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Aliens vs. Predator Demo Hits PlayStation Network Today

While it's true that many PlayStation 3 owners are anxiously awaiting the Heavy Rain demo that will hit the PSN next week, there's a good reason to log on today, too.

It could very well be the sleeper hit of the month: Rebellion's Aliens vs. Predator . We've been hearing a lot about this game over the past few months; the seven great online multiplayer modes, the depth provided by three distinct species, and the nostalgia of the great AvP Atari Jaguar title following us around. But many have adopted a "wait and see" philosophy for this next-gen take on a classic, which is why they need to try out the demo that drops on the Store today. It's a multiplayer demo that gives you access to the Colonial Marine, the Predator and the Alien, although you will be limited to Deathmatch mode on one map; the Refinery. It's hardly surprising that a FPS has a multiplayer focus, although we're definitely counting on a robust single-player mode. Said Jason Kingsley, Rebellion CEO:

"Multiplayer was a huge part of our original AVP game back in 1999, and we've kept the spirit of that classic experience in creating the multiplayer for our new Aliens vs Predator. With the demo now gamers can get to grips with each of the three iconic species so they can hone their skills and be ready for when the game launches and battle commences."

Yeah, well, we still say the "original" came well before 1999, but whatever. Download the demo and see what you think; you just might need your shooter fix, what with the likes of Heavy Rain , Final Fantasy XIII and God of War III on the horizon.

Related Game(s): Aliens vs. Predator

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St_Jimmy
St_Jimmy
15 years ago

Awsome, on my way to the ps store now!

fluffer nutter
fluffer nutter
15 years ago

Good luck finding it now. It's still Wednesday. Haven't you noticed that the news comes out the day before the date posted?

Geobaldi
Geobaldi
15 years ago

Exactly. I wanted to give it a go before I went to bed tonight. Oh well. It's only 2 weeks away from release anyways. I'm still buying it, demo or no demo.


Last edited by Geobaldi on 2/3/2010 11:46:08 PM

St_Jimmy
St_Jimmy
15 years ago

Yeah i didn't even end up going to check. I just crashed on my bed. but thanks though.

rogers71
rogers71
15 years ago

No thanks. They would have been better off if they could have put in 1 level of the SP campaign to go along with the multiplayer mode.

Will wait for you guys to put up a review.

Anonymous
Anonymous
15 years ago

So you have to wait and see the review before you even try out a free demo??? The sense is absent in that logic.

rogers71
rogers71
15 years ago

@Audia,
My logic is that I don't want to play the MP so I am waiting for a review to find out how the SP is. I thought I made myself clear but there you go.

Gabriel013
Gabriel013
15 years ago

I understood you and I also won't bother with the demo.

Give me single player demos. MP can wait for the game release.

rogers71
rogers71
15 years ago

Thanks Gabriel,
The same goes for the Battlefield:Bad Company 2 demo. What is with the companies releasing multiplayer demos?

Just like I said in an earlier post. It is a sign of the times. Pretty soon all games are gonna be multiplayer oriented with an option to purchase SP levels as DLC.

BikerSaint
BikerSaint
15 years ago

Damn, I was waiting for a SP demo!

I guess I'll be taking the same "wait & see attitude" too then.

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
15 years ago

Maybe when I'm bored. The problem with this game will probably be that it would need 3 proper single player campaigns to be worth it. Does it have that or was the DVD too small?


Last edited by WorldEndsWithMe on 2/3/2010 10:11:56 PM

LegendaryWolfeh
LegendaryWolfeh
15 years ago

mmm, it probably has everything, i mean i don't think the game is super graphx gorgeous or anything and probably not a whole lot of super next gen going on at once so it'll probably be all good

I_defenestrate
I_defenestrate
15 years ago

It does have three seperate SP modes, they all start with the same intro, but then you get to play it from each species perspective. I'm pretty sure I read an article somewhere stating as such. Maybe IGN.

I_defenestrate
I_defenestrate
15 years ago

My edit button pulled a vanishing act, but here is the link to the preview, if you're interested, World.

http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/105/1057316p1.html

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
15 years ago

Thanks def, that's a help.

Dridion
Dridion
15 years ago

@john

Are you referring to the great AvP game on the SNES? THAT WAS GOD LIKE! If so I do agree that the original came WAY before 99!

LegendaryWolfeh
LegendaryWolfeh
15 years ago

Hmm…I dunno…I'm thinking Ben wrote this for some strange reason..

Buckeyestar
Buckeyestar
15 years ago

I was thinking AvP on the Jaguar, I loved that one.

BikerSaint
BikerSaint
15 years ago

@I_defenestrate,
Thanks for that good article on the SP mode, great catch on that one!

I already have the Jaguar cartridge, & now this one's also going on my wish-list now too.

