ysbreker Posted July 16, 2010 There's a new game coming out by valve called Alien Swarm. It's made by the guys who made the Alien swarm mod for ut2k4. Those guys are working for Valve now and they're releasing Alien swarm for free on steam in 3 days. It's got 4 player co-op and I was wondering if any of you guys are willing to get a co-op game going when it's released. More info on alien swarm here: http://store.steampowered.com/app/630/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted July 16, 2010 (edited) I expected Nachimir to post this news oh right... you can probably count me in Edited July 16, 2010 by elmuerte Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nachimir Posted July 16, 2010 (edited) I was out with friends this evening when they announced it Well chuffed to finally see this published, especially for the four three main guys who worked on it from the very first version and were hired by Valve. The rest of us only did incidental bits (i.e. I designed a level for it), so we got a share of the Make Something Unreal loot but weren't hired. Those four three guys have had years of (some but not all) AS fans bitching at them, and it's been hard not to 1) let slip Dalai's real name and that it's in the credits for both L4D games, and 2) cave and show any of you the trailer early for the past few weeks. Edited July 17, 2010 by Nachimir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lu Posted July 16, 2010 Free video games for free?! Sign me up! I keep confusing this game for Alien Swarm, but this game has nothing to do with that, right? Besides, maybe, influenced by? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patters Posted July 16, 2010 Free video games for free?! Sign me up!I keep confusing this game for Alien Swarm, but this game has nothing to do with that, right? Besides, maybe, influenced by? Alien breed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nachimir Posted July 16, 2010 Alien Storm? Mark Rein once signed up to do a drive by congratulations post at Black Cat, and made exactly this mix up If you mean Alien Swarm, the Unreal mod, then this is the same thing, same core team. They just got hired by Valve and had to work on this around L4D and Portal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joflar Posted July 17, 2010 Oh boy, this was a great mod. I could never get my friends to download and try it out, but it was fun hopping into random games and screwing around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murdoc Posted July 17, 2010 This is from valve? really? |:/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted July 17, 2010 This is from valve? really? |:/ What's your concern? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luggage Posted July 17, 2010 Splendid! That's a sure buy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armchair General Posted July 17, 2010 Yeah I reckon I'm up for some of this here alien shooting too. So there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hermie Posted July 17, 2010 Alien Storm? Alien Pride/Bounty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murdoc Posted July 17, 2010 What's your concern? They are working on this yet still no EP3!! Or how about another 100 hats for TF2? Ha, seriously though, I'm sure it'll be a fun game for those who like this game type and maybe to some who don't normally. I'm just a little surprised/confused they would release a mini-game like this with the full Valve brand. I know Valve is very different and have some heavy mod roots in them with pride, but I'm just used to every other company doing these little games and/or experiment by not dilluting their main company/brand name. The little emoticon didn't really explain my full confusion\bewilderment\concern. PS: I am in no way saying that this would impact the Valve name in anyway, I'm just saying every other company seems to think that way and has become te norm. edit: Actually, maybe it isn't so strange; I think ID uses their main brand name for their mobile division so I guess this Valve mini-game release isn't so strange. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nachimir Posted July 17, 2010 The term "mini-game" does it an extreme disservice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patters Posted July 17, 2010 The term "mini-game" does it an extreme disservice Also I assume it is a very small team working on this, in the same way the TF2 team are small now. Most of Valve are likely working on Portal 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murdoc Posted July 17, 2010 The term "mini-game" does it an extreme disservice Yeah, sorry, what should I call it? Low budget game seemed to be more derogatory when I was writing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snooglebum Posted July 17, 2010 I like that Valve was just like "OH ATTENTION WE HAVE A NEW GAME NOW". No marketing or anything fancy, just all of a sudden, VIDEO GAME. Or maybe not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nachimir Posted July 17, 2010 Yeah, sorry, what should I call it? Low budget game seemed to be more derogatory when I was writing. Honestly, not sure. The rest of BCG haven't played it, and we're pretty sure this one will be all new content rather than a remake. The last one had quite a lot of content from the main developers, all told, and they work to very high production values. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inphidel Posted July 18, 2010 from what I read, valve sucked up the original alien swarm guys to work on left 4 dead, and at the same time they also worked on moving alien swarm over to source. seems like a great move, another coop goty! idle swarm! alien thumbs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luggage Posted July 18, 2010 After the first maniac has unlocked all 64 achievements and beats the game once more using only the most basic weapon without dieing a single time, a trailer will unlock hinting the release date of Half-Life Episode 3. And at next year's GDC Gabe Newell will be like, "Yeah, we thought with fewer and fewer companies doing demos, we should go ahead and publish a free game to market our newest product." And minds will be blown. It's a long shot, but it's Valve after all... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted July 19, 2010 Looks like Valve is quite incompetent when it comes down to releasing stuff, Alien Swarm received 3 hours of delay. Which means it will be pushed to tomorrow for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brkl Posted July 19, 2010 That's some bullshit. I won't get it now as protest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hermie Posted July 19, 2010 Since I forgot to say so earlier, I'm down for some Aidlen Swumb, tonight and/or later in the week. Steam ID for those that doesn't have it yet: http://steamcommunity.com/id/herminator Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
