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PAX Prime will start very soon. So in order to keep the forum organized and easy to navigate, please try to post anything related to the event here. This thread will be updated as soon as any news arrive.
As some of you already know, Aliens: Colonial Marines will be at PAX East this weekend where attendees will be able to face off against the developers in competitive multiplayer. Additionally, Gearbox Software will be talking about the game during its PAX East panel on Sunday, April 8th at 4:30pm in Manticore Theatre.
Note: Forum user
Tonks (aka Husky) will be doing an exclusive write up for AvPGalaxy about PAX East and A:CM! He also will be providing all of us with pictures and info throughout the weekend. Even got him on Sega's list. In short, we all will be trying our best to give people the best online coverage of PAX East.
Previews & Interviews:
- PAX East Day 1 Impressions // by Tonks (AvPGalaxy) (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/games/aliens-colonial-marines-sega/pax-east-report-day-1-impressions/)
- PAX East Day 2 Impressions // by Tonks (AvPGalaxy) (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/games/aliens-colonial-marines-sega/pax-east-report-day-2-impressions/)
- PAX East Day 3 Impressions // by Tonks (AvPGalaxy) (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/games/aliens-colonial-marines-sega/pax-east-report-day-3-impressions/)
- Destructoid 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K4VG9aIFOA#ws)
- Gametrailers (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/hit-points-aliens-colonial/728879)
- Destructoid 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEAQRlHGHoY#ws)
- Thegamefanatics (http://thegamefanatics.com/2012/04/06/pax-east-aliens-colonial-marines-breakout-multiplayer-smash/)
- Gamefront (http://www.gamefront.com/pax-east-aliens-colonial-marines-campaign-channels-the-films/)
- Psvisions (http://www.psvisions.com/?p=4692)
- Craveonline (http://paxeast.craveonline.com/previews/7-articles/135-aliens-colonial-marines-preview)
- Kotaku (http://kotaku.com/5900062/aliens-colonial-marines-multiplayer-is-adrenaline+pumpingly-good)
- Presspauseradio (http://www.presspauseradio.com/presspauseradio/2012/4/7/pax-east-2012-gearbox-studios.html)
- Gamezone (http://www.gamezone.com/products/aliens-colonial-marines/previews/pax-east-2012-aliens-colonial-marines-multiplayer-preview)
- Interview with a Colonial Marine (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0a8MCJ8WVg#ws)
- Dual Shocker Interviews Randy Pitchford (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAdq6e6G0nc#ws)
- Technobuffalo (http://www.technobuffalo.com/gaming/platform-gaming/aliens-colonial-marines-eyes-on/)
- 4playerpodcast (http://4playerpodcast.com/2012/04/09/pax-east-2012-aliens-colonial-marines-impressions/)
- Aggrogamer Interviews Gearbox (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBdnGVbZkt8#ws)
- PCGamer (http://www.pcgamer.com/previews/aliens-colonial-marines-preview/)
- Examiner (http://www.examiner.com/console-game-in-philadelphia/gearbox-unleashes-massive-update-on-aliens-colonial-marines)
- Thegameeffect (http://www.thegameeffect.com/news/pax-east-2012-aliens-colonial-marines-hands-on)
- 1UP (http://www.1up.com/previews/authenticity-aliens-colonial-marines-blockbuster)
- Dualshocker Interviews Gearbox (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa1cRpmgpUw#ws)
- Shacknews (http://www.shacknews.com/article/73253/aliens-colonial-marines-preview)
- Psuni (http://www.psuni.com/pax-east-2012-aliens-colonial-marines-preview-14886/)
- Craveonline Interviews Chris Brock (http://www.craveonline.com/gaming/interviews/186535-interview-aliens-colonial-marines)
- Press2reset (http://press2reset.com/2012/04/12/preview-aliens-colonial-marines/)
- Gamecrashers Interviews Gearbox (http://www.gamecrashers.net/2012/04/26/paxchat-aliens-colonial-marines-interview/)
- Warpzoned (http://www.warpzoned.com/?p=21131)
Gearbox's Full Panel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cMDzGXvnVs#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cMDzGXvnVs#ws)
Booth Media:Spoiler
Tour: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSM_xaoE-u4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSM_xaoE-u4#ws)
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CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.238748869557324.49168.196811873751024)
Photo OP Statue Details: http://www.theverge.com/gaming/aliens-statue-pax-east (http://www.theverge.com/gaming/2012/4/9/2935729/aliens-statue-pax-east)
Awesome, I can't wait!