Nlayer
Nlayer
15 years ago

I've been worried that this won't meet my expectations, so I haven't been paying much mind to it. However, I guess it won't hurt to download it and see if it's any good.

calculator
calculator
15 years ago

I have a strong feeling I'm gonna love this game…

I_defenestrate
I_defenestrate
15 years ago

I do wonder why we never see comments from "John Shepard" in the articles. He must be too busy saving the galaxy from the Reapers and Collectors.


Last edited by I_defenestrate on 2/4/2010 12:25:06 AM

BTNwarrior
BTNwarrior
15 years ago

or jumpin through stargates

BTNwarrior
BTNwarrior
15 years ago

I'm definitely lookin forward to crawling up walls and jumping on unsuspecting space marines

___________
___________
15 years ago

ANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
i was hoping on a single player demo.
what is with developers and only releasing MP demos this is really starting to piss me off!
anyway you sure its up today?
the PSN normally does not update till friday morning and its thursday.

just checked, still not there.
50 bucks says it wont be there till tomorrow morning along with the BFBC 2 demo.
both better be SP demos otherwise im going on a murderous rampage.


Last edited by ___________ on 2/4/2010 1:04:00 AM

Anonymous
Anonymous
15 years ago

BFBC2 demo won't be single player. It's multiplayer only on 360. Why would it be any different on PS3?

___________
___________
15 years ago

true.
but than we already had a MP demo a few weeks ago, why do we need another one?

Robochic
Robochic
15 years ago

I'll try it when it hit the PS store later.

kevyd09
kevyd09
15 years ago

does any1 remember a games called robocop v alien on the amstrad? or is my memories goin to shit!! cos i loved that game i think i beat it bout 20 times!!


Last edited by kevyd09 on 2/4/2010 2:47:28 AM

Geobaldi
Geobaldi
15 years ago

I remember Robocop vs Terminator. As far as I know, Robocop and Aliens have never met. Though there was a viral video a few years back where he fought Predator also.

kevyd09
kevyd09
15 years ago

now that u mention it your correct!! i can remember the last boss was a big terminator head
good times

Silent_J
Silent_J
15 years ago

Robocop vs terminator was the shiit

sunspider13
sunspider13
15 years ago

That game takes me back, good times.

D1g1tal5torm
D1g1tal5torm
15 years ago

Love it when a demo gets posted.

Godslim
Godslim
15 years ago

i wanted a sp demo!

Oxvial
Oxvial
15 years ago

AWASOME !! I'm actually hyped with this game.

bad thing isn't a sp demo.

SvenMD
SvenMD
15 years ago

I think this has the potential to be a real hit. I'll check out this demo in the next few days – wish it was SP too though.

"The come mostly at night…..mostly"

BeezleDrop
BeezleDrop
15 years ago

Haha nice South Park quote, its from Aliens I believe, but it was funnier on SP. Anyway, from the Trailers and footage I watched the Space Marines were getting SLAUGHTERED. It doesn't really seem worth it to try and be a Marine, maybe it looks unbalanced a bit I dunno. Either way it looks fun, I hope.

Jawknee
Jawknee
15 years ago

This demo is not posted up on the US PSN yet. later today maybe?

daizycutter
daizycutter
15 years ago

just played the MP demo and its bad ..the game is now a renter for me until i see some SP gameplay if the demo is anything to go by.

I thort the idea of a demo was that it tempted you to buy the game not put you off!

my cash is now on BFBC2

oh and good luck tryin to connect to a game


Last edited by daizycutter on 2/4/2010 2:21:06 PM

Oxvial
Oxvial
15 years ago

He wasn't liying about to have luck to play this thing I can't find a damn game in almost 20 min.

Nickjcal
Nickjcal
15 years ago

its posted now im dloadin it right now

natho86
natho86
15 years ago

downloading right now and FF8 is on there as well!!!!

JDC80
JDC80
15 years ago

I know I'm changing the subject but what do you think if they made a game based off that Batman versus Predator comic book from back in the day?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_versus_Predator

Geobaldi
Geobaldi
15 years ago

I still have all the original issues of that miniseries. Was great seeing Batman pratically in a body cast lol.

Guest
Guest
15 years ago

Amazon pulled the pre-order today (2/4/10) for the Hunter Edition for the PS3, does anyone know why?

Geobaldi
Geobaldi
15 years ago

They could've sold out of available copies.

gungrave
gungrave
15 years ago

The Demo is wack!!! I can't even play it >=(
I heard the servers for the PC and PS3 version were having difficulties with the matchmaking. It says it's easier if you have a party of at least 6 before you go into the match making menu…..It won't even let me do that 8===D(x.0)

natho86
natho86
15 years ago

got the demo, too bad there is no one on there to play against.

gungrave
gungrave
15 years ago

there are people on the game trying to play it as well….there's a problem with the matchmaking. I'm just glad they discovered this problem now. They have 2 weeks before the release date to get the servers working properly….hope it don't take 2 weeks though.