@ Mr. Sawyer,

 

 

Q1: I heard ALIENS COlonial Marines is due to come out in the next 3 months. Does this in any way affect the outcome of this game? 2 ALIEN based games in the same relative time seems intense. I mean I will love it, cause i'm a hard core Alien fanm but will it affect the game sales at all?

 

Q2: As ALIENS "RPG" is an "RPG", will some of the features offered in the game be a customization option in terms of creature creator? As in can you create your own Alien with part form the ALiens in the various films? Or color? Upgrade bio-weapons? etc...?

 

Any reply would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

We cannot summon the Sawyer like a mere beast! No, he is a force of nature, one who cannot be contained. He flows through all life, binding us together. Wait...that's the Force.

 

Serious, Chris, I'm sure the Sawyer will speak to us when it is time. Until then, I'm going back to worshipping my shrine to the greats of Sci-Fi.

Q1: I heard ALIENS COlonial Marines is due to come out in the next 3 months. Does this in any way affect the outcome of this game? 2 ALIEN based games in the same relative time seems intense. I mean I will love it, cause i'm a hard core Alien fanm but will it affect the game sales at all?

It's very hard to say what will affect sales. I suspect the biggest market segments we may see split will be "genre" fans that care more or less about certain types of gameplay. I think that hardcore Alien/Aliens fans who are gamers will probably pick up both games (assuming both games are quality titles). There may be some RPG fans that are turned off by aspects of the FPS and vice-versa. Ultimately, I think that the games help each other by raising overall consciousness of a brand that hasn't seen much attention in the past few years (outside of AvP).

And we all know AvP 1 and 2 havnt done the "Alien" franchise much good, especially AvP 2. Thats why im feeling pretty comfortable knowing Obsidian and Gearbox are behind these projects. I know you wont murder the franchise.

And we all know AvP 1 and 2 havnt done the "Alien" franchise much good, especially AvP 2. Thats why im feeling pretty comfortable knowing Obsidian and Gearbox are behind these projects. I know you wont murder the franchise.

 

AvP 1 and AvP 2 were hugely popular. They're part of the reason I actually have some level of faith in Obsidian's ability to make an Aliens game, different as they are.

 

Seriously, rag on the movies or comic books all you want, but you'll find few willing to sympathise with your dislike of the games.

I actually enjoy most of the comics for AVP as well (except for the ever-changing look of the Predalien).

Questions for the developers

 

 

1. Is there any planning going on at sega about a reveal of ANYTHING about the two games? Im not asking for Solid dates of when it will happen , Im just asking if there has been any activity from sega asking you guys for game content (screens , info , videos) for press releases RECENTLY ( within the last 3 months )

 

2. Is this game taking place in the "aliens" timeline?

Meaning Pre Alien ressurection?

 

Or is this hundreds or thousands of years after that?

 

 

3. Will we be able to ride space jocky's , and if so , will they have laser teeth ?

RE: News:

 

We and SEGA will talk about the game when "it's time" to do so. I know that's annoying, but things shift around a lot during game development, especially with new technology. It's better for us and end users if we talk about the game when it's further in development. It helps avoid disappointment and confusion.

 

Your remarks are considerate and well balanced. We will kill you painfully for this.

 

Wont do you any good. Josh has a Ring Of Invulnerabily that he wears constantly. God knows I've been trying every since the old BIS boards. Just no use... Right Josh.

3. Will we be able to ride space jocky's , and if so , will they have laser teeth ?

In the Outer Veil, space jockeys ride you.

 

Did I just blow your mind?!

3. Will we be able to ride space jocky's , and if so , will they have laser teeth ?

In the Outer Veil, space jockeys ride you.

 

Did I just blow your mind?!

 

Just pray your game gets a rating of over 8.5

Is it okay if I worry about making a good game first and "game journalism" ratings later?

So do we know anything about this game other than it's tyte?

So do we know anything about this game other than it's tyte?

We know the name of the engine is Onyx, we know it features aliens and we know it doesn't feature predators. I think somebody went through the trouble once and collect names of people who has been know to work on the project, either past or present.

Josh is going to be giving some sort of concept-art related speech / instruction in Dallas in the coming months. Perhaps he will show some Alienz concept art, perhaps he will stick to his and Obsidz past exploits.

