"We really tried to make the different approaches not necessarily equivalent but always balanced," explains Alpha Protocol creative designer Travis Stout in a new developer diary, "and there's always something and interesting and fun going on in each path."

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Publisher Sega recently announced a release date of October 6 for Obsidian's PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 espionage RPG, with the creative tagline "The Espionage RPG."

Obsidian's spy-themed action-RPG Alpha Protocol will ship off to North American retailers on October 6, publisher Sega has just announced.

The game is now tagged "The Espionage RPG," going by the box art issued today, with all three versions--PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360--to be released simultaneously.

In addition to Alpha Protocol, Obsidian has two other projects in the works--Fallout: New Vegas and a secret mystery title--with its Aliens RPG recently confirmed to be cancelled.

Obsidian's espionage RPG Alpha Protocol lets players create their own perfect secret agent--a stealth assassin who strikes from the shadows and vanishes without a trace.

You can also toss all that malarkey out the window in favour of tailoring your spy for firefights, explosions and all-round devastation, as new screenshots demonstrate.

Alpha Protocol is out for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in October.

This CG trailer for Obsidian's upcoming espionage-themed RPG Alpha Protocol was a bit perplexing at first. Everything gets straightened out in the end, though. In all of the endings, in fact.

Alpha Protocol arrives on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in October.

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This new development diary for Obsidian's espionage-based RPG Alpha Protocol explains the "Dialogue Stance System," or DSS. The system allows players to quickly choose their attitude in a dialogue situation, rather than a lengthy line of words.

Alpha Protocol arrives on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in October.

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Fallout: New Vegas developer Obsidian is also readying for the debut of its own original property, Alpha Protocol. This walkthrough trailer gives us an extended look at one mission from the espionage-based RPG, showing the importance of handler choice.

Alpha Protocol hits the PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in October.

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Locked in a poorly-lit interrogation room, members of the Obsidian Entertainment development team are forced to answer questions on the high-tech Alpha Protocol.

Published by SEGA, the black ops action RPG sneaks onto PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in October. Then breaks your neck and 'splodes your house.

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Obsidian Entertainment's upcoming spy-themed action-RPG Alpha Protocol is shown off in the following trailer. As the impact text implies, Obsidian hopes to effectively mix RPG trappings with the brand of third-person action that the kids are into these days.

Alpha Protocol is looking at an October release on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

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Having missed its original February release date, Obsidian Entertainment's spy-RPG Alpha Protocol is now slated to arrive on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in October.

Publisher Sega revealed the new release window in a press release, which was posted by VG247. The company added that players can be "smooth like James Bond, cold and precise like Jason Bourne, or just plain explosively kick-ass like Jack Bauer."

Earlier this year, Sega canceled the Aliens RPG that was in development at Obsidian. The resulting layoffs at the studio were said to have affected the Alpha Protocol team.

Okay, as door-unlocking minigames go, the one in Obsidian's upcoming RPG Alpha Protocol isn't exactly shocking. However, as a door-picking minigame connoisseur, a master of unlocking, this developer diary represents a fascinating glimpse of future criminal recreation.

Alpha Protocol arrives on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 in February 2009.

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Publisher Sega has released the first trailer for Obsidian's espionage-centric RPG Alpha Protocol, which packs the spy's regular diet of bullets and beautiful naked women.

Alpha Protocol arrives on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 in February 2009.

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Currently making their way online are screenshots from upcoming Sega games. We have images from Alpha Protocol, Empire: Total War, Golden Axe: Beast Rider, Madworld, Samba de Amigo, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, Sonic Unleashed, Space Siege, Stormrise and Valkyria Chronicles.

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Sega just sent over a dozen new screenshots from Alpha Protocol, the espionage-centered action-RPG in development at Obsidian Entertainment. Alpha Protocol is currently scheduled to hit PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 in February 2009.

At a press event earlier this week, publisher Sega clarified the release plans for its stylish tactical RPG Valkyria Chronicles and Obsidian's spy-centric RPG Alpha Protocol.

Previously penciled for a vague fall arrival, Valkyria Chronicles (PS3) is now slated to debut in North America this November.

Meanwhile, Alpha Protocol (PC, PS3, 360) is projected for a February 2009 release, firming up that "early 2009" estimate.

Sega has released the first Alpha Protocol screenshots, showing off the recently announced spy action RPG from Neverwinter Nights 2 developer Obsidian Entertainment. Alpha Protocol is currently scheduled for an early 2009 release on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Confirming earlier reports, publisher Sega today officially announced Alpha Protocol. Handled by Neverwinter Nights 2 and Knights of the Old Republic 2 developer Obsidian Entertainment, the espionage-centric action-RPG will arrive on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 in 2009.

Described as a "talented young agent cast out by his government," main character Michael Thorton has been cut off "from the very people he is sworn to protect." Game Informer magazine had previously described Thorton as an up-and-coming badass in the vein of James Bond, Jack Bauer, and Jason Bourne.

With the game set in the modern day, players are said to have multiple options in the way they complete missions in the third-person title, such as a guns blazing approach versus all-out stealth.

"Alpha Protocol embraces everything we enjoy about making RPGs from a fresh perspective," said Obsidian CEO Feargus Urquhart.

Neverwinter Nights 2 and Knights of the Old Republic 2 developer Obsidian has revealed the first details on Alpha Protocol, the studio's upcoming spy-oriented action role playing game.

Due out on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 next spring, the game follows Michael Thorton, a super spy in the making. According to the latest issue of print magazine Game Informer, which broke the news, Thorton's adventures are in the vein of such renowned badasses as James Bond, Jack Bauer, and Jason Bourne.

Similar to BioWare's Mass Effect (PC, X360), the game sports real-time third-person combat. A number of selectable skills allow gamers to focus more on their chosen play style, be it action-heavy or stealthy.

Unlike most RPGs, the characters that populate an area will only engage in a specific conversation once, dictating caution when choosing dialog options and tone of voice. Much like any good spy, Thorton will run across, and be able to woo, countless women during his globe-traveling exploits.

More information and details on Alpha Protocol, which will be published by Sega, are expected shortly. Sega and Obsidian are also working together on an RPG set in the Aliens universe.