Brace yourselves! Dead Space fans are in for more than their fill of thrills today. Today EA and Visceral Games release not only the next chapter of terror in the Dead Space game series, but several new additions to the overall Dead Space saga. Dead Space 2 is now available for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC in North America (arrives in Europe on January 28). Continuing the story centered around protagonist Isaac Clarke, players can bet on scares from the onset of Dead Space 2.
A summary of Dead Space 2 from EA:
“Dead Space 2 pushes the limits of action, horror and terror. After mysteriously awaking in a sprawling, massive city anchored to one of Saturn’s moons, hero Isaac Clarke again finds himself thrust into the middle of a relentless Necromorph outbreak. Surrounded by the screeching cries of undead monsters and the haunting drum of echoing noises, Isaac plots a course through The Sprawl.”
The Dead Space 2 retail release packs an Online Pass to activate online gameplay features, which can be purchased from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 800 MSP ($10) or PSN for $9.99. Keep that in mind if renting, buying used or even borrowing! Another unique code also included in the retail package is a Isaac Clarke-Inspired Armor code for use in Dragon Age II (for Xbox 360 release). The Xbox 360 version of Dead Space 2 includes two discs, while the PS3 version fits the game on one Blu-ray disc. A special Dead Space 2 Collector’s Edition is available and packs in additional content for fans of the series. The PS3 Collector’s/Limited Edition includes the PlayStation Move compatible Dead Space Extraction game as a bonus (also available from the PSN later today). See what is packed in the Collector’s Edition for the PlayStation 3 (here), Xbox 360 (here) and PC (here). See detailed Dead Space 2 Collector’s Edition unboxing pictures below, or in full screen here! For Dead Space 2 gameplay tips and additional content (like this exclusive Dead Space suit), Prima Games has released the Dead Space 2 Prima Official Game Guide, available in a standard edition and a Collector’s Edition (with even more content and game development details for Dead Space fans).
Exponentially building on the series, Dead Space debuts on the iPhone and iPod touch (available here from the App Store for $6.99) and in an iPad HD version (available here from the App Store for $9.99). The Dead Space iOS release is a unique story that takes place before the events of Dead Space 2. Another addition to the Dead Space storyline is Dead Space: Aftermath, the second animated Dead Space film. It also launches today and is available in both Blu-ray and DVD format.
The Dead Space story doesn’t end there, with the announcement of the upcoming Dead Space: Severed downloadable content. Severed adds two additional chapters to the Dead Space 2 game, based on characters from Dead Space Extraction. EA’s announcement on Dead Space: Severed said, “In Dead Space 2: Severed, the story of Weller and Lexine runs parallel to Isaac’s blood-curdling adventure in Dead Space 2, but this time players will take on the role of Gabe Weller. Working as a Sprawl Security Guard, Weller has to fight against his own onslaught of Necromorphs, as he attempts to get both him and Lexine to safety.”
Can you keep up with the Dead Space story? Make sure to visit the official Dead Space facebook page for all the giveaways and special announcements celebrating the release of all these Dead Space games and media! And finally, visit the official website of Dead Space at deadspace.ea.com.
See EA’s Dead Space 2 press release announcement here.
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