New Alien MMO is in Development for Consoles and PC - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 08 January 2019 / 1,999 ViewsFoxNext Games, D3 Go!, and Rival Games announced yesterday Alien: Blackout for iOS and Android. There was some backlash from fans who were hoping for a new console and PC game in the franchise.
FoxNext in a press release has assured fans that an Alien game is in development for consoles and Windows PC.
"FoxNext Games’ studio, Cold Iron Studios, is also currently at work on a massively multiplayer online shooter set in the Alien cinematic universe for consoles and PC," reads the press release.
Dear Alien fans, there is still more to come... very soon. #ReadPlayWATCH #AmandaRipley
— Alien (@AlienAnthology) January 7, 2019
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Let's do some damage control and tease another game that no one wants lol
Why the hell does it have to be an always online MMO?. What is with you devs and this "we've gotta control our userbase" crap?. It's either mobile with MT's, or an always online game with MT's. Seriously, screw off with this crap.
Every publisher wants a piece of that juicy GaaS pie.
I am not too sure how this is going to work.. an MMO Aliens game? I cannot say I am hyped for this.
Versus ala L4D2 would be good. Weak aliens for hordes and stronger aliens with different abilities would be for players. Online matchmaking should be fast and quick loading in going matches. Just like l4d2. Not like evolve where you have to wait until all spots are filled.
There aint no asymetric online shooters for decads. WTF?
But Mobile games and MMO Shooters make money regardless of quality! We wouldn't want to have to actually develop a good game would we?