Seems like this game is in danger of being cancelled: http://www.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26685565&tag=latestheadlines;title;4
Originally posted by Raoul
hopefully...
Hopefully? It will be. Aliens has been an awesome series in the movies, games, and comic books. Gearbox making an Aliens game will be perfect. Their game Half-Life was a success and I hope Gearbox makes more in the future but the point is, Gearbox will be making Colonial Marines a must have game so saying "hopefully" means that you don't have faith in them at all.
Originally posted by Nemesis X
Hopefully? It will be. Aliens has been an awesome series in the movies, games, and comic books. Gearbox making an Aliens game will be perfect. Their game Half-Life was a success and I hope Gearbox makes more in the future but the point is, Gearbox will be making Colonial Marines a must have game so saying "hopefully" means that you don't have faith in them at all.
i do have faith. i'm quietly optimistic.
when i said 'hopefully' i as talking about the game being finished and released, not about the actual quality of the game...
the screenshots alone make me want this game bad...
You think Gearbox would have the courtesy to not release screenshots of the game if they're gonna cancel it because looking at those pics make me want it even more and them cancelling the game makes me want to burn down the building.
This only happened because Gearbox's last game "Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway" had bad reviews. Stupid Gearbox, if only you didn't make that game, then there would've been a chance for Colonial Marines. You A holes!
Originally posted by Nemesis X
You think Gearbox would have the courtesy to not release screenshots of the game if they're gonna cancel it because looking at those pics make me want it even more and them cancelling the game makes me want to burn down the building.This only happened because Gearbox's last game "Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway" had bad reviews. Stupid Gearbox, if only you didn't make that game, then there would've been a chance for Colonial Marines. You A holes!
they laid people off. they had to change several members of the staff working on the game... that's what worries me...
The Aliens franchise has been pumping out one shit pie after another. The last good piece of material to come from the Aliens franchise was Aliens Vs Predator 2 (the video game). I've been highly anticipating this game since it was first cancelled for the Ps2, several years ago. I'm hoping that it can reestablish the Aliens franchise and at least bring back the quality of the first two films and comics to the video game market because the film outlet is dead.
I am really not expecting to see this game get released. The only chance i believe this game has is the fact that it is nearly done. So, even if Gearbox does go under or gets bought out, Colonial Marines may still have a shot at being distributed. Although, i highly doubt this. Gearboxs' flagship series, Brothers in Arms, just saw a failure with Hells highway. I am sure that the last thing they want to do is take a gamble on such a niche title like, Colonial Marines. From what i've read, however, the game hasn't been shelved despite rumors and is still slated for a first quarter release in 09 but i really wouldn't count on that. Infact, like i've already said, i have no confidence that we will ever see this game released.
Originally posted by ragesRemorse
The Aliens franchise has been pumping out one shit pie after another. The last good piece of material to come from the Aliens franchise was Aliens Vs Predator 2 (the video game). I've been highly anticipating this game since it was first cancelled for the Ps2, several years ago. I'm hoping that it can reestablish the Aliens franchise and at least bring back the quality of the first two films and comics to the video game market because the film outlet is dead.I am really not expecting to see this game get released. The only chance i believe this game has is the fact that it is nearly done. So, even if Gearbox does go under or gets bought out, Colonial Marines may still have a shot at being distributed. Although, i highly doubt this. Gearboxs' flagship series, Brothers in Arms, just saw a failure with Hells highway. I am sure that the last thing they want to do is take a gamble on such a niche title like, Colonial Marines. From what i've read, however, the game hasn't been shelved despite rumors and is still slated for a first quarter release in 09 but i really wouldn't count on that. Infact, like i've already said, i have no confidence that we will ever see this game released.
I'm pretty sure an Aliens FPS can sell a ton of copies. I dont see it as a niche title. I see it as a pretty anticipated title.
I wish Monolith, the creators of the second AVP game has a chance to continue with that franchise. The second is one of my favorite games out there. It's amazing. Update graphics and sound could easily make the game kick ass.
Originally posted by Nemesis X
So let me get this straight: Colonial Marines might get cancelled because Gearbox's previous videogame "Hell's Highway" got bad reviews? That's stupid.
it's about risk and reward... why pump even more money into a game if they're not sure its going to be sure fire hit?
i think it would be a hit, though...
Originally posted by Nemesis X
So let me get this straight: Colonial Marines might get cancelled because Gearbox's previous videogame "Hell's Highway" got bad reviews? That's stupid.
Reviews never are in question when it comes to a sequel.
As for other question, there will be a ton more Half Life games. It's Valve flagship title. Gazillion of fans.
Well, I think the point is that whoever is pulling the funding is because they dont think Gearbox can make any money from the game, and it could mean that whoever is pulling the strings will give it to somebody else.
Or, if Gearbox is handling the cash side of things, which I think is the case, they just dont have money to make the game.
It's just a rumour, but developing firm that isnt making money is not going to be able to make games.
Originally posted by Nemesis X
Bad Sales? That's what's threatening Colonial Marines to get cancelled? That's even more stupid! Whoever is telling Gearbox to put Colonial Marines away deserves a smack in the face.
How the hell is that even more stupid?
Why would the producers care if one of their games got great reviews, but no one is buying it?