Aliens: Colonial Marines for Wii U Officially Cancelled

Posted April 05, 2013 9:24 PM ikarop 30 Comments

After giving out confirmation to European retailers this morning, Sega has now officially confirmed that the Wii U version of Aliens: Colonial Marines is no longer in development. The announcement has arrived after Sega also revealed yesterday that they will be closing their Australian studios.

A representative from Demiurge Studios, developers of the Wii U version of Aliens: Colonial Marines, told Gamespot:

“We were very sorry to hear about the cancellation of Aliens for Wii U. It’s business-as-usual here at Demiurge Studios. We are focused on making Shoot Many Robots for mobile kick ass and we’ve got another unannounced game in the works that we can’t wait to unveil!”

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Sexy Poot
Posted Apr 12, 2013, 05:51:01 PM

Quote from: piff on Apr 12, 2013, 04:21:27 PM
Quote from: demonbane on Apr 12, 2013, 06:43:18 AM
I think Rebellion got lucky with first AVP(Though never played the game myself.)
Remember Rogue Warrior? Yeah that was made by Rebellion. I don't think they are what used to be.

nope they are not...

give them game back to MONOLITH!!!

Now this I can get behind. AvP 2 is still tops when it comes to the license.
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piff
Posted Apr 12, 2013, 04:21:27 PM

Quote from: demonbane on Apr 12, 2013, 06:43:18 AM
I think Rebellion got lucky with first AVP(Though never played the game myself.)
Remember Rogue Warrior? Yeah that was made by Rebellion. I don't think they are what used to be.

nope they are not...

give them game back to MONOLITH!!!
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demonbane
Posted Apr 12, 2013, 06:43:18 AM

I think Rebellion got lucky with first AVP(Though never played the game myself.)
Remember Rogue Warrior? Yeah that was made by Rebellion. I don't think they are what used to be.
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Sexy Poot
Posted Apr 09, 2013, 08:22:06 PM

The "AvP" and AvP:R" aesthetic instead of using the first 5 movies ruined it for me.
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enex
Posted Apr 09, 2013, 02:45:40 PM

Quote from: Sexy Poot on Apr 09, 2013, 01:33:22 PM
Quote from: AcidGlow on Apr 09, 2013, 01:11:36 PM
@ Sega.

Now really, get Rebellion back on the horn to do AvP4.

Now really, never let Rebellion touch the license again.

I would if they would do this crowdfunding way.I think reason of AvP2010
sucked was publisher breathing down their neck.
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Sexy Poot
Posted Apr 09, 2013, 01:33:22 PM

Quote from: AcidGlow on Apr 09, 2013, 01:11:36 PM
@ Sega.

Now really, get Rebellion back on the horn to do AvP4.

Now really, never let Rebellion touch the license again.
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WinterActual
Posted Apr 09, 2013, 01:27:08 PM

Reb are working on the new Sniper Elite: Afrika game.
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AcidGlow
Posted Apr 09, 2013, 01:11:36 PM

@ Sega.

Now really, get Rebellion back on the horn to do AvP4.
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p1nk81cd
Posted Apr 07, 2013, 02:32:03 AM

Quote from: Ash 937 on Apr 06, 2013, 06:33:21 PM
Quote from: PsyKore on Apr 06, 2013, 09:58:25 AM
I remember Gearbox raving on about how you could use the controller as the motion tracker, which sounded pretty cool.

How would GBX even know that this was a feature of the game if they weren't even developing it? I think they were lying as usual.

Ah, the truth is unveiled...

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Ratchetcomand
Posted Apr 07, 2013, 01:50:30 AM

I'm not surprise. The game sucked big time and I don't think anyone would buy it on the Wii U if it's going to be hardly a improvement over the PS3 & 360 version.
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Ash 937
Posted Apr 06, 2013, 06:33:21 PM

Quote from: PsyKore on Apr 06, 2013, 09:58:25 AM
I remember Gearbox raving on about how you could use the controller as the motion tracker, which sounded pretty cool.

