religious cult of Unitology has declared Isaac a heretic condemned to death. And at the center of Isaac's search lies Ellie, a fellow survivor — and more to Isaac — who led an expedition to Tau Volantis that's gone silent. In keeping with the last two games, Dead Space 3 is a third-person action-horror game with a specific mechanical twist. The undead necromorphs don't have traditional...

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Origin update embraces powerful PCs, tweaks interface, achievements and more

By Dave Tach on May 09, 2013 05.09.13

An update for Origin, Electronic Arts' digital distribution service, adds options for powerful computers, tweaks the interface, achievements and more, according to an update posted on the official website. Origin version 9.2.1 adds a new "multilauncher" for 64-bit systems that gives "additional options for taking advantage of your hardware when starting supported games." Origin's Application Settings menu has also been revamped, and users can now track achievements and the Origin Points they earn from playing Battlefield 3, Mass Effect 3, and Dead Space 3 on their profile page. Finally, those who broadcast their gameplay now have the option to automatically archive it. If you'd like to install the update for Windows PC or Mac now, you can sign up for the Origin beta program. Those...

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From Dead Space to Destiny: Joe Cross' Dead Space 3 concept art

By Dave Tach on Feb 23, 2013 02.23.13

Joe Cross' artistic influence is everywhere in Dead Space 3, and you don't have to look any further than his concept art to prove it. Working with Visceral Games, Cross coordinated with art directors and environment leads to paint the frozen landscapes and corridors, vehicles and characters that would set the visual tone for the recently released game. Cross shared some of that artwork with Polygon recently and told us about his journey from art school to working remotely to his current position in an office working on a highly anticipated upcoming title. Originally from the Bay Area, Cross graduated from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, where he received a BFA in traditional illustration. He moved to Portland in 2002 and spent time working at Nike and teaching...

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Dead Space 3 infinite resource mining is 'not a glitch,' says EA

By Megan Farokhmanesh on Feb 10, 2013 02.10.13

A Dead Space 3 mechanic that allows players to farm infinite resources otherwise available through microtransactions is no glitch, and Electronic Arts has no intention of changing it, GameFront reports. Following the game's release, speculation arose that resource farming could be considered stealing in light of the microtransactions. Players can loot infinite material from lockers, chests and enemies for crafting, rather than purchasing them. But according to EA PR rep Jino Talens, the game's microtransactions are entirely optional. "The resource-earning mechanic in Dead Space 3 is not a glitch," Talens said. "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...

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Dead Space 3's action was 'a necessary evil' says original Dead Space writer

By Megan Farokhmanesh on Feb 09, 2013 02.09.13

Dead Space 3's action-heavy gameplay was "a necessary evil in order to broaden the fan base," according to Antony Johnston, the award-winning writer of the original Dead Space. Speaking with NowGamer, Johnston said that expansion was always the plan. "I know the developers always wanted to go bigger, in terms of scope," Johnston said. "And I've mentioned before that the universe we created was huge, with lots of elements, which simply didn't make it into the first game. So to get that story told, to round out the universe, it was inevitable the settings and environments would open out a bit, become a bit more epic in scale." The alternative, Johnston said, was "pretty dull." "You'd just have the same game on a different ship each time," Johnston said. Johnston did not work Dead...

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Dead Space 3 Awakened DLC coming in March for $10

By Samit Sarkar on Feb 05, 2013 02.05.13

Dead Space 3 launched today, and players will be able to continue their experience next month with the launch of the Awakened add-on, publisher Electronic Arts announced today. Details are scant at the moment, but the DLC will be available for $9.99 on PlayStation Network and Windows PC, and 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox Live Arcade. In Awakened, said EA, "players will experience the franchise's darkest chapters as the Necromorph battles become even more gruesome and terrifying than ever before." It's unclear if Awakened will extend the campaign or exist as a separate piece of content. Steve Papoutsis, vice president and general manager of developer Visceral Games, added, "In Dead Space 3 Awakened, gamers will experience some of the most disturbing content they have ever seen in a D...

