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The 13 Most Atmospheric Horror Games

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Posted by Adam Dodd on July 27, 2011 @ 3:58am
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Most games can cover up their flaws with jaw-dropping visuals, slick combat, or boobies, but horror games don’t have it as easy. In fact, for a game in this genre to succeed there’s one thing it always has to have, and that’s a powerful atmosphere. An atmosphere is a compilation of a bunch of different things that makes the game stick with us long after we’ve played it. It’s also a little different for each person since everyone experiences their games differently from the next.

For me, atmosphere is how the game looks, sounds, and feels. For example, if I’m walking down the rusted, broken halls of a long abandoned down mental institution with only my flashlight to illuminate the path in front of me as I instinctively jerk the beam of light toward what I could’ve swore was a shadow or the sound of footsteps – that’s an experience I’m not going to forget any time soon. It’s the atmosphere, or all the little details that sets the game apart from the rest and helps immerse you into the experience. So head past the break to see the 13 most atmospheric games I’ve ever had the pleasure of playing, and remember, these aren’t in any particular order, so please don’t freak out if your game is #5 while an obviously crap game made #3. READ MORE

New Dead Space in the Works, Get the First Two for Next to Nothing

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Posted by Adam Dodd on July 10, 2011 @ 3:28am
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This is a two-parter, so you have not one, but two things to be happy about. The first is the news that EA’s currently on the hunt for three senior positions related to the Dead Space franchise. On the Gamasutra job board they’re asking for an Audio Director, Senior VFX Artist, and a Senior Development Director. Obviously, Dead Space 3 is a given, it’s only a matter of time, but this might be something else, perhaps an Extraction-like spin-off?

Sales New Dead Space in the Works, Get the First Two for Next to Nothing

For those of you who like to play your games on a computer and haven’t yet experienced the terrifying orgasm of blood and flailing limbs that is the Dead Space series, Steam has some fantastic deals for both Dead Space and its sequel as a part of their summer camp sale (it ends tomorrow!). You can get Dead Space for $9.99, Dead Space 2 for $14.99, or get them both for $19.99. But really, if you haven’t played these games yet than you’re obviously certifiable, I mean, come on, they’re just so good. READ MORE

The Top 10 Game Trailers of All Time

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Posted by Adam Dodd on May 12, 2011 @ 4:51am
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Good video game trailers are a dime a dozen, but truly incredible ones are pretty rare. A good trailer gives you the bullet points of the game it’s advertising and looks good while doing it. Then there are trailers that manage to stick with you long after you watched them, they’re the videos you’re anxious to show everyone who might’ve missed it.

Trailers The Top 10 Game Trailers of All Time

These are pretty rare, but every once in a while a spectacular one manages to surprise us all and more importantly, builds up hype for its game. These are the ten trailers that brought out the kids in us; the ones that made us mark the game’s release on our calendars and the ones that we’ll remember for a very long time. READ MORE

Visceral Games Will Be Auctioning Off Dead Space Schwag For Japan

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Posted by BurnTheBlueSky on April 05, 2011 @ 2:07am
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Destructoid Visceral Games the masterminds behind the Dead Space series will be auctioning off some quite excellent stuff. I got a chance to see that plasma cutter in person when I went to see the original Dead Space in California. It was quite amazing, and one of the developers (his name escapes me at the moment) made it himself. In his free time. He also made Isaac’s classic helmet and it lit up as well.

198083 d1 Visceral Games Will Be Auctioning Off Dead Space Schwag For Japan

If you head HERE you can bid on 37 items, and all the proceeds will go to the Red Cross to aid in the Japan earthquake relief. READ MORE

Is Dead Space the New Resident Evil?

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on March 11, 2011 @ 9:54am
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For many of you this may sound like a crazy question. How could a brand new series compete with one that’s been around for 15 years, sold over 45 million copies, spawned an incredibly successful series of films and is a worldwide recognized brand? Easy, because the Resident Evil brand is changing. Regarding the games, it’s tough to maintain an argument that they’re still “horror.” Granted, this genre is huge and covers a variety of sub-genres like survival horror and action horror. But in the end, what’s so scary about this franchise?

