Dead Space: Ignition is the prequel to Dead Space 2. It is an adventure video game developed by Sumo Digital and Visceral Games. The title will be released in 2010 and will be published by Electronic Arts for PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade.http://deadspace.ea.com/#product_details/DeadSpaceIgnition

Dead Space: Ignition is rated M for Mature and will feature a text-based interface preparing the players for the story that will follow in Dead Space 2. In Dead Space: Ignition, the action takes place on the Sprawl where the main character has to survive the Necromorphs.http://www.destructoid.com/here-s-what-to-expect-from-dead-space-ignition-179487.phtml

The gameplay in Dead Space: Ignition consists of 3 mini-games: Hardware Crack, Trace Route and System Override. Trace Route was revealed in a trailer released earlier in 2010. http://www.destructoid.com/here-s-what-to-expect-from-dead-space-ignition-179487.phtml

The player controls a red signal and has to race against the AI controlled opponent. The goal of the game is to avoid every obstacle and reach the finish line first. Hardware Crack is a puzzle game in which the player has to align different colorful lasers while System Override is a "tower defense type game", according to destructoid.com.http://www.destructoid.com/here-s-what-to-expect-from-dead-space-ignition-179487.phtml

As a prequel to Dead Space 2, in Dead Space: Ignition players will have the chance to beat the game and reveal 4 different endings that will introduce the Dead Space 2 universe. In addition to that, each item and feature unlocked in this game will be available in the next episode of the series. One of these items will be a an exclusive suit for Isaac Clarke, the character from Dead Space 2.http://www.ea.com/news/ea-announces-dead-space-2-prequel--arcade-game