Another of Gearbox's "Concept to Game" series, the latest Colonial Marines trailer shows the basic design that eventually resulted in the imposing, claustrophobic environment where nightmares are born.
The trailer is the approximate amount of time that anyone would actually want to spend in a xenomorph hive - short. But it does show how the team captured the style that "Alien" designer, Swiss surrealist H.R. Giger is known for, blending biology and machine into something sinister. Check it out below!
If concept art isn't your thing, Gearbox put out a story trailer not too long ago to help fans get caught up, which you can check out here.
Taking place after the events of the movie "Alien 3," players wil return to the LV-426 with another crew of marines, who are searching the planet for Ellen Ripley and their fellow marines. Settings will include the infamous derelict ship, Hadley's Hope, and the U.S.S Sulaco.
Some screens were released not too long ago that hinted at new alien types, and possibly some modes for the game's multiplayer. Just like Hicks and Hudson did in Aliens, players will be able to set up automated turrets, and defend specific areas by welding doors. Marine firepower like the smartgun, flamethrower, and the infamous pulse rifle will once again be used to blast away. Remember: short, controlled bursts. Both the Alien films and videogames have a history of tense, creepy moments, and paranoia. Marines is expected to be no different, so stay frosty.
Gearbox has announced that a Wii U version with plans to implement the famous motion tracker in the tablet controller is in the works.
Aliens: Colonial Marines will release for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC on Feb. 12, 2013, so there's still time to pre-order that Collector's Edition.
