Dead Space Hype Train: Last Call (Thread of Drop-Kicking Babies)

As you probably know well enough by now, I have been hyping Dead Space for quite some time, and soon enough I will be able to find out for myself if it was all warranted or not. As you also might know the last game I hyped, Infinite Undiscovery pretty much was a huge dissappointment, but I believe in Dead Space enough to put all my eggs in its proverbial basket. Dead Space looks like it is the product of a reformed EA (I know all of the Spore DRM crap says hello), looking to be the next great survival/horror game worthy of Silent Hill and Resident Evil comparisons, and hopefully even surpassing those games in a few ways. But lets get to the point of the thread, which is to not only hype this game beyond belief, but to also take a Dyack like approach to singling out the naysayers, and trying to change raise their expectations for this game. So stand up and be counted, if you are with me on this game, or sit if you still have reservations. Remember the game comes out in less than a month.

Excerpts' from the IGN AU Interview

The new EA – and when I say 'new', it's only 2 or 2 and-a-half years old. You're only just starting to see the games come out now. Glen Schofield

Regarding the protagonist's personality

It's harder to make a personality when the guy's in a suit – but a lot of games do that. A lot of FPSs; think Gordon Freeman. But it starts with the walk. A marine is going to walk in a certain way and subtle things too – we didn't slap the guns all over his back, and we didn't want the ammo draped. We also take into account that he's scared. His walk and his run without a weapon is different – it's a lot of work too, to reanimate everything for that. We have animations for when he's startled too, and things like that. We knew right from the start that he was a regular guy. A lot of things haven't changed from the original ideas – he's like me or you, he's not out to save the world and he's not a murderer. He pretty much stayed the same.Glen Schofield

Regarding the game's plot, and Warren's (the famed Sci-Fi writer) involvement

So, ah, with all due respect to Warren... Warren came at the very beginning of the game; we figured we needed a writer and Warren came in and we had our direction, our ideas. We knew we wanted a religion running through it and we knew we wanted psychological terror as well as grotesque terror. Warren is more of sci-fi writer; how many of these ideas are leftovers from what he wrote, I don't know – I'd have to go back a reread all his work. But he's just a good guy... we tried a bunch of writers. The one thing he really helped us out with was, when we first started to do the comic book, we asked Warren. He hit deadlines for us, he did everything right – but he came on two and-a-half years ago and some of the ideas filter out.

I think Warren also helped out on some of the back-story of the characters, the naming of them – because he was good at that. But what he did was he also introduced us to Anthony Johnson who became our writer for the comic series. Then Anthony eventually wrote most of the dialogue for the game. As a comic book writer, he mostly wrote in short sentences, which is what we need.Glen Schofield

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IGN Review

I've been keeping my eye on this game for awhile now. Now it's a day 1 buy for me.

But score wise here, I'm hyping it AA.

P.S.: I thought Infinite Undiscovery was awesome.

As stupid as this following statement will sound; CHOO CHOO!!!

I'm on the hype train. While it won't be a day 1 purchase, it will be in my collection within the week after its release.

Bah, EA is crap :evil:

[spoiler] FOR!!!! [/spoiler]

It looks damned goog. But I've just read that EA are launching Dead space for the Xbox 360 & PS3 editions about 6/7 days earlier than the PC game :evil:

Come on EU, give us PC gamers a fair go at the whip!!

It looks damned goog. But I've just read that EA are launching Dead space for the Xbox 360 & PS3 editions about 6/7 days earlier than the PC game :evil:

Come on EU, give us PC gamers a fair go at the whip!!

soul-sensation

Why would they release console versions earlier, I honestly don't see the reasoning behind this.

[QUOTE="soul-sensation"]

It looks damned goog. But I've just read that EA are launching Dead space for the Xbox 360 & PS3 editions about 6/7 days earlier than the PC game :evil:

Come on EU, give us PC gamers a fair go at the whip!!

wood_duck

Why would they release console versions earlier, I honestly don't see the reasoning behind this.

That's not all. Some EA community manager is saying that Dead Space won't be allowed into Germany, Japan or China. Not sure why though.

[QUOTE="wood_duck"][QUOTE="soul-sensation"]

It looks damned goog. But I've just read that EA are launching Dead space for the Xbox 360 & PS3 editions about 6/7 days earlier than the PC game :evil:

Come on EU, give us PC gamers a fair go at the whip!!

soul-sensation

Why would they release console versions earlier, I honestly don't see the reasoning behind this.