Just wondering, will ACM multiplayer be playable all PAX-long, starting today?
Just wanna know when I should expect new footage to appear online.
I think so. Hands-on time with the MP and presentation for the SP level. No word on whether cameras will be allowed this time.
First pics from Tonks @ Pax!
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http://pic.twitter.com/zG1RALY (http://pic.twitter.com/zG1RALY)
Dem some nice pics, but is the multiplayer only playable on Sunday, or will people get to play today?
Sunday is for the panel. The MP demo is playable from today.
My cousins there, he said he'd get me some gameplay, when he sends it ill post it right away
Will Tonks' write up be posted on the forums, or main page? And when can we expect it? After PAX is over I assume......
It will be posted on both the forums and main page. And when it's done :).
Edit: According to Tonks, cameras are no allowed at the event
Also: "Multiplayer: pulse rifle, shotty, and smg unlocked for demo. Smart gun can be picked up during round"
Another pic from Tonks. This is what you get for being our rep. Thanks to GBX and Sega.
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I guess if the cameras are not allowed this means they are not ready to show the game, which lead me to think of another delay :/ But anyway, can you ask Tonks to tell us what MP game modes are available in the demo? Or its just TDM :)
That sucks if cameras are not allowed. I hope GBX releases a video of the full demo themselves soon.
Quote from: HicksUSCM on Apr 06, 2012, 05:45:20 PM
I guess if the cameras are not allowed this means they are not ready to show the game, which lead me to think of another delay :/ But anyway, can you ask Tonks to tell us what MP game modes are available in the demo? Or its just TDM :)
According to Tonks, TDM only. Aliens controlled by GBX staffers and Marines for attenders.
I would have liked to be a rep for Avpg. Lol
Quote from: ikarop on Apr 06, 2012, 05:51:20 PM
According to Tonks, TDM only. Aliens controlled by GBX staffers and Marines for attenders.
Hm, okay :) Any response about how the alien gameplay looks like? I mean he can see GBX's monitor ;D
Yup! He'll mentioning it in his first report. It goes live tonight :).
Edit: More cool pictures from Tonks.
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Really can't wait for this review, ikarop!
Quote from: Vulhala on Apr 06, 2012, 07:58:02 PM
Really can't wait for this review, ikarop!
You and me both!
Another picture from Tonks.
http://pic.twitter.com/AqfP9o3 (http://pic.twitter.com/AqfP9o3)
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Tonks' article is up! http://www.avpgalaxy.net/games/aliens-colonial-marines-sega/pax-east-report-day-1-impressions/ (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/games/aliens-colonial-marines-sega/pax-east-report-day-1-impressions/)
As I mentioned on the front page, thanks to Tonks for taking the time to go represent AvPGalaxy at the expo and writing up his impressions as well as Sega and Gearbox for their support. He did an amazing job today :).
Thank you ikarop and THANK YOU TONKS!
I read the day 1 impressions and I am even more excited for this game now. Gearbox is going to deliver, I just know it. ;)
Awesome read, Tonks! Thanks, I can't wait to hear your day 2 impressions. I'm glad the Campaign is looking good.
BOOM.
I am excite.
Damn sounds like it was a great time, now I'm even more excited for the final product. :laugh:
That power loader/alien prop looks so cool!
Very nice review Tonks! I am so glad this game is looking to be real deal. The balanced multiplayer sounds fantastic as does the character weights. AVP 2010 felt like you were weighing 80 pounds of armor.
Also the story sounds good too for SP! Please keep up the reviews!
Damn, this week is an Easter gift! THANKS GEARBOX!!!
Quote from: ikarop on Apr 06, 2012, 05:51:20 PM
Aliens controlled by GBX staffers and Marines for attenders.
