Q&A with WayForward

[ikarop]

We have got the opportunity to do a Q&A with WayForward and we want to give all of you the chance to get involved and submit your own questions. Please feel free to post them here.

[newbeing]

1. How did this project get started? Was it originally going to be a handheld version of Aliens colonial marines with the same storyline and environments?

2. What was Gearbox's role with creating this game?

3. Is this game closer to the films or closer to the comics?

4. What's the expected playthrough length?

Thanks!


Edit: A few more.

How will switching between marines during gameplay work?

Can marines be kidnapped or impregnated and if so can they be saved?

Do specific marines have assigned skills and weapon sets are can they be assigned them?

[ikarop]

Thread will be open for a couple of days. Also Newbeing can you please post all new questions in separate posts? It's easy for me to keep track of them that way. It's fine if you double post.

[predxeno]

What's the plot for the game and how will it tie into the Alien films?

Can you tell us what new breeds of Aliens there are?

[9th_Stew]

is it 4 player?

[Takhen]

Can we expect famous faces?

[ikarop]

Good questions everyone! Keep them coming

[Deathly_rYaN]

Is this game going to collide with Aliens Colonial Marines?

[Lonely Universe]

Since it's been specifically stated that the game takes place in the EU, will there be references to the comics?

Is the marine In question who's buttocks is exposed male or female? If female, how old and is she into white guys?

[frostedone]

1. What is the gameplay length?

2. Multiplayer options?

3. What is the weapon selection?

4. Can you be xenomorphs?

5. Thank you so much for making this game!

[newbeing]

Will we drive the dropship or APC?

Will we be able to deploy sentry guns?

Will doors be weldable?

What sort of upgrade system can we expect?

[rudderless]

Would you describe Aliens: Infestation as a Controidvania-style game?

Will it adopt a fairly linear approach, or is exploration a little more layered?

Did you look at the game of Alien 3 for inspiration when making this?

[ikarop]

Thanks for all your questions! Keep them coming.

This thread will be closed at 11:00 AM GMT // 6:00 AM EST, July 23. A selection of the most common questions will be submitted over the weekend.

[Xenomrph]

The press release mentioned being closer to "the expanded universe", could you elaborate on that?

How does the game relate to other Aliens media, with going to LV-426 and the Derelict and the like?

[Ash 937]

This game appears to have an "old-school" resemblance to other "classic" games.  What video game franchises, if any, did you draw inspiration from to make this game?