Alien: Blackout Details Announced

[Eldritch_DM]

So here's something nobody seems to be talking about in amongst the Alien: Blackout news...
FoxNext announced that Cold Iron Studios' game is a MMO.
First bit of info we've had about the game since January last year.

https://www.dualshockers.com/alien-mmo-shooter-pc-consoles-foxnext/

Oh f**k everything.

HUGGS NO! DON'T GIVE UP!! I, I MEAN WE, NEED MORE HUMOR! I'M STILL DYING FROM THE LAST POST YOU MADE ABOUT THE MOBILE GAME... 

[D88M]

"Dont you guys have phones?" Version 2019, what a load of crap.

[Tooki]

You'd think that after all the bad press Blizzard and Konami got for Diablo and Castlevania mobile, other studios would take a hint...we're just not into it.

[The Old One]

This isn't a "genuine entry"?

Not in my opinion.

But I was more stating what the gaming community thinks of Mobile gaming,
due to its history of getting triple AAA console sequels to critically acclaimed series cancelled-
in favour of cheaper Mobile entries, many drowning in microtransactions.

[Voodoo Magic]

I'm going to fill this thread with....

[Vrastal]

From what ive read mobile gaming is huge in the asian markets so companies are hoping on the bandwagon to milk it for all its worth

[Local Trouble]

This isn't a "genuine entry"?

I think they're holding out for the Alien Entitlement game you mentioned earlier.

[RidgeTop]

This isn't a "genuine entry"?

Not in my opinion.

But I was more stating what the gaming community thinks of Mobile gaming,
due to its history of getting triple AAA console sequels to critically acclaimed series cancelled-
in favour of cheaper Mobile entries, many drowning in microtransactions.

Gotta agree here, you really can't put mobile games in the same class as full priced PC/Console releases. One is meant to pass the time and usually to scam people out of their money, the other is supposed to (often failing these days) create a worthwhile experience to sink many hours into.

The negative reputation of mobile games has been well earned, but again, the fact that this isn't free to play is actually a good sign.

While this backlash is disheartening, it's 100% unsurprising and should've been easily spotted and mitigated by Fox.

[PsyKore]

I think it's alright as something on the side. And honestly, I expected it. They shouldn't have built so much hype for it though.

I'm more disappointed about Cold Iron's game being an MMO.

[Huggs]

I think it's alright as something on the side. And honestly, I expected it. They shouldn't have built so much hype for it though.

I'm more disappointed about Cold Iron's game being an MMO.

I'm 2 for 2, and it feels awful.

[Vrastal]

I will be suprised if there arent micro transactions on top of the base price "buy 5 extra power boost for $.99 includes one extra alien deterent(consumed on use)"

[RidgeTop]

https://www.gameinformer.com/opinion/2019/01/07/alien-isolation-deserves-better-than-a-mobile-sequel

[Vrastal]

Wow, not a true sequal just milking that ripley(amanda or ellen doesnt matter anymore) name for all its worth

[Voodoo Magic]

I believe I'm remembering correctly that SEGA announced they were disappointed with "Alien: Isolation" sales, and labeled them as 'weak'.  If correct, I have to believe that is a factor here.

[TheYautjaDestroyer]

Massive Oof