Dead Space 2

[Easywolf32]

Job listing reveals sequel is in "later stages of pre-production" for PS3, 360 at EA's Visceral Games studio; same "core team" in place.

The day after the Wii spin-off Dead Space Extraction shipped, news has surfaced about the next installment in the main Dead Space series. A job listing posted by Visceral Games, Electronic Arts' recently rebranded Redwood Shores studio, reveals that development on a follow-up to the acclaimed 2008 original will begin shortly.

Posted by EA Senior Recruiter Jeff Ballard, the job listing is for a "Lead Combat & Controls Designer at Visceral Games." The internal studio is "Seeking a highly motivated lead combat designer for the Dead Space franchise on Xbox 360 and PS3." No mention is made of a sequel to the PC version of Dead Space, which has sold a disappointing 36,000 units domestically to date, according to the NPD Group.

Later on, the listing describes the project in more detail, all but confirming it as Dead Space 2, and not a spin-off or side project. "This M-rated action/shooter sequel will set new standards for an action-packed story-driven console experience," reads the listing. (Emphasis added.) It then goes on to detail how far along the project is, saying. "The game is in the later stages of pre-production, ready for production in the next few months, with many of the navigational and combat mechanics in place." (Emphasis added.)

The listing also declared that the "same core team" which crafted the critically lauded Dead Space be working on the sequel. The mention should reassure fans of the series, given recent high-profile departures at Visceral. In July, the studio's COO Michael Condrey and General manager Glen Schofield, an early champion of Dead Space, abruptly left to head up Activision's new San Francisco Bay Area studio. The San Mateo-based shop, which may be called Sledgehammer Games, is working on an established property for the Guitar Hero and Call of Duty publisher.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6230743...dlines;title;1

[Toxa]

Awesome

[Terjyn]

Who was it who insisted that Dead Space:Extraction was Dead Space 2 and that the days of Dead Space games on the PS3 were done?

[Grim Reaper]

Originally Posted by Terjyn

Who was it who insisted that Dead Space: Extraction was Dead Space 2 and that the days of Dead Space games on the PS3 were done?

isnt that game considered as a prequel to DS1?

[silversnake]

Originally Posted by Grim Reaper

isnt that game considered as a prequel to DS1?

pretty sure yes.

Can't wait for Dead Space 2.

[Grim Reaper]

probably wont see the game mid to late 2011.

[Adegan]

Excellent news, at least it's something official that they are working on it. Bring on more Necromorphs.

[silversnake]

Originally Posted by Grim Reaper

probably wont see the game mid to late 2011.

Good! 2010 will be too busy for me anyways. Take your time with this game and make it even better than the first.

[Grim Reaper]

Originally Posted by silversnake

Good! 2010 will be too busy for me anyways. Take your time with this game and make it even better than the first.

+1

[hardcorefrokid]

Awesome, I loved Dead Space.

[Foggy]

What took them so long?

[Grim Reaper]

here is info from www.ps3.qj.net


Electronic Arts may not be saying much about Dead Space 2, but professional networking site LinkedIn has stepped in to fill the void. A new job posting on the site from EA senior recruiter Jeff Ballard sheds some light on the game's current status.

The posting describes the Dead Space sequel as "in the later stages of pre-production, ready for production in the next few months, with many of the navigational and combat mechanics in place." If it's that far into development we could probably see this game by the middle of 2010.

The skills list in the job posting also seems to indicate that Dead Space 2 could feature a heavier emphasis on flashy combat. Some of the qualities being sought in interested applicants are an "ability to conceptualize exciting, dynamic, and powerful moves that will be satisfying to the player" and a "deep knowledge of the fighting game genre." This is just me speculating, of course.

[Elandyll]

Maybe there will be a lot more shooting and fighting in zero G?
Prepare Ze Barf Bags !!


Awesome news though, Dead Space was maybe the best surprise of 2008 for me (I was dreading the short duration before trying it)

[SoCalTiger]

Originally Posted by Terjyn

Who was it who insisted that Dead Space:Extraction was Dead Space 2 and that the days of Dead Space games on the PS3 were done?

I forget the actual name but I just like to think of them as "troll".

Originally Posted by Grim Reaper

isnt that game considered as a prequel to DS1?

Yeah, DS:E is an on-rails Wii shooter prequel.

[Musashi]

Good to hear.

Hey Wolf: I know you're a fan of the survival horror and spooky games. Does Dead Space fit that bill? I'm looking to get a few more of those type games before the hour shift.

[Darkhawk9587]

Sounds good to me. Hopefully Dead Space 2 is just as good as, if not better than, the first one.

[paperkut]

Sweet! Enjoyed the first installment, cant wait for this one, but I agree take your time 2010 has way to many games lined up for me.

[ngkf7]

Great news. Loved the game. Just try to come up with a more original story this time around instead of Resident Doom 3.

[mikejet]

I always thought they would have started already. The first one was a huge success.

[SoCalTiger]

Originally Posted by Musashi

Hey Wolf: I know you're a fan of the survival horror and spooky games. Does Dead Space fit that bill? I'm looking to get a few more of those type games before the hour shift.

OMG have you not played Dead Space yet? IMO Dead Space is THE definitive survival horror game so far this generation (not like there is much choice). It is absolute must buy if that is what you are looking for. The only area which could have been better is that there is too much ammo (although of course some people would disagree with me here.) Most true Resident Evil (original game) fans love this game.