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Dead Space 2 online multiplayer confirmed

Dead Space 2's online multiplayer is still coming, according to none other than EA boss, John Riccitiel

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hamoor5836d ago

Ahh first bioshock 2 and now dead space....
I rather have a full and only long single player than short campaign and mediocre online multiplayer

Kingdom Come5836d ago

Bioshock 2's Multiplayer had its flaws, but it was still enjoyable.
I have faith that a good multiplayer can be developed for the Dead Space franchise aslong as it keeps the atmosphere, I think a Co-Op wave based mode or survival mode is whats needed.

ChronoJoe5836d ago

This, don't want competative MP in dead space, but co-operative stuff would be very fun, especially when it's separate from the main game, thereby not detracting from the atmosphere.

Parapraxis5836d ago (Edited 5836d ago )

"I rather have a full and only long single player than short campaign and mediocre online multiplayer "
What makes you think that the SP campaign will be shorter or of lesser quality or the online will be mediocre?

You are making assumptions based on very little information.
The dev team could be larger, they could have a dedicated team for MP alone (like UC2 did), they may have more development time. ETC.

Yes, some games seem to have the MP tacked on, but many others don't. The only way to know is to wait for the game to drop and make your call then. rather than condemning a game 1/2 a year before it's released.

Parapraxis5836d ago (Edited 5836d ago )

Remember kids, everybody said that UC2's multiplayer was tacked on before release and that it wasn't needed.
Turns out the naysayers were wrong there. UC2's multiplayer is awesome.
How about waiting to at least see some MP footage before thinking it'll ruin the SP campaign or that it's not needed.

Just sayin' ;)

And no, I don't work for Visceral Games lol.
Just trying to be a voice of reason.

cjflora5836d ago

I like how you think your defending of the game means you must work for them. Trust me, that was not my first assumption...

madkrazygames5836d ago

So true bro, time and time again developers repeat their mistakes over and over again adding a multiplayer mode to a game where it's not needed. Adam Sessler said it best "Not every game needs a multiplayer mode in it"

If multiplayer fans don't like it? Tell them to wait for the next COD or Halo.

wiggles5836d ago

Agreed with you hamoor...

As long as they keep the Single Player kickin' ass like the first one...they can do whatever they want with the Multi player.

deafwing5836d ago

sadly that is a rare thing.

wiggles5836d ago

True that.... well maybe if it turns out crappy...they can pull a Devil May Cry 3 and make the 3rd one kick ass (if they do it)

crematory5836d ago

trying to let u stick with their game and avoid u sold/trade it after u finish the single player ,kind of decreasing used games market ,i think so

spunnups5836d ago

100000% agree, multiplayer is nice for a day or two, but because its normally tacked on, its never fun longer than that

AliTheBrit195836d ago

Lol, just what I was going to mention, BioShock 2

Its one of those games that really does NOT need a multiplayer.

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basicsameh5145836d ago

i hate the inclusion of pointless multiplayer in every game

Excalibur5836d ago

Dead Space doesn't need it.

bloop5836d ago

Yeah, one game that definitely doesn't need multi is dead space. But hey, if you could play as necromorphs and use all the vents to move around, that might be cool. But, that's not going to happen.

Parapraxis5836d ago (Edited 5836d ago )

I for one am looking forward to this.
Playing as a mutant/alien would be awesome.
I didn't expect multiplayer in DS2, but I welcome the feature!

When considering the quality of Dead Space, I expect Visceral Games to be able to make a decent MP component. CO-OP please!

chak_5836d ago

onoes, don't waste your time on MP :(

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EA Shoots Down Dead Space 2 Remake Rumors: 'No Validity to This Story'

EA has shut down rumors that EA Motive considered a Dead Space 2 remake before shelving it due to low sales of the previous game, saying there's "no validity" to the reports.

XiNatsuDragnel782d ago

Sure.... right.... at least remake dead space 3 w/o microtransactions bs.

XiNatsuDragnel781d ago

I sometimes I wished I didn't Ngl lol

Knightofelemia782d ago

Why not remake DS2 whether shot down or not it's still my favorite game next to DS1. As much as I hate EA I would buy or would have bought DS2 day one.

MeteorPanda781d ago

No validity XD "Guys guys, we cant possible make a good game or cater to the gamers wants, stop"

Yi-Long781d ago

I don't know if sales met their expectations or not. I just know that the high review scores received my attention so I was interested in buying it, but its price stayed high (50+ bucks) for so long that I simply never bothered picking it up.

Tacoboto781d ago

Doesn't pay full price
Doesn't pay *any* price
Ponders if sales met expectations regarding an allegedly canceled sequel.

Gee...

Yi-Long781d ago

Well, for starters, I'm sure there are plenty of games I never bought which did, somehow, still, meet their sales-expectations.

Concerning Dead Space; I never played and thus cared for the original. It's in multiple genres (shooter, sci-fi, horror) I don't particularly care about so it was barely on my radar pre-launch. I was never its target-audience.

When reviews hit, and it was scoring big, it gathered my interest, so while it wasn't in my field of interest, it mrans that I wanted to give it a fair shot and at least give it a try, as I do with many games across different genres; I tend to just cherry-pick the good stuff and see if it's for me or not.

But, I do wait for sales on those games I take a risk on.

Kornholic781d ago (Edited 781d ago )

Lol, you are a huge part of the problem. If a very high-quality game is not even worth 50 bucks to you, then what is?

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13 Years Later, Dead Space 2 Is Still A Perfect Video Game

Nameer from eXputer: "Dead Space 2 is a sequel that delivers such a feast that by the time you're done, you're not only full but also satisfied."

Aaroncls7801d ago

It was amazing. All 3 DS games game solid for me, but 2 was special.

hombreacabado801d ago

i can do without ds3 but the first two are solid.

mariopasta801d ago

Hope they remake this one too. Just like they did with number 1. The remake of Dead Space 1 was perfection

Terry_B801d ago

thanks to the digital pass for it it was not perfect..in fact its difficult to find a working copy since many years.

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EA’s best multiplayer games have now shut down for good

Battlefield Bad Company 2, Dead Space 2, Crysis 3, and a handful other EA games have finally had their online services shut down.

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OtterX905d ago

I had no idea that Bad Company 2 was still running, and only now that I know, I want to jump on! 😥

SonyStyled904d ago

I was able to find games in the Vietnam dlc on ps3 the last week. There were articles on here about the server closure when it was announced in April

DaReapa904d ago

BF1943 is the only online MP game that I was genuinely interested in. Been playing since launch 14 years ago. Hate that I couldn't put in as much time to play as I'd hoped for during the final week.

Inverno904d ago

I got really into 43 when I bought Bf3, and preferred it. Everything that I disliked or found annoying about Bf3, wasn't an issue in 43. Too bad they never bothered releasing it on PS4 or PC.

1nsomniac904d ago (Edited 904d ago )

Dead Space 2...... I wasn't even aware that had multiplayer. Nevermind that it was apparently one of their best multiplayers!

anast903d ago

Once people stop buying micros, these companies close the doors.

Xenial903d ago

Dead Space 2 multiplayer had been hanging on for years - I'd boot my PS3 up to see some familiar names in lobbies. This will definitely be missed!