If Dead Space 2 had flopped, it would have been a huge blow to Electronic Arts.

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But comparing Dead Space 2 to Homefront is like comparing apples to oranges.

FORBES: THQ's Decline: Are Bad Reviews Really to Blame?

Yes, Dead Space 3 goes even further afield, following in the footsteps of Dead Space 2 toward a more action-y experience.

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Whereas Dead Space 2 may have been a worthy game for the market to move on, it almost seems unfair for the market to do so here.

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Among them are Dead Space, Dead Space 2, Dragon Age 2, Need For Speed Shift, Mass Effect 1 and 2, Sim City 4, Battlefield Bad Company 2 and Mirror's Edge.

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