'Aliens: The Video Games' author Mike Diver on overlooked Alien games, tracking down retro game developers, and the future of the Xenomorph (interview)
We chat to author Mike Diver about this complete chronicle of Alien video games.
Mike Diver, a veteran writer and journalist, has embarked on a mission to chronicle the entire history of Alien video games, focusing on the overlooked titles. In preparation for the release of Aliens: The Video Games on August 30, we sat down with Diver to discuss the franchise's past, present, and future in games. I played a lot of Alien 3 on Mega Drive, Diver recalls, and as a young viewer, I was particularly captivated by the chestbursters in the stills of the film, which left a lasting impression on me.
Diver has immersed himself in Alien games for five to ten years, often chasing down developers from disbanded studios for research. One such interviewee, Dave Dorman, a comic book artist working on the cancelled CDI game Aliens Interactive, could not provide the promised concept work and answers to questions. Despite these setbacks, Diver managed to secure interviews with notable figures like Tony Beckwith, John Heap, and Mark Eyles.
The book features 24 new interviews, making it a comprehensive and engaging read. Diver believes that despite the rich history of Alien games, there is still ample room for further exploration, especially with upcoming projects like Fireteam Elite 2 and Isolation 2.
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