Confirmation Aliens can be played in multiplayer, then...
Quote from: Xenomorphine on Apr 07, 2012, 03:42:19 AM
Quote from: ikarop on Apr 06, 2012, 05:51:20 PM
Aliens controlled by GBX staffers and Marines for attenders.
Confirmation Aliens can be played in multiplayer, then...
Not at PAX, but confirmed for the final release
Game comes out in 2013 right?
It's still slated for a FALL 2012 release
PAX day 1 was a blast - thanks again to Ikarop and AvP Galaxy for hooking me up. I am so impressed with the time Chris spent with me and with Newbeing. He really went above and beyond. Actually everyone involved - sega and gearbox - were all really friendly and welcoming. You can tell that this is a labor of love.
Thank you all for the feedback - sorry if it's a little disjointed. I tried to take as many notes as I could in a short time. If you have specific questions, I'm happy to answer them or ask. I can't promise you'll get an answer, but it can't hurt. Remember that the panel on Sunday may reveal more, too. I'll have a write up of that, too.
Quote from: shadowedge on Apr 07, 2012, 01:01:23 AM
AVP 2010 felt like you were weighing 80 pounds of armor.
Because you are colonial marine and yes you carry 80 pounds of armor. This is way better than the old games where you fly through the levels with light speed, no matter that you carry armor and tons of weapons.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEAQRlHGHoY#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEAQRlHGHoY#ws)
This game sounds really promising from what I've heard from tonks I think we are going to get a good game!
Quote from: Husky on Apr 07, 2012, 04:55:55 AM
PAX day 1 was a blast - thanks again to Ikarop and AvP Galaxy for hooking me up. I am so impressed with the time Chris spent with me and with Newbeing. He really went above and beyond. Actually everyone involved - sega and gearbox - were all really friendly and welcoming. You can tell that this is a labor of love.
Thank you all for the feedback - sorry if it's a little disjointed. I tried to take as many notes as I could in a short time. If you have specific questions, I'm happy to answer them or ask. I can't promise you'll get an answer, but it can't hurt. Remember that the panel on Sunday may reveal more, too. I'll have a write up of that, too.
If you could get more details about the MP, such as how many modes there were, unlock trees etc that would be great!
Day 2 of PAX. Aka more pics from Tonks: "A:CM line is insane! Lots of good feedback overheard"
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"These glow in the dark!"
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From GBX:
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Damn, liking the jacket and stuff, where can I get that lol
Quote from: Vulhala on Apr 07, 2012, 11:25:32 AM
Quote from: Husky on Apr 07, 2012, 04:55:55 AM
PAX day 1 was a blast - thanks again to Ikarop and AvP Galaxy for hooking me up. I am so impressed with the time Chris spent with me and with Newbeing. He really went above and beyond. Actually everyone involved - sega and gearbox - were all really friendly and welcoming. You can tell that this is a labor of love.
Thank you all for the feedback - sorry if it's a little disjointed. I tried to take as many notes as I could in a short time. If you have specific questions, I'm happy to answer them or ask. I can't promise you'll get an answer, but it can't hurt. Remember that the panel on Sunday may reveal more, too. I'll have a write up of that, too.
If you could get more details about the MP, such as how many modes there were, unlock trees etc that would be great!
And ask if they are gonna reveal the release date! :P
And that :laugh:
Dude all of this is so awesome... I wanted to ask about the MP, did you guys notice the xenos crawling in and out of vents? How much did that come in to your games, the vents and alternate routes for the alien team? Just curious, I'm sure different maps will have different levels of vent/alt route access.
Thanks a lot guys, keep it up. I'm continually just very impressed by the effort GBX is throwing down.
To be fair, we've seen lots of good intentions end up with less-than-stellar products, but they really seem to be backing up their claims with some solid gameplay. The work definitely shows.
I'm so ready to play. :laugh:
Can you promise us it's better than Duke Nukem?
Quote from: Vulhala on Apr 07, 2012, 07:18:12 PM
Can you promise us it's better than Duke Nukem?
I doubt ACM will be that bad. Considering Duke Nukem was a 12 year old game that kept getting scrapped and restarted and eventually ended up being released just to release it.
