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The tripod critter in the episode 2 preview video can be seen in game by spawning a 'ministrider'.
'npc_create npc_ministrider' in console.
It's not fully animated and the texture doesn't seem quite complete yet, either... But, it's pretty cool to stare at as it shoots you with its invisible guns...