Like us:
Dead Space 2 Box Art
38
The nightmare returns.
Published: 16:30, 28/07/2010 by Chris [cc_star].
23EA have today officially released the box art for Dead Space 2, the sequel to one of our favourite games this generation. Although a pic was shown off on their Facebook page a while ago, this is the first look at the PS3 and 360 covers in their entirety.
Set for release on 28th january 2011, the title sees the return of engineer Isaac Clarke as he awakens from a coma in “The Sprawl” a massive space city as the lone survivor of an alien infestation, to take on the Necromorphs all over again.
Now before you journey to the The Sprawl, don’t forget to pack your plasma cutter, these Necromorphs aren’t going to dismember themselves, you know?
Most Comments This Week
- Gaikai’s Streaming – Does This Mean No PS4? [65]
- PSN Store Update: 23/05/12 [55]
- First Party Vita Games Drop To £12 On PSN [52]
- PSN Store Hit With 80023163 Errors [51]
- Is Something Big Coming To PlayStation Plus Soon? [50]
- “Leap” Motion Controller Could Revolutionise Gaming [43]
- Ghost Recon: Future Soldier PS3 Install Is Huge [42]
- Australian & New Zealand D3 Players Suffer High Ping Rates [41]
- Sony Files Patent For Game-Interrupting Soda Adverts [40]
- Ghost Recon Future Soldier Review (PS3, Xbox 360) [39]
Latest Reader Comments
-
New Hardware, New Plus: All Eyes On Sony This E3
- 01:37 Awayze: I really hope at this E3, Sony bring a major update to the PS3 such as instant trophy syncing as soon as...
- 01:36 samiro05: This is definitely a must for the PSV
- 01:30 stueeeee: Lol imagine, on the cusp of possible new hardware, their big announcement turns out to be…..a new...
- 00:47 JBoo: I would buy another PS3 if there is a slimmer version coming out :P But i am not going to think about it(i.e I...
- 00:47 seravok: Still waiting for a Monster hunter for my vita. :(
- TSA Speculates: Why You Might Not Need To Buy A PS4
- Microsoft Job Offer Mentions “Next Generation” Of Xbox
- Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock Review (PS3)
- Community Round-Up: 26/05/12
- Gaikai’s E3 Invite All But Confirms PS3 Streaming Partnership
- Sony Files Patent For Game-Interrupting Soda Adverts
TSAtv: Original Video Content
Batman book review
Kris Dancing, again
Joe Danger interview
Sonic Generations
28/07/2010 at 16:45
Member since: Dec 2009
Awesome!
28/07/2010 at 16:58
Member since: Jun 2009
El Blando has struck again…
28/07/2010 at 17:00
Member since: Jan 2009
Surely you mean “Don’t forget to pack your spare underwear” :)
28/07/2010 at 17:02
Member since: Forever
I like how the darkness of the PS3 branding doesn’t spoil the image, unlike the green swirls on the other
28/07/2010 at 17:21
Member since: Oct 2008
Although I imagine that the PS3 one will have stickers plastered on it saying something along the lines of ‘DS Extraction Free’
28/07/2010 at 17:22
Member since: Forever
It will have exclusive DLC free plastered on it, I think DS: Extraction is just the special edition isn’t it?
28/07/2010 at 17:36
Member since: Mar 2010
I think you’re right cc. But hopefully they’ll only put that on as a removable sticker, or at best if they have an outer card sleeve. For anyone who has AC2: Complete Edition you’ll know what I mean – the game case itself is exactly the same as the normal version, but it has an extra thin card box with all the info about the DLC. Either of those would be a preferable solution for me =] hmm, maybe I care too much about my boxes being all nice and such…
28/07/2010 at 17:06
Member since: Dec 2009
The black PS3 strip looks so much better than the green 360 one it isn’t even funny.
But the box-art isn’t that great to be honest.
28/07/2010 at 17:13
Member since: Forever
Much preferred the floating dismembered limb of the original
28/07/2010 at 17:15
Member since: Jun 2009
I agree – The cover of Dead Space was very clever as it let you know what the game was all about (dismemberment) whilst revealing absolutely nothing!!
Not only that, but it was pretty eye catching too!
