302 // ALIENS: The Video Games with Author Mike Diver

The Alien series has a long, complex history with the video game industry. From the 2600 Pac-Man clone days to the hyperrealism of Alien: Isolation, fans of the series have been battling (/hiding from) xenomorphs for nearly five decades.

Mike Diver's upcoming book, Aliens: The Video Games, is a sweeping journey through Alien gaming history. With original research and interviews—and no small helping of nostalgia—the book is a blast to read.

On today's episode, Mike sits down with Patrick, Holden, and Mario to talk the book, the games, the films, and the future.
Aliens: The Video Games is set to release at the end of August 2026. You can preorder now at Amazon and Waterstones, and learn more by visiting the publisher.

Link For Pre-orders can be found here - https://tinyurl.com/pryb7uub

For More on Aliens: The Video Games click here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/aliens-the-video-games/mike-diver/9781036127718

Publisher's page for the book - https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Aliens-The-Video-Games-Hardback/p/58218

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