Posts Tagged ‘aliens vs predator’
Alien RPG Still Gestating, To Burst Forth At Undetermined Time
Despite the fact that the Alien and Predator franchises have been plagued by uninspired andpoorly executed films, the true potential of the series have been realized in a handful of exceedingly well-crafted video games. SEGA was stepping up with the noble intent of taking the bad taste of AVP: Requiem out of our mouths with a trio of titles.
Reports from SEGA suggested that Gearbox’s Colonial Marines and Obsidian’s as yet untitled Alien RPG were placed on indefinite hold in February, but it seems that hope might not be so grim. The newest Alien vs Predator game was the only title of the three to be shown at E3 this year, but reportedly that’s only because it’s the first title to be released and more news regarding the other two games will be forthcoming.
This is definitely some good news for Alien fans as Colonial Marines looked like a stunning game and the prospect of an Alien game that isn’t an FPS is quite exciting.
Sega shows off their E3 lineup
With just over a day away from E3, Sega has finally revealed their entire lineup of games for showcase this year. Included in the lineup is The Conduit, one of the first titles to utilize Wii Speak, a microphone accessory. The list of games is quite diverse, with an FPS, RPG, and sports titles all in the same lot:
- Vancouver 2010
- The Conduit
- Planet 51
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
- BAYONETTA
- Alpha Protocol
- Aliens vs. Predator
Sega confirms Alien vs. Predator at E3
Sega of America has confirmed that the publisher will be displaying another Alien vs. Predator game at the upcoming E3 expo. Sega previously announced the game a few months ago. The game will supposedly be presented with a playable demo, and will should be in stores early next year on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.
SEGA announces new Aliens vs. Predators game
Today, SEGA has come forth and announced that a new game, based in the Aliens vs. Predators universe, is in the works. The developers behind the new AVP title will be independent game studio Rebellion, whom you may remember to have worked on the hugely popular PC game Aliens versus Predator.
“The innovative new AvP game presents an exciting opportunity for us,” says CEO of SEGA West, Naoya Tsurumi, “It represents a fantastic addition to our growing Aliens franchise and the reinvention of one of gaming’s most cherished iconic titles. By adjusting the release of our other Aliens titles to accommodate it, SEGA will ensure that every title lives up to the high expectations of Aliens and AvP fans.”
SEGA hasn’t said anymore in terms of an official name, time frame of release, or platform the game will be on, but they assure us more information is on the way.
Press release after the break.