Gearbox Software's Aliens: Colonial Marines (PS3, Xbox 360) was first announced three years ago. Originally, it was supposed to come out last year, but it was rescheduled for a mid-2009 release. We're now coming to the end of mid-2009 but the game's still nowhere in sight. Gearbox says it's still coming, though. Just not this year.

This should put all the doubts to rest. If Gearbox president Randy Pitchford's assurance that Aliens: Colonial Marines (PS3, Xbox 360, PC) has not been canned, will not do for you, then maybe a release date will do the trick.

Gearbox president Randy Pitchford has denied rumors that Aliens: Colonial Marines (PS3, Xbox 360, PC) has been canceled. The fate of the team-based shooter was called into question following rumors that Sega has cut funding for the game. All is well according to Pitchford, though.

Here's some good news to eager fans of Aliens: Colonial Marines. According to the UK's official Xbox Magazine, the game is definitely shaping up to be "bloody brilliant". This is because of how the game looks like - a faithful rendition of previous Aliens movies. Find out more in the full article.

If you find yourself addicted to playing games that let you blow up Aliens to smithereens, then better suit up for Gearbox Software's upcoming Aliens: Colonial Marines.

To let you guys what you're up against, we got screenshots just for you. Check them out after the jump!