Featuring online play for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox Live, Area 51 is set in the U.S. government's most top-secret and secure facility located in the Nevada desert. Players take on the role of Lt. Nick Cross, a hazardous biological waste specialist sent to investigate. During his investigation, Lt. Cross stumbles across alien creatures and a virus that threatens his very humanity. To save the earth and himself, Lt. Cross must fight to solve the enigma of Area 51. Engage in an epic adventure through eight massive sections and battle your way through corridors of Area 51 to discover the secrets of an extraterrestrial menace before it is too late. Features 15 types of human and alien weapons, split-screen and online multiplayer, and creatures designed by Stan Winston Studios.
Area 51
- December 8, 2004
We have exclusive media and impressions from a tour of the government's most secret installation.
Area 51: Hands-on
- August 27, 2004
The former light-gun game finds its home in alien conspriacy. Movies and impressions.
E3 2004: Area 51 - Hands-On
- May 12, 2004
A cross between Halo and Half-Life, Area 51 looks like the PS2 FPS to beat.
MGD 2004: Area 51 First Look
- February 27, 2004
We head into the alien lair and come away smiling.
Area 51: Cole's Classified 1.2
- February 28, 2005
Dear diary, today I was dropped into the depths of Area 51 by unscrupulous military types. Now bad things are trying to butcher me.
Area 51: Encounters
- February 11, 2005
Area 51's designers explain how killing can be fun.
Area 51: Cole's Classified 1.1
- January 24, 2005
Dear diary, today I showed up at Area 51 and shot a mutated alien-man to death.
Insider Video Features: Area 51 Video Interview
- March 31, 2004
De-classified info on Midway's upcoming FPS.
Area 51 Interview
- July 11, 2003
Midway's secret game in more detail.
Order Area 51, Find Treasure
- February 4, 2005
Midway has a keen reward for early alien adopters.
FilmForce: Games-to-Film Frenzy II
- October 13, 2004
Which games are headed to the big screen?
Midway Does the Inevitable
- October 11, 2004
The publisher grabs the Area 51 folks.
FilmForce: Games to Film: Area 51
- August 31, 2004
Paramount making Midway's sci-fi themed FPS.
Area 51 Leaks Information
- August 26, 2004
David Duchovny dealing with conspiracies? Go figure.
Midway Reports Hopeful Q2 Numbers
- July 28, 2004
Losses are down, but Area 51 has slipped.
MGD 2004: Area 51 Shots
- February 27, 2004
Declassified for you pleasure.
Music: Chris Vrenna Picked to Score Area 51
- September 9, 2003
Producer/Composer lends his keen sense of sound to new first-person shooter.
Area 51 Turns FPS
- July 11, 2003
And it goes online! Midway announces first details.
Wire: Midway Launches the Official Area 51 Website
- February 22, 2005
Aliens, Mutants and Spaceships - Oh My!
Wire: Midway Casts Major Hollywood Talent for Area 51
- August 26, 2004
David Duchovny, Powers Boothe, and Marilyn Manson top the list.
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