Did Resident Evil 5 scare you at all? Did you jump a single time? Does it have a foreboding atmosphere that makes you dread what awaits beyond the next corner? Was there ever time that you didn’t feel like an overpowered badass? This argument’s been beaten until it resembles a rotting zombie’s brain but with the critical and commercial success that is EA’s new Dead Space franchise, I feel there may very well be a new competitor for King of the Horror Hill. If you don’t agree, read on so we can talk this through, plus you know you’re going to have to click that little Read More button if you want to call me all sorts of names for even bringing up such blasphemy. READ MORE

iPad Review: Dead Space

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on March 08, 2011 @ 6:44am
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So, about two weeks ago, I got an iPad as a gift. Talk about one hell of a gift, right? The intended use was for readings, notes, etc… However, one of the first things I did was buy a couple of games, mainly Secret of Mana (my childhood in a nutshell), Infinity Blade (awesome game) and, being the horror nerd that I am, Dead Space. I was eager to know if the Dead Space experience could translate to a mobile device, even one large enough as the iPad. So, how does the game fare? Check after the jump my fellow Unitologists!

I’m going to break this review down into four main parts: Story, Graphics, Sound/Music, and Gameplay. This will make it easier for me to focus my thoughts and easier for those of you who want to skip around and get to the part you care about the most. READ MORE

Be Patient, the Dead Space Film Won't Be Rushed

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on January 31, 2011 @ 3:09am
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Speaking with the BBC, Dead Space co-creator Ian Milham discussed the planned film adaptation of the horror franchise. Historically, films based on videos games have been notorious for being absolutely horrible, I can name a few of the dozens I would even deem watchable. I’m not the only one, when news comes out that a game is getting a movie two things are certain: the film will be panned by critics and the series’ fans will be in an uproar at the blasphemous thought of one of their favorite games being raped by Hollywood.

11 Be Patient, the Dead Space Film Wont Be Rushed

Milham told BBC’s Newsbeat the film is still in the works and assured us it will not be rushed. According to him there’s been plenty of discussion on the topic but that they’re foal was not to disappoint fans. Take this with a grain of salt people, but it’s always nice to hear that the people responsible for the film’s direction are keeping the gamers in mind. After all, we’re the reason it’s getting a movie, right? Assuming this thing gets done, what do you want to see in it? Feel free to toss me your concerns so we can talk about them. It’ll be fun, like group therapy. READ MORE

Dead Space On The i Devices

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on January 30, 2011 @ 8:23pm
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Well, while I’m completely sure those of you who aren’t paying your on iPhone bill because your parents do probably don’t have much money. And those who are paying it don’t have much money either because your cell bill is outrageous.

That also means Dead Space 2 isn’t in your future until it’s a discount title. But there is a silver lining for you Apple freaks. Dead Space was released on the 25th as well, but for the iPad, ipod touch, and iPhone. This is NOT the original Dead Space. You can check out some screens past the break and the story line behind this Dead Space 2 prequel, and download it now for $6.99. READ MORE

Our Horror Game Wish List for the Sony NGP

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on January 27, 2011 @ 8:27pm
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The PSP2 has been unveiled and it’s looking like more than a worthy contender to the Nintendo 3DS. Its 5″ OLED touch screen, rear touch panels, Six Axis, 3G/Wifi functionality and snazzy look leaves little complaints to be had. Well, it is slightly larger than the PSP 3000 so I’m sure that’s disappointing to a few people, but other than that the future is looking bright for Sony’s next handheld.

1 Our Horror Game Wish List for the Sony NGP

Good looks and impressive tech will only get you so far though, so the NGP’s developer and publisher support will be crucial to its success. Lucky for us, if the list below shows how strong third party support for the console is. With companies that have major stakes in the horror genre included in the list (check out the full list after the jump) my head is buzzing with all the possible horror games we could see on the platform. Here are the most exciting games we’d like to see make it to the NGP. READ MORE

The 10 Most Unappreciated Video Game Monsters

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on January 25, 2011 @ 9:22pm
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Screw villains, they get all the glory. What about the grunts? You know, the hundreds of generic bad guys you have to shoot/frag/slice/photograph/dialog with between boss battles? Being a grunt has to be the toughest job in a videogame, yet their faces so rarely lead a marketing campaign. It’s a pity really.

