Joystiq writes, ""It has no relationship to the movies," we were told at a recent Sega event. Thank goodness: gamers would be outraged if the Aliens Vs Predator franchise were to be tainted by the recent films. Another good sign: Rebellion, developers of the fan-loved 1999 PC game, are at the helm of this current-gen reboot.
Like its predecessors, AvP will offer three unique game experiences based on each of the warring species: Aliens, Predators and puny, delicious humans. We were able to see two of the game modes: one scenario with the gun-toting marines and another as the stealthy Predators.
In spite wielding powerful automatic rifles, playing as a marine is a terrifying experience. Light is hard to come by in this universe, meaning players will have to rely upon sound and the HUD's radar. Aliens are able to crawl out of any vent and traverse across walls and ceilings, making them rather difficult to spot. Players will have a few tools at their disposal: turrets that can be thrown and deployed anywhere, and an infinite number of flares to throw (although only two can be active at once)."
Gamer Euphoria writes:
''With Aliens: Colonial Marines being a utter disappointment, a lot of people are looking for something to fill the void. Something to fill that intense atmosphere steeped in tension. People are wanting to feel vulnerable and easily killed. Others wish to play as the ones doing the killing. These are a few alternatives to Aliens: Colonial Marines that will certainly fill the void.''
Death is never nice at the best of time but aliens have really perfected the art of long painful and often repulsive ends. Join us as we look at some of the worst ways to go off world.
News: The CEO and creative director of Sniper Elite V2 developer Rebellion will receive an OBE for “services to the Economy”.
His smiling face makes me want to punch it. For shipping unfinished, bland, and shallow games he should get the absolute opposite of an award.
I was so mad when I bought AVP and it wasn't good. I really liked the demo of Sinper Elite V2 though.
You had me at "It has no relationship to the movies."