What your favorite Alien movie says about you
With Ridley Scott's suspected Alien prequel, Prometheus, in production, it's time to look back and ask: What does your favorite Alien movie say about you? The answers may surprise you!
In Defense of Duke Nukem Forever
Who is Duke Nukem, and why—after all of these years—are we still talking about him? One of our readers has described him as a "character that people actually love or hate. Or feel something about. As opposed to military personnel (1) and (1a)." In a sea of "blandness," according to the reader, the Duke is something…
Rebellion Confirms Aliens vs. Predator Demo
Rebellion's Alex Moore gave a quick-and-dirty "confirmed" for an Aliens vs. Predator demo, but no other details, in a lengthy interview with fan site AvPGalaxy. No timeframe was given, but one has to assume it'll be pre-release.
Aliens vs Predator: The Fancy Edition
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Aliens vs Predator has a collector's edition. This is it! No wearable blood-soaked Predator wrist-guards or Vasquez bandanas here, though; it's all relatively tasteful.
Aliens vs Predator "Unbanned" In Australia
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Knew something was up with that trailer rating this morning; Sega just let us know that Aliens vs Predator, a violent game which had previously been refused classification in Australia, has had that ruling overturned.
Lance Henriksen Moves Bishop To Aliens Vs. Predator
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Sega and Rebellion Entertainment's upcoming Aliens Vs. Predator gets a little more Alien cred in the form of Lance Henriksen. The actor has been tapped to reprise his role as Bishop in voice and face for the forthcoming shooter.
Rebellion Refuses To "Sanitise" AVP For Australian Release
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Responding Australia's refusal to classify upcoming shooter Aliens vs. Predator, developer Rebellion says it will not cut violent content for "territories where adults are not considered by their governments to be able to make their own entertainment choices." Ouch.
Aliens vs Predator "Banned" In, Yes, Australia
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It's with a heavier heart than usual (normally it's as light as a sparrow!) that I tell you Rebellion's upcoming Aliens vs Predator has been "refused classification" in Australia. Which is as good as a ban.
Aliens vs Predator vs Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle
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This story involves Germany and a video game packed with violent content, so yeah, you can already imagine where things are headed from here.
Aliens vs Predator Screens Burst Out Of Gamescom's Chest
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Sega's Aliens vs Predator is at Gamescom. Know what it reminds me of? You know when bloom lighting first came on the scene, and some games went a little overboard with it? It reminds me of that.
Aliens vs. Predator Site Says February 2010
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Bit of incremental news for those who were space marine before space marine was so cool - Sega's updated its Aliens vs. Predator site with a coming soon date: February 2010.
First Look At New Aliens vs Predator
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While everyone's been focused on Gearbox's Aliens game, Rebellion's Aliens vs Predator title has slipped beneath the radar. Until now!
Aliens Fight Predators Again In 2010
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The two baddest aliens in the galaxy square off again next year, as Sega announces a new Aliens vs. Predator title, developed by the team behind the 1999 original.