Aliens vs. Predator joins Xbox One backwards compatibility lineup

Aliens vs. Predator joins Xbox One backwards compatibility lineup
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Microsoft has added three more titles to its backwards compatibility lineup for Xbox One, including 2010 sci-fi shooter Aliens vs. Predator.

Developed by Rebellion, who is probably best known for working on the Sniper Elite series, Aliens vs. Predator offers a campaign for three factors: Aliens, Colonial Marines, and Predators. It's not a direct sequel to the previous Aliens vs. Predator game, but rather a reboot of the series that plucks elements from Paul W.S. Anderson's movie of the same name.

Also now playable on Xbox One is Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, the action-RPG from 38 Studios that launched on PlayStation 3, PC, and Xbox 360 back in 2012. You may recall the IP was recently snapped up by THQ Nordic.

Finally, Sonic Unleashed also joins the lineup, which you may remember was seen as a return to the Blue Blur's platforming roots. It did have some great parts to it, although the fact Sonic turns into a 'Werehog' left a sour taste in gamers' mouths. 

Interestingly enough, Sonic Unleashed was originally conceived as a follow-up to Dreamcast classic Sonic Adventure 2. Cool.

Anyway, you know the score. If you have any of these games on disc you can pop them into your Xbox One to play them, or head to the 'Ready to Download' section if you have digital copies.