DarknessTear
Banned
After DS3, I'm never buying an EA game again. They've gone too far. I will find another means of playing their games, like gamefly. If they lock out content with online passes, I don't care. I still won't buy shit.
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Rumour: Dead Space 4 Cancelled Following Poor DS3 Sales [EA: "Patently False"]
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Alcoholikaust
Member
someone will pick up the dead space Visceral team, practically guaranteed
they should have straight out fired the "army of two:the devils cartel" visceral team
they should have straight out fired the "army of two:the devils cartel" visceral team
Domstercool
Member
Make game more action, against fans request, to get more sales. Game gets less sales. Next game gets axed because of less sales.
EA, how about you listen to what people want, rather than assuming what you think they want?
Thanks for killing a good series. ¬_¬
EA, how about you listen to what people want, rather than assuming what you think they want?
Thanks for killing a good series. ¬_¬
"EA also advised Visceral that Dead Space 3 needed to appeal to a wider audience than the series' previous two titles, our source added, and the studio was reportedly told to focus on action over horror in an effort to make the game feel more like BioWare's Mass Effect."
This is the problem right here.First EA executives shat on the core premise of the series and then when it did not result in good sales then they axe the series.Also it seems that EA wants to become like Activision with a focus on few games with blockbuster sales and axing of all series that are not able to break into this sales group even though the sales and fan following may be decent.I hope this rumour doesn't pan out as I loved the first two DS and even though I skipped DS3 I was hoping that a DS4 would go back to the basics .
This is the problem right here.First EA executives shat on the core premise of the series and then when it did not result in good sales then they axe the series.Also it seems that EA wants to become like Activision with a focus on few games with blockbuster sales and axing of all series that are not able to break into this sales group even though the sales and fan following may be decent.I hope this rumour doesn't pan out as I loved the first two DS and even though I skipped DS3 I was hoping that a DS4 would go back to the basics .
captainnapalm
Member
I've only played the first four chapters or so, but I was getting into it. Was a bit actiony at the start but seemed to be settling into typical Dead Space type fare later on - not the shooter people were claiming it was.
Oh well, it's a nice trilogy to have in my collection.
Oh well, it's a nice trilogy to have in my collection.
SolidSnakex
Member
I've been worried that they were going to be in trouble ever since EA announced those ridiculous sales expectations for DS3. It's a real shame too since they clearly have a ton of talent. But EA wanted the series to sell like only one horror series has ever sold, Resident Evil. It's just too much.
I never got the problem with this? It's not like you NEED to buy it.
If true they brought it on themselves. DS2 was not good enough to keep the series going and the direction they went with 3 just added insult to injury. It all comes down to that second game, just wasn't of the quality required to get people to come back for a third entry. The focus on cinematic action and awful storytelling ruined a promising series.
At least we got DS1 and Extraction out of it and hopefully Mirror's Edge won't be exhumed under this EA.
At least we got DS1 and Extraction out of it and hopefully Mirror's Edge won't be exhumed under this EA.
Kind of sad news. I really liked the 1st and 2nd game.
I'm kind of put off playing the 3rd game after the reports of it being more action focused than horror (when compared to the last 2).
The original Dead Space worked really well as a Space horror game and the 2nd while not being as much of a horror game as the first still had some great moments and improved on other areas like visuals.
I'm kind of put off playing the 3rd game after the reports of it being more action focused than horror (when compared to the last 2).
The original Dead Space worked really well as a Space horror game and the 2nd while not being as much of a horror game as the first still had some great moments and improved on other areas like visuals.
DarknessTear
Banned
They incorporated it into a really poorly made crafting system. So yes, it's a problem.
well, if Dead Space series is dead, EA will comment on it in their next fiscal call. So we will know in a couple of months.
it's been pretty bad for EA games label if true. Medal of Honor was just killed, now DS might be next. Army of Two is probably to be the next dead IP.
I like to see what kind of new brands they'll introduce for next gen.
it's been pretty bad for EA games label if true. Medal of Honor was just killed, now DS might be next. Army of Two is probably to be the next dead IP.
I like to see what kind of new brands they'll introduce for next gen.
Callibretto
Member
I don't even mind the microtransaction stuff since I'm not touching it anyway, but ds3 is simply rather boring game compared to previous games. I still beat it in co-op and enjoy it, but it really felt so mindless shooter.
I think my problem is with the weapon system here, they all felt the same and not unique enough to make me want to use one weapon instead of the other, or to switch it up during combat, it make most of the combat felt so same-y.
co-op felt half ass too, rather than just 3 optional co-op mission to develop Carver, they should have made the game shorter but have 2 playable character ala Resident Evil 2, with each player having their own story and mission
It was obviously too much freerunning and too little shooting. EA just has to fix that and bam instant 10 million seller.
DarknessTear
Banned
Plus who the fuck was going to know or care that they changed Dead Space other than the fans they alienated?
MaxwellGT2000
Member
This was my thoughts, after Extraction and DS2 I was like KILL IT QUICK BEFORE THEY... *release DS3* too late
Domstercool
Member
SirIgbyCeaser
Banned
game development next gen is going to be mass company murder.