0 The 10 Most Unappreciated Video Game Monsters

This article is dedicated to them, but I’m not just talking about every faceless grunt you’ve fought over your gaming career, because that would take a very long time. This is for more than the plethora of featureless baddies that do little more than stand between you and the evil dude you spent a majority of the game trying to reach. That’s just not enough to make this list, instead you’ll find the grunts that actually managed to frustrate, or worse, embarrass gamers by killing us when we make the deadly mistake of underestimating them. This is for the little guys that caused big problems. READ MORE

The 13 Most Anticipated Horror Games of 2011

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on January 13, 2011 @ 10:24pm
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Last year was pretty good to horror fans, pretty good indeed. It gave us Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a game that would’ve scared my pants off if I had been wearing pants while I played it. What? Don’t you play all your horror games without pants? After coming close to soiling myself during late night Dead Space marathons I’ve learned the virtues of playing games while my loins are in the comfy embrace of a thick adult diaper. It keeps me from having to do laundry so I can save my quarters for more important things like soda and snacks for said half naked gaming marathons.

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But enough about me and my bizarre gaming habits, let’s talk about this year and what’s lurking in the shadows, waiting to satiate our endless appetites for all things twisted and horrifying. If the following thirteen games are anything to go by, this year might just be the best one yet for fans of the genre. READ MORE

Get Your Dead Space and Resident Evil On the Go

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on January 12, 2011 @ 6:20pm
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If you’re the type of person who’s constantly on the move and in need of some entertainment to make those long commutes less dull than I do believe I’m about to make your day. Next month Capcom will be giving us a dose of mobile zombie kickassery with the release of Resident Evil: Mercenaries Vs. for Apple’s iOS devices (iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad). In Mercenaries Vs. you and a friend (or random stranger) go up against two other players in what I can only guess will be incredibly frantic duels where you each take turns trying to get your enemies to stand still so you can shoot them. Seriously, give us strafing Capcom.

Not your cup ‘o zombie flavored tea? That’s understandable, so why don’t you sit back and let me serve you some Necromorph seasoned news to quench your thirst for horror on the go. It looks like EA is bringing Dead Space to the same platforms as Mercenaries Vs. at the same time as Dead Space 2 (that’s January 25th people, mark your calendars). Head past the jump to see Dead Space in action! READ MORE

Dead Space: Ignition Review: It's No Case Zero

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on October 23, 2010 @ 6:55pm
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Dead Space: Ignition is out and it would very much like to get you hyped and excited for the upcoming Dead Space 2. Ignition is an interactive comic that offers four unique endings depending on the decisions you make along the way, and once you complete it you’re rewarded with content Isaac can use in the upcoming sequel.
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13 Days of Horror, Day 4: The Four Scariest Kids in Gaming

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on October 23, 2010 @ 2:10am
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Have you ever locked eyes with a child and instantly decided that kid is the Devil’s spawn? The kid stares back at you with its wee beady eyes, soulless and black, as if it’s peering deep into your soul? I’m sure I’m not the only one that looks at stranger’s offspring this way, but I’ll admit my opinion on the mini-people is a little skewed.

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But whether you like children or not, kids in video games are usually a twisted bunch. Can you name a single normal child in a game? I can’t. They all seem to have ulterior motives, they may act happy and innocent but they’re really just making sure you let your guard down so they can quickly strike you down and consume your soul. So yeah, here are some kids in video games that freak me the fuck out. Enjoy. READ MORE

'Dead Space' Prequel 'Martyr' Announced By EA Games And Tor Books!

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Posted by THEoDEAD on April 15, 2010 @ 4:26pm
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I have to admit I haven’t played through the entire “DEAD SPACE” video game, but I have seen the animated film “DEAD SPACE: DOWNFALL”, and I liked what I saw. Obviously so did many other fans out there as “DEAD SPACE” has become a wildly successful franchise. That success is about to reach further yet as yesterday the folks at EA Games and Tor Books announced plans for yet another prequel with “DEAD SPACE: MARTYR”. Inside you can find all the details on the project and read the official press release.

