Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War
"Descent: FreeSpace" was well received as a single-player space simulation that integrated all the desired features of its genre, from competent AI wingmen, to the presence of large capital ships that not only dwarf the fighters piloted by the player, but also explode spectacularly when destroyed. However, the game's multiplayer mode was criticised, as it was plagued by lag and inaccurate tracking of statistics. An expansion for the game, which was less well received, was also released in 1998 under the title of "Silent Threat", and focuses on events after the main game's campaign with the player working for an intelligence branch of the Terrans' armed forces that later attempt to overthrow the Terran government. A sequel to "Descent: FreeSpace" entitled "FreeSpace 2", was released in 1999 to critical acclaim.
Dead Space 2
A downloadable game was released on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Marketplace prior to the release of "Dead Space 2". Titled "Dead Space Ignition", it comprises three minigames: Hardware Crack, Trace Route, and System Override. "Dead Space Ignition" has four endings and obtaining each ending unlocks a piece of equipment for use in "Dead Space 2". The creator of the "Dead Space" comic book series Antony Johnston wrote the story for "Dead Space: Ignition". The game was also available as a free pre-order bonus with the standard and collectors edition.