ACM is close to that, don't you think?
Quote from: HicksUSCM on Apr 07, 2012, 08:29:03 PM
ACM is close to that, don't you think?
If you consider 6/12 close to 12 then sure.
Quote from: Husky on Apr 07, 2012, 04:55:55 AM
PAX day 1 was a blast - thanks again to Ikarop and AvP Galaxy for hooking me up. I am so impressed with the time Chris spent with me and with Newbeing. He really went above and beyond. Actually everyone involved - sega and gearbox - were all really friendly and welcoming. You can tell that this is a labor of love.
Thank you all for the feedback - sorry if it's a little disjointed. I tried to take as many notes as I could in a short time. If you have specific questions, I'm happy to answer them or ask. I can't promise you'll get an answer, but it can't hurt. Remember that the panel on Sunday may reveal more, too. I'll have a write up of that, too.
How fast did the marines move? Also was there an always run option or did you have to push a button to run?
Thanks.
Quote from: shadowedge on Apr 07, 2012, 11:42:52 PM
Quote from: Husky on Apr 07, 2012, 04:55:55 AM
PAX day 1 was a blast - thanks again to Ikarop and AvP Galaxy for hooking me up. I am so impressed with the time Chris spent with me and with Newbeing. He really went above and beyond. Actually everyone involved - sega and gearbox - were all really friendly and welcoming. You can tell that this is a labor of love.
Thank you all for the feedback - sorry if it's a little disjointed. I tried to take as many notes as I could in a short time. If you have specific questions, I'm happy to answer them or ask. I can't promise you'll get an answer, but it can't hurt. Remember that the panel on Sunday may reveal more, too. I'll have a write up of that, too.
How fast did the marines move? Also was there an always run option or did you have to push a button to run?
Thanks.
You hold down the left analog to run. Sprinting feels like a pretty natural speed. At least I never felt like they moved to slow or too fast.
Noticed that the Alien appears to have a dodge move, which I think is attributed to a chosen skill. By pressing the left bumper it seemed like the Alien player was able to quickly dodge to avoid fire.
Was able to kill a few aliens as they were ready to execute my fellow marines which was really cool.
Got executed by a lurker Alien, which also looked great.
I don't know if this was specific to my game, but it seemed like the alternate fire to the smg was a shotgun and the alternate fire to the shotgun was a grenade launcher.
Thanks for the info!
Do players quickly regen health over time?
Are female marines available in multiplayer?
How much ammo does the smartgun have and is it the same amount with every pickup? Can this item be acquired from a corpse?
Are there any other aliens besides the drone/stalker, warrior, and crusher?
Thanks again!
Quote from: Predaker on Apr 08, 2012, 12:48:42 AM
Thanks for the info!
Do players quickly regen health over time?
Are female marines available in multiplayer?
How much ammo does the smartgun have and is it the same amount with every pickup? Can this item be acquired from a corpse?
Are there any other aliens besides the drone/stalker, warrior, and crusher?
Thanks again!
Health regenerates over time. I can't really say how fast as it was kind of hectic and by the time your deep in the red you're probably dead anyway. I do think this time I played I actually died from being exposed to too much acid blood. I had stepped over a dead xeno by mistake which caused my marine to suddenly slow down as fumes filled my view, then a few seconds later I just keeled over. Probably because I was being an idiot and stepped into another dead Alien.
I don't think I saw any female marines in the gameplay.
I also sadly never got my hands on the smartgun so I can't really say how many rounds there were total or if it could be picked up after the person carrying it was killed.
The Lurker (Giger Alien), the soldier (warrior Alien) and the crusher were the only 3 they had available. They did mention there will probably be more, but didn't allude to what kind or what their special skills would be.
It looked like playing as the crusher was a lot of fun.
Quote from: Deathly_rYaN on Apr 07, 2012, 04:28:00 AM
It's still slated for a FALL 2012 release
gamestop said 1/1/2013
Quote from: Guts on Apr 08, 2012, 01:52:54 AM
Quote from: Deathly_rYaN on Apr 07, 2012, 04:28:00 AM
It's still slated for a FALL 2012 release
gamestop said 1/1/2013
That's a placeholder, GameStop just does that because they're don't know when.