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Dead Space 3's strength in inducing fear lies in its audio, according to Visceral Games

By Tracey Lien on Feb 05, 2013 02.05.13

Dead Space 3's strength in evoking fear in its players lies in its audio, according to the game's associate producer John Calhoun in a Q&A on the PlayStation Blog. The Q&A, which involves Calhoun answering questions that were fielded from Dead Space fans on Twitter, addresses several elements of Dead Space 3, from the game's action segments to its multiplayer and co-op modes to the kind of necromorphs in the game. In answering a question about how the team at Visceral designed a scary two-player experience, Calhoun wrote: The secret to keeping DS3 scary is twofold: know your game's strengths, and don't be boxed in by conventional thinking. Regarding the former, one of our franchise's strongest areas has always been audio. We turned to our sound designers a lot to ensure that the...

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Dead Space 3-branded watch will only be worn by 500 fans

By Emily Gera on Feb 04, 2013 02.04.13

EA is opening up pre-orders on a Dead Space 3-branded watch, only 500 of which will be made, the company revealed on its official EA Gear website. The Meister Watches-designed CEC Engineer-Class timepiece matches that worn by Dead Space 3 protagonist Isaac, which releases this week on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The watch features a copper and stainless steel bezel, black rubber strap, carbon fibre dual-layer dial, Japanese 3-hand and date quartz movement and 100m of water resistance. In addition, the Dead Space 3 logo is laser-inscribed onto the back of the piece along with an individual number. It is currently priced at $265.

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Dead Space 3 includes four unlockable game modes

By Megan Farokhmanesh on Jan 29, 2013 01.29.13

Dead Space 3 will include New Game Plus, Classic, Pure Survival and Hardcore modes for players to choose from, executive producer Steve Papoutsis revealed on the Dead Space developer blog. Each mode is included on-disc and can be unlocked after beating the game once. New Game Plus will allow players to start a new file with previous upgrades and arsenal. Classic mode, which Papoutsis calls "for the DS1 veterans out there," is single-player only, uses classic aiming and requires players to build weapons from blueprints. Pure Survival mode is for those who like survival horror and resource management. Only enemies will drop resources, and players won't be able to find extra ammo, health or weapon parts. The game's final mode is for players seeking a serious challenge. Hardcore mode...

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Dead Space 3 includes real-money in-game purchases for weapons and gear

By Arthur Gies on Jan 22, 2013 01.22.13

As in Dead Space 2, the Collector's Edition of Dead Space 3, which accounts for all first-run copies of the game, include two additional suits, the Witness suit and the First Contact suit, as well as the Evangelizer combination assault rifle and shotgun, and the Negotiator, an electrical weapon. Retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop are also providing pre-order customers exclusive access to unique in-game weapons. New to Dead Space 3 however are resource packs. The game's weapon crafting system allows you to craft equipment in two ways — by finding parts scattered around the game world and assembling them at a workbench, or by using raw materials found throughout the game like tungsten and scrap metal to build parts or even, at great cost, full weapons. Players can also...

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Dead Space 3 players get Commander Shepard's armor with Mass Effect 3 save

By Griffin McElroy on Jan 21, 2013 01.21.13

Dead Space 3 players will have access to an armor set modeled after the uniform of Mass Effect 3's protagonist Commander Shepard, provided they've played the latter, EA announced today. The N7 Armor set will be unlocked for any players who "own Mass Effect 3," according to the announcement video above; though players just need to have a save game from Mass Effect 3 on their hard drive to get access. Any potential non-aesthetic benefits that the Mass Effect armor provides aren't revealed in the trailer, though based on the carnage of said video, we're assuming it doesn't make Isaac Clarke any less capable when it comes to killing Necromorphs. Dead Space 3 launches Feb. 5 for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, while a demo is available now for the latter two platforms.

Dead Space 3 Releases
North America
  • PlayStation 3
    • Released 02/05/2013
    • Publisher Electronic Arts
    • Developer Visceral Games
    • Score 9.5
  • Windows
    • Released 02/05/2013
    • Publisher Electronic Arts
    • Developer Visceral Games
  • Xbox 360
    • Released 02/05/2013
    • Publisher Electronic Arts
    • Developer Visceral Games
    • Score 9.5
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