Aliens: Colonial Marines got 99 problems, and looking like it’s from 2005 is one of them. Which is mystifying, given that recent in-game footage clearly showed that a more attractive version of the game did/does exist somewhere.
Modders Give Gearbox’s Aliens Some Colonic Irrigation
I Ain’t Afraid Of No God: BioShock Infinite’s Liz Unbound
As we all know full well and is entirely obvious, BioShock: Elizabeth is a straightforward damsel in distress with a pretty face and a nice dress, and there’s nothing more to her than that. There definitely isn’t anything surprising or sinister about her: she will be rescued by the big man with the big gun, the mean nasty boss will fall to his doom and everyone will live happily ever after.
GRID 2 – Gameplay Trailer
Codemasters has released the first full gameplay trailer from its latest driving sim, Grid 2. The footage includes some luscious shots of Barcelona, Paris and California, as well as lingering glances of some of the many gorgeous cars represented in the globe-trotting racer.
Arecadecraft Reveal Trailer
Arcadecraft, from indie developer Firebase Industries, sees you set up your own arcade from scratch. Starting from the year 1980, the game is a Tycoon-like simulation as your aim is to expand your cabinet collection and make a tidy profit.
Capcom Arcade Cabinet – Official Trailer
Capcom’s going back in time 8-bit style with Capcom Arcade Cabinet, coming soon to Xbox 360 and PS3. The Arcade Cabinet goes back in time to celebrate 30 years of gaming and returns with classic arcade titles set to hit PSN and XBLA starting mid February.
Skylanders Swap Force – Teaser Trailer
Ripping your toys in half: It’s not just for miscreants anymore! Activision reveals the latest instalment in its blockbusting game series, featuring a brand new selection of interchangeable action figures.
Obscure – Teaser Trailer
Obscure for Windows PC, PSN and XBLA is a pure, action-rich 2.5-D side-scroller drenched in the blood and caustic humor inspired by the teen and horror movie genres… a spirit that definitely shows through today’s video!
Macro Machines: Real World Racing
I haven’t had a chance to play this yet, what with all the very important blogging I have to do, but it looks like a rare kind of fun. Real World Racing, for that is its name, is a Micro-Machines (or perhaps Supercars / Super Sprint) styled racing game, where the tracks are generated from real-world satellite imagery. Why hasn’t this been done before?
WRC Powerslide – Teaser Trailer
Milestone has pulled the sheet off another racing game in their long line of WRC racing games. But this time, WRC Powerslide looks to bring the fun of Motorstorm RC and the beauty of the WRC games together for a 4-player “frenetic” PSN release for PS3 and the Xbox.