Until GEARBOX AND SEGA reveal a release date, it's still FALL 2012
Quote from: newbeing on Apr 08, 2012, 12:59:42 AM
Quote from: Predaker on Apr 08, 2012, 12:48:42 AM
Thanks for the info!
Do players quickly regen health over time?
Are female marines available in multiplayer?
How much ammo does the smartgun have and is it the same amount with every pickup? Can this item be acquired from a corpse?
Are there any other aliens besides the drone/stalker, warrior, and crusher?
Thanks again!
Health regenerates over time. I can't really say how fast as it was kind of hectic and by the time your deep in the red you're probably dead anyway. I do think this time I played I actually died from being exposed to too much acid blood. I had stepped over a dead xeno by mistake which caused my marine to suddenly slow down as fumes filled my view, then a few seconds later I just keeled over. Probably because I was being an idiot and stepped into another dead Alien.
I don't think I saw any female marines in the gameplay.
I also sadly never got my hands on the smartgun so I can't really say how many rounds there were total or if it could be picked up after the person carrying it was killed.
The Lurker (Giger Alien), the soldier (warrior Alien) and the crusher were the only 3 they had available. They did mention there will probably be more, but didn't allude to what kind or what their special skills would be.
It looked like playing as the crusher was a lot of fun.
Thanks! I appreciate the feedback.
So where's day 2's report?
I sent it in to Ikarop a little late today, but I got some more good info for you guys. It should be up as soon as he has a chance to read it over and post it up.
Hope you guys like it - I'll have another report for you after Sunday's Gearbox Panel!
Quote from: Husky on Apr 08, 2012, 04:58:51 AM
I sent it in to Ikarop a little late today, but I got some more good info for you guys. It should be up as soon as he has a chance to read it over and post it up.
Hope you guys like it - I'll have another report for you after Sunday's Gearbox Panel!
Is this the same person as Tonks? I couldn't find anyone by the name of Tonks on the member list.
Tonks is on the Gearbox forums, I think. You guys are like stalkers. :laugh: But to answer your question, yes I think so.
Quote from: newbeing on Apr 08, 2012, 12:35:27 AM
You hold down the left analog to run. Sprinting feels like a pretty natural speed. At least I never felt like they moved to slow or too fast.
Noticed that the Alien appears to have a dodge move, which I think is attributed to a chosen skill. By pressing the left bumper it seemed like the Alien player was able to quickly dodge to avoid fire.
Was able to kill a few aliens as they were ready to execute my fellow marines which was really cool.
Got executed by a lurker Alien, which also looked great.
I don't know if this was specific to my game, but it seemed like the alternate fire to the smg was a shotgun and the alternate fire to the shotgun was a grenade launcher.
Quote from: newbeing on Apr 08, 2012, 12:59:42 AM
Health regenerates over time. I can't really say how fast as it was kind of hectic and by the time your deep in the red you're probably dead anyway. I do think this time I played I actually died from being exposed to too much acid blood. I had stepped over a dead xeno by mistake which caused my marine to suddenly slow down as fumes filled my view, then a few seconds later I just keeled over. Probably because I was being an idiot and stepped into another dead Alien.
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These reports continue to rock. The bit about the dodge ability was
socool.
Reading these reviews, getting a whole new level of hype for this game again. Can't wait.
Quote from: shadowedge on Apr 08, 2012, 05:55:32 AM
Quote from: Husky on Apr 08, 2012, 04:58:51 AM
I sent it in to Ikarop a little late today, but I got some more good info for you guys. It should be up as soon as he has a chance to read it over and post it up.
Hope you guys like it - I'll have another report for you after Sunday's Gearbox Panel!
Is this the same person as Tonks? I couldn't find anyone by the name of Tonks on the member list.
Husky = Tonks as pointed out on the OP :). Day 2's report is up now!
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/games/aliens-colonial-marines-sega/pax-east-report-day-2-impressions/ (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/games/aliens-colonial-marines-sega/pax-east-report-day-2-impressions/)
Make sure to read it. He did an amazing job as usual.
