Round8 Studios impressed a lot of gamers with Lies of P. Now, the studio is ready for its next project, which is set to be a Sci-Fi survival horror game. While Lies of P falls into the ‘Soulslike' category, Round8's next game with be notably different, with a pivot over …
Read More »Dead Space and more coming to PS Plus Essential next month
Each month, all those with a PlayStation Plus subscription are able to get their hands on a few select games which can be added to your library – and remain playable as long as you have an active subscription. As announced during the State of Play, October’s line-up has now …
Read More »Striking Distance Studios were forced to launch The Callisto Protocol early
Released in late 2022, The Callisto Protocol was a spiritual successor to the much-loved Dead Space series – hailing from the creator of the original survival horror trilogy, Glen Schofield. Unfortunately, The Callisto Protocol failed to live up to expectations upon its release. According to Schofield however, this was due to higher-ups forcing an early launch.
Read More »Battlefield 2042’s Dead Space crossover event kicks off next week
The Battlefield 2042 team has unveiled a new, one-of-a-kind surprise collaboration: a crossover with the iconic sci-fi horror game, Dead Space. As part of the crossover, there will be a new limited-time event for players to try out in Battlefield 2042. The new mode, titled ‘Outbreak', will have squads of …
Read More »KitGuru Games: mClassic – an Upscaler for the Discerning Eye
With the rapid rate of technological progress over the decades, many older games no longer hold up to current day TVs and monitors both technically and technologically. In some instances, even modern systems are far behind the curve of video output, with a number of Nintendo Switch titles turning into a bit of a blurry/aliased mess when blown up on a big screen. This is where the mClassic comes in: a HDMI-based hardware upscaler offering “Real-Time Redrawing of Each and Every Pixel.”
Read More »More insiders speak out on Dead space 2 cancellation
After seemingly successfully reviving the Dead Space franchise a decade after its final game, EA Motive appeared poised and ready to recreate the now classic trilogy – all the while fixing the past games’ many mistakes. According to insiders however, poor sales for the first game has resulted in the …
Read More »Dead Space 2 Remake reportedly scrapped following poor sales
The Dead Space franchise has had a bit of a tough go. While the first game was well received, with many praising the game’s atmosphere and tone, its sequels saw increasingly reduced fanfare. After a decade of silence, EA returned last year with an equally well-received remake of the first entry. Unfortunately, it looks as though the franchise is dead once again.
Read More »Dead Space 3 writer would “redo the entire main story” if given the chance
The launch of Dead Space back in 2008 marked a strong start for the then-brand-new IP, offering a survival-horror experience which introduced inventive mechanics in an immersive atmosphere. Unfortunately, by the time Dead Space 3 released in 2013, the series was reduced to a simple action-adventure shooter, stripping it of …
Read More »The Callisto Protocol’s creator has left Striking Distance Studios
Striking Distance Studios is a relatively new team which was founded back in 2019 by Glen Schofield of Dead Space fame. Following the launch of their debut title ‘The Callisto Protocol’ late last year, the studio seems to have run into some issues – with its founder now having officially …
Read More »Steam now offering timed trials for games, starting with Dead Space
Steam has always been one of the most consumer-friendly platforms in gaming, with a relatively generous refund policy put in place for all potential purchases. That said, it seems as though Valve is testing out a new feature: free timed-trials for full releases. This can be seen with 2023’s Dead Space Remake – letting you now play the game for an hour and a half for free.
Read More »New Xbox Game Pass titles include Valheim, Civ 6 and more
The next batch of titles for Xbox Game Pass have now been announced. Six titles will be joining the library over the next couple of weeks, including Guilty Gear Strive, which was announced earlier this week. Survival hit Valheim is also joining the Game Pass library, at least for console …
Read More »EA asks fans if they want remakes for Dead Space 2 and 3
It’s safe to say that EA Motive’s remake of the 2008 survival horror classic Dead Space has been a success, with the title’s reception by both fans and critics alike surpassing that of the original game. In the wake of this, EA is now asking fans whether they would like …
Read More »EA Motive begins production on Iron Man game
EA's Motive studio had a slow start, beginning as a support studio on Battlefront 2 before spending some time working on its own IP, which was later cancelled. The studio had its first hit with Star Wars: Squadrons, and impressed us again this year with Dead Space Remake. Now, Motive …
Read More »Win a PC game of your choice this weekend! (closed)
With several major games on the horizon, coupled with recent releases like Dead Space Remake, we know a lot of you have some games lined up on your wishlist. If you fancy trying your luck, we're giving away a free PC game of your choice this weekend!
