UPDATE: A press release sent out from EA has let us know what exactly Isaac will be getting himself into in the demo. Namely:

"[P]layers will take engineer Isaac Clarke on a terrifying adventure through the Church of Unitology, an expectedly “safe” place that quickly becomes dangerous and deadly, during the Necromorph outbreak on the Sprawl. Players will also have access to a variety of new tools that Isaac can use to fight Necromorphs, including the new Javelin gun, updated stasis recharge mechanic and enhanced telekinesis ability. Players will also experience the advanced suit, equipped with jets that will allow Isaac full 360⁰ control in Zero-G space."

Although this holiday has a few amazingly great titles that are sure to find their way under many Christmas trees, menorahs, and Kwanza... things, for my own druthers, the biggest game on the horizon is EA/Visceral Games' Dead Space 2. I've made no secret of my adoration of the original, and although Extraction was a serviceable enough shooter, nothing can compare to another full game starring Mr. Isaac Clarke for me. On the game's official Facebook page, Visceral has annouced that there will be a single player demo coming in two weeks.

Beginning on Tuesday the 21st, North American gamers will be able to download the free sample of the survival horror sequel for both PS3 and 360. European 360 owners will also get the demo on the 21st, with the PS3 version coming to the Continent on the 22nd. No details were given about what the demo will entail, nor where in the game's storyline it will fall, but does it really matter? It's free Dead Space!

As if to further tempt my appetite for all things Unitology related, Visceral also released a new trailer for the game, which you can watch below. It gives us the most extensive look at the game we've gotten yet, and, man, it looks even more amazing than I had expected. Enjoy!