I just hope theres a MP map u can play on which is Hadleys hope before the explosion - that would be so awesome :D
Loved what I'm hearing about the Xeno's kill moves, dying due to acid blood, and dodge moves. ;D
Quote from: ikarop on Apr 07, 2012, 03:54:04 PM
Day 2 of PAX. Aka more pics from Tonks: "A:CM line is insane! Lots of good feedback overheard"
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg4.imageshack.us%2Fimg4%2F5899%2Fap4zmm.jpg&hash=6870d8ace041ab5d40b986ae78c21aca0d21a9f6)
"These glow in the dark!"
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From GBX:
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I didn't get to go into the booth, were they giving away the shirts and jackets for free?
Very very impressed with these reports. Nicely organized, Husky, Ikarop. Well written and very informative. I'm getting increasingly stocked for the remainder of 2012.
Just gonna make sure these are added to the article section of the website too.
Quote from: 9th_Stew on Apr 08, 2012, 09:09:22 AM
I just hope theres a MP map u can play on which is Hadleys hope before the explosion - that would be so awesome :D
The MP map that was available was a HH-inspired map. It wasn't an exact replica/layout of any one part of HH, but it looked like it had been ripped directly from the movie. I caught myself checking out the details in the middle of the match and being impressed.
Quote from: Predator890 on Apr 08, 2012, 12:39:11 PM
I didn't get to go into the booth, were they giving away the shirts and jackets for free?
the hoodies and tee shirts were being worn by GBX and Sega employees and weren't being given out to the public. They were handing out the bandannas to people as they left right after they played the multiplayer portion of the booth.
ps - I noticed the "dodge" move too. I saw a side-step/side-hop type move. It surprised me at first, because the xeno was there in my sights and then a second later had dodged my shots and was ripping me to shreds!
Prior to picking up the controller, GBX was quick to point out that just because the dots on the motion tracker disappeared, it didn't necessarily mean that the xenos were gone or had died... but rather that they could just be standing still and hiding :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0a8MCJ8WVg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0a8MCJ8WVg#ws)
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Apr 08, 2012, 12:50:33 PM
Very very impressed with these reports. Nicely organized, Husky, Ikarop. Well written and very informative.
I second this. Great work, both of you :)
Damn straight. You guys have managed to reignite my palpable anticipation for this game after it had waned to nigh-nonexistence.
The smart gunner got to kill himself in the game lol. Epic
Thanks for the video link ikarop.
More pictures from Tonks! GBX's PAX panel:
(https://p.twimg.com/Ap_I2GaCIAAjsXE.jpg)
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"Free stuff from GBX"
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"Gearbox just showed us an unreleased Aliens: Colonial Marines trailer"
https://twitter.com/#!/CaseyDeFreitas/status/189098673597186048 (https://twitter.com/#!/CaseyDeFreitas/status/189098673597186048)
That a lots of free pizza!
I just hope we get to see the whole uncut SP demo
http://kotaku.com/5900166/borderlands-2-gets-a-new-character-classbut-shes-dlc (http://kotaku.com/5900166/borderlands-2-gets-a-new-character-classbut-shes-dlc)
QuoteFinally, the Gearbox gang tossed out Easter eggs with codes inside, redeemable at a special website, that allowed attendees to insert their names into Borderlands 2 or Aliens: Colonial Marines as an Easter egg.
sounds like the panel has just wrapped up... eagerly waiting some new infos! nom nom nom! *refresh page, refresh page, refresh page*
How does friendly fire work in the game?
Thanks again for the wealth of info!
just waiting to revive my poor phone so I can get the images to Ikarop... but yeah, the panel was great today. Lots of fun.
In terms of friendly fire - It didn't look like my bullets did any damage to fellow marines. I don't know about grenades, though. That being said, a detail like that could change between now and the final product.
Usually friendly fire depends on difficulty, mode, or server.
Tonks 3rd and final write up is now! http://www.avpgalaxy.net/games/aliens-colonial-marines-sega/pax-east-report-day-3-impressions/ (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/games/aliens-colonial-marines-sega/pax-east-report-day-3-impressions/)
Tonks, you have quickly become one of my favourite members here. Thank you.
