description BlackSite: Area 51 Overview
BlackSite: Area 51 is a first-person shooter released in 2007 for Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, and PlayStation 3. Developed by Midway Studios Austin and published by Midway Games, it differs significantly from the 2005 game of the same name. The title was initially launched in North America on November 12th, with a later release on December 10th for PlayStation 3.
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info BlackSite: Area 51 Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2007 |
help BlackSite: Area 51 FAQ
Is BlackSite: Area 51 connected to the 2005 Area 51 game?
It shares only the name and publisher — Midway — since the 2005 Area 51 was a shooter featuring David Duchovny and Marilyn Manson in voice roles. BlackSite, released in November 2007 for Xbox 360 and PC with a PS3 version following, is a modern-warfare-style squad shooter on Unreal Engine 3.
Who developed BlackSite: Area 51, and why is it remembered as troubled?
It was developed by Midway Studios Austin under director Harvey Smith, previously a designer on Deus Ex. Smith publicly criticized the rushed production right after launch, and the game's rough state became a widely cited example of development crunch.
Which platforms did BlackSite: Area 51 ship on, and was the PS3 version delayed?
The Xbox 360 and Windows versions arrived in November 2007, while the PlayStation 3 release lagged behind them. A single-player demo had already hit Xbox Live earlier that year ahead of release.
Can you still buy BlackSite: Area 51 digitally?
It's effectively out of print digitally, and Midway's 2009 bankruptcy scattered the publisher's catalog rights. Physical Xbox 360 and PC copies through resale are the reliable way to play it today.
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