Dead Space is one of this year’s biggest surprises in my book.  There aren’t many games that I can play through more than once and get the same amount of fun as when I first played it but this game is one of them.  EA is at least trying to do their part in keeping things interesting by giving Isaac Clarke new weapon upgrades and other goodies to play with via premium downloadable content that’s set to hit Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

The “Upgrade Packs” are hitting the Xbox LIVE Marketplace on November 13th and includes an assortment of new upgrades to weapons, skins and even a new suit.  Yes, even PS3 fans will get to enjoy new content a week later on the PlayStation Store.  I have my eye on that Astronaut Suit personally even though I’m not sure I’ll be picking it up anytime soon.

• Astronaut Pack: Download the Astronaut Suit and Weapon Skin Pack, featuring an amazing Astronaut Suit and new skins for the Plasma Cutter, Pulse Rifle, and Ripper!  $3.00 / 240 MS points

• Big Gun Pack: Download the Steam Punk Force Gun, the ultimate in Necromorph-killing destruction.  $1.00 / 80 MS points

• Heavy Damage Pack: Download the Heavy Damage Weapon pack featuring a cool new look and massive firepower for the Plasma Cutter, Contact Beam, Pulse Rifle, and Ripper.  $3.00 / 240 MS points

• Hot Rod Pack: Download the Hot Rod Weapon Skin Pack, featuring awesome flame graphics for the Flamethrower and Pulse Rifle.  $1.00 / 80 MS points

• Military Pack: Download the Military Weapon Pack for a new look and enhanced power for all 7 Dead Space weapons.   $4.00 / 320 MS points

• Pedestrian Pack: Download the Pedestrian Weapon Skin Pack, featuring a fresh new look for the Contact Beam, Plasma Cutter, and Ripper.  $1.50 / 120 MS points

• Scorpion Pack: Download the Scorpion Pack featuring an upgraded Level 5 Suit and powered up Plasma Cutter, Line Gun, and Force Gun, all decorated in an awesome red Scorpion Skin.  $4.00 / 320 MS points

• Scorpion Weapon Pack: Download the Scorpion Weapon Pack featuring a faster death-dealing Plasma Cutter, Line Gun, and Force Gun in awesome red skins.  $2.25 / 180 MS points

• Speed Kills Pack: Download the Speed Kills Weapon Pack! Includes faster-firing Force Gun, Line Gun, and Plasma Cutter.  $2.25 / 180 MS points

• Tank Pack: Download the Tank Pack featuring an upgraded Level 5 Suit and powered up Flamethrower, Force Gun, and Line Gun, all covered in Unitology script.  $4.00 / 320 MS points