Fans of the Aliens series were more than a little bummed when Sega shelved the proposed Colonial Marines project in favor of other games, and they were probably wondering when -- or if -- it was set to make a comeback. Well, worry no more, my fellow Marines, because the bug hunt is back on. Sega has confirmed that Aliens: Colonial Marines is back in business, and Gearbox, the developer behind Borderlands and Duke Nukem Forever, is handling the development. The game will feature non-stop action, along with a design very loyal to the Aliens films.
“To Gearbox Software and its peers throughout the industry, Aliens is one of the most influential science fiction properties of all time,” said Randy Pitchford, President of Gearbox Software. “Aliens: Colonial Marines, designed as an interactive successor to the landmark films from Twentieth Century Fox, is a dream project about which our studio is deeply committed and passionate.”
“Aliens: Colonial Marines will be THE definitive Aliens gaming experience,” said Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Sega Europe and Sega of America. “Gearbox Software are doing a brilliant job translating the thrill and horror that ALIENS stands for into an action-packed shooter experience with co-operative gameplay at its core.”
Gary Rosenfeld, Senior Vice President of New Media for Fox Consumer Products added, “It’s no easy task to take on one of the most influential films of all-time, but Sega and Gearbox are not going to disappoint. This game will be a must-have for fans of the Aliens franchise and gamers around the globe.”
