EA: 'We don't want to p*ss off our fans' with Dead Space 3

EA says it "definitely do[es] not want to piss off our fans" by taking Dead Space 3 too far from its horror roots, but at the same time concedes it needs to make the series "more broadly appealing".

[NYC_Gamer]

EA always ruin franchises by trying to appeal to more players instead of being happy with the original fan base

[Dovahkiin]

Yeah, they didn't seem to care about pissing off Mass Effect fans.

[Hisiru]

Universal ammo + cover system + heavy focus on machine guns is bad enough for me. They are killing this franchise.

The unique atmosphere and weapons is what made Dead Space 1 and 2 unique games. Now it looks like a generic third person shooter.

Too bad because I loved the first 2 games.

[TekoIie]

@Hisiru

Hold on... Universal ammo? Please tell me thats not true, please someone!!!

[brish]

The irony is they lose their original fan base but the game still doesn't appeal to a wider audience.

[ShaunCameron]

Yup. Case in point: Ninja Gaiden 3.

[Blastoise]

Looks like they have added a bit of gears of war to the mix...

[DeadSpaced]

It's really simple. EA wants more money, so they want to appeal to more people. They also want to keep the original crowd because, like I mentioned before, EA wants money. Original gamers are a guaranteed sale, but only on one condition: The game feels like the original or an improvement.

EA really wants money so they don't want to f*ck up the series.

[TekoIie]

Heres the problem: What was Resi 5's weakest levels? The ones where you went against enemies wielding guns.

I believe the same will befall Dead Space 3.

[mamotte]

You can try all you want, make the best game in the story of universe, and still haters gonna hate. It's something you learn to live with.

[StrongMan]

Too late.

[tigertron]

Lets hope they tread carefully.

[tigertron]

What EA needs to realise is that people bought Dead Space 1 and 2 because they were horror games, not just another tps.

[Sevir]

Now that it has set pieces giant Necromorphers and nimbler characters suddenly its just another 3rd person shooter! I swear Internet gamers are a theatrical bunch. DSpace was a very traditional run of the mill third person shooter with an exceptional story premise and narrative. And it sold less than dead space 2.

What's interesting is Dead Space 2 sold more because its presentation on bigger set pieces and adrenaline filled moments that punctuated the the stint horror moments and slower portions of the game with its better narrative. Honestly its a natural progression and it only makes sense. Internet gamers and reviewer critics criticize devs for making there games with the same old same old, no progression. When the listen to the fans (which are the vocal internet gamers who aren't happy with the stagnation) and add things to make the game better, to add life and progress to make the game more amazing they get bashed for turning the game into something else, and get accused of ruining the franchise.

It's like there's no happy medium for the moaning gamers and suddenly the past was good and the future sucks... The devs could have a structurally sane, impressive product that really improves on everything from its predecessors but the internet vocals (which prolly makes up 4% of the core fans) whine about it being too drastic a change and now its generic because its gameplay mechanics are stray from its archaic predecessors.

Damn shame. Dead Space 3 looks exciting and a lot of what they showed is only the new features and enhancements to the franchise. It's just a highlight of some of the moments to expect that have set pieces. It isnt indicative of the whole game, as they have said, its dead space, so corridors, dark rooms and corner scares and such and lonely moments with you by yourself will still very much be present, and will permeate much of the story and game.

So vocal 4%, keep kicking and scream for no reason... There hasn't been anything shown so far that says dead space 3 will be terrible, unimaginative, generic, not exciting or non progressive and or non innovative as far as its franchise is concerned!

Let's just stay open minded and trust that the final product is even better than the last 2 games in the main series. And judge the game after we have all had a chance to complete it!

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@sevir
Dead Space 1 (PS3) - Global Total as of 09th Jun 2012 (units): 1.81m

Dead Space 2 (PS3) - Global Total as of 09th Jun 2012 (units): 1.11m

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Even if Dead Space 2 had sold more than the first one (which, apparently, it didn't), it was to be expected, since we are talking about a original ip with no fanbase and a sequel with a solid fanbase.

Also, I don't remember seeing anyone ditching out Dead Space for it being "just another TPS". Quite the opposite: I remember seeing a LOT of people getting into it for it offered just what Resident Evil 5 should have had and did not - a gritty (and to some, scary) slow paced horror game with a outstanding attention to its atmosphere. Ironically, what Dead Space 3 seems to be adding is just the stuff that made Resident Evil 5 so poorly viewed: action over horror and unwanted co-op.

Aside all of that: how universal ammo can be seeing as "enhancements to the franchise"?!

[user5467007]

LOL...

Oh so now you think of the old fanbase to this franchise, bit late now don't you think since you've already ruined the game by turning it into a generic third person shooter.

I mean remember that poor excuse about why they added co-op

"Oh it's too scary to play by your self"

...REALLY

[xVeZx]

they should have shown something else at e3 then...

[Megaton]

Co-op, machine guns, cover system, dudebro extreme Isaac. Mission failed.

