Dead Space 2

[Krysania]

Well, I just got an invite to the multiplayer beta. Anyone else happen to get one?

[BadKarma]

Got to play the game at a kiosk at NYComicCon. The game is great, seems alot more fluid and smooth in terms of the character moving to.

[Insanecyclone]

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/...e-2-pre-order/

Dead Space Ignition on PSN Tomorrow, Free with Dead Space 2 Pre-Order

Hi everyone, today we announced that Dead Space Ignition will be available for download starting tomorrow, and it will be completely free for anyone who pre-orders Dead Space 2. This makes the launch even more exciting for us, and I’m happy to have the chance to tell you more about it.

Ignition_Key Art

When we created Dead Space we wanted to establish a living, breathing, and terrifying universe. As we built this universe, we used the comic series and animated feature to expand the core story from the game. We’re taking this to the next level with Dead Space Ignition.

We’re excited about Dead Space Ignition because it brings the franchise to downloadable arcade games for the very first time, with a completely new experience. By combining interactive comic storytelling with three unique arcade games, we can tell a new Dead Space story in a fast-paced, accessible manner.

Before Isaac Clarke begins his adventure on The Sprawl in Dead Space 2, a Necromorph outbreak occurs, and Dead Space Ignition lets you witness the horror first-hand. And you’ll be able to choose your own adventure along the way, as Ignition offers four unique endings.

Ignition_Necro


You’ll play as Franco Delille, an Engineer on The Sprawl. Along with his partner Sarah Andarsyn, he’ll travel to multiple locations trying to contain and survive the Necromorph outbreak. At the end of each story segment you’ll need to complete one of three different hacking games in order to progress.

These three games are called Hardware crack, System Override and Trace Route. Hardware Crack is a puzzler where you must align lasers to complete circuits on a grid, using items such as reflectors and projectors in order to crack through broken control panels. System Override turns tower-defense games on their head, and places you on the offensive. Send your viruses into the system to override the core, timing your attacks to defeat the antivirus and take control of the system. Finally, Trace Route is a sidescrolling race where you run your electrical signal through the system, avoiding security hazards and racing against countermeasures to access the core.

Ignition_Hardware Crack

Ignition_System Overide Ignition_Trace Route

By playing Ignition, you’ll be rewarded with unlocks in Dead Space 2, so you can give Isaac a bit of an edge – and trust me, he’s going to need it. In addition to several helpful items, you’ll unlock the exclusive Hacker suit and a matching Hacker weapon skin for Isaac.

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The story, the hacking games, and the exclusive unlocks for Isaac make Ignition a great way to experience the events leading up to Dead Space 2. However, as I mentioned earlier, the most exciting news about Dead Space Ignition is that we are offering the entire game for free to anyone who pre-orders Dead Space 2. So if you are a Dead Space fan, it’s pretty much a no-brainer.

Dead Space Ignition is available tomorrow on the PlayStation Network. We’re really excited to see what all of you think!

[Kaisha]

[EDIT] Nvm, reading comprehension fail.

[Atreides]

How do you actually get DS: Ignition for free? Is there a code you get at gamestop or something?

[Souj]

and I assume you have to fully purchase the game for the code?

[Insanecyclone]

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/13/de...a-cutter-leak/

http://i54.tinypic.com/15prerl.jpg

According to a (since removed) image found on Amazon and now posted on Examiner, the collector's edition of Dead Space 2 will include a life-size toy Plasma Cutter, in addition to a soundtrack CD, a DLC voucher, and a piece of artwork. EA announced its intention to produce a collector's edition for the sequel way back in January, when it sought ideas for pack-in items from fans. The plasma cutter happened to be on the list even then -- and we called it "outrageous."

Being a sort-of leaked item, EA hasn't officially announced its existence, and thus no information about its price is known.

[Atreides]

oh
my
god
want

[Atreides]

btw if you preordered this at gamestop (or amazon, although I don't know how that works) you can just go in and have them print you out a code to get DS: Ignition for free. I just got mine, downloading to play it after the gym provided I can tear myself away from minecraft for long enough...

[Souj]

btw if you preordered this at gamestop (or amazon, although I don't know how that works) you can just go in and have them print you out a code to get DS: Ignition for free. I just got mine, downloading to play it after the gym provided I can tear myself away from minecraft for long enough...

do you need to pay the whole thing off, or is just the down payment enough?

[Atreides]

I just put down 5 bucks, but I'm pretty friendly with my local gamestop employees so I tend to get DLC even for games I don't reserve lol

[Kuya]

By "friendly" you mean...?

[Odesseiron]

So with the contents being revealed.. Kyo, can you tell us if that replica Plasma Cutter is just a piece of plastic like that crappy Batarang from AA?

[Kyo]

So with the contents being revealed.. Kyo, can you tell us if that replica Plasma Cutter is just a piece of plastic like that crappy Batarang from AA?

I havent had a chance to mess with one yet and I might not get a chance to do so.

[zoobernut]

I have been searching but haven't seen yet, is there any word on the price? I also find it funny that the EA store has the special edition listed as available for pre-order and provides links to amazon and gamestop but neither of those sites have it listed.

[Kyo]

79.99 For the collectors edition.

[Kaisha]

$20 more? Cheap plastic plasma cutter it is.

I'll have to pass on the collector's and settle with the PS3 limited edition though, Canada is getting the usual $10-more-than-US price-tag, making it $70 for me. Going to be worth it since it's basically two games in one for that particular release, can't wait to play Extraction. I just really hope EA implemented a proper 'lightgun' control setup so I don't have to rely on a stinking crosshair to aim.

[Souj]

so is it only the limited edition that comes with Extraction?
if so, I'm going with LE

[Atreides]

I'm pretty sure all copies of the PS3 version come with Extraction

[Kaisha]

I'm under the impression it'll be like Dante's Inferno where *every* copy released for PS3 will be marked 'limited edition'.