This is a coincidence. Here I am, working on anAliensfeature for the site, andalong comes some briefAliens: Colonial Marinesnews. Despite a complete lack of talk on the subject lately, Sega has confirmed that the game is still alive and well, scheduled for a Q1 release. Hurrah!
In addition to this,we also knowthat the game will be split into six chapters, each one giving you control over a different member of your six-person Marine squad. Each mission contains flashbacks which gives a backstory to each Marine, lending some extra narrative weight to proceedings. The game will use “adaptive cover,” and you’ll be able to have entrances welded shut and furniture moved to block the Alien advance.
Also — and don’t cry — QTE sequences seem to be on the cards.
There have been concerns that the project was scrapped, but Gearbox had certainly not been giving me that impression during my regular “give me information on this game and you’ll get a blowjob” emails that I’ve been sending them. The game has been under development for quite a while, but Sega has been keeping an uncharacteristically tight lid on any information. Whether that is a good or a bad thing remains to be seen.
The game was included in Sega’s updated 2009 release schedule, which includes titles likeBayonetta,MadWorldandHouse of the Dead: Overkill. It looks like a potentially hot year for the publisher, something which Sega hasn’t had for a while. Hit the jump to see the full lineup.
February 2009 WiiHouse of the Dead: OverkillHorrorFebruary 2009 WiiHouse of the Dead: Overkill:Collectors EditionFebruary 2009 PS3 SEGAMega Drive Ultimate CollectionFebruary 2009 X360 SEGAMega Drive Ultimate Collection
March 2009 PCEmpire: Total WarMarch 2009 PCEmpire: Total War: Special Forces EditionMarch 2009 DSBleach: Dark SoulsMarch 2009 PS3StormriseMarch 2009 X360StormriseMarch 2009 WiiSonic and the Black KnightMarch 2009 WiiMadworld
Spring 2009 PSPPhantasy Star PortableSpring 2009 WiiThe Conduit
Q1 2009 PS3Alpha ProtocolQ1 2009 X360Alpha ProtocolQ1 2009 PCAlpha ProtocolQ1 2009 PS3Aliens: Colonial MarinesQ1 2009 X360Aliens: Colonial MarinesQ1 2009 PCAliens: Colonial Marines