How would GBX even know that this was a feature of the game if they weren't even developing it? I think they were lying as usual.
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SuperM
Posted Apr 06, 2013, 04:58:42 PM

Quote from: Taxemic on Apr 06, 2013, 08:14:14 AM
Quote from: predxeno on Apr 06, 2013, 04:02:09 AM
I think everyone predicted this would happen despite the previous reassurances we got. I wonder what this means for future DLC. $:-\$

good point. season ass was pointless.

haha you said ass
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Sexy Poot
Posted Apr 06, 2013, 01:57:09 PM

I'm sure the next Alien game will feature it. It is a neat idea that lends itself perfectly for immersion.
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PsyKore
Posted Apr 06, 2013, 09:58:25 AM

I remember Gearbox raving on about how you could use the controller as the motion tracker, which sounded pretty cool. I probably would've been interested in seeing that aspect of it. But unfortunately we found out there's no proper use for the motion tracker in the game, so the idea goes out the window. So, probably a good call to just forget about the Wii U version if it has nothing more going for it.
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Taxemic
Posted Apr 06, 2013, 08:14:14 AM

Quote from: predxeno on Apr 06, 2013, 04:02:09 AM
I think everyone predicted this would happen despite the previous reassurances we got. I wonder what this means for future DLC. $:-\$

good point. season ass was pointless.
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[USCM]Winter
Posted Apr 06, 2013, 07:12:18 AM

I knew this would happen.
They made a good choice.
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Crazy Rich
Posted Apr 06, 2013, 05:59:58 AM

.... trying to remember what a Wii-U is...

DON'T TELL ME!
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predxeno
Posted Apr 06, 2013, 04:02:09 AM

I think everyone predicted this would happen despite the previous reassurances we got. I wonder what this means for future DLC.
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Dovahkiin
Posted Apr 06, 2013, 02:00:44 AM

Quote from: ikarop on Apr 05, 2013, 04:01:27 PM
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2013/04/05/sega-apparently-letting-european-retailers-know-not-to-expect-aliens-on-wii-u/

AAAAANNNNNDDDD Idon'tcare.
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TorsoInvader
Posted Apr 05, 2013, 11:05:38 PM

lol i was hoping you guys heard the announcement.

This is good anyway, from what we know the Wii U version would have been much worse then the other console versions.

Bravo Randy definitive version indeed.*slowclaps
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RazorSlash
Posted Apr 05, 2013, 10:33:13 PM

Quote from: ikarop on Apr 05, 2013, 04:01:27 PM
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2013/04/05/sega-apparently-letting-european-retailers-know-not-to-expect-aliens-on-wii-u/
Wow, I almost can't hear you guys over the sound of no one caring.
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ikarop
Posted Apr 05, 2013, 10:30:04 PM

Your topic was merged with my post from earlier. Same discussion.

Edit: The links featured on the front-page article.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/aliens-colonial-marines-for-wii-u-canceled-6406489
http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/04/05/sega-studios-australia-set-to-close
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Sexy Poot
Posted Apr 05, 2013, 10:11:16 PM

I guess I imagined me starting this thread. Could have sworn it was me and not Ikarop...
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King Rathalos
Posted Apr 05, 2013, 09:42:13 PM

Meh, I've got MH3U and soon, Resident Evil Revelations to keep me company for a long time. Could care less if this doesn't come out on the Wii-U.
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Elicas
Posted Apr 05, 2013, 09:07:24 PM

Hardly a surprise really, cut and run rather than taking even further losses from producing another 100,000 units that wont sell.
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Sexy Poot
Posted Apr 05, 2013, 06:29:14 PM

I'm currently waiting for Metroid. I'm not too big on Zelda. ALTTP is where it's at tho for me.
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ShadowPred
Posted Apr 05, 2013, 06:26:49 PM

Just wait for that Zelda game.
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Sexy Poot
Posted Apr 05, 2013, 06:25:23 PM

I know, but I was secretly hoping it would be a completely different experience and outstanding. Give me a reason to dust my Wii U off...
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ShadowPred
Posted Apr 05, 2013, 06:23:58 PM

It would have been even worse than what was already released.
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Sexy Poot
Posted Apr 05, 2013, 06:23:02 PM

Bums me out...

http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/04/05/aliens-colonial-marines-wii-u-version-canceled
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