ACM: News

Aliens: Colonial Marines slips to 09

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:21:20 GMT

computerandvideogames.com has news that SEGA have apparently released a list of game release dates for their upcoming titles. On the list is Gearbox Softwares Aliens: Colonial Marines. And it seems that the release date has slipped from late 2008 to Q1 of 2009. Not really a surprise to anyone who's been following the game since the beginning. As the game was originally publicized to have a late 09 release date.

Thanks to jamiepoole for the heads up.

Sega Teases Aliens: Colonial Marines

Fri, 16 May 2008 23:05:34 GMT

I noticed this on Kotaku. "Sega teases Aliens: Colonial Marines."

Apparently a quick teaser video was shown at Sega Gamer's Day earlier this week in San Francico.

"In the incredibly short video a camera pans away from a clutch of Alien eggs as a voice, obviously the voice of a Marine talks in the background. One of the eggs breaks open unleashing a young Alien and you can hear the marine say: "Wait a minute there's movement, looks to be some kind of bug or something..."

Sega promised to have the game at their booth during this year's E3."

Hopefully that means we will see some video soon.

Free A:CM Article Download

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:37:53 GMT

I found a new article on Aliens: CM. A website called gamerzines.com has a downloadable PDF article on the Gearbox game. There’s absolutely nothing new in the article if you have already read the GI article and Playstation magazine. But for the peeps that haven’t, it can bring you up to date on current information. One thing of note at the end of the article, is that it states the game is 60% complete. Whether this is accurate or not is anyones guess. Though it sounds about right to me.

Aliens: Colonial Marines coming in 2008

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:19:22 GMT

funcroc over on the Gearbox forums, just pointed out that Sega have announced a release date.

ALIENS: COLONIAL MARINES VIDEO GAME DETAILS REVEALED

First-Person Shooter Based on Popular Motion Picture Franchise Coming to Xbox 360®, PLAYSTATION®3, and PC in Late 2008

LONDON AND SAN FRANCISCO (February 21st, 2008) - SEGA Europe Ltd. and SEGA of America, Inc. today revealed details of the highly anticipated squad-based first-person shooter video game, Aliens: Colonial Marines(tm). Licensed through an exclusive agreement with Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising and developed by Gearbox Software, the game will be available on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Windows-based PC in late 2008.

In Aliens: Colonial Marines, players are part of a United StatesColonial Marine squad and must prepare to face an alien assault more intense and horrific than ever before. Driven by a compelling and original story penned by renowned writers Bradley Thompson and David Weddle Aliens: Colonial Marines will retain the atmospheric look and feel of the original films while leveraging next-generation technology to create an entirely new interactive Aliens experience.
Packing classic Aliens weaponry ranging from pulse rifles to flamethrowers as well as brand-new equipment and skills all within a squad-based combat system, players will become an elite United States Colonial Marine. Featuring claustrophobic environments, a brooding soundtrack, and a multitude of surprises and shocks, players will battle against menacing alien hordes in strikingly detailed levels that include the stark interiors of the abandoned Sulaco and unique environments created specifically for the game.
Aliens: Colonial Marines will feature a story driven single-player mode and an all-new four player co-op mode allowing players to share the chilling experience with three friends. In co-op mode, each player will assume the persona of a Colonial Marine and have a distinct role to play in the completion of every mission. Additionally, more multiplayer modes will be revealed later in the year that will complete the Aliens video game experience.
Since its 1979 debut, Alien and its three sequels have grossed more than $557 million worldwide, garnering numerous awards, including two Academy Awards®.

4 Player Coop?

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:42:30 GMT

I noticed this over on Gamestop.com

Developed by Brothers-in-Arms creator, Gearbox Software, Aliens: Colonial Marines is a squad-based first-person shooter which recaptures the tension, horror and combat of the movies that created the sci-fi action horror genre. In the game, players battle Aliens using a variety of awesome weapons including pulse-rifles and flamethrowers, plus brand-new equipment and skills. Aliens: Colonial Marines will retain the atmospheric look and feel of the original films while leveraging next-generation technology to create an entirely new interactive Aliens experience. Claustrophobic environments, a brooding soundtrack, and a multitude of surprises and shocks will take the tension and action to unparalleled levels. Game modes include a single-player campaign plus four-person multiplayer player co-op, plus many more to be revealed in future months.

Charlie also responded to a comment made by Parker on coop, on his Gaming is Stupid Blog. Saying that Game Informer has started to release some info on multiplayer also.

I think that pretty much confirms there will be some coop play.