[DigitalRaptor]

Franchises dying in this way is a very frustrating thing to witness, especially since they are still supported by gamers, and as such will only get worse.

Best example: Resident Evil 6

[AtomicGerbil]

It's a fine balancing act which is not easily achieved. Trying to please everybody sometimes results in pleasing nobody.

[WildStyles]

And with that, Dead Space is dead. The franchise is going the way of Resident Evil. The horror genre is slowly dying folks. Unless a new IP comes next gen that blows everyone away, things are pretty much dead on the horror side of gaming.

R.I.P for real.

[PooEgg]

There will always be some pissed off fans, but I have to say that EA tends to do 'piss off' better then most.

If they are REALLY concerned they should focus on the following:

Proper quality control - don't let buggy half finished games out the door, and if a bug does get past you please patch it quickly.
Release full games and save the DLC pimping for later.

[Zha1tan]

When I seen co-op, Isaac rolling around, Isaac holding an MG.

I thought cliffy B was going to come out and wrap up the presentation.

[FlashXIII]

Nope EA like to wait until they have their fans money before they piss them off.

[PooEgg]

I hate to say it but EA's fans are also at fault. We might bitch and complain, but we also buy the games that allow them to pat themselves on their backs and pretend their fans don't hate them as much as we love some of the series under their label.

The only way to make EA change is to simply stop buying their games. If we are not willing to take that step we should not be surprised that they continue to take our money while pissing us off.

[corrus]

Why then you have ruin Mass Effect

[Eyesoftheraven]

Two words: Resident Evil.

[hazelamy]

so that's why they turned it into gears of war?

[Nodoze]

Looks like Lost Planet. No thanks EA.

[i3eyond the Circle]

They just added variety to the game imo.

I'm sure there will be creepy necromorph gameplay with limited ammo....but hell let's just wait for the game to release and see what the conflict is about.

It was bound to happen with the unitoligists...I've always wanted to go head up with those fools.

[Sainox16]

Well...they can start by not changing a damn thing (too late now) and no ridiculous future dlc

[Rupee]

Whatever.... EA could care less about the consumer. They only care about how many people they can attract with their games (and usually that involves a generic, watered-down version of whatever franchise they've just acquired)

[thekook]

EA need to learn a well known philosophy: Don't fix what doesn't need fixing! Dead space 1 and 2 were great!

[Sevir]

And refining what's good to make it great. dead Space was a great game but Dead Space 2 was Even better with it shot of uncharted like cinematography and more involving set piece moments. Expanding on that in the 3rd install meant isn't killing the franchise. Adding optional co-op story isn't killing the franchise. Adding a cover system with unitologists being a more larger established military threat only seems natural if you truely pay attention to the Dead Space story and mythology. Just stop judging the game by a highlight reel of new features added to the core experience of the Dead Space franchise. Games should progress not stay the same. It's the only way to be relevant, or you end up with the call of duty effect, which ironically people bitch moan and complain about being the same every year and they still end up launch day at the store to buyand support the same shit they complain about.

[thekook]

Don't you realize that this has nothing to do with expanding the experience. Dead space is a horror game. For this to be a success you have to have great atmosphere. When your ducking for cover and piling bullets into everything that moves it kills the atmosphere completely and takes away the fight for survival. I just finished Dead Space 2 and loved when i was on my last bullets and had to re-do a section 10 times just to find out how i was gonna survive. Not interested in spraying 20000000 bullets into a Necromorph just because thats what COD fans love.

[Gamer-Z]

Dead Space was already gaining popularity the way it was why change it? Now its just another Gears of War wannabe -__-

[FunAndGun]

too late EA

[blackstrr411]

Gears of Modern Dead Space Warfare. Thanks for killing the only horror game around.

[DeadSpaced]

Until the game comes out, I don't think its fair to declare DS3 "Dead" or "Gears of War Wannabe". Let's wait and see..

[corrus]

How i hate EA

[InTheLab]

Just now?

[corrus]

Nope

[IaMs12]

Then make it right, make us feel like we are in DS1 again an unknown adventure to their homeworld. Make us feel helpless and alone but call upon a buddy IF we want to. Do it right the first time.

[Oldman100]

EA proudly presents: Brokeback Blizzard

The story of a forbidden and secretive relationship between two space cowboys and their adventures on an icy, hostile planet.

[Plagasx]

Well you fucking did. Fuck Dead Space now. And fuck you EA for ruining Dead Space.

[ALLWRONG]

"'We don't want to p*ss off our fans' with Dead Space 3"

Then let someone else have it.

[Raka]

"Sevir And it sold less than dead space 2.

What's interesting is Dead Space 2 sold more because its presentation on bigger set pieces and adrenaline filled moments that punctuated the the stint horror moments and slower portions of the game with its better narrative"

Do some research before posting crap comments like that

Thats EXACTLY why DS2 sold LESS thats right LESS than DS1

DS1 2MIL
DS2 1.11MIL

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