Alien: Isolation had a really cool save-game system. In a new postmortem over at Gamasutra, Creative Assembly's Gary Napper talks about how that system came to be.
What happens when Alien: Isolation and Team Fortress 2 mix? You get this nicely done short film by MaGGoT4th, in which an Alien turns TF2's colorful cast into quivering mush puddles. Make sure to stick around for the twist ending.
Alien: Isolation's Character Art Is Just The Best
It featured in my roundup of the best art of the year, so it's only fair that Callum Alexander Watt's work on Alien Isolation gets its own spotlight here on Fine Art.
The Scariest Thing About Alien: Isolation? How It Can Ruin a Marriage.
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There are good times to play scary video games and there are bad times to play scary video games. Doing the latter can mean you're sleeping on the couch. If you're lucky.
You Can't Plead For Your Life In Alien: Isolation, Even At 60fps
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No matter how hard you try, pleading with the Xenomorph in Alien: Isolation just doesn't work. The alien (much like a cat) just does what it wants, despite what you tell it to do. But the androids? They should really know better.
A Cheat Sheet for Alien: Isolation’s Weirdest Plot Holes
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Alien: Isolation gave players an incredibly tense outer space horror game that successfully invoked the essence of the movie it's based on. But, if you stopped and thought about what happens, not every thing makes sense. Some of it is downright silly.
I Cannot Play Horror Games, But I Wish I Could
Are you enjoying Alien: Isolation? What about PT, or any other big horror game? Are you thrilling at the scares, revelling in the fear, shivering at the spooks? If yes, then know that I envy you.
Killing Destiny's Templar Solo, Without Exploits
Sure, it's fun to see people finding exploits to beat raid bosses solo, but it's something else entirely to see them just playing multiple roles by themselves and conquering with just a ton of patience and firepower.
Destiny's Hardest Boss, Killed In Under 20 Seconds
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Sure, you can glitch Atheon off the cliff by yourself with a few grenades, but apparently even that isn't as fast as four players wailing on him with exotic rocket launchers. Also, clips from World of Warcraft, Alien: Isolation, Halo 2 and more!
Alien: Isolation, Without All The Horrifying Parts
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Alien: Isolation is a damn gorgeous game—but sometimes, that beauty is difficult to appreciate while you're playing, what with a bloodthirsty Alien on your trail and all that.
The Art Of Alien: Isolation
Alien: Isolation is a pretty great game, but aside from the whole terror thing, one of the best things about it is the attention to detail and adherence to the original film's aesthetic.
We're Finally Getting Good Games Based On Movies
Once upon a time licensed video games—ones based on movies, TV shows, or other popular series—were the domain of festering bargain bins and well-meaning grandparents who didn't know any better. Now Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor and Alien: Isolation are two of the year's most interesting games. This is a good thing.
Alien: Isolation Isn't As Scary When The Alien Glitches Out
Alien: Isolation can be a pretty tense, terrifying game. But that experience depends on having things in the game actually work like they're supposed to—which isn't always the case for everyone.
Apparently The Scariest Part Of Alien: Isolation Is... A Door
Oh god just look at it. Look at it standing there. All door-like. Also today, we've got clips from Call of Duty, Forza Horizon 2, Battlefield 4, League of Legends and more!
Tips For Playing Alien: Isolation
Welcome to the space station Sevastopol! It's a lovely place to die.
Alien: Isolation: The Kotaku Review
Knock, knock. Who's there? An alien. It kills you.
Watch People Panic And Die In Alien: Isolation
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Alien: Isolation isn't exactly a "fun" game to play. It's super stressful and really difficult. It's definitely fun to watch other people play it, however.
Alien Isolation's Worst (Best) Aspect: The Unpredictable Alien
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One thing I noticed playing Alien Isolation was its unpredictability. Multiple replays showed the alien and other characters never did the same thing twice, which is entirely the point, explains creative lead Alistair Hope.
Alien Isolation's Awesome 1979 Mode Will Be Available For Everyone
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Isn't it great there'll be a way to play Alien Isolation using the film's original cast? Wasn't it stupid that this mode was announced as a preorder bonus? Well, "good" news: the content is going to be available to everyone, not just those preordering the game.