The upcoming MP DLC for Aliens: Colonial Marines, Bug Hunt, is available early to people who ordered the game through Wal-Mart and have redeemed the DLC code on XBL. Consequently, images and videos of the new content are appearing online.
The blurb reads: "Bug hunt is an objective based horde mode where accuracy and teamwork are key as you ... [Read More]
Gearbox Software has announced today that a new patch for Aliens: Colonial Marines has just been released on Xbox 360. Updates for the PC and PlayStation 3 versions of the game are also on the way.
"A new update for Aliens: Colonial Marines is currently rolling out on Xbox 360, with PC and PlayStation 3 updates expected to release in ... [Read More]
I know I'm pretty late to the party but I just couldn't bring myself to write this thing any earlier> ...As we all know Gearbox and Sega released the eagerly anticipated Aliens: Colonial Marines mid-last month and here's what I've got to say:
"I’m not going to mercilessly slaughter this game because I’m not interested in coasting along with the craze that has become ... [Read More]
Like I did with Rebellion's AvP, I am running a community night for Aliens: Colonial Marines.
The game nights will be on X-Box 360 and take place weekly on Sunday nights. We'll be beginning 8pm(ish) GMT. If you're interested then just add me (gamertag is cplhicks2310) and let me know you're up for game night. Tonight will be our 2nd ... [Read More]
The most praised aspect of Aliens: Colonial Marines is possibly its music. The game's soundtrack was created by film composer and recording artist, Kevin Riepl. He followed in the footsteps of Jerry Goldsmith and James Horner and delivered an impressive collection of songs. You can listen to four tracks from the OST to below:
Update 13/08/2013: The full soundtrack, consisting ... [Read More]
There's another new article on the troubled development of Aliens Colonial Marines over on Destructoid. It appears they've spoken to an ex-developer of Gearbox who has shed some more light on the recent rumours. Gearbox reportedly took people off ACM to work on Borderlands and at one point, Sega decided to cut their losses with the game, which I believe ... [Read More]
Randy Pitchford CEO of Gearbox Software has recently commented on the reception of Aliens: Colonial Marines via Twitter. Pitchford has acknowledged the disappointment from many fans that Aliens: Colonial Marines has caused by saying:
"I feel like we exist to make people happy and it's painful when for some we do not succeed. We learn and grow." "I'm afraid it ... [Read More]
Over the past few days a series of fan made visual tweaks for the PC version of the recently released videogame Aliens: Colonial Marines have appeared online. Now we offer you a collection of additional visual enhancements and tweaks for the game which aim to improve your gameplay experience. These new additions include color correction, increased bloom effect, HQ ... [Read More]
Despite the negative reception, Aliens Colonial Marines has debuted at the top of the UK Charts this week. It also managed the best opening week sales of the year so far beating Dead Space 3. It didn't, however, outsell 2010's Alien vs Predator game.
Gearbox's panned FPS Aliens: Colonial Marines has shot to the top of the UK charts ... [Read More]
Continuing the saga that is the truth behind Aliens: Colonial Marines a tester for the game recently posted on Reddit:
"Gearbox didn't care about the game. They spent the money from ACM on the Borderlands games> ...When they got the game back, Timegate had done a terrible job. When it came into Sega it was shit basically. Gearbox only cared about fixing ... [Read More]
By now I imagine most of you will have seen the debacle surrounding Sega's recent release Aliens: Colonial Marines. There has been numerous comments from alleged ex-Gearbox developers and Timegate staff. The following is a quote from the first comment to be made regarding A: CM's development:
"Hate to say it, but I wouldn't get your hopes up too high for ... [Read More]
A large number of concept art images from the game has surfacedonline recently. This collection of artwork includes environments, weapons, creature & character design and more. Click below to see the gallery in full. To see previously released concept art from the game you can check this thread.
Update 14/02/13: Twelve new pieces of concept art have ... [Read More]
Several new items for the recently released video game Aliens Colonial Marines are now on Xbox Marketplace. The items include a soldier Alien pet (240 MSP), a pet Alien queen (240 MSP), a chestburster (240 MSP) and a facehugger + Alien egg (240 MSP). You can check them all here.
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