IAF Intelligence Roundup 9th September 2007

Here's our regular list of updates from the IAF Intelligence section, where we share details, concept art, renders, etc. from the development of Alien Swarm: Infested. Anyone with a forum account can get access to this insider section, so if you don't have one, head over to the forums and become part of the Black Cat Games community!

Here are the new IAF Intelligence articles posted since our last round-up:

• Difficulty!
• Status report
• Medals
• Custom campaigns
• Defining the style of Infested
• Portrait Updates
• Level Design
• The Vindicator
• Character development

High-res Marine portraits 25th May 2007

We've just updated the marines page with high res portraits for each marine. Follow the thumbnails to see.

IAF Marines 22nd May 2007

As well as putting the finishing touches on content for AS:I, we've been working on some new pages for the site here. The first is ready and showcases the nine marines featured in AS:I along with a few speech samples. Enjoy!

Early mapping info 13th February 2007

Just a quick update to share some mapping tips and let you know progress on AS:I is going well; we're very close to being content and feature complete! In the meantime, we've put together some advice for people wanting to get into mapping for AS:I before the release of the game:

Early mapping tips for Alien Swarm: Infested

Swarm Buzzer 27th June 2006

The Swarm Buzzer is a fast, highly mobile Swarm variant. Typically found in groups, they swoop down upon their prey, both gouging the victim with their tusks and injecting it with a disorienting poison from its stinger mouth attack. Battlefield research demonstrates the Buzzer is lightweight and can be neutralized with a few rounds of weapons fire, provided the marine can hit it. Never underestimate the importance of weapons training, marines.

We've also obtained a short movie clip of the Buzzer flying.

IAF Intelligence Roundup 21st June 2006

Here's a reminder about our IAF Intelligence section, where we share details, concept art, renders, etc. from the development of Alien Swarm: Infested. Anyone with a forum account can get access to this insider section, so if you don't have one, head over to the forums and become part of the Black Cat Games community!

So far posted in the IAF Intelligence section is:

• Marine Concept Art
• Marine Run Animation
• Vereon XII Desktop Pic
• Assault Rifle Concept Art and Model Shots
• Swarm Spring Collision AI Test
• Sentry Gun Model Shots

With many more to come!

New AS:I Screenshots 16th April 2006

The Swarm team is working away hard at Infested and making good progress. Things are falling into place and looking promising. We're happy to show off some new in-game action screenshots and two model renders:

We'll also be running a competition soon, where you can get your name featured somewhere inside Alien Swarm: Infested! More details to follow.

IAF Intelligence 6th March 2006

We've just opened the IAF Intelligence section of the site! In here you can get an insider sneak peek into the development of Alien Swarm: Infested. We'll be posting concept art, model renders, architecture shots and more.

The IAF Intelligence section is open to anyone with a forum account, so if you don't have one you can sign up here. We also have a great community on our forums so be sure to introduce yourself! All the Black Cat Games developers regularly read the forums too, so if you have any suggestions or feedback, we'd love to hear it.