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[IbizaPocholo]

Few fictional weapons are as iconic and influential as the Pulse Rifle. First seen in James Cameron's 1986 sci-fi blockbuster, Aliens, the M41A has undeniably become a cornerstone of pop culture. Its sleek futuristic design has influenced everything from the armoury of Halo to the prototype weaponry of the US military, and the rifle has appeared in a range of video games including Alien Versus Predator and Aliens: Colonial Marines. But how was this sci-fi icon created? Watch and find out.

 

[Cockles & Whelks]

Few fictional weapons are as iconic and influential as the Pulse Rifle. First seen in James Cameron's 1986 sci-fi blockbuster, Aliens, the M41A has undeniably become a cornerstone of pop culture. Its sleek futuristic design has influenced everything from the armoury of Halo to the prototype weaponry of the US military, and the rifle has appeared in a range of video games including Alien Versus Predator and Aliens: Colonial Marines. But how was this sci-fi icon created? Watch and find out.

Great video. Thread deserves a bump.

One sloppiness I hate in Alien games is where the flutter sound of the gun fire doesn't fluctuate. It's a small, but niggly annoyance.

 

[aries_71]

I was always triggered by that half mg-42 that Vazquez sported. Too cumbersome for cqb.

 

[Cockles & Whelks]

I was always triggered by that half mg-42 that Vazquez sported. Too cumbersome for cqb.

But looked great from a visual standpoint!

 

[MiguelItUp]

We need more pulse rifles and smart guns in Alien games. The way the look and sound is absolutely glorious.

 

[D.Final]

Few fictional weapons are as iconic and influential as the Pulse Rifle. First seen in James Cameron's 1986 sci-fi blockbuster, Aliens, the M41A has undeniably become a cornerstone of pop culture. Its sleek futuristic design has influenced everything from the armoury of Halo to the prototype weaponry of the US military, and the rifle has appeared in a range of video games including Alien Versus Predator and Aliens: Colonial Marines. But how was this sci-fi icon created? Watch and find out.

Pretty cool video

 

[ThatOneGrunt]

I grew up loving the Alien movies. Played the Alien 3 gameboy game a million times. Love the Pulse rifle and 3D printed one. Such an awesome design.