http://www.gamesradar.com/pc/alpha-protocol/g-20080313162151178085 en http://www.gamesradar.com/pc/alpha-protocol/screenshots/g-20080313162151178085 screenshot Aug 22, 2008 http://www.gamesradar.com/pc/alpha-protocol/screenshots/g-20080313162151178085 screenshot Aug 22, 2008 http://www.gamesradar.com/pc/alpha-protocol/screenshots/g-20080313162151178085 screenshot Aug 22, 2008 http://www.n4g.com/pc/News-174899.aspx Alpha Protocol's dialogue system doesn't just offer a variety of ways for player-character Michael Thorton to get missions. It can also help him pick up women. That is, if you select your responses wisely. news Jul 24, 2008 http://www.n4g.com/pc/News-170418.aspx Destructoid writes: The deluge of Sega assets continues, this time with screens from Obsidian Entertainment's -- the folks who brought us Knights of the Old Republic 2 and Neverwinter Nights 2 -- new modern day role playing game Alpha Protocol. The game follows special agent Michael Thorton who is the only person that can prevent a catastrophic international crisis. Players will be able to choose how Michael completes his missions: by the book, going rogue and slaughtering everyone that gets in your way, or being a smart mouthed jackass to everyone you meet, which will determine how things ultimately turn out. Alpha Protocol will be skill -- rather than level -- based, letting you choose between close combat techniques, marksmanship, and gadget proficiency for Michael to focus in. The game's title refers to some sort of weapon that the forces of evil are trying to utilize for their own nefarious ends. There's no word on what that weapon actually does, though. Planned for release next February, Alpha Protocol will have a PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 version. news Jul 16, 2008 http://www.n4g.com/pc/News-169528.aspx The work of Brain Zoo Studios, a leading digital media animation studio, will be showcased across the show floor at this year's E3. Fans anticipating the mysterious Alpha Protocol from Sega for the PC and next-gen consoles will be treated to a cinematic showcase produced by Brain Zoo Studios for the title. Additionally, the highly anticipated Pandemic titles Mercs 2: World in Flames and the all-new Destroy All Humans: Path of Furon cinematics are on display in respective publisher booths, all animated by Brain Zoo Studios. Read the full press release on GameVortex.com news Jul 15, 2008 http://www.gamesradar.com/pc/alpha-protocol/preview/alpha-protocol/a-200807079401623072/g-20080313162151178085 Look out Bond, Sega's action RPG is 2009's new super-agent preview Jul 7, 2008 http://www.gamesradar.com/pc/alpha-protocol/news/sonic-unleashed-for-november-aliens-slips-to-09/a-20080606113032453043/g-20080313162151178085 Plus Yakuza 2, Space Siege, Madworld, Alpha Protocol news Jun 6, 2008 http://www.gamesradar.com/pc/alpha-protocol/news/brand-new-alpha-protocol-screens/a-20080602141540553044/g-20080313162151178085 Obsidian's espionage RPG is shaping up nicely news Jun 2, 2008 http://www.gamesradar.com/pc/alpha-protocol/preview/alpha-protocol-first-look/a-20080422121024489075/g-20080313162151178085 An action-RPG spy-thriller from the makers of games that end in 2 preview Apr 22, 2008 http://www.gamesradar.com/pc/alpha-protocol/news/segas-espionage-rpg-alpha-protocol-first-shots/a-20080404141451926025/g-20080313162151178085 Is that a cover system we see? news Apr 4, 2008 http://www.gamesradar.com/pc/alpha-protocol/news/alpha-protocol-announced/a-2008031414549872003/g-20080313162151178085 KOTOR II devs deliver the goods news Mar 14, 2008 http://www.n4g.com/pc/News-123030.aspx If you love RPGs but are tired of swinging swords or slogging around in spacesuits, you're in luck. Obsidian Entertainment is drawing on its Fallout and Planescape: Torment roots with its new espionage-based game Alpha Protocol. Drawing on the three J.B.s for inspiration-Jack Bauer, Jason Bourne and James Bond-the developers are giving players plenty of different ways to tackle problems. You can rely on brute force, stealth or gadgets to accomplish missions, and also navigate through a nuanced conversation system. A modern-day espionage thriller that will change the way you think about Role-Playing Games. news Mar 14, 2008 http://www.n4g.com/pc/News-122947.aspx You asked for more RPG's, you all got it. Sega combines forces with Neverwinter Nights 2 developer Obsidian to bring a modern day espionage RPG to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PCs slated for 2009. Alpha Protocol is the name of the upcoming title, and is the second Obsidian RPG that Sega will be publishing. news Mar 14, 2008 http://www.n4g.com/pc/News-122756.aspx After some bad times in the last few years it seems Sega are upping the ante once again and presenting us with some interesting games. The latest of these attention-grabbing titles is Alpha Protocol. Sega have revealed they will be publishing the game in 2009 for Xbox 360, the PS3 and PC. The title is currently under development at Obsidian Entertainment. They are probably most famous for Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II and Neverwinter Nights 2. news Mar 13, 2008 http://www.n4g.com/pc/News-121568.aspx The April issue of Game Informer reveals that Obsidian Entertainment (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II, Neverwinter Nights II) is not only working on the Aliens RPG for SEGA, but also another third-person action-RPG. 'Alpha Protocal' is scheduled for spring 2009 and is a modern-day espionage that takes you on a suspenseful ride in the vein of James Bond, Jack Bauer, and Jason Bourne. Alpha Protocol is a phrase that is used when operatives go underground to work off the grid. It is very dangerous and usually reserved for experienced and senior agents. You play as Michael Thorton, a fully trained but rookie operative whose world is turned upside down when a mission goes badly wrong and is forced to work off the grid. Alpha Protocol will use battle and dialog systems that are similar to Mass Effect's. The combat will emphasize on real-time gun fight and high-tech gadgetry. The dialog lets the player dictate Thorton's tone in conversations, such as cool, suave, brash and impatient. The game will also use a skill-based system that's similar to Fallout. (Obsidian is made up of former founders and employees of Black Isle that originally created the Fallout series.) The player will have 10 major skills and 10 ranks for each skill, including enhancements to shooting accuracy and improvements in the way the character can evaluate situations. It's a large game too, with missions taking place in countries all over the world. The game involves plenty of subplots involving beautiful and dangerous women -- think Bond girls. [ Notes: Additional information collected from Alternative Sources and forums. ] news Mar 11, 2008