This action game is wisely based on James Cameron's envisioning of the franchise instead of on the cracked-out Alien vs Predator license. Let's hope it's not "Game over, man" for the series.

Available on: PS3 , Xbox 360, PC
Genre: Action
Expected release date: Late 2008
Published by: Sega
Developed by: Gearbox

Multiplayer Modes:

Online

4 player CO-OP

Latest Screenshots

Screenshots updated Mar 6, 2008

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Latest Stories

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News

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WorthPlaying writes: The addition of DirectX 11 hardware tessellation enables Rebellion to capture...

News from N4G Oct 21, 2009

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1Up writes: Sega put Gearbox Software's Aliens: Colonial Marines on the backburner in favor of...

News from N4G Aug 25, 2009

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Previews

Aliens: Colonial Marines

The daddy of the space marine genre will be stalking you in-game soon

Jan 6, 2009

This franchise plays host to the DNA of every sci-fi shooter ever put to pixel or cel. The dimly lit corridors, the unseen enemy, the lashings of gore and the chunky near-future weaponry and it’s all centered around space marines. The original space marines too, not those Turok rip-offs. So Sega has the daddy of all sci-fi shooters, and it’s not likely to cock things up. ... » Read Full Aliens: Colonial Marines preview

Aliens: Colonial Marines

The movie that spawned a thousand videogames. This time it's war!

Apr 18, 2008

We know what you’re thinking - is Gearbox’s Aliens going to be Brothers in Arms in space? Despite using the same engine (Unreal 3) and sharing Col. John Antal as military consultant, we’re pleased to say that the similarities between the two aren’t overbearing. The developer certainly has a challenge in giving one of the most inspirational movies ever a fresh spin, particularly when almost every sci-fi FPS has borrowed some element from the franchise. ... » Read Full Aliens: Colonial Marines preview

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