Housemarque’s new shooter Alienation looks like a bloody good time

Competitive co-op

Resogun and Super Stardust HD creator Housemarque’s next game is Alienation — a cooperative shooter in which you can “support your allies or go rogue.”

It’s a classic tale of dudes in power armor with giant machine guns versus a horde of aliens, but the way it is presented is what has me on board — bodies flying every which way, particle effects like whoa. Given Housemarque’s pedigree, you just know this one’s going to be fun.