P.S. Dallas ****ing sucks

Hmm, Monty, I detect an early-90s Abrams tank headed your way.

should I worry when the devs start trolling the threads?

should I worry when the devs start trolling the threads?

 

I know, it's starting to worry me that we have 14 year olds making this game. Contact Sega and tell them hahaha.

i love it when developers beat around the bush and dont know how to answer questions. seems to me that Obsidian and Gearbox are completley NOT allowed to say anything regarding these games, and i mean they were problably told by Sega to keep there mouths shut completley. We've seen no info or trailers or even new screen shots. Take a look at highly anticipated games such as KillZone 2, first trailer debut was at E3 2005! And look how good that game looks. Its all about whos in charge i think. As long as Obsidian and GearBox dont put out crap ass games like Brothers in Arms we'll be ok, cuz now a days theres some tuffff competition comming their way, for instance... Infinaty Wards Call of Duty 6, Guerrillas KillZone 2, Monoliths FEAR 2, Capcoms Resident Evil 5 just to name a few... We all know these games are most likley going to be 9.0 and above, lets hope our lil Alien games get the same score and love, for some reason i think Obsidians game will turn out better, cuz Gearbox says their Alien game will resemble Brothers in Arms

i love it when developers beat around the bush and dont know how to answer questions. seems to me that Obsidian and Gearbox are completley NOT allowed to say anything regarding these games, and i mean they were problably told by Sega to keep there mouths shut completley. We've seen no info or trailers or even new screen shots. Take a look at highly anticipated games such as KillZone 2, first trailer debut was at E3 2005! And look how good that game looks. Its all about whos in charge i think. As long as Obsidian and GearBox dont put out crap ass games like Brothers in Arms we'll be ok, cuz now a days theres some tuffff competition comming their way, for instance... Infinaty Wards Call of Duty 6, Guerrillas KillZone 2, Monoliths FEAR 2, Capcoms Resident Evil 5 just to name a few... We all know these games are most likley going to be 9.0 and above, lets hope our lil Alien games get the same score and love, for some reason i think Obsidians game will turn out better, cuz Gearbox says their Alien game will resemble Brothers in Arms

 

I agree. Anyhow, I dont care if they dont show us anything, that's pretty much a dumb strategy though, less word of mouth = less marketing = less sales, as long as the reviews on reliable review sites come out great, or for a hardcore fan like me who saw Alien on Beta! likes it, it will be all good. Good luck.

i love it when developers beat around the bush and dont know how to answer questions. seems to me that Obsidian and Gearbox are completley NOT allowed to say anything regarding these games, and i mean they were problably told by Sega to keep there mouths shut completley. We've seen no info or trailers or even new screen shots. Take a look at highly anticipated games such as KillZone 2, first trailer debut was at E3 2005! And look how good that game looks. Its all about whos in charge i think. As long as Obsidian and GearBox dont put out crap ass games like Brothers in Arms we'll be ok, cuz now a days theres some tuffff competition comming their way, for instance... Infinaty Wards Call of Duty 6, Guerrillas KillZone 2, Monoliths FEAR 2, Capcoms Resident Evil 5 just to name a few... We all know these games are most likley going to be 9.0 and above, lets hope our lil Alien games get the same score and love, for some reason i think Obsidians game will turn out better, cuz Gearbox says their Alien game will resemble Brothers in Arms

 

I agree. Anyhow, I dont care if they dont show us anything, that's pretty much a dumb strategy though, less word of mouth = less marketing = less sales, as long as the reviews on reliable review sites come out great, or for a hardcore fan like me who saw Alien on Beta! likes it, it will be all good. Good luck.

 

either way i will buy both games no matter what kinda review both of them get. lets just hope Aliens: Coloniel Marines actually hits store shelves ya dig.

I can wait for this game by the nature of having no choice but to do so. But I am eagerly anticipating it.

I dont care if they dont show us anything, that's pretty much a dumb strategy though

 

An even dumber strategy is to go Molyneux and mouth off to your fans when there's still a long way to go, and things are likely to change a lot.

 

It'll be a while.

Are Lionhead games suffering from a lack of sales or was that a comment from a spurned lover?

I dont care if they dont show us anything, that's pretty much a dumb strategy though

 

An even dumber strategy is to go Molyneux and mouth off to your fans when there's still a long way to go, and things are likely to change a lot.

 

It'll be a while.

 

Was baiting for some info, thx. Ill check back every 6 months.