EA Reveals Details of Dead Space 2

By Dena Cassella Published December 7, 2009

Video game publisher Electronic Arts will be busting out a sequel to the 2008 action-packed game Dead Space for PC, PlayStation and Xbox 360. The sequel, Dead Space 2, will once again feature engineer Isaac Clarke battling the mysterious Necromorphs. Steve Papoutsis, Executive Producer of Dead Space 2, also promises future Dead Space 2 gamers there will be several plot twists, fantastically horrifying monsters and a whole lot of surprises in this follow-up game. And developers at Visceral Games say they will introduce some new tools for destroying and dismembering enemies. Always nice to hear.

“We’re thrilled to jump back into the series, making the next chapter in Isaac’s journey,” says Papoutsis in a statement. “The infection continues to spread throughout space and our hero Isaac Clarke is the only person able to contain it. There are still loads of necromorphs that need killing!”

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In 2009, EA launched Dead Space Extraction, a prequel to the original Dead Space that expanded the fiction and brought the franchise to a new audience base. Dead Space 2 is being developed for the PlayStation3, the Xbox 360 and on PC. The game has not yet been rated and no official release date has been disclosed.

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Is Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 cross-platform?

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When the Emperor calls on you to face down the endless onslaught of Tyranid forces, he doesn't expect you to go alone. Sure, you are a nearly unkillable Space Marine, but even you will need backup on this mission in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. The campaign isn't all that long, though it's more than bloody enough to be satisfying. And replaying missions with friends or jumping into the Operations mode keeps the violence coming. If you fancy yourself a particularly deadly marine, you can even go into PvP.

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2: Eternal War tips and tricks

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From watching your corners in case there are enemies and jumping away at the sight of a grenade, to casting your ultimate abilities to aid your team, there's plenty of excitement to be had in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. We're talking, of course, about Eternal War, the player-versus-player (PvP) mode that pits two teams of six against each other. While there might be a few issues with matchmaking, it's still a game mode that you should try out. That's why we've got a Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 PvP classes guide to help you succeed along the way.

Our Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 PvP guide first looks at a few general mechanics that you need to know about the Eternal War game mode. We then discuss some tips when playing as a particular class.
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The best classes and perks in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

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In Operations mode in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, you'll be able to choose from six unique classes. Each one has a particular ability that can be used to gain the upper hand in tough situations, as well as useful perks that further bolster their prowess in combat. Our Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 class guide discusses our favorite picks for our squad, as well as how each role functions on the battlefield.
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Our Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 class guide takes a look at the ultimate abilities and the perk system for Operations mode. Here's a quick summary:

Playing Operations missions nets you XP, which allows for more perks to be available. Upon reaching level 25 with a certain class, all perks should be available for selection.
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