While we've had a pretty good track record with our favorite franchises as far as mobile games go, we haven't had the best track record with them remaining available after release. Sadly
The game will remain available for those who have purchased it before, but given the nature of device updates and app compatibility, who knows how long that will ... [Read More]
Alien gamers are certainly no strangers to being introduced to even more difficult game modes. Rebellion's Aliens vs. Predator Classic and 2010 both had a Nightmare mode in which if you were killed, you would have to restart the level. Alien: Isolation also introduced its own Nightmare mode which brought a more aggressive Alien, limited resources and a malfunctioning motion tracker!
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Following its release just over two weeks ago, Alien: Blackout has received its first update. While the new update includes some bug fixing, it also includes some new features including something I had mentioned in our recent review and podcast, a skip feature at the start of the level!
Based on customer feedback, we’ve made several bug fixes and ... [Read More]
We have just uploaded the 80th episode of the Alien vs. Predator Galaxy Podcast (right-click and save as to download)! The latest episode of the podcast sees RidgeTop, Xenomorphine and I get together to talk about the brand spanking new Alien game, Alien: Blackout!
Three enthusiasts (you'll get it when you listen!) get together to discuss the initial reactions to Blackout's ... [Read More]
Corporal Hicks & RidgeTop are back for Alien vs. Predator Galaxy’s Let’s Play of the brand spanking new Alien: Blackout from Rival Games, D3 Go, Theory and Fox Next. Watch as Corporal Hicks leads Amanda Ripley and the crew of the Haldin to safety. Praise, criticism and some light mocking are incoming!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3edRez3wMM
Click here to continue watching!
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I think it would be a mild understatement to say that when Alien: Blackout was first announced, it was met with some dissatisfaction. While I understand the dislike towards the current state of mobile gaming, I’ve had a good history with Alien (and Predator) games on handhelds.
Aliens: Infestation on the DS is easily one of the best Alien games over ... [Read More]
Tommi Hartikainen, the Audio Director and Composer for Alien: Blackout, has uploaded the game's soundtrack onto Spotify. Personally, I found the game's score to be one of the highlights of the game it's now available for everyone to listen to for free. Check it out below!
https://open.spotify.com/album/6FcvKTGdnTJ8L5SgddP5We
Make sure you keep checking in with Alien vs. Predator ... [Read More]
Now that Alien: Blackout has been out for a few days now, I just wanted to get a summary post up of some of the reviews that have come in for the game. Reception to Alien: Blackout from review outlets has largely been positive/mixed.
Many have praised Alien: Blackout for it's sound design and its graphics, with particular emphasise on the ... [Read More]
When talking about the Alien's AI and how it compared to Alien: Isolation's Alien, Austin told Game Revolution that Blackout's Alien was indeed a learner like Stompy!
He is dynamic. He learns from what you do and also listens to what you do. He can be relentless and ruthless in this game and we thought that this was a great mechanic ... [Read More]
Today is the day! Alien: Blackout is now available on all Android and iOS devices! Despite a negative reception to the announcement of Alien: Blackout, the early impressions were pretty good and now the reactions to the game on social media coming in from the East of the world are also quite positive!
When the reviews start to be ... [Read More]
Ahead of tomorrow's release day, Alien: Blackout's Lead Writer - JD Sorvari - has
Sorvari also confirmed something fans have been wondering since we heard her voice in that first trailer. Andrea Deck is back as Amanda Ripley!
As for voice talent, D3 Go! also helped us to get most of that together, but it was FOX who provided the linchpin ... [Read More]
In a new article from
Alien: Blackout was built from the ground-up as a "premium" mobile game. A few days ago the official Alien Universe website shared a short Q&A with Blackout developers Rival Games Ltd.
What parts of the game are you most excited to see the fans react to?
We're keen to see how well they think we've ... [Read More]