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Alpha Protocol slips to October

By Tom Magrino, GameSpotPosted Mar 16, 2009 1:58 pm PT

Sega and Obsidian Entertainment's modern-day espionage RPG slots into a new fall release window on the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC.

February was supposed to be the month in which Sega was to ship Obsidian Entertainment's Alpha Protocol. However, instead of announcing the action role-playing game's imminent arrival, Sega said that its other Obsidian collaboration--operating under the working title Aliens RPG--had been indefinitely suspended. Alpha Protocol, too, had ostensibly hit the skids as the month came and went with no word of a hard release date from Sega.

That changed today when Sega provided an updated release window for the espionage-heavy action game, saying that Alpha Protocol is now expected to ship worldwide for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC in October. Along with revealing Alpha Protocol's delay, Sega also offered a handful of new screenshots for the game, showing protagonist Michael Thorton in various states of threat.

A modern-day espionage tale, Alpha Protocol weaves a story not unlike Robert Ludlum's popular Jason Bourne novels. The plot follows the aforementioned secret agent Thorton, who has turned rogue after being disavowed by his government. However, given that the game accommodates a branching storyline a la BioWare's sci-fi RPG Mass Effect, players can assume a variety of undercover personas, ranging from a suave James Bond-style spy, to one like the maniacal Jack Bauer of 24 fame.

For more information, check out GameSpot's previous coverage of Alpha Protocol.

53 Comments

  • TheGreatProdigy

    Posted May 27, 2009 4:18 pm PT

    Its starting to seem like almost everything is getting delayed these days.
    Or it could be just me.

  • protokyoto

    Posted Mar 19, 2009 7:07 am PT

    Although October is a long way away it was pretty obvious this was gonna get delayed..the quality just wasn't there the last time we saw this. This project has so much potential and a delay like this will give the developers the time they need to fully flesh out it's true potential making it the best game they can possibly make. I'm just counting down the months before I grab this one.

  • billyjunxix

    Posted Mar 18, 2009 3:46 am PT

    Definitely will get this on PS3.

  • DarthBlivion

    Posted Mar 18, 2009 12:45 am PT

    I'm looking forward to this, might turn out to be the best rpg in the current gen. Has a lot of role playing promise.

  • couggod

    Posted Mar 18, 2009 12:02 am PT

    I've been looking forward to this for a while, hope it comes out eventually.

  • ACAblackpanther

    Posted Mar 17, 2009 4:16 pm PT

    i was pumped for this game as soon as i read the Game Informer article on it. i'll buy it at some point...i would buy it at release but i'll be at West Point...not exactly a gamer's paradise.

  • AzelKosMos

    Posted Mar 17, 2009 10:51 am PT

    I am so hyped for this game, day 1 purchase it looks great.

  • Ranma_X_basic

    Posted Mar 17, 2009 10:39 am PT

    As long as the game comes out this year i don't mind the wait. I want the game to be good as well as fun to play. much like Bioware's Mass effect.

  • Tiger626516

    Posted Mar 17, 2009 8:58 am PT

    This is good. Publisher thinking about the game rather than the money. Good games = good money, Bad games = Patches = Less money. IE Metal Gear Solid 4, they pushed it few more months look at it, perfect, no patches. Looks good, have to check it out when it comes out.

  • Dawg9000

    Posted Mar 17, 2009 8:35 am PT

    Splinter Cell already failed hard enough at this. Now Alpha Protocol? I thought it was some Transporter style action kick ass rpg. lol

  • aDhAmMe13

    Posted Mar 17, 2009 8:12 am PT

    Looks cool...

  • eagles_band

    Posted Mar 17, 2009 8:08 am PT

    Man this game looked pretty cool. This sucks

  • Gooeykat

    Posted Mar 17, 2009 7:51 am PT

    Chris Avellone (the mastermind behind some of Black Isle's greatest games) is the lead designer on this one, I'm really looking forward to seeing what he has in store.

  • Generalmojo

    Posted Mar 17, 2009 3:02 am PT

    is that Sam fisher with Gurlukovich in that pcture?

  • DrHappy

    Posted Mar 17, 2009 2:39 am PT

    I'm deeply looking forward to this game, but I can wait. I've got tons of games to play till then. Didn't even know it was supposed to come out last month!

  • damodar_thade

    Posted Mar 17, 2009 1:49 am PT

    This game keeps looking better and better hopefully the delay will let them polish things up

  • thenephariouson posted Mar 17, 2009 1:33 am PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    thenephariouson

    Posted Mar 17, 2009 1:33 am PT (hide)

    Splinter Cell anyone??

  • firehawk998

    Posted Mar 17, 2009 12:26 am PT

    TO SEGA and Obsidian Entertainment( Sorry for the spellling) = make sure that dealys are worth it.

  • BattleSword1

    Posted Mar 17, 2009 12:20 am PT

    I hope this game delivers. I can't wait to see what it has to offer.

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