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Alpha Protocol initiated for October 6

By Tom Magrino, GameSpotPosted Jul 2, 2009 10:48 am PT

Sega and Obsidian Entertainment's wetwork-heavy stealth RPG dated for this fall on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC.

Sega officially listed Obsidian Entertainment's Aliens-inspired role-playing game as KIA last week, but a similar fate isn't in store for the duo's other project, Alpha Protocol. Today, Sega announced that Alpha Protocol will be available in North America for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC on October 6.

The virus button has many unique and exciting uses.

Alpha Protocol weaves a story not unlike Robert Ludlum's popular Jason Bourne novels. The RPG's plot follows Michael Thorton, a secret agent 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.

Obsidian is also at work on Fallout: New Vegas for Fallout 3 creator Bethesda Softworks. While not a direct sequel to Bethesda's well-received Fallout 3, New Vegas will stick to that game's RPG format.

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

181 Comments

  • jumper-man

    Posted Jul 21, 2009 10:38 pm PT

    This is a style I haven't seen anyone try yet.
    It will either be awesome or an epic fail, so I am going to wait for the reviews.

  • pakhair

    Posted Jul 9, 2009 11:24 pm PT

    The game looks solid, No doubt It is looking fun..............

  • mastersheperd

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 8:26 am PT

    jacks the best spy

  • NoseWeed619

    Posted Jul 6, 2009 9:32 am PT

    It's a good storyline. We'll have to see how this one turns out with the review though. The Bourne Conspiracy was a great game surprisingly. I hope that this can be teh same.

  • sonictank

    Posted Jul 6, 2009 9:09 am PT

    im gonna wait for the reveiws before buying this

  • pogswarts

    Posted Jul 6, 2009 6:53 am PT

    This is good news, I have great feelings for this year of games!

  • insanitycheck3

    Posted Jul 6, 2009 6:40 am PT

    It is really a good news-2009-07-06 06.39.23.632000

  • darklight4

    Posted Jul 6, 2009 6:37 am PT

    cockneyscouse
    its just that time of the yeah after E3 when we have to wait about two months for anything good to be released and im bored already roll on september and good stuff comes

  • Joshuayeah

    Posted Jul 6, 2009 4:54 am PT

    i've had my eyes on this game for a while, proper excited for it. looks rather good with a very interesting conversation button.

  • Adrianberggreen

    Posted Jul 6, 2009 4:37 am PT

    ohh a new stealth game!!WITH DECITIONS!! HELL YEAH!

  • cockneyscouse

    Posted Jul 6, 2009 4:19 am PT

    Feels like there has been no real 'news' on GS for quite a while

  • jgrinn22

    Posted Jul 6, 2009 1:50 am PT

    acting sounds crappy but i always like stealth games

  • insanitycheck3

    Posted Jul 6, 2009 12:47 am PT

    It is really a good news-2009-07-06 00.46.48.015000

  • Ohaidere

    Posted Jul 5, 2009 10:27 pm PT

    Stealth RPG?

    Really?

    Reeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaallllly?

  • GhostfaceL94

    Posted Jul 5, 2009 8:53 pm PT

    Can we get a new headline please?

  • tawagivercetti

    Posted Jul 5, 2009 8:01 pm PT

    go sega

  • NicotineKid

    Posted Jul 5, 2009 3:19 pm PT

    Jack Bauer/Jason Bourne rpg? I have to get this!

  • Doolz2024

    Posted Jul 5, 2009 3:01 pm PT

    This game looks like it might be pretty good. I'll probably get it.

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