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Posted by Reset on July 24, 2009 @ 6:05pm
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Fresh off the crowded floors of Comic-con comes more concrete info for the one-shot story of Dead Space Extraction which is based on the upcoming Wii game. I liked the original comic series more than I did the games so I hope it keeps that degree of quality. Expansive info after the break…

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Dead Space Returns! Dead Space Extraction Comic Out in September

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Posted by Reset on June 20, 2009 @ 7:21pm
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When I say comic adaptation of a video game series, a Pavlovian response in most readers is to cringe and/or vomit. One of the few adaptations not to do that was last years’ Dead Space comics(which is currently in paperback.) Well the team that brought you that is back to go back to the hell filled with necromorphs with Dead Space: Extraction out September 9. This should be pretty fun but I am sad it’s only a one shot…synopsis after the break.
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Dead Space On The Wii

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on February 05, 2009 @ 7:20am
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Bloody Disgusting’s game of the year 2k8 Dead Space is going to be coming out for the Wii sometime later this year. E.A. had an earnings call for the 3rd quarter of 2009 and that’s where that bomb was dropped. And it was promised Dead Space for Wii would be just as creepy and brutal as it was when it came out for the other platforms.

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Dead Space Easter Egg (SPOILER WARNING)

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on January 16, 2009 @ 4:18am
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**DON’T READ ON IF YOU HAVEN’T BEATEN DEAD SPACE** Although 1up is still around, it doesn’t feel the same, like going back you your school after you left and all your friends are gone. Any how, they did an interview with Glen Schofield EA Redwood Shores divisions executive producer of Dead Space.

6 Dead Space Easter Egg (SPOILER WARNING)

In the interview Glen mentioned something along the lines of “Did you see the first letter of each chapter? Put them together.”

Chapter 1: New Arrivals
Chapter 2: Intensive Care
Chapter 3: Course Correction
Chapter 4: Obliteration Imminent
Chapter 5: Lethal Devotion
Chapter 6: Environmental Hazard
Chapter 7: Into the Void
Chapter 8: Search and Rescue
Chapter 9: Dead on Arrival
Chapter 10: End of Days
Chapter 11: Alternate Solutions
Chapter 12: Dead Space

Isn’t that amazing?! I want to give a thanks to Kiel/Reset for showing me that. Check out the rest of the interview with Glen HERE its an after thoughts interview about Dead Space. READ MORE

Dead Space Now Available For Download On Steam

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on January 12, 2009 @ 3:07am
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What is “Steam” do you ask? Well, if you know what Xbox Live Marketplace is, and the Playstation Network is, that that’s pretty much all you need to know. If you don’t know what any of those are, then let me try to break it down for you. You can go to “Steam” or store.steampowered.com and you can purchase and download games, full video games right from the website, download them to your computer and play them right there. Takes out the middle man of you having to go to the store and buy the game.

32 Dead Space Now Available For Download On Steam

Dead Space is now out for download on Steam, and you can get it for $49.99. Here are the system requirements for it:

* Supported OS: Microsoft Windows® XP SP2 or Vista
* Processor: 2.8 GHz or faster
* Memory: 1 GB RAM or more for Windows XP (2 GB for Vista)
* Graphics: DirectX® 9.0c compatible video card, Shader Model 3.0 required, 256 MB or better, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or better (7300, 7600 GS, and 8500 are below minimum system requirements), ATI X1600 Pro or better (X1300, X1300 Pro and HD2400 are below minimum system requirements)
* Hard Drive: 7.5 GB free space
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The Best Horror Game Of 2008, Voted By You!

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on January 02, 2009 @ 11:20pm
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Though it may be cliche’ to say, “well oh gee, I never though 2008 would be as good as 2007 for horror games” bla bla bla, well it was. Yes last year BioShock demolished the competition, but with the amount of epically amazing games this year, I think the race will be a little less 1 sided.

bestgame2008 The Best Horror Game Of 2008, Voted By You!

Last year there was a little “confusion” on what a “horror” game entails. Well, the games on this list are that that would reflect anything horror, sci-fi, bloody and or disgusting, gorey, thrillerish, creepy, aliens, ghosts, zombies, vampires, plain old really weird stuff, stuff that is outside of “normal”, there are no Marios in this list, no Call Of Dutys, these are the games people cringe at. The games some people are too scared to play. The games parents don’t want their kids playing. The games that we love here on BD.

Head past the break to see the games in the running! READ MORE

Dead Space Demo, Dismember Before You Buy

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on November 26, 2008 @ 7:23am
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The demo for Dead Space is out worldwide at the PlayStation Store and on Xbox Live. So download it and start dismembering today! There’s a ton of downloadable content that just came out for the game, upgraded weapons, suits, different skins for them as well. Tons of fun stuff, I played through the game 3 times already, very recommended!

