New Tron Legacy game trailer (with video)

One of the classics of science fiction is making its return to the movie screens with the upcoming Tron Legacy. Now, as it is the custom with most movies these days, a video game is also in the works and a quick teaser has been released.

The trailer shows several quick scenes depicting classic elements from the original movie. First you can get a glimpse of someone catching what looks like a disk, one of the staple weapons in the movie. There’s also a scene with a Recognizer, a towering two-legged machine resembling something out of Space Invaders. You can also get a look at the new version of the always awesome Light Cycles and, finally, there’s something about a virus.

A video game was the next logical step, as it is a movie about video games that has already been turned into different video games in the past. I remember none of them were very good but I was a kid at the time, although I still clearly remember the Light Cycles and consider them one of the coolest things ever. The trailer is too short to tell right now but it has the potential for a good game. If they can come up with a decent story and nail the part with the Light Cycles, I’m sold.

I really hope this movie is as good as the original. With today’s CGI capabilities they can pump up all the effects to 11 and make it a visual spectacle. Also, The Dude is back so it has all the elements to be an awesome flick.

There’s no official release date for the game yet. The official announcement and preview of the game will take place at the Video Game Awards on December 12, 2009.

Read [Joystiq] Also read [TheSixthAxis] Video [Spike TV]