The Aliens vs Predator demo is now available for download via Steam, Xbox LIVE, and PSN – and from what we’ve seen so far, it’s quite awesome. We heard that some people were having problems finding enough players to start a match earlier this morning. But after downloading the PC demo via the Steam client, our deathmatch lobby filled up in about 15 seconds.Check out our hands-on impressions by GamesRadar’s
NowGamer: The publisher has dated the new Aliens Vs Predator, Total War, Sonic and Iron Man titles Creative Assembly had already dropped the info on Napoleon via it's Total War forum, but now Sega Europe has clarified the UK dates, along with the other titles above.
Joystiq: Be forewarned: Unless you want to see a ton of humans, aliens and predators get murdered (our count was 24 kills in 21 seconds!), you should probably shy away from watching the Aliens vs. Predator trailer we've posted above. There's no developers talking about how excited they are to release the game, or any details about the plot -- it's basically just a demo reel of the title's horrific carnage.
CVG: And Rebellion says its heart is set on making a sequel, too.
Independent videogames developer Rebellion today announced that corporate restructuring will take advantage of the expanded facilities at their Oxford Head Quarters and the Runcorn studio. The Derby facility, acquired from Eidos, is coming to the end of its lease, and staff are being consulted on its future.
GamingShogun.com writes: SEGA has sent word that you will get a chance to play some intense sessions of Rebellion's upcoming Aliens vs Predator if you attend the Major League Gaming Pro Circuit Championship in Orlando, FL this weekend. For the rest of you, AvP will be out next month on the Xbox 360, PC, and PS3 platforms...
If you're leery about Rebellion Developments after playing Rogue Warrior or Shellshock 2, there's some good news for you. The next-gen Aliens Vs. Predator will be getting a demo.
The ESRB rating for Aliens vs Predator has been revealed – the game has been rated Mature.
NowGamer: The lead game designer on Rebellion's upcoming franchise shooter has played down the negative reactions to the studio's 2009 releases When it was pointed out to Alex Moore that both Shellshock 2: Blood Trails and recent flop Rogue Warrior might influence gamers' feelings towards the upcoming Aliens vs Predator, the developer insisted that they were worlds apart.