Interprotean Xenomorph

This interview with MisterIngo totally disappeared from the blog at some point.
I have no idea how that happened. My apologies to MisterIngo, who took the time to send him his answers with promptly.

How did you come to produce Alien-based fan art?

After I saw the first film (I guess I was twelve) and after playing Alien 3 on the Sega Master System, I became hooked. My first fan art wasn’t anything special. I drew people dying in various situations, inspired by the game. Since then I’ve come to love the creature, find it beautiful, and I long to draw it, so I do.

What do you find interesting and/or fascinating in the Alien universe?

I love everything about the Alien-universe, but most of all I love the mystique regarding the aliens, not to mention the Pilot. Where did they come from? What purpose do they have? How intelligent are they?

Which movie in the Alien series is your favorite?

I can’t seem to decide on either Alien or Aliens. I love Alien for the single, one alien. The hunt, the thrill, the slender body of it, how it almost drives the entire crew crazy. I wish I could go back and watch this film for the first time, again. Aliens - well, it’s a wonderful film, lots of action, not to mention the Queen. It’s a perfect follow-up, but I think it’s still got its flaw. The aliens die like flies! The sophistication, the thrill, the feeling of cold, calculated evil which drives you to the edge of your seat has disappeared to be replaced by a craving for action. But still…It’s got the Queen. She’s *gasps in awe*…

Then again, the special edition of Alien 3 is also wonderful…Hm…Can I pass this question?

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

I remember playing a demo of the first game, when I was 14. I never completed it. Playing as a marine, hearing the familiar “bleeps” from Aliens, hearing the xenomorphs but not being able to see them…It scared the shit out of me…

I played the follow-up when it came out. Only ever completed it as an alien, and I love. I was the sexiest, most stealthy alien ever. I remember my brother and I playing the multiplayer demo for it too. We’d both be aliens, flying over rooftops, shrieking and taunting the other players…We rocked.

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

More mystery, more intelligence to the aliens themselves. They’ve sort of taken on the “stormtroopers-effect” - point a gun at them and they die. I want a RPG that scares me, perhaps give me a glimpse into their culture, how they think, what their motives are…

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

Lots of scares. Freaky scenes, freaky aliens that creep up on you, hiss, taunt you, play with you before they battle. Not brainless drones. I’d love a game I’d barely want to play because I was afraid it would make me shit my pants.

WOW!

1 year has passed already!

Work has been insane for the past year. Things are now almost back to normal and it’s high time to revive this poor blog.

Gearbox just announced the title of their Aliens-based FPS:

Aliens: Colonial Marines

This is sure to be a sign and a nod to me and every fan out there.

Stay tuned for more content soon.

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.

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.