Spiffy_1st
Member
They're just saying this to build up hype for Dead Space: Resurrection in a few years.
Zeouterlimits
Member
It's strange, we have had a lot of Dead Space this generation.
3 mainline
1 rail shooter
1 arcade puzzle game
1 phone game
2 anime movies
comics?
Shame if they abandon it so suddenly.
3 mainline
1 rail shooter
1 arcade puzzle game
1 phone game
2 anime movies
comics?
Shame if they abandon it so suddenly.
BurnOutBrighter
Banned
Remember Dead Space 1 and Mirror's Edge? Even Dante's Inferno? Back when EA were committed to new IP?
Back when I started to like EA.
So much for that.
Back when I started to like EA.
So much for that.
The game gave you plenty of resources needed, and even lets you buy the important microtransaction stuff with ingame resources. It was not an issue whatsoever unless you just outright didn't like the crafting at all, which would be another issue entirely.
Dead Space 3 still was ok at least compared to some of the shit some series have gone through recently... but, yeah, it was the worst one in the series by a long shot, and the reasons that it is have everything to do with the way they keep trying to make the series pliable to MODERN GAME AUDIENCES, which really just means more set pieces and shittier, shallower gameplay.
So in a way, I'm glad this teaches them a lesson. In another way, another unique series out the window thanks to the industries tireless crusade to ruin everything that has ever been good about gaming with MODERN AAA GAME DESIGN.
CaptainTiptop
Member
Oh fuck, so this means no Dead Space: Extraction 2 on PS4/Move?
DarknessTear
Banned
Right, but the problem is that the crafting system is stupid. Scrounging for items to build your own weapon wasn't that great. I'd take the pre-made weapons any day. ANY day. The microtransactions simply made it worse by adding a "Buy this shit" button for people. It was that easy, too. Really. They're only getting worse from here.
Appollowexx
Member
Friggin' EA! If I were making Fuse I would be freaking out right now.
Dead Space is a brilliant series, however, I think many of the changes made between 2 and 3 were for the worse. Scavenging for parts, a dodgy upgrade system, universal ammo, action over horror, co-op (although less intrusive than some other games, there were still waves of enemies that made single player a bitch as they were clearly designed around co-op).
I really enjoyed the game despite these issues and thought it had a decent story and pace. Dead Space 2 is to this day one of my favourite games this gen.
Sad to hear this news...
Dead Space is a brilliant series, however, I think many of the changes made between 2 and 3 were for the worse. Scavenging for parts, a dodgy upgrade system, universal ammo, action over horror, co-op (although less intrusive than some other games, there were still waves of enemies that made single player a bitch as they were clearly designed around co-op).
I really enjoyed the game despite these issues and thought it had a decent story and pace. Dead Space 2 is to this day one of my favourite games this gen.
Sad to hear this news...
RustyNails
Member
Like hell they did. They had heavy hand in DS3 development and direction.
Brerlappin
Member
Series was on a downward trajectory since DS2 to be fair. Better they kill it of now before we get DEAD SPACE 4: A GOOD DAY TO SPACE HARD.
I know alot of people are giving out about EA ruining the series, and im sure they had a big part in it, but you also have to remembe,r without EA taking a risk on DS1, it probably wouldnt have seen the light of day.
I know alot of people are giving out about EA ruining the series, and im sure they had a big part in it, but you also have to remembe,r without EA taking a risk on DS1, it probably wouldnt have seen the light of day.
GrotesqueBeauty
Banned
Not sure who their source is, but DS3 is a woefully misguided game. Changing everything that worked about a franchise is a terrible way to attract a larger audience, but a great way to lose the one you've already cultivated. While I'm a sucker for the sci-fi horror setting of the series and would like to see a next gen Dead Space, I'd almost rather see it shelved than further watered down. Way to fuck up a great franchise in three games EA.
DarknessTear
Banned
EA is ruining all of their games. Do you guys think Bioware is making the horrible choices to do what they did with Dragon Age or Mass Effect? Not likely. EA wants the money, and they want it easy. They'll sacrifice quality to do it.
digoutyoursoul
Member
Loved the first two games, I'm near the end of DS3 but cannot be bothered finishing it, massive let down. EA wanted it more shooty along with ridiculous micro transactions so that has backfired and jobs will probably be lossed.
Shitty publisher decisions affecting careers, hopefully Mass Effecf won't be next
Shitty publisher decisions affecting careers, hopefully Mass Effecf won't be next
toastyToast
Member
Take a moderately successful franchise
Pump an absurd amount of money into the upcoming entry
Game sells what it usually sells
Axe franchise
EA™
Pump an absurd amount of money into the upcoming entry
Game sells what it usually sells
Axe franchise
EA™
SolidSnakex
Member
I doubt that they'll ever sell them. The best hope for either is that some team members will leave and form a new studio where they can work on a spiritual successor. Sort of like Bayonetta from Platinum. That's also probably the only hope that we have of seeing some sort of sequel to ME.
IdreamofHIME
Member
I would not want to be a Visceral employee right now, coz Army of Two 3 ain't gonna be a shinning light of sales either.