REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov 24, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that a free*
downloadable demo for the award-winning videogame Dead Space(TM)
will be launched on November 25th. The stunning demo
showcases the critically acclaimed combat and strategic dismemberment of
the epic sci-fi action game. The demo comes just in time for holiday
gift buyers to get a taste of the gore and action that has made the game
a critical and commercial hit. The demo will be available at the
PlayStation(R)Store in North America and Xbox LIVE(R) Marketplace
worldwide*. In Europe, the demo will be available at the PlayStation
Store on November 27th.
Winner of over 27 critic awards and currently nominated for Best Action
Adventure Game on Spike TV's upcoming 2008 Video Game Awards on December
14th, gamers can experience a taste of, as GamePro magazine
says, "...one of the best survival horror experiences ever created."
Now, before experimenting on a turkey this Thanksgiving, you can tear
the Necromorphs apart limb by limb with four different futuristic mining
tools, and Isaac Clarke's telekinesis and stasis abilities.
For helpful carving and combat tips from the Dead Space development
team, visit http://www.deadspacegame.com
Developed at EA Redwood Shores, Dead Space is rated M for Mature
with descriptors of Blood and Gore, Intense Violence and Strong Language
by the ESRB and 18+ for PEGI. Dead Space is now available for
MSRP $59.99 on the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system and
PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system and MSRP $49.99 for the PC.
For more information about the game, go to the website at http://www.deadspacegame.com
or http://info.ea.com.
* INTERNET CONNECTION required. Xbox LIVE gold or silver membership OR
PLAYSTATION(R)Network account required.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is
the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded
in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive
software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular
handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under
four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS
FreestyleTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2008, EA posted
GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than
one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com.
More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can
be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS FREESTYLE, POGO and Dead Space are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or
other countries. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are trademarks
of the Microsoft group of companies. "PLAYSTATION" and "PlayStation" are
registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE: Electronic Arts Inc.
EA Games Label
Jino Talens, 650-628-9111
Publicist
jtalens@ea.com
Scott Gamel, 650-628-7286
Senior PR Manager
sgamel@ea.com
Tammy Schachter, 650-628-7223
Senior PR Director
tschachter@ea.com
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