Aliens: Colonial Marines back on track for a Spring 2012 release

Just when we all thought that the game was heading to the grave, Sega has awakened the long dormant title with the promise of a Spring 2012 release.

Aliens: Colonial Marines has been in development since 2006, but very little was showcased to the public. After a dry spell of three years, Sega has assured us that the game is still breathing, and will make an appearance at this year’s E3. The game is being developed by Gearbox who intend to send the same chill up our spines like the movies did.

“To Gearbox Software and its peers throughout the industry, ALIENS is one of the most influential science fiction properties of all time,” said Randy Pitchford, President of Gearbox Software.  “Aliens: Colonial Marines, designed as an interactive successor to the landmark films from Twentieth Century Fox, is a dream project about which our studio is deeply committed and passionate.”

“Aliens: Colonial Marines will be THE definitive ALIENS gaming experience,” said Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing at SEGA Europe and SEGA of America. “Gearbox Software are doing a brilliant job translating the thrill and horror that ALIENS stands for into an action-packed shooter experience with co-operative gameplay at its core.”

Gary Rosenfeld, Senior VP of New Media for Fox Consumer Products further added, “It’s no easy task to take on one of the most influential films of all-time, but SEGA and Gearbox are not going to disappoint. This game will be a must-have for fans of the ALIENS franchise and gamers around the globe.”

During the early stages of the game, Players will be tasked with leading a group of highly trained United States Colonial Marines, to investigate an abandoned ship and unravel the mystery behind the disappearance of the crew. You’ll be pitted against the ultimate killing machines in the galaxy in authentic environments, such as the surface of LV-426 and Hadley’s Hope. Fortunately, choice weapons inspired by the movie will help you even the odds.

Aleins: Colonial Marines will arrive on the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3. Be sure to check back for our E3 coverage on the game. In the meantime, check out the brand new trailer below.

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