EA provides fresh details on Dead Space, releasing 2023

EA’s Dead Space reboot coming next year

EA Motive's Dead Space developer live stream revealed the launch window for the reboot: Early 2023.

The stream covered topics such as audio occlusion and weapon sound effects, and the so-called ALIVE system which manages Isaac's heart rate and breathing, which affects the game dialogue.

• The original Dead Space launched in October 2008
• Created by EA Redwood Shores
• Freshly opened Motive Studios is remaking it

Expectation: "We want to make sure that we're in a place where the game that we're going to deliver is going to be delivering on the expectations of fans," said senior producer Philippe Ducharme.

Pre-alpha: The game should be playable from start to finish in a matter of weeks, although it is still pre-alpha. After that, the rest of the development cycle is a matter of polish, polish and more polish up until launch next year.

Whose theme in Cave Story is inspired by Finnish dance music?

a) Jenka
b) Sue
c) Balrog
d) Curly Brace

The answer will be revealed at the bottom of today's issue. Join up with our community on Twitter and Facebook to discuss what the answer could be.

Grand Theft Auto 5 hits next-generation

Rockstar is bringing Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online into their third console generation, nearly ten years after the original launch on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in September 2013.

Tuesday – March 15th

• The Cruel King and the Great Hero for NS, PS4
• Dawn of the Monsters for PC, NS, PS4, PS5, XBO, XSX
• Grand Theft Auto Online for PS5, XSX
• Grand Theft Auto V for PS5, XSX
• Phantom Breaker: Omnia for PC, NS, PS4, XBO

Wednesday – March 16th

• Tunic for PC, Mac, XBO, XSX

Thursday – March 17th

• ANNO: Mutationem for PC, PS4, PS5
• Gal Gun: Double Peace for NS
• Persona 4 Arena Ultimax for PC, NS, PS4
• Shredders for PC, XSX

Friday – March 18th

• Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin for PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, XSX
• Syberia: The World Before for PC

Fan builds own handheld GameCube

Remember the faintly ridiculous and really rather obviously fake portable GameCube render that floated around the internet 15 years ago? Enterprising Nintendo fan GingerOfOz decided to make it real.

The handheld is based on Wii hardware because it has flawless backward compatibility and a suitable disc reader, and thus a decade-and-a-half old forgery has become real.

Wii-powered: That means the device is technically a portable Wii rather than a GameCube, but the input is designed to emulate the GameCube rather than the Wii's motion controls.

Staying true: According to the making-of video, GingerOfOz tried his very best to stay true to the fake design, designing a custom hinge and even patched the Wii system software to display the iconic GameCube boot screen.

Brave Browser rewards you for surfing

Maybe your internet connection is fast, but what about your browser? The Brave Browser is built from the ground up for speed, privacy and providing an ad-free Internet.

You can opt-in for ads that respect your privacy, and even earn rewards. It’s quick and easy to use, featuring the same comforts and conveniences you expect from a modern browser.

• Niantic is shutting down Pokémon Go in Russia and Belarus in order to “stand with the global community”
• Pokémon Go Festival of Colors event revealed taking place March 15th to 20th featuring special bonuses and goodies
• Super Nintendo World California opens in 2023 as part of Universal Studios Hollywood, expect “exclusive march” soon
• US consumer spending on videogames fell 6 percent year-on-year to $4.4 billion across hardware, software and accessories
• Microsoft publishes a blog post about Xbox Sustainability Efforts, discussing initiatives to reduce carbon and water waste

Whose theme in Cave Story is inspired by Finnish dance music?

ANSWER: Jenka!

Cave Story is one of the most important indie games ever made, convincing literally thousands of developers that they could make their Metroidvania dream come true. But it also draws influences from unexpected places, like northern European dance.

When you enter old lady Jenka's home, her theme might sound familiar. That's because it's based on Letkajenkka, a Finnish dance that was popular in the 60s. The dance is similar to the bunny hop, which is fitting since you're trying to help Mimigas who look rather like rabbits.

Dead Space released in 2008, really? Where did all that time go?

Today's issue of DailyBits was written by Gavin Herman, Erlend Grefsrud, Simon Priest, and Jamie Davey. If you have any feedback or news tips for the team, please email us!