Aliens vs. Predator creator Rebellion has called the game "completely unique" - with three-way carnage it says can't be found in any other next-gen title.
The release, inspired by Rebellion's own AvP game from 1999, pits the two monsters of its title against human space marines.
And the studio this week revealed details to CVG of its mouth-watering multiplayer mode.
When we asked if the game had any natural competition in the marketplace, Rebellion co-founder Jason Kingsley told us:
"Not as such - the three species interaction in AvP is completely unique. You normally have good guys or bad guys; in Halo you have humanity and your other creatures. But that's two sides. Our game has three - and the third side adds an interesting dimension, especially in multiplayer."
Describing online multiplayer modes, he added:
"Predator Hunt is just marines vs. Predators with no Aliens around. Another good one is Infestation, which has you starting off with one Alien surrounded by a load of marines.
"However, as soon as a marine gets killed, he turns into an Alien. That one's great fun from a social perspective. Eventually, there's just one marine running around screaming amongst all these Aliens.
"It also flips - you have to play the bad guy once you're dead, and it gives you the chance to settle grudges with the person who killed you in the first place. You're not just red or blue in this game; there's more social judgement involved."
AvP is due to be released on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC next month.
Check back later this week for more from our exclusive interview.
Are these the same guys who did the original AvP, cos that game was one of the jumpyest(scary) FPS's ive ever played.
Yep, Rebellion did the Atari Jaguar AVP game, and the first PC AVP game. AVP 2 on PC was done by Monolith. I think this is like a reboot or revision of the AVP 1 on PC, not a direct sequel or anything
"Infestation" sounds like the zombie mods for "CS:Source".
Yes, Rebellion created the original "AVP" back in the day. Perhaps worryingly they are also the ones that created the recently released "Rogue Warrior". Given the lack of more meaty details and actual game play - such as a demo - the wake left behind by the insipid aforementioned title has been sufficient cause to give me pause regarding "AVG". This is very much one title I will be waiting to read professional and user comments about before buying.
"Predator Hunt is just marines vs. Predators with no Aliens around. Another good one is Infestation, which has you starting off with one Alien surrounded by a load of marines.
"However, as soon as a marine gets killed, he turns into an Alien. That one's great fun from a social perspective. Eventually, there's just one marine running around screaming amongst all these Aliens.
so its same as zombies on halo??? still looking forward to this game however...
"Infestation" sounds like the zombie mods for "CS:Source".
Yes, Rebellion created the original "AVP" back in the day. Perhaps worryingly they are also the ones that created the recently released "Rogue Warrior". Given the lack of more meaty details and actual game play - such as a demo - the wake left behind by the insipid aforementioned title has been sufficient cause to give me pause regarding "AVG". This is very much one title I will be waiting to read professional and user comments about before buying.
Different team at rebellion made rogue warrior and looks like they are paying the price for making a crap game by the looks of this article
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