Interprotean Xenomorph

I would like to build up Interprotean Xenomorph’s blogroll.

If you have a blog that deals with the Alien universe, please contact me or leave a comment on this post. We could exchange blogroll links.

Delun gave me the following interview.

I did not edit any of his opinions. All opinions are welcome here.

How did you come to produce Alien-based fan art?
What do you find interesting and/or fascinating in the Alien universe?

I was inspired by the unique design of HR Giger’s works.
I find their sleek and boney body structure very cool and organic-looking.
Dark and evil, untamed nature.

Which movie in the Alien series is your favorite?

None in particular. I prefer the Predator series.

Did you play any of the “Aliens versus Predator” games?
If you did, what did you think of them?

Predators are the coolest.

What would you want in a new Alien-based role-playing game?

Flying insect-like xenomorphs. Exploding aliens.

What would you want in a new Alien-based first-person shooter?

An army of predators.

There are 4 souls out there, in the vast Internet, who think this blog serves a purpose.

Better, 100% of voters think this blog deserves to live on.

So, I will continue this little experiment. In fact, I found a new meaning for this site. While I was investigating screenwriting techniques, I realized there is no methodology for producing screenplays aimed at video game production.

It wasn’t long before I decided to work on a screenplay set in the Alien universe.

Obviously, I am no screenwriter and screenwriting is an uncharted territory to me. I am not going to quit my day job or imagine I am the next Ridley Scott or James Cameron. I will take this as a vehicle for my fleeing imagination.

Anyway, if you want to contribute to this blog, please contact me. I would be more than happy to open it to authors who have good ideas and good writing skills.

Today, another great piece of fan art.

Delun is the author.

Delun has produced too little Alien fan art! Check his Home Page! With such talent, the Alien universe calls for more of your time! Ah!

Again, this is just a crop of Delun’s original piece. Check it out for the full experience.

I would like to thank Delun for allowing me to post his work on this blog.

This image is © Delun. Used Under Authorization.

If you read this blog for more than a few minutes, you will notice something strange: Gamers expect the Predator creature to have a role in their future Alien-based games.

Clearly, previous “Aliens versus Predator” games have made their mark and have shaped many expectations. This is no surprise.

While I did not enjoy Rebellion’s game, I still remember fondly Monolith’s “Aliens versus Predator 2″. (I must admit I played Rebellion’s game after Monolith’s game. Clearly, it was not the best way to approach the first “Aliens versus Predator”.)

Now, we know the Predator creature won’t be part of Gearbox or Obsidian’s games. I guess both developers will take the time to prepare gamers for this different direction.

It’s a bit ironical…when you ask people what they want, without conditions or limitations, they often ask for more of something they enjoyed in the past. I guess the same tendency pushes Hollywood to produce a sequel at the first sign of popular demand.

Obviously, being a shameless elitist, I ask for something new, original, pure and true. I want Gearbox and Obsidian to take the Alien universe back to its origin. I want their games to wash away the derivative creations that followed Alien and Aliens.

I must be a fan.