Sega has just released a press release for their upcoming title Aliens: Infestation for Nintendo DS. Developed by WayForward, the game is a side-scrolling action adventure set in the Aliens universe. According to the press release, players will be able to recruit and play as 19 different marines, each with their own unique dialogue, and explore iconic environments including ... [Read More]
Our fourth episode of the AvPGalaxy podcast has been released. Episode 4 sees Mikey return for us to discuss the various upcoming Alien games and the upcoming 25 Years of Aliens convention.
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It's somewhat more light hearted and playful than the others. Mikey and I enjoyed this one. If you haven't already, ... [Read More]
Seems we're getting a steady stream of set pictures from Prometheus. We're happy to reveal these pictures snapped on location at Iceland:
As you can see, the derelict and Giger influence is easily recognizable. Thanks to ikarop for the find. [Read More]
According to the ESRB, SEGA's upcoming Nintendo DS title Aliens: Infestation is a side-scrolling action game. The classification board has rated the game as Teen. The description reads as follows:
"This is a sci-fi action platformer in which players control a marine squad on a mission to eradicate alien creatures. As players run and jump through side-scrolling levels, ... [Read More]
In additional to our previous coverage of the upcoming Leicester based Aliens convention, further details have now been released:
"Pay £13 on the Saturday and ask for an upgrade to an Annual Pass by signing a Giftaid form and get the second day free! £5 for the 'Alien Encounter' – an 'Alien War' style live action experience £15 per autograph. Photo ... [Read More]
With Prometheus now shooting in Iceland, the Icelandic press have managed to get a few words with Ridley Scott about the shoot and the film:
"All the press has been told is that the scenes they are shooting take place in the beginning of the movie, and are of Earth at a very early stage in its creation."
The article ... [Read More]
We've known for a while that Fox is going to be at Comic-Con and that there's a strong chance that they may preview Prometheus there. The scheduling has now come out for the event:
"3:15-4:30 20th Century Fox— At past Comic-Cons, 20th Century Fox has previewed Independence Day, X2, Avatar, and X-Men Origins: Wolverine. You won't want to miss ... [Read More]
Two more set pictures from Prometheus have found their way online via Alien Prequel News:
The Giger design is even more obvious in this and the second image and it quite clearly looks like something you'd find with Space Jockey architecture. In other news, Neal Scanlan Studios have now been named as being attached to ... [Read More]
A new set of magazine scans featuring Colonial Marines have just arrived. The set is a 8-page special from the latest issue of the Official Xbox Magazine UK. The article features new screenshots, interviews and information on the upcoming Alien title by Gearbox. There's also a one page interview in the latest issue of Play Magazine. Click on the ... [Read More]
Aliens: Colonial Marines is the cover story of the August issue of PC Gamer. The 6-page article features new screenshots and details on the game. You can find the scans here at our forums.
Special thanks to magazinesfromthepast.wikia.com for the scans. [Read More]
Yesterday a potential plot outline for Scott’s Prometheus hit the net. A 20th Century Fox representative quickly debunked the story describing the leaked plot as "way off". Instead, Fox has now released a brief synopsis for the film which you can find below:
"Visionary filmmaker Ridley Scott returns to the genre he helped define, creating an original science ... [Read More]
Hollywood Reporter has posted up a short report of the Cine Europe expo that took place last night. There was no footage shown despite what was rumoured. Ridley Scott and the cast didn't really say a whole lot, apparently. Here's the main points:
Prometheus occupies the same universe as Alien.
The film is inspired by a desire to explore the ... [Read More]
You may remember I previously mentioned an upcoming UK Aliens convention. The organizers of the event have revealed the first four guests:
The convention will also feature the Alien Encounters event (different from the documentary), an Alien Wars style attraction, shooting ranges with Airsoft Pulse Rifles & Nerfguns, prop displays, Q&As with the actors, autographs, photo shoots, ... [Read More]