Electronic Arts announced today that the Dead Space 3 consumer demo is being enjoyed by close to two million players this weekend across Xbox LIVE Marketplace and the PlayStation Network, a double digit increase over Dead Space 2.
Fans are sharing their enthusiasm for the game across all social channels. Last week alone, EA saw more than 100,000 mentions of the game across social media, and earned close to 90,000 new “likes” on Facebook®, bringing the total Dead Space community on Facebook to 1.4 million. Retail indicators suggest that pre-sells are ahead of expectations and game critics have also spoken, placing the title on more than 30 “Best of 2013” lists. In all, Dead Space 3 is in position to become the first big blockbuster of 2013 when it launches this Tuesday.
Id Software, the developer of the upcoming Rage title, has confirmed that the game will ship on three DVDs for the Xbox 360, but has also detailed the special install process that's designed to help owners of the console avoid long load times.
Xbox 360 owners have worried a bit in regards to Rage, the new first person shooter with role playing and racing elements from id Software, as the game was expected to arrive on multiple discs like quite a few recent titles that appeared on the Microsoft console, including L.A. Noire or Dead Space 2.
Now, id Software's Tim Willits confirmed that Rage will, in fact, come on three Xbox 360 DVDs, but the studio has taken a few special measures to ensure it won't affect gameplay all that much and won't force players to do the 22GB installation.
"We recommend installing the game to the hard drive, but you don't need to install all three discs," explained Willits to Eurogamer. "If you don't have the space available on your hard drive, don't stress. Install the first disc, the first chapter, the first half of the game, then when you're done, uninstall and install disc two."
Players, according to Willits, won't have any reason to go back to a previous disc once they finished that content, so there's no need to run back and forth to the console to swap them out.
Willits does praise Sony for its PlayStation 3 strategy, as all consoles are shipped with a hard drive, making the job of a developer much easier, knowing all consoles have something on which to install files.
"Sony was great. Kudos to Sony for letting us do that," he said. "What we were able to do is install all the textures to the highest level. What is nice about the PS3 platform is that it's just one platform. Everyone has one Blu-ray drive, one hard drive, it's all the same. Some of the other systems you have... should I install it on my 360? Should I not install it?"
Microsoft hopes to allow developers more space on the Xbox 360 game discs through a new type of format, the XGD3
Dead Space 2 gamers can now download the new "Severed" DLC Expansion Pack for just 560 MSP. The Severed expansion pack weighs in at roughly 1.4 GB and should be available in most Xbox LIVE regions.
With an arsenal of tools to dismember Necromorphs and new determination, an engineer will bring the terror to space.
Content:Dead Space 2: Severed Price: 560 Microsoft Points Availability:Check availability in your region Dash Text: Gabe Weller tries desperately to reach his wife as his security patrol in the Titan Mines falls apart. Removal of the title update will cause the additional area(s) provided by the DLC to be unusable. If this is encountered, please connect to Xbox LIVE and re-download the latest update.
The next batch of Xbox LIVE Marketplace content scheduled for release this January and February has been released. FREE Xbox LIVE Weekend starts January 28, 2011.
Click the link to view the entire article which features pricing and more information on the FREE Xbox LIVE weekend which is set to start shortly.
The single-player demo for Dead Space 2 is now available on Xbox Live. Play the Dead Space 2 demo today and bring the terror to space! The new demo weighs in at 1.2 GB.
Content:Dead Space 2 Demo Price: Free Availability:Check availability in your region Dash Text: Engineer Isaac Clarke returns for another blood-curdling adventure in the sequel to the critically acclaimed Dead Space™. After waking from a coma on a massive space city known as "The Sprawl", the lone survivor of a horrific alien infestation finds himself confronting a catastrophic new nightmare. Battling dementia, hunted by the government, and haunted by visions of his dead girlfriend, Isaac will do whatever it takes to save himself and dominate the gruesome onslaught. With an arsenal of tools to dismember Necromorphs and new determination, an engineer will bring the terror to space. The Nightmare Returns January 2011.
Dead Space Ignition is now ready for direct download from the Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360. Weighing in 2 GB, Dead Space Ignition is available in All Xbox LIVE regions and will cost 400 MS Points. A FREE demo is also available to download.
Dead Space Ignition is a downloadable game that takes place on the Sprawl and challenges players to survive the initial necromorph outbreak.
Content: Dead Space Ignition Price: 400 Microsoft Points Availability: All Xbox LIVE Regions Dash Text: Dead Space Ignition is a prologue to Dead Space 2, where you must survive the initial Necromorph outbreak on the Sprawl. Combining comic story-telling with three unique hacking games, it delivers a new Dead Space experience. Choose your path through the story, and upon completion of each ending, you’ll receive unlocks in Dead Space 2, including an exclusive suit for Isaac Clarke. You must complete different Hacking games in order to succeed: Hardware Crack is a puzzler where you align lasers to complete circuits. System Override turns tower-defense games on their head, with you on the offensive. Finally, Trace Route is a side-scrolling race against competing electrical signals. Can you survive the events leading up to Dead Space 2?
For all you lucky people who have pre-ordered Dead Space 2 from Participating retailers, you should have received a code that allows you free access to this game. Check your local retailer for further details.
Metro Simulator 2 is coming soon for Xbox and PlayStation consoles Ultimate Games (@ULTGames) confirmed that Metro Simulator 2, the realistic and relaxing simulator with faithfully reproduced subway realities and train control mechanics from KishMish Games, will laun..
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