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One of the most iconic film series of all time, the Alien franchise has an equally storied video game past – with plenty of merch to boot. MCV takes a look at the products coming outta the goddamn walls Since its original release in 1979, the Alien franchise has remained …
Read More »VIDEO: Alien: Isolation TV ad is suitably horrifying
There’s something stalking us, something that doesn’t belong here.” Sega has released its official TV for upcoming horror outing Alien: Isolation. The short focuses mainly on the iconic xenomorph itself and ramps up the tension by emphasizing the player’s relative helplessness in the face of such an overwhelming foe. A …
Read More »How Alien: Isolation is using audio to manipulate player emotions
Sam Cooper discusses the latest sound techniques Creative Assembly is harnessing for the upcoming horror title
Read More »Aural nirvana: Bringing outstanding sound to games
As developers look for new ways to immerse players, we analyse the latest tools and techniques open to sound designers
Read More »Alien: Isolation’s DLC will be made available to all eventually
The recently announced original Alien film DLC for Sega’s Alien: Isolation will be available to all owners of the game at some point in the future. It was announced on Wednesday that all existing and future pre-orders for the game will be upgraded to the Nostromo Edition. The catch is …
Read More »Alien: Isolation pre-orders get original Alien DLC
Customers who pre-order Sega’s upcoming Alien: Isolation are being handed a fan-friendly bit of free DLC. The content is based on Ridley Scott’s original 1979 film Alien, featuring the likeness and voice talent of key talent such as Sigourney Weaver (Ellen Ripley), Tom Skerritt (Dallas), Veronica Cartwright (Lambert), Harry Dean …
Read More »‘I could feel my body tense, my brain saying I’m under attack’: Virtual reality in Alien Isolation
We talk to Creative Assembly’s creative lead Al Hope about the Oculus Rift prototype that will give you nightmares
Read More »Alien Isolation release date revealed
Sega’s upcoming horror game Alien Isolation will reach UK shelves this October. To be more specific, the Xbox One, PS4, PC, PS3 and 360 game will launch October 7th in the UK. The first person game is inspired by the original Ridley Scott movie from 1979 as opposed to their …
Read More »Alien: Isolation studio Creative Assembly opening internship programme
UK developer partners with Creative Skillset for graduate scheme
Read More »In Pictures: Develop’s An Audience with Alien: Isolation
Creative Assembly gave guests an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the development of Alien: Isolation
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