Possible Playable Females!
https://twitter.com/#!/CaseyDeFreitas/status/189120527540027393
QuoteHey @MOOSH_89 ! They are "discussing" playable females in Aliens and good things come in time. Brian smiled mischievously as he said this!
This makes me very happy!
I always thought playable women were a given...
Same here, which was why I was surprised that AVP2010 didn't have any.
AvP 2010 hadn't playable female marines because, if I remember right, Reb said that they use different skeleton and animations model and they were pushed by SEGA to release the game so there was no time to implement those into the multiplayer. I am willing to believe them because I know how greedy SEGA are, and we can see from 10000 miles that AvP 2010 was rushed, because of SEGA ofc, not because of Reb.
I had asked during the panel if there was going to be life cycle in the competitive multiplayer. Didn't really get a yes or no, but was told that they are still exploring ideas and some of those ideas will make us very happy. Not sure if that means those who want life cycle in the game happy or just making everyone in general happy. Will be interesting to see what comes our way.
Quote from: newbeing on Apr 09, 2012, 03:56:43 PM
I had asked during the panel if there was going to be life cycle in the competitive multiplayer. Didn't really get a yes or no, but was told that they are still exploring ideas and some of those ideas will make us very happy. Not sure if that means those who want life cycle in the game happy or just making everyone in general happy. Will be interesting to see what comes our way.
Good question! Thanks for bringing that up at the panel.
I imagine a game mode for the alien lifecycle would be fun. Hopefully additional game modes will not delay the game past fall 2012!
The clock is ticking :D
Some nice details on the Aliens' statue from PAX: http://www.theverge.com/gaming/2012/4/9/2935729/aliens-statue-pax-east (http://www.theverge.com/gaming/2012/4/9/2935729/aliens-statue-pax-east)
hi there, does anyone know what platform the Aliens: Colonial Marines game was played on at PAX??
Was it PS3, XBox etc?
Thanks.
In the singleplayer they said they played it on PC (I saw the PC they were playing on) using a Xbox 360 controller to navigate. Interestingly it seemed like there were PS3 controller prompts on the screen when contextual commands appeared.
I think for multiplayer it was PCs with X360 controllers.
I also forgot one interesting thing that was said about Lance Henrickson's performance was that we would see video of it. Not sure if they thought they brought video (we only heard audio from it) but my impression was we would be getting behind the scenes material with the game. Which would be nice.
I'd also like to say thanks again for such awesome coverage of one of the most anticipated games in Alien-fan history.
Great question with regards to life cycle. I would love to see that in the game, but from their answer it sounds like they're going to be doing some unique things with the multiplayer regardless. This makes me so excite.
If anything, I hope Gearbox notices the huge potential for variety and awesome that still rests within the Alien universe (gameplay speaking)... Exploit this, and the praises of a million formerly scorned fans will fall upon you like a furious rain! :laugh:
Quote from: newbeing on Apr 09, 2012, 04:41:45 PM
In the singleplayer they said they played it on PC (I saw the PC they were playing on) using a Xbox 360 controller to navigate. Interestingly it seemed like there were PS3 controller prompts on the screen when contextual commands appeared.
I think for multiplayer it was PCs with X360 controllers.
Yeah, when they opened up the cabinet, I could clearly see that the devs (playing as xenos in MP) were definitely on PCs. I even asked about it and the dev confirmed that they were running them on PCs. I'd assume that the marine side were also running on PCs because of the limited set up... but I didn't see the machine with my own eyes. 99% sure everything was PC based at PAX.
Sorry for skipping your question in the write up Newbs. I didn't want to steal your thunder... plus I couldn't remember them giving us any sort of answer other than "we have some stuff in there that should make you guys really happy" :P
It's cool. I just found it curious since there was really no flat out no, which also doesn't confirm anything either, but it sounds like they might try to include the life cycle in some fashion whether its playable or not.
It was Rebellion's fault too, if they had a forum where they could clearly see our feedback instead of checking popular sites like this one, they may have been able to fix things up better.