3 Dead Space Demo, Dismember Before You Buy

Whatever difficulty you beat the game on, you can play that same difficulty again, but you get to take all your upgraded weapons with you, so you can tear through the game on your next play through and have tons of fun doing it! READ MORE

Dead Space DLC!

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on November 12, 2008 @ 8:07am
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TONS of sweet downloadables are coming out for Dead Space, and here is a list of what they all are!

• Astronaut Pack: Download the Astronaut Suit and Weapon Skin Pack, featuring an amazing Astronaut Suit and new skins for the Plasma Cutter, Pulse Rifle, and Ripper!
• 240 MS points

• Big Gun Pack: Download the Steam Punk Force Gun, the ultimate in Necromorph-killing destruction.
• 80 MS points

• Heavy Damage Pack: Download the Heavy Damage Weapon pack featuring a cool new look and massive firepower for the Plasma Cutter, Contact Beam, Pulse Rifle, and Ripper.
• 240 MS points

• Hot Rod Pack: Download the Hot Rod Weapon Skin Pack, featuring awesome flame graphics for the Flamethrower and Pulse Rifle.
• 80 MS points

• Military Pack: Download the Military Weapon Pack for a new look and enhanced power for all 7 Dead Space weapons.
• 320 MS points

• Pedestrian Pack: Download the Pedestrian Weapon Skin Pack, featuring a fresh new look for the Contact Beam, Plasma Cutter, and Ripper.
• 120 MS points

• Scorpion Pack: Download the Scorpion Pack featuring an upgraded Level 5 Suit and powered up Plasma Cutter, Line Gun, and Force Gun, all decorated in an awesome red Scorpion Skin.
• 320 MS points

• Scorpion Weapon Pack: Download the Scorpion Weapon Pack featuring a faster death-dealing Plasma Cutter, Line Gun, and Force Gun in awesome red skins.
• 180 MS points

• Speed Kills Pack: Download the Speed Kills Weapon Pack! Includes faster-firing Force Gun, Line Gun, and Plasma Cutter.
• 180 MS points

• Tank Pack: Download the Tank Pack featuring an upgraded Level 5 Suit and powered up Flamethrower, Force Gun, and Line Gun, all covered in Unitology script.
• 320 MS points

PLAYSTATION®3 Exclusive Packs:

• Obsidian Weapon Skin Pack: Download the exclusive Obsidian Weapon Skin Pack now, available only for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. Includes weapon skins in jet-black PLAYSTATION 3 colors for the Line Gun, Plasma Cutter, and Pulse Rifle.

• Obsidian Pack: Download the exclusive Obsidian Suit and Weapon Skin Pack now, available only for the PLAYSTATION®3! Includes an upgraded Level 5 suit, and weapon skins for the Line Gun, Plasma Cutter, and Pulse Rifle, all in jet-black PLAYSTATION®3 colors.

Xbox 360®-Exclusive Packs:

• Elite Weapon Skin Pack: Download the exclusive Elite Weapon Skin Pack now, available only for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system! Includes weapon skins in Xbox 360 colors for the Line Gun, Plasma Cutter, and Pulse Rifle.
• 120 MS points

• Elite Pack: Download the exclusive Elite Suit and Weapon Skin Pack now, available only for the Xbox 360! Includes an upgraded Level 5 suit, and weapon skins for the Line Gun, Plasma Cutter, and Pulse Rifle in Xbox 360 colors.
• 240 MS points

You can get these November 13 on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace worldwide and the PLAYSTATION®Store in Europe. They will be available on the PLAYSTATION Store worldwide November 20. READ MORE

The Final No Known Survivors, Dead Space Getting Rave Reviews

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on October 21, 2008 @ 4:38am
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NOKNOWNSURVIVORS.COM, the final chapter is up so head there and check it out, then weep because it’s over. Check out this creeptastic video, and/or head to VICE MAGAZINE to see this video in full scale.

The game has been getting great reviews, as well it should. It fantastic and I can’t stop playing it. And after I beat it, I’m gonna play it again. And I’ll have a review for you all to check out as well. READ MORE