That's not all. Some EA community manager is saying that Dead Space won't be allowed into Germany, Japan or China. Not sure why though.

Honeslty, EA are idiotic at times.

I'm a type of gamer who cares about game lenth. With that said, I hope this game is more than 8 hours long, at least 12 or more.

I'm a type of gamer who cares about game lenth. With that said, I hope this game is more than 8 hours long, at least 12 or more.

ASK_Story

Dead Space will take between 15 and 20 hours to complete

Dead Space is, without a shred of doubt, my most anticipated game of the year. The set design alone (from what I've seen...), is enough to have warranted my pre-order. When you add the incredible graphics, the absorbing sound design (again, from what I have seen in the gameplay vids), the awesome comic book back story, and the passion that is being displayed by Redwood Shores in making this game, how could you not be excited?

However, my anticipation is just that. Anticipation. We won't really know fer sure until a month from now. My hopes are through the roof though, so please don't let me down EA (pipe dreams, I know...)!

[QUOTE="soul-sensation"]

That's not all. Some EA community manager is saying that Dead Space won't be allowed into Germany, Japan or China. Not sure why though.

wood_duck

Honeslty, EA are idiotic at times.

I don't see how that has anything to do with EA being 'idiotic.'

Anymore room left on this train?...Let me on!!!!

I am really hyped about this game....so far it's looking awesome. This game might actually give EA a chance to redeem themselves.

I am looking forward to it. But I am worried that it might scare me too much....... muuuum.... :S

DEAD SPACE

In theathers everywhere Summer 2010 confirmed.

A James Cameron Film

:D

Well, probably not but one can dream.

.....but it may end up with someone like Paul WS Anderson.:?

its rare that im excited for an EA game, but dead space has sunk its hooks in me. they are drawing on great inspiration for the setting and atmosphere. ive heard of some good scenarios (supposedly, you'll be stalked by some menacing creature for a good portion of the game) as well. it also seems like they arent half assing any major gameplay elements either.

and im glad ea took a stand on overbearing media censorship. thet arent changing the game to suit the eccentricities of governments, they simply just wont release it over there. i realise its easy to make this move when youre the size of ea, but im glad to see it anyway.

Okay its about time for me to lay down my predictions (feel free to follow suit):

Gamespot - 7.5 (The text of the review will show that it is a better game than the score will reflect)

The Good - Great Atmosphere/Environment, Great Puzzles, Lots of Enemy Variety, Cool Interface,The Sound Effects

The Bad- The Controls, It feels all too similar, Cliched Story

IGN - 8.3

Gametrailers - 8.7

Eurogamer - 8

CVG - 9

1up - B

Edge - 7

I'll give my very scientific numbers as well:

GS: 8.5

IGN: 9.1

Gametrailers: 8.9

Eurogamer:9

CVG: 9

1UP: B+

Edge: 7

I will wave at the train as it passes by.*waves hello and goodbye to the hype train*

I'm not one for horror games really. Every time I buy one, it gathers dust. It looks like a quality game to be sure, I just know it isn't for me. I hope it turns out well though.

I will wave at the train as it passes by.*waves hello and goodbye to the hype train*

I'm not one for horror games really. Every time I buy one, it gathers dust. It looks like a quality game to be sure, I just know it isn't for me. I hope it turns out well though.

rragnaar

[QUOTE="rragnaar"]

I will wave at the train as it passes by.*waves hello and goodbye to the hype train*

I'm not one for horror games really. Every time I buy one, it gathers dust. It looks like a quality game to be sure, I just know it isn't for me. I hope it turns out well though.

GodModeEnabled

:lol:

Enjoy the pleasant sight, Rrag.

[QUOTE="GodModeEnabled"][QUOTE="rragnaar"]

I will wave at the train as it passes by.*waves hello and goodbye to the hype train*

I'm not one for horror games really. Every time I buy one, it gathers dust. It looks like a quality game to be sure, I just know it isn't for me. I hope it turns out well though.

SteelAttack

:lol:

Enjoy the pleasant sight, Rrag.

GME's "goods", and I use that term loosely, are old news. That guy needs to buy a pair of pants.

