Female Character Announced for Aliens: Colonial Marines. Thanks to Fan Request.

By cinderkin — September 3, 2012
Tags: aliens-colonial-marines gearbox-software news pax-2012

Due to fan outcry and internet rage you'll be seeing female characters in the upcoming Aliens: Colonial Marines.

You’ll be able to play Aliens: Colonial Marines as a female character, across both the co-op campaign and the multiplayer, Gearbox has announced.

The decision is a turnaround as playable female characters were not originally included in the game, despite the central role female characters have played in the movies. Internet outrage and a few thousand signatures quickly helped Gearbox change its mind.

"We realized some people were starting to feel bad,” said Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford during a panel at PAX Prime this weekend. “We exist to entertain people.” He then went on to unveil the character herself, Jennifer Running.

"I want everybody to be clear that there are playable females in both the mulitplayer and the campaign," said Pitchford.

I know BatRastered is hype for this game, but what about you? Tell us what you think in the comments. Don't be a Jimmy!

Aliens: Colonial Marines

Female Character Announced for Aliens: Colonial Marines. Thanks to Fan Request.

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