Aliens: Colonial Marines (video game) - Oh dear!

[bassman]

[Neil]

Looking like it has potential! Just hope the multiplayer is good, and ideally copes with more than the strange industry standard of four people!

[Tricky]

Looks good, although the pulse rifle is probably the most awesome gun in movie history & it sounds an absolute beast on the films, but in games they always manage to make it seem piss weak & this game seems no exception so far!

[MinionZombie]

That looks effing epic! I'd totally have sex with that trailer, ha! I will have to play this game, and I can imagine I'll have numerous sweaty-palmed moments of panic and terror. This looks pretty darn awesome to me, I look forward to seeing more gameplay soon - by the way, when does it come out?

[bassman]

I think it's still TBA 2012. There's a big presentation tomorrow, so we should probably have a date before long.

[bassman]

Interviews and Gameplay: http://www.gametrailers.com/episode/gametrailers-tv/134 Interviews at the start, gameplay around six minutes. Some interesting tidbits: - Direct sequel to Aliens, taking place after the events in Alien 3. For some reason the Sulaco returned to LV-426. - The team in the game is the rescue crew that Bishop said would not arrive for 17 days. - Bishop is not the only character returning. Hints at Hudson, Apone, Deidrich, etc. As the guy says, in the movie Hudson says their signals are weak, but they aren't dead. So they could still be there... - Sid Mead's unused production art from the film is being used to create the Hadley's Hope rooms previously unseen. - They are creating new races of aliens. One is called "The Crusher". It's like the normal aliens, but has a sort of triceratops shield on his head. You can't kill him from the front.

[MinionZombie]

Interviews and Gameplay: http://www.gametrailers.com/episode/gametrailers-tv/134 Interviews at the start, gameplay around six minutes. Some interesting tidbits: - Direct sequel to Aliens, taking place after the events in Alien 3. For some reason the Sulaco returned to LV-426. - The team in the game is the rescue crew that Bishop said would not arrive for 17 days. - Bishop is not the only character returning. Hints at Hudson, Apone, Deidrich, etc. As the guy says, in the movie Hudson says their signals are weak, but they aren't dead. So they could still be there... - Sid Mead's unused production art from the film is being used to create the Hadley's Hope rooms previously unseen. - They are creating new races of aliens. One is called "The Crusher". It's like the normal aliens, but has a sort of triceratops shield on his head. You can't kill him from the front. Looking pretty good.

[Tricky]

Hmmm but if Hudson & co are still alive, did the atmosphere processor not explode? But no matter, its aliens, pulse rifles & colonial marines, bring it on!

[bassman]

Hmmm but if Hudson & co are still alive, did the atmosphere processor not explode? They didn't clarify on that issue. I'm thinking they're probably just ignoring the explosion. The remaining team went back to the Sulaco, killed the queen, cryo-sleep, emergency evac to Fury 161, Sulaco returns to LV-426. I guess I can live with that. Or who knows...they may explain it in the game and just don't want it out yet...

[acealive1]

They didn't clarify on that issue. I'm thinking they're probably just ignoring the explosion. The remaining team went back to the Sulaco, killed the queen, cryo-sleep, emergency evac to Fury 161, Sulaco returns to LV-426. I guess I can live with that. Or who knows...they may explain it in the game and just don't want it out yet... alot of people ignore alien 3 as it wasnt made nearly how it shoulda been. with that said, this game and wwe '12 are the sole reasons im getting a next gen system

[Neil]

Delayed (again), now to Autumn this year... http://www.edge-online.com/news/sega...lonial-marines It's 3-4yrs late as it is

[Eyebiter]

Since we have a few months, have enough time to reread the Colonial Marines Technical Manual again.

[bassman]

alot of people ignore alien 3 as it wasnt made nearly how it shoulda been. Not I. Alien 3 is a VERY worthy part of the franchise. I've come to love it over the years. Especially the Assembly Cut. Delayed (again), now to Autumn this year... http://www.edge-online.com/news/sega...lonial-marines It's 3-4yrs late as it is It's taking FOREVER!

[MinionZombie]

They've put out a new cinematic trailer - with "Fall 2012" on it. Perhaps the delay had something to do with the Wii U to an extent? I've heard today that this game will be one of the titles for the new Nintendo console - which launches in the later second half of this year.

[bassman]

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