Looks like ALIEN Isolation for Nintendo Switch is getting the Limited Run Games treatment. Limited Run Games have announced they will be publishing physical copies for the platform in very restricted quantities and in a variety of releases.

ALIEN Isolation is widely regarded as one of the best ALIEN game titles developed. It originally appeared on Sony, Microsoft and PC platforms in 2014. A Nintendo Switch release appeared in late 2019. However, the Nintendo version lacked a physical release. That has now been rectified. Here’s a few words from Limited Run Games, who will be releasing physical versions of the title for the Switch, “Limited Run Games sell on a pre-order basis. Once pre-orders close or our set quantities are sold out, you won’t be able to purchase anymore. Our games are made-to-order and only printed once. We’re not kidding when we say our games are limited. What it says on the tin is what you’re going to get: your very own extra ultra-rare title, of which few in the world exist.” I don’t own a switch but these very limited release items do look sweet. I might be interested in ordering one of the more affordable items to have the game represented in my collection. Pre-orders will commence on May 26th and end 9th July, 2023.

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Steam is currently holding an ALIEN Day sale. This sale includes much of Steam’s current library of ALIEN themed game titles: ALIENS vs PREDATOR (2010), ALIENS Colonial marines (2012) ALIEN Isolation (2014) and ALIENS Fireteam Elite (2021). Also included in today’s sale is the pre-order for the upcoming ALIENS – Dark Descent. Sadly, Rebellion’s two decades old, turn of the century AvP title is not among those games listed in the sale. It’s a great old title, too, that I spent many an hour on. I haven’t played ALIENS Fireteam Elite just yet as I am still waiting for more content to drop to make this title worth the purchase as I’m not an online gamer. I gotta say it, though, I’ve been playing Elden Ring for the past six months and been thoroughly spoiled in this regard. The amount of content present in that title puts just about everything else out there to shame!

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Director Fede Alvarez has provided the first sneak peak into his upcoming ALIEN movie currently being shot. This “behind the scenes” image appeared on his Twitter account today. Visible in the image is a facehugger grasping a clapperboard inside a moodily lit corridor. The art direction and set design looks like it’s been lifted straight out of ALIEN Isolation. Especially that EMERGENCY console visible at right. A large distinct and recognisable WY logo partially obscured by darkness in the center right of frame also hints at the time period this movie will take place, sometime around the time of ALIENS.

Details of the new movie, with the working title of ALIEN Romulus, are scant right now but it is currently being shot by 20th Century Studios in Budapest, Hungary and produced by Ridley Scott. ALIEN Romulus is not a continuation of the open ended prequel ALIEN Covenant released in 2017 and is expected to be released sometime next year on Disney’s Hulu service. Thank you Fede for sharing this promotional image with us. It’s great to have you recognise and celebrate ALIEN Day with us. Fresh details of Noah Hawley’s upcoming ALIEN television series are still forthcoming.

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A new Official Pre-Order trailer for the upcoming video game, ALIENS – Dark Descent has been released by Focus Entertainment, today. The game is being developed by Tindalos interactive using the Unreal Engine.

I love video games and and ALIENS so this isometric combat strategy title looks promising. Tension, surprise and response appear to be critical components of gameplay. I’m good with that. We haven’t seen a tactical ALIEN title for around a decade, now. ALIENS – Dark Descent will be available from June 20 and you can pre-order now for Sony, Microsoft and PC platforms.

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ALIEN Day is almost upon us. April 26 is widely recognised by fans and more official channels as a day fans of the ALIEN series celebrate our beloved movie series. A movie series about a species of implacably hostile biomechanical extraterrestrial parasitoid creatures that brutally murder fellow human beings. Lovely stuff. In past years 4-26 has been the day various ALIEN licence holders and fans indulged in making a variety of public announcements. This year should be no different. Big names are often attached and while the past couple of years have been a little scant in this regard, this year is potentially very special.

Currently in the works are two major productions, a streaming ALIEN movie (which is rumored to being considered for a limited cinema release) and an ALIEN television series are both in the works. 20th Century Studios obviously feel the ALIEN property has great potential in it still. As principal photography for the movie has been progressing for a few weeks now, we may soon hear some details about what this production has to offer. Let’s hope 20CS takes advantage of the upcoming ALIEN Day to capitalise on making a reveal, either story details, character info or possibly even some images from the movie sets. It would seem to be an appropriate time to make such announcements. We shall see what happens in two days time.

Other typical announcements unrelated to these two upcoming productions may likely come from licence holders revealing new product lines or fans releasing their own content online. Who knows what new merchandise and goodies, both licenced and otherwise, will be announced? Either way, ALIEN Day is a fun day! Well, it’s a fun day if you are into appreciating face ripping space monsters that want to decimate humanity and the various industries and enthusiasts that support this fascination.

-windebieste.