As previously reported, new DLC for the game Aliens: Colonial Marines has been revealed earlier this week. Additionally, a small number of European users were able to download the new pack early via PSN and now a series of video previews of the upcoming Reconnaissance pack have been uploaded onto Youtube. You can watch a preview of the Alien ... [Read More]

Sega and Gearbox Software have responded to the class action suit that was issued earlier this week by a consumer. You can read their comments on the subject below. Gearbox Software: "Attempting to wring a class action lawsuit out of a demonstration is beyond meritless. We continue to support the game, and will defend the rights of entertainers to share ... [Read More]

A new DLC release for Aliens: Colonial Marines named Reconnaissance Pack has been revealed today. The new pack, priced at £7.99/€9.99, includes additional MP maps and character customization. More information can be found below: - Three new Team Deathmatch/Extermination maps including 'Shipwreck', a multi-tiered map where environmental awareness is key in getting the drop on your enemy. - A new Survivor ... [Read More]

Sega and Gearbox Software have been reportedly sued by a consumer over claims of false advertising in regards to Aliens: Colonial Marines, says Polygon. The lawsuit, filed yesterday by law firm Edelson LLC on behalf of Damion Perrine, claims that Aliens: Colonial Marines was falsely advertised by Gearbox Software and Sega at trade shows, misleading consumers by giving an ... [Read More]

Gearbox Software has released a new hot fix for Aliens: Colonial Marines today on PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3. This temporary fix adjusts some of the variables of the game in order to address some of the balance issues present in single player and multiplayer. Read on to find out more: "A hot fix is automatically applied at the "Press ... [Read More]

After some delay, Gearbox Software today released a new patch for the PC version of Aliens: Colonial Marines. However said update has now been temporarily removed from Steam due to some compatibility issues caused by it. "A small update for Aliens: Colonial Marines PC should begin rolling out on Steam this afternoon, adding a toggle for the film grain filter and ... [Read More]

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: ... [Read More]

After a complaint submitted by consumers, the UK's Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has forced Sega of Europe to add a small disclaimer to their Aliens: Colonial Marines website and trailers, explaining that the trailer footage shown in all the videos uses the in-game engine, and represents a work in progress. You can read the full response from ASA below. ... [Read More]

Gearbox Software has very briefly mentioned Aliens: Colonial Marines during their panel at PAX East 2013 this weekend. You can listen to what the developers had to say about the controversial game below. A brief summary of this part of the panel can be found after the cut. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4tYGEgCrjY [Read More]

The patch notes for the third Aliens: Colonial Marines console patch have been published today by Gearbox Software. As previously stated by the company, this new update includes most of the changes from the recent PC patch except for the visual improvements. The new patch is expected to arrive tomorrow morning (March 20) on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Full notes ... [Read More]

The new multiplayer DLC for Aliens: Colonial Marines, entitled Bug Hunt, is available today on PC, PlayStation 3* and Xbox 360 for $14.99/£9.99/14,99€. Some gameplay footage of the new mode can be found below. "Bug Hunt is an objective based horde mode where accuracy and teamwork are key as you battle to survive 30 waves of increasingly challenging xenos and ... [Read More]

The patch notes for the previously announced PC patch for Aliens: Colonial Marines have been published today by Gearbox Software. Most notably this patch includes improved quality textures which bring up the size of the update to 3.5 GB. Additional changes include "tweaked enemy and friendly AI to be more aggressive and responsive" and the addition of the film grain ... [Read More]

Gearbox Software has released new details today about the upcoming PC patch for their videogame Aliens: Colonial Marines. According to a public representative: "The PC update is currently in the final stages of testing and expected to roll out within the next week. This update contains the changes that were in the recent update for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 ... [Read More]