We’re still months away from the release of Command And Conquer: Red Alert 3, but that’s not stopping EA from trying to work fans into a lather with these new, gorgeous screenshots of the series’ trademark Soviet war machine in action.

EA has yet to reveal a proper release date for the game, but they have mentioned that the title is planned to appear on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 as well as its native PC platform.

These new screens look great and the water effects are gorgeous, but am I the only one noticing the Tesla Boats in the first picture? Who was the genius who signed off on adding electrical discharge weapons to a vehicle that floats on millions of gallons of ridiculously conductive fluid?

Via blog.wired.com

Electronic Arts and Starz Media announced today the development of an animated movie prequel to the upcoming sci-fi survival horror game Dead Space. The prelude will deliver new details on the horrifying storyline for the game, which is expected to be unleashed this Halloween.

The script for the Dead Space animated feature picks up the plot where the original comic book series ends and leads up to the beginning of the Dead Space game. The story focuses on the events aboard a futuristic mining spaceship, the USG Ishimura, after it pulls a mysterious artifact from a remote dig site. The artifact triggers the sudden invasion of a long-dormant alien presence, and the Ishimura’s crew members find themselves locked in a frantic struggle to survive. The animated feature is slated to premiere at the same time as the game is launched.

Starz Media is currently in discussions with broadcasters worldwide that have already expressed interest in airing Dead Space, which is scheduled to be released via broadcast TV and then on DVD. Starz Media will also market the movie through its home entertainment company Anchor Bay Entertainment, as well as via online and wireless distributors - so you can expect it to pop on that pretty, flashing box that sits in your den in the near future. Ah, Television! Teacher, mother, secret lover.

“Due to the richness and complexity of stories that have evolved for video games, they have become a type of entertainment that can span generations and provide fantastic inspiration for other forms of media; especially in the realm of animated features,” Film Roman President and COO Scott Greenberg said. “We’re particularly thrilled to be starting off with Dead Space.”

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