Via a press release issued earlier today (included after the jump), Sega has announced initial details on Aliens: Colonial Marines, the new squad-based shooter coming to the Xbox 360, PC, and PlayStation 3.  

First, the good news.  Sega has now moved the release date of the game up to late 2008, moving the game up from a nebulous 2009 release date mentioned in the recent issue of Game Informer. And in addition to a thriving single player campaign with a story written by Bradley Thompson and David Weddle (scribes for Deep Space Nine and the new edition of Battlestar Galactica), the game will also support a four player co-op mode.  Each player will have individual roles to fulfill throughout the various missions.  Oh, and they're doing a faithful recreation of the Sulaco, the abandoned Marine ship that's left drifting in space after Ripley and crew are ejected at the start of Alien 3.

The bad news?  No word yet on whether or not we'll see a flashback mission where Vasquez is playable.  Seriously, was there ever a more awesome Marine?  LET'S ROCK!!!!!!! 

SEGA Reveals Details Of Upcoming Aliens: Colonial MarinesTM Video Game

First-Person Shooter Based on Popular Motion Picture Franchise Coming to Xbox 360®, PLAYSTATION®3, and PC in Late 2008

LONDON AND SAN FRANCISCO (February 21st, 2008) - SEGA Europe Ltd. and SEGA of America, Inc. today revealed details of the highly anticipated squad-based first-person shooter video game, Aliens: Colonial Marines™. Licensed through an exclusive agreement with Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising and developed by Gearbox Software, the game will be available on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Windows-based PC in late 2008.

In Aliens: Colonial Marines, players are part of a United States Colonial Marine squad and must prepare to face an alien assault more intense and horrific than ever before. Driven by a compelling and original story penned by renowned writers Bradley Thompson and David Weddle Aliens: Colonial Marines will retain the atmospheric look and feel of the original films while leveraging next-generation technology to create an entirely new interactive Aliens experience.

Packing classic Aliens weaponry ranging from pulse rifles to flamethrowers as well as brand-new equipment and skills all within a squad-based combat system, players will become an elite United States Colonial Marine. Featuring claustrophobic environments, a brooding soundtrack, and a multitude of surprises and shocks, players will battle against menacing alien hordes in strikingly detailed levels that include the stark interiors of the abandoned Sulaco and unique environments created specifically for the game.

Aliens: Colonial Marines will feature a story driven single-player mode and an all-new four player co-op mode allowing players to share the chilling experience with three friends. In co-op mode, each player will assume the persona of a Colonial Marine and have a distinct role to play in the completion of every mission. Additionally, more multiplayer modes will be revealed later in the year that will complete the Aliens video game experience.

Since its 1979 debut, Alien and its three sequels have grossed more than $557 million worldwide, garnering numerous awards, including two Academy Awards®.

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Tyson said:

... Hudson: Hey Vasquez, have you ever been mistaken for a man? Vasquez: No. Have you? Can't wait for some flamethrowing, hydraulic loader neck breaking, acid blood spewing action.

February 22, 2008