Aliens: Colonial Marines a Wii U timed exclusive? New release date info is suspicious and intriguing

GamesRadar:

So Sega has just announced that Geabox's long-awaited Aliens: Colonial Marines is now set to drop on the new, later-than-expected release date of the 13th of February, 2013. Given that the game was originally slated for late 2012, many are understandably decrying this as a delay. But is it, really?

[NYC_Gamer]

Gearbox would be stupid to make Aliens a timed exclusive to Wii-U.....It's very doubtful that they would ignore millions of other gamers who own PC/PS3/360.....

[Emilio_Estevez]

It would seem that way. Unless Nintendo is offering a TON of money, it can't be true.

[WrAiTh Sp3cTr3]

There isn't any date for the Wii U launch so how could Gearbox give a date for the Wii U version?

[Emilio_Estevez]

They didn't give a WiiU date, that's one of the points leading to this conclusion.

Reading is a valuable asset, you should try to use it.

[Mikefizzled]

Nintendo don't have a ton of money to give. Especially after what they posted last year.

[TenkoTAiLS]

@Mikefizzled

Yea, because more money in the bank than Sony and Microsoft's seperate gaming divisions combined as stated in financial reports earlier this year. Along with their reported ability to be able to take a loss like the last reported one, every year till 2052 and still be in the black isn't a lot of money >.<

You should read the financial reports on each company before assuming Nintendo is the one without cash and doing badly. Just a quick google would have shown you that Nintendo has crap tons of money to throw around.

[Mikefizzled]

@TenkoTAiLS Just because they have a ton of money in the bank doesn't mean they can throw it around. I expect them to use a lot to subsidize the price of the WiiU so that it can get lot of people onto the new console.

[EVILDEAD360]

They simply pushed the release date back..of nothing more nothing less. It will have the same release date for all consoles.

It was a smart move because the game would have been crushed by the high profile holiday releases.

Evil

[JaredH]

I'm pretty sure the reason it's delayed is because Gearbox didn't want to release their two big games (Borderlands 2 and Aliens) so close together. I said this months ago so I'm not very surprised. And I think it's good that they're taking more time with Aliens because Borderlands 2 is going to be more of the same with Borderlands 1 anyway (which isn't a bad thing). Aliens is more of a gamble and they have a big chance at screwing it up and making a lot of people mad since it's canon.

[ozstar]

Videogames are NEVER canon.

And i think the delay is because of the overcrowded end of year period, as per usual.

[IHateYouFanboys]

@ozstart: "Videogames are NEVER canon. "

Aliens Colonial Marines is though, as has been stated by 20th Century Fox: http://www.warpzoned.com/?p...

"the Sega-published shooter has been inducted into the “official canon” of the Alien universe by 20th Century Fox. Chris Faylor, the Community Manager for developer Gearbox Software, told us that all previous expanded universe material (including the novels, the comics, and all the Alien vs Predator stuff) has been thrown out. The only productions currently considered canon are the first four films (yes, even Alien 3), Aliens: Colonial Marines, and maybe Ridley Scott’s Prometheus (since there’s still the possibility it’s not a prequel)."

I'd say its highly likely that the Wii U will have ACM exclusively for a few months. the statements in the article are strongly hinting towards it. This would be an EPIC launch title for it, and would make me part with my hard-earned on the wii Us release date for sure.

[legend911]

You clearly are ignoring the fact that companies pay other companies for timed exclusives, Nintendo has A LOT more money than you can imagine for Microsoft or Sony. They can definitely buy a few months of this game, they should. I hope they did, and the rumored launch date for the Wii U is November, I believe early November.

[shackdaddy]

I dont see why it would be so shocking. All of the companies have had timed exclusives. Even PC had a couple...

[EcoSos3]

True but this is Nintendo it doesnt matter what they do people are still going talk trash about them,but if it is Sony or MS they'll praise them.

[stuntman_mike]

I cant see why they wouldn't make it a timed exclusive, but I don't think it is. it's just a scheduling thing.

[dubt72]

I really hope this turns out to be one of the best licensed games ever, more like arkham, then the rest of the dross that gets released with a higher marketing budget than development costs...

[DaPrintz]

No way. When game was announced, it was 360/ps3. That was the audience intended. Multi player is still a good part of this game and you don't gamble on small install base. If they released this game on WiiU first to mediocre reviews, 360/ps3 crowd passes. It would get buried by Halo, Bioshock, God of War, etc. The play is to either release on 360/ps3 first or simultaneously across all of them. Slow sales on WiiU wouldn't hurt them in that case.

[Ck1x]

But as an argument against what you've stated. The reason why they would agree to something like a timed exclusive, could be because there's just not alot of competition on a brand new console. If the game really looks that good on WiiU, then why not release it there first to get some press and hype going for it, before it hits the other consoles. I agree that on the ps3&360, this game might be over shadowed by even larger titles such as Halo 4 or GoW. But then again, most people were probably already gonna pick up those games anyways over this.

[chukamachine]

Amazed at that release date.

I love alien games and am looking forward to this for just the Sp.

[LOL_WUT]

Same here i really hope it releases this year, if not then i just wont buy it no more.

[mike1up]

Really?

I didn't think anyone liked rushed games. Good luck with that philosophy.

[iigameu]

Dang people! Im so sick and tired of people commenting on these sites about the dawm controller!!! its a regular controller with a touch screen built into it, for petes sake....it has analog sticks and the same buttons we've all been playin with for the past how many years u idiots LOL I absolutly cant wait for this sys to be released, then post about how incredible of a console it is and how new and ''inventive'' they have made game controls for new experience's that we will surely devote much time to :):):)

[CouldHaveYelledUiiW]

They don't like it cause it's "Wicked & Evi!" At least that is what The Angry Mob leader told me... am I supposed to think or something? It's only natural that they want to burn it at the stake, I for one am going to buy one and Burn It! A controller with a screen in it is EVIL and it can only be dark magic and witchcraft! Die WiiU!! Die!! >.> (sarcasm)
I can't wait, I want a WiiU muchly =-D.

[Qrphe]

I guess the main reason why most people are excited about this game is because of Alien and the reason why Wii U enthusiasts are is because it may be a timed exclusive. Aside from that I don't see much in this game and no one will until an actual demo is released.

[jacen100]

I see no reason why not, it will be the most powerfull console on the market with the best control for adding new types of gameplay,
aswell as keeping to the traditional button scheme that gamers are aclined to i see why developers would choose the wiiU for a timed exclusive of there new game

[iigameu]

Nice to start seeing some positive comments for the sys:):):)

[CouldHaveYelledUiiW]

Lol, My comment was Pro-Wii it's just the sarcasm was lost on you...lol. "Am I supposed to think or something?"

[iigameu]

lol nice!!! :)