Gameplayer has gone to see Gearbox Studios and have had an exclusive look at the upcoming Aliens: Colonial Marines. In this article, which includes quotes from the developer, they talk about the gameplay, the design and where it fits into the mythology.
"In fact, the whole place looks more like a movie studio than a games house, no doubt a result of Gearbox's success in aligning with Fox Studios to acquire original scripts, artwork, design elements, and even sound effects from the Aliens film."
Too many games aren't given a second shot. We at VGU choose which games we would love to see receive a sequel.
The Saboteur - criminally underrated and a fantastic mechanic of bringing colour back to Nazi-occupied Paris.
The article lists Bulletstorm, Sleeping Dogs, and Aliens: Colonial Marines.
Player 2 takes some quiet time to look back at some of the most hyped failures of the past 10 years.
Can't argue with any of those really, but I would add Resident Evil Operation Racoon City and Metal Gear Survive to that list. Both terrible games from good franchises.
Bulletstorm, I actually liked the gameplay but the atrocious writing and characters made me despise the game by the end of it.
Thanks to a bustling mod community on Steam, Gearbox's Aliens: Colonial Marines actually has a stellar multiplayer experience to offer these days.
Why don't you put her in charge!
Can't wait!
That's great to hear. I'm so completely excited about this game. It can't come soon enough.
I can't wait to play this game, I hope they do it justice, it looks like this may be the ultimate Alien game.