GME's "goods", and I use that term loosely, are old news. That guy needs to buy a pair of pants.

rragnaar

The most important feature of GME's "goods" is italicized, bolded and underlined for future reference.

Did anyone get a chance to see this vid yet? Now THAT is some really mindblowing stuff. Anticipation level +500!!!

:| >> :) >> :o >> :shock:

I remember when the first announcement was made and we saw a single shot of the game, a lot of people seem shocked at the idea of an EA original IP and dismissed it as an RE4 clone. That being said I think so far from what we've seen the game is proving to take the best elements of games past while not being content with simply creating an RE4 clone in space. Am I excited about this game? You bet you are I have a strong feeling this game is going to knock people's socks off when they get their hands on it.

Really looking forward to it, I predict a GOTY nominations and a lot of great critical/commercial success! (call me crazy but I think very few critics will score it below a high 8 ). In fact (I don't usually do this, but what the hell) I think Gamespot might give it a 9...

...and it's a bit like an onion, in that you're peeling away layers and if you watch the video logs and read the text logs and stuff, you'll pick up on the story.IGN

Hmmmm......

...and it's a bit like an onion; [the more layers you peel, the more it stinks.] IGN

[Quote="IGN"]...and it's a bit like an onion, in that you're peeling away layers and if you watch the video logs and read the text logs and stuff, you'll pick up on the story.four_of_clubs

Hmmmm......

...and it's a bit like an onion; [the more layers you peel, the more it stinks.] IGN

If they were going to use such a metaphor, I think burn would be more apt, but as I predicted I don't think the game's plot is going to be its strong point...But you can still have awesome characters in a subpar plot, which is what I'm hoping.

[QUOTE="four_of_clubs"]

[Quote="IGN"]...and it's a bit like an onion, in that you're peeling away layers and if you watch the video logs and read the text logs and stuff, you'll pick up on the story.HiResDes

Hmmmm......

...and it's a bit like an onion; [the more layers you peel, the more it stinks.] IGN

If they were going to use such a metaphor, I think burn would be more apt, but as I predicted I don't think the game's plot is going to be its strong point...But you can still have awesome characters in a subpar plot, which is what I'm hoping.

I already know the plot from looking at videos basicly. Alien artifact, research team, catastrophe, cool dude, kill monsters, destroy artifact. It's cool with me, as long as the monsters are creepy it should work well enough.

[QUOTE="HiResDes"][QUOTE="four_of_clubs"]

[Quote="IGN"]...and it's a bit like an onion, in that you're peeling away layers and if you watch the video logs and read the text logs and stuff, you'll pick up on the story.inoperativeRS

Hmmmm......

...and it's a bit like an onion; [the more layers you peel, the more it stinks.] IGN

If they were going to use such a metaphor, I think burn would be more apt, but as I predicted I don't think the game's plot is going to be its strong point...But you can still have awesome characters in a subpar plot, which is what I'm hoping.

I already know the plot from looking at videos basicly. Alien artifact, research team, catastrophe, cool dude, kill monsters, destroy artifact. It's cool with me, as long as the monsters are creepy it should work well enough.

after reading IGN's updated preview, I realized that they indeed don't hate the game's story. (Link on the first page)

[QUOTE="rragnaar"]

GME's "goods", and I use that term loosely, are old news. That guy needs to buy a pair of pants.

SteelAttack

The most important feature of GME's "goods" is italicized, bolded and underlined for future reference.

I just got the new GI and there is a small preview of the game but its gushing with love, I am not very excited.

They say the played a near finished build of the game, they say its surprising how much EA has not shown us of the game. Besides killing enemies there will be hidden credits and nodes to find, credits acts as money to buy new weapons, nodes act as a weapon modifier like adding a node to make the attack stronger.

They say the controls are great, aiming is superb. The main gun is useful throughout the game but there are others that are just as effective like the Ripper which is a like a chainsaw of the future that shoots out blades but within a 10 feet range because a force field holds it.

Enemies are not the only think you have to worry about, the environment plays a big role, like what happens if the level suddenly becomes depressurized. They say that from the five hours they played almost every encounter, even with the same enemies, feels different (that sounds like RE4 to me, that is an awesome thing). They say there is about a jump out of your seat moment every minute. The story is completely tied with the gameplay like a Bioshock or HL. They say possible GOTY contender.

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