Dead Space 3 Loot Exploit Won’t Be Patched, Says EA

By: Darryl Kaye   (@DarrylGU) Dead Space 3 was only released last week, but an intrepid gamer has already found a way to exploit he game‘s look system. It allows gamers to farm resources, allowing them to gain items with ease, that others might end up paying real money for through the game’s micro-transactions. It’s an exploit that looks set to stay though, as EA has made their … Continue reading Dead Space 3 Loot Exploit Won’t Be Patched, Says EA

Dead Space 3 action focus a ‘necessary evil’ says writer

By:  Eddie Makuch Original Dead Space writer Antony Johnston has chimed in on Dead Space 3. Speaking to NowGamer, the writer–who had no involvement with Dead Space 3–said the game’s focus on action was a “necessary evil” to attract more gamers. “I’m personally a big fan of old-school survival horror, and that was one of the main reasons I wanted to work on Dead Space. So the greater emphasis … Continue reading Dead Space 3 action focus a ‘necessary evil’ says writer

Dead Space 3 has microtransactions

By:  Eddie Makuch Dead Space 3 will be the first entry in the franchise to include microtransactions. Eurogamer reports today that the action game will allow players to use real-world money to purchase various resources like materials and scrap parts. This is entirely optional, Dead Space 3 associate producer Yara Khoury explained. “You can buy resources with real money, but scavenger bots can also give you the currency that … Continue reading Dead Space 3 has microtransactions

Dead Space 3 gets Kinect voice controls

By: Eddie Makuch Dead Space 3 for Xbox 360 will feature Kinect voice controls, publisher Electronic Arts announced today. Players will be able to use simple voice commands like “Find partner,” “Fire stasis,” “Attack enemy” and others during gameplay in both single- and cooperative multiplayer. Kinect voice controls are entirely optional in Dead Space 3. No gesture-based Kinect functionality was announced. Dead Space 3 is due out February … Continue reading Dead Space 3 gets Kinect voice controls

Bethesda has no plans for Wii U

By: Eddie Makuch Bethesda had a minimal footprint on Nintendo’s popular Wii console (its only US release was Star Trek: Conquest), and it does not appear that the Elder Scrolls and Fallout publisher has more ambitious plans in place for the Wii U. In a new MCV interview (via Videogamer), Bethesda marketing executive Pete Hines said the company mantra has been, and continues to be, … Continue reading Bethesda has no plans for Wii U

Dead Space 3 gets co-op – Report

According to a source who spoke to IGN, gamers will be able to buddy up in the upcoming yet unannounced Dead Space 3.  Series hero Isaac Clarke will be able to journey through the game along with another character.  Not much is known about this other character, only that is a man described as “a man with a gnarly scar on his face”.  He will … Continue reading Dead Space 3 gets co-op – Report