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.