# Book Review: Aliens: The Video Games – A Detailed Dive Into Xeno Adaptations

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/book-review-aliens-the-video-games-a-detailed-dive-into-xeno-adaptations/
- Published: 2026-09-24T16:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-24T16:44:26+00:00
- Original publisher: Nintendo Life
- Original article: https://www.nintendolife.com/features/book-review-aliens-the-video-games-a-detailed-dive-into-xeno-adaptations
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming, Paranormal, Weird & Viral

## Key points

- Comprehensive history of Alien-related video games.
- Covers famous, obscure and cancelled adaptations.
- Best suited to fans of the franchise.

## Summary

Mike Diver’s *Aliens: The Video Games* surveys the franchise’s game adaptations from an unlicensed 1981 Commodore PET title through to the anticipated *Alien: Isolation 2*. The review praises Diver’s extensive knowledge, research and use of developer interviews, while finding the book’s thematic structure more engaging than a simple release-order catalogue.

The 176-page book covers film adaptations, original games, *Alien vs Predator* and *Predator* titles, crossover appearances and games inspired by the series, including *Metroid*, *Halo* and *Contra*. It gives extra attention to notable releases such as *Alien 3*, *Alien: Isolation* and *Aliens: Infestation*, but also highlights obscure and cancelled projects; *Fireteam Elite 2* is absent because it was announced after publication. The reviewer recommends it primarily to Alien fans and says it works both as a comprehensive reference and a casual dip-in read.

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