“Aliens vs. Predator Extinction” Ships to Retail
Universal war is imminent, and it’s time to join the battle in Aliens versus Predator Extinction for the PS2 and Xbox. The title has begun shipping today for the PS2 and will ship August 5 for Xbox.
Based on the blockbuster “Aliens” and “Predator” films, Aliens versus Predator Extinction gives players the ability to play as one of three species: Aliens, Predators or Colonial Marines. Rather than play the game from a first-person perspective, though, as the franchise has traditionally been, Extinction takes a more isometric or top-down perspective.
In the tactical strategy game, players will control the forces of one of the three species as they plan their attack strategy, create their own custom army, and choose upgrades ranging from vision modes to weapon modifications. Each species offers a unique set of attributes, and players can select a variety of units that are accessible from basic infantry to specialized warriors like the Alien Carrier (which can carry facehuggers in groups), the Predator Hydra or the Marine Sniper.
In 21 missions, players will choose one of the three species and take to the all-terrain, futuristic battlefields such as mysterious jungles and treacherous caverns in an attempt to root out their enemies. With never-before-seen Aliens and Predator units and up to ten upgradeable combat units per species, players must lead their virtual army to victory in an all-out battle for the planet or face extinction.