28/07/2010 at 17:16
Member since: Feb 2010
can’t wait for dead space 2. many pairs of pants ruined because of dead space 1 lol
28/07/2010 at 17:17
Member since: May 2009
Sold!
28/07/2010 at 17:18
Member since: Jul 2010
does anybody know what the exclusive dlc for dead space 2 will be for ps3.
that will help me decide on whether i get ps3/360 not which box looks better.
28/07/2010 at 17:21
Member since: Forever
Don’t know yet, but given the exclusive DLC exists & the price being the same, why would you go without?
Also, if you get the special edition there is a Move powered Dead Space: Extraction included, again exclusive to the PS3
28/07/2010 at 17:30
Member since: Jul 2010
well i much prefer the 360 controller so only extra content that i will actually use will sway me like more single player dlc not multiplayer stuff i wont use.
extraction sounds good though.
28/07/2010 at 17:34
Member since: Jun 2009
No offence intended, but what planet are you from??? I don’t know anyone who prefers the ‘fisher price’ xbox controller to the trusty DS3!!
28/07/2010 at 17:40
Member since: Jun 2009
Sorry, i also intended to ask what it was that you prefer about the 360 controller in my first post as it genuinely took me by surprise.
I just sound rude now!
28/07/2010 at 17:46
Member since: Jul 2010
well now you DO know someone who prefers the 360 controller(apart from on Pro Evo Soccer)
the trouble is im a grown man(despite my punctuation) and need something subtantial to hold on to(no n0b jokes please) and so the 360 controller fits the bill as apose the tiny ps3(suitable for women and children) controller.
28/07/2010 at 17:56
Member since: Jun 2009
Fair enough – Each to their own.
Like i said, i was genuinely interested as for me (& others that i know), the set up of the 360 controller is a tad uncomfortable for prolonged use.
Although i have to admit that i do slightly prefer the triggers on the 360 controller (mainly for shooters) as there is a bit more force behind them compared to the DS3.
28/07/2010 at 18:04
Member since: Jul 2010
I prefer the 360 triggers also and the analogue sticks but ps3 has MILES better d-pad and better face buttons.
ps3 controller makes my hands uncomfortable with prolonged use of the triggers on racers/shooters.
28/07/2010 at 19:09
Member since: Dec 2008
I prefer a DS3, but when it comes to games that use R2 to shoot (STUPID DEVS, THE R1 HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE BUTTON USED TO SHOOT…, sorry for this) I always have to put my trusty gioteck triggers. Sadly, they only last for a couple of months before breaking.
28/07/2010 at 17:18
Member since: Apr 2009
I’m not really a fan of these “Box art” posts in the first place, hence usually avoiding them – but decided to click here today. Why? Because this ‘story’ has been ran already on TheSixthAxis (http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2010/06/04/how-cool-is-dead-space-2s-cover/) – the only difference is we now have a PS3 version, which in my opinion makes it even less news-worthy than the original post was, which in my opinion was already not news-worthy.
28/07/2010 at 17:28
Member since: Feb 2009
Haha good spot. I think the first one is fair enough (some people love new boxart. But I agree with this one being pointless just because the PS3 one is added
28/07/2010 at 17:39
Member since: Apr 2009
Perhaps they overlooked it, or forgot about it..
28/07/2010 at 17:39
Member since: Forever
Yeah i know, and agree
but as mentioned in the post, EA have today officially released the box art for all 3 versions of the game (PC ommitted here because we don’t cover it) and its not a mockup based on the image being trailered on their Facebook page.
News on the periphery of gaming is in the eye of the beholder, I read tons of stuff I don’t think is news which turns out to be really popular, but yeah I agree in the main about box art stories… but be be warned there will be another one for FIFA 11 (if its’ not been done whilst my back was turned)
28/07/2010 at 19:08
Member since: Jul 2009
i never played the first dead space but ill likely skip it and get dead space 2 which looks more awesome
28/07/2010 at 19:25
Member since: Apr 2010
This comment is hidden.
28/07/2010 at 22:19
Member since: May 2010
my local Game are selling it for £6
29/07/2010 at 13:11
Member since: Jul 2009
alright then ill give it a go i surpose im sure u cant all be wrong
29/07/2010 at 08:45
Member since: Jan 2010
Noo don’t skip the first one. You’d be missing a treat and like these guys said – it’s really affordable.