In 2008, Electronic Arts delivered a new kind of terror with Dead Space, a sci-fi horror masterpiece from Glen Schofield and the team at EA Redwood Shores. In this episode, we explore how a studio known for licensed games broke free from the mold to create an original IP that blended the tension of Resident Evil with the isolation of Alien. We discuss the development challenges, the invention of strategic dismemberment, and the cinematic influences that shaped the haunting world of the USG Ishimura. Our conversation also covers the legacy of Visceral Games, its impact on survival horror, and how Dead Space’s DNA continues to influence modern titles. Join us as we cut, stomp, and survive our way through Dead Space on today’s trip down Memory Card Lane.
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A Trip Down Memory Card Lane