The Art of Eliott Lilly

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Elliott Lilly's concept work has always existed on the periphery of my attention. It was only until recently that I happened upon his portfolio site again, and I think his work definitely warrants a much deserved spotlight.

I'm a sucker for armored tactical units comprised of sword-wielding cyborgs, dilapidated warehouses-turned-shatter-blasted battlefields and lovingly crafted concept guns. Lilly just so happens to have all of those in bulk. I especially love his aesthetic approach to mech design; I'm sensing some serious kindred appreciation for the likes of Masamune Shirow and Yoji Shinikawa.

A professional concept artist working in the field since 2006, Lilly's breakthrough opportunity came through his role as an environmental concept and weapon designer on the commercially-successful though conceptually-lackluster F.E.A.R. 3. Since then, Lilly has gone on to work on Id Software's RAGE and the perpetually announced/unannounced DOOM 4. Here's hoping we continue to see more of Lilly's impressive work in the future. Check out more after the break!

Hyper Light Drifter Releases First In-Game Combat Footage

If you've been following the indie gaming scene you might be familiar with the name "Hyper Light Drifter", a Kickstarter-funded top-down action adventure game known for its pulsing soundtrack (courtesy of FEZ's Disasterpeace), its direct design inspirations (Legend of Zelda, Diablo), and its dreamy mythic atmosphere, like if Journey met Nausicaä. Also, for demolishing its set goal of $27,000 within 24-hours and winning the praise and endorsement of publications across the Internet.

Now after a brief period of PR-hibernation, the developers have released the first extended look at the game's combat system to both backers and general audience alike. This is all early-alpha footage, subject to change. But if I may venture to say: Damn, Hyper-Light Drifter. You are looking mighty fine.