Read More »EA Motive wants to continue Dead Space
EA Motive has successfully brought Dead Space back to the forefront with a fantastic remake of the original 2008 game. Now, EA Motive is looking to the future, with hopes of being allowed to continue working on the series. In an interview with GQ this week, Phil Ducharme, Senior Producer …
Read More »Isaac Clarke from Dead Space comes to Fortnite
Late last year we reported that leaks claimed Fornite was set to crossover with Dead Space ahead of the remake’s release in January. With the remake mere days away, Isaac Clarke has now officially been added to Fortnite. Making the announcement on their blog, the Fortnite team said “Isaac… Isaac… …
Read More »Nvidia’s latest driver update preps for Dead Space, Forspoken and new DLSS 3 titles
We've got a couple of big game releases scheduled this week, including Square Enix's Forspoken and EA's highly anticipated Dead Space Remake. Ahead of those launches, Nvidia has rolled out a new Game Ready driver with day-one optimisations, in addition to expanded DLSS support for a few games. With today's …
Read More »It looks like the Dead Space Remake will include an alternate ending
EA's Dead Space Remake is shaping up to be a hit, delivering a modern retelling of the original game with improvements to gameplay and a huge graphical overhaul. As it turns out, there will be one surprise change in the remake with the addition of an alternate ending. While the …
Read More »Dead Space Remake will include two graphics modes on console
The Dead Space remake is just a few show weeks away, with the game set to arrive on the 27th of January. Ahead of its release, the team have now confirmed that console players will be able to play the game at either 30 or 60 frames-per-second – with the …
Read More »Anyone who preorders Dead Space Remake on Steam gets Dead Space 2 for free
The remake of the much-loved sci-fi survival horror title Dead Space is mere weeks away, and those who remain unsure of whether they want to experience this journey have now been given a slight bit of enticement, as all those who pre-order the Dead Space Remake on Steam will get …
Read More »The Dead Space Remake has gone Gold
With The Callisto Protocol out and available to all, those with a hankering for some Space-themed survival horror goodness are looking towards early 2023, when the Dead Space Remake is set to release. Over a month in advance of its launch day, the game has officially gone gold. Making the …
Read More »My Hero Academia and Dead Space coming to Fortnite
Chapter 4 of Fortnite recently went live, bringing with it new engine and graphics improvements, an updated map and as always, additional crossover characters. Following the inclusion of the DOOMSLAYER. My Hero Academia and Isaac Clarke from Dead Space are next to drop onto the Fortnite island. Following a subtle …
Read More »EA shows new Zero-G sections and graphics comparisons for Dead Space Remake
Two weeks after the Dead Space Remake gameplay trailer release, EA Motive is back for more. This time around, the developers celebrated the original game's anniversary by releasing a new gameplay walkthrough, giving us a more in-depth look at the remake in action. Dead Space Remake is a complete rebuild …
Read More »Dead Space Remake won’t require Origin if you buy it on Steam
Since returning to Steam a couple of years ago, EA has kept Origin account linking in place for game purchases on Steam, but some titles have exceptions and are natively available on Steam without the need for Origin at all. In the case of Dead Space Remake, it will be …
Read More »EA is finally showing off Dead Space Remake gameplay
So far, EA Motive has shown us little bits of the upcoming Dead Space Remake but we have yet to see extensive gameplay. Today, EA is finally showing the game in action for the first time. The announcement follows on from a report last week, which claimed that a Dead …
Read More »Dead Space Remake features a single-shot camera
For many years, video game cameras were implemented based on the technology available at the time, with 2D gaming eventually leading to static 3D gaming – with modern titles now offering full 360 degrees of camera control. In 2018, we saw God of War take a unique approach to its …
Read More »Dead Space Remake gameplay reveal coming in October
Dead Space Remake looked fantastic in the most recent teaser trailer. The game is now due for an early 2023 release and according to reports, we'll be getting another gameplay reveal very soon. According to Insider Gaming, EA Motive will be revealing more on Dead Space Remake in ‘mid October'. …
Read More »EA thinks single-player games are important again
This week, EA held its quarterly earnings call, revealing that a whopping 70% of the company's revenue came from live service games in recent months. While that might be where the money is right now, EA says that single-player games will continue to be “really, really important”. In the past, …
Read More »Dead Space creator’s new game ‘The Callisto Protocol’ releasing this year
When The Callisto Protocol was first announced, it was supposed to be a horror game set in the PUBG universe. This always seemed like an odd move, but fortunately, that decision was later reversed. Now, The Callisto Protocol is its own IP, and we'll be playing it before the end …
Read More »The Callisto Protocol is no longer set in the PUBG universe
When The Callisto Protocol was first announced back during the 2020 Game Awards, the game was met with a somewhat mixed response. While the spiritual successor to the survival horror series ‘Dead Space’ looked like it was following in the footsteps of its predecessor nicely, The Callisto Protocol was said …
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