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It contains spoilers forAlien: IsolationandStar Wars: Rogue One.
Its one of only three books that are currently considered canonical with the film franchise.
The attempted colonization of LV-426 and the massacre that followed are the main focus of the novel.
Ripley remains on Earth in this one, with Laurel Lefkow voicing the character with an impressive Weaver-aping accuracy.
Its a small but important role for Ripley, which tees up the main grisly action very nicely indeed.
And, on top of that fan service, you also get some impressive Xenomorph sequences.
you might listen toRiver of Painon Audiblesofficial website.
Theres a free 30-day trial on offer at the time of writing.
A giant Xenomorph could be lurking around any corner.
Its not unusual to hide in a locker, afraid that opening the door will bring certain death.
As well as threatening to induce heart attacks at regular intervals,Isolationalso benefits from a very intimate story.
You play as Amanda Ripley (voiced by Kezia Burrows), the daughter that Weavers Ellen left behind.
It turns out that Ellen recorded a personal message for Amanda that we didnt get to hear inAlien.
Needless to say, when Amanda discovers and plays the message, the results are on the emotional side.
Crew Expendable plonks you in the Nostromo during the events ofAlien.
Sadly, though, in this version, the iconic cat Jones is nowhere to be seen.
Although theyre short, these experiences are a lot fun.
Getting to play as Ripley, with Weaver providing the voice, is an utter treat.
A full game with Weaver as the lead would be very welcome indeed.
As you might expect, that has some fun consequences.
As withRiver of Pain, Dirk Maggs directed an Audible adaptation ofOut of the Shadows.
Lance Henriksen reprises the role of Bishop.
On paper, this should have been a hoot, a flurry of gunfire peppered withAliensEaster eggs.
The decision to bring back Michael Biehn as Hicks complete with a very silly explanation was particularly unpopular.
He falls to his knees and gets captured by Weyland-Utani.
Theres no Ripley dialogue in either scene.
Therein, the eponymous Aliens of the franchise have infested and overrun Earth.
Its an epic yarn, with heaps of potential.
It was a very odd time.