Hey everyone, I just found something in my notes that I forgot to mention - I can't remember when it was said - I think either the panel or my 2nd go around in the campaign demo - but someone asked if co op was going to be split screen and I think Brian confirmed that there would be split screen co op!
Quote from: Husky on Apr 09, 2012, 08:35:58 PM
Hey everyone, I just found something in my notes that I forgot to mention - I can't remember when it was said - I think either the panel or my 2nd go around in the campaign demo - but someone asked if co op was going to be split screen and I think Brian confirmed that there would be split screen co op!
Wasn't that confirmed sometime last year?
Probably but its nice to have it confirmed again.
Quote from: Husky on Apr 09, 2012, 08:35:58 PM
Hey everyone, I just found something in my notes that I forgot to mention - I can't remember when it was said - I think either the panel or my 2nd go around in the campaign demo - but someone asked if co op was going to be split screen and I think Brian confirmed that there would be split screen co op!
Great. That was one of the reasons I never picked up AvP. Nothing beats playing some splitscreen with friends.
Quote from: Deathly_rYaN on Apr 09, 2012, 08:50:33 PM
Quote from: Husky on Apr 09, 2012, 08:35:58 PM
Hey everyone, I just found something in my notes that I forgot to mention - I can't remember when it was said - I think either the panel or my 2nd go around in the campaign demo - but someone asked if co op was going to be split screen and I think Brian confirmed that there would be split screen co op!
Wasn't that confirmed sometime last year?
Could have been - I just wanted to be thorough with the info that i was able to write down!
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Apr 09, 2012, 08:59:04 PM
Quote from: Husky on Apr 09, 2012, 08:35:58 PM
Hey everyone, I just found something in my notes that I forgot to mention - I can't remember when it was said - I think either the panel or my 2nd go around in the campaign demo - but someone asked if co op was going to be split screen and I think Brian confirmed that there would be split screen co op!
Great. That was one of the reasons I never picked up AvP. Nothing beats playing some splitscreen with friends.
I'm sure we've played together?
Quote from: Husky on Apr 09, 2012, 09:30:23 PM
Quote from: Deathly_rYaN on Apr 09, 2012, 08:50:33 PM
Quote from: Husky on Apr 09, 2012, 08:35:58 PM
Hey everyone, I just found something in my notes that I forgot to mention - I can't remember when it was said - I think either the panel or my 2nd go around in the campaign demo - but someone asked if co op was going to be split screen and I think Brian confirmed that there would be split screen co op!
Wasn't that confirmed sometime last year?
Could have been - I just wanted to be thorough with the info that i was able to write down!
Thank you for keeping us informed! I appreciate your write ups on PAX.
Split screen aliens online! woot ;D
Split-screen?
Awwwwwwwwwwww Yeeeeeeeeeeeeah.
Quote from: Vulhala on Apr 09, 2012, 09:32:42 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Apr 09, 2012, 08:59:04 PM
Quote from: Husky on Apr 09, 2012, 08:35:58 PM
Hey everyone, I just found something in my notes that I forgot to mention - I can't remember when it was said - I think either the panel or my 2nd go around in the campaign demo - but someone asked if co op was going to be split screen and I think Brian confirmed that there would be split screen co op!
Great. That was one of the reasons I never picked up AvP. Nothing beats playing some splitscreen with friends.
I'm sure we've played together?
That was the demo. And 'twas good times.
Quote from: RagingDragon on Apr 09, 2012, 10:47:29 PM
Split-screen?
Awwwwwwwwwwww Yeeeeeeeeeeeeah.
*high-five* :D
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Quote from: Husky on Apr 09, 2012, 08:35:58 PM
Hey everyone, I just found something in my notes that I forgot to mention - I can't remember when it was said - I think either the panel or my 2nd go around in the campaign demo - but someone asked if co op was going to be split screen and I think Brian confirmed that there would be split screen co op!
f**k yea. Though, I don't have many friends around that like Aliens, it's still good to hear that more and more games are having split-screen.
Gearbox's Full PAX Panel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cMDzGXvnVs#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cMDzGXvnVs#ws)