Mike Diver
@mikediver.bsky.social
Mostly works in marketing. Mostly.
Author of gaming books inc. From Coin-Ops to Table-Tops, The Console, Indie Games, Retro Gaming. Aliens: The Video Games out August 2026.
Ex-music industry
Ex-games media and PR
#saintsfc
Author of gaming books inc. From Coin-Ops to Table-Tops, The Console, Indie Games, Retro Gaming. Aliens: The Video Games out August 2026.
Ex-music industry
Ex-games media and PR
#saintsfc
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Mike Diver
@mikediver.bsky.social
· Jan 6
The story of every official Alien series game.
Chapters on every Alien vs Predator game.
Details on fan games, unlicensed and cancelled games.
20+ new and exclusive interviews conducted with developers from the 1980s to the 2020s.
Concept art, renders, promo art and drawings.
30th August 2026.
Chapters on every Alien vs Predator game.
Details on fan games, unlicensed and cancelled games.
20+ new and exclusive interviews conducted with developers from the 1980s to the 2020s.
Concept art, renders, promo art and drawings.
30th August 2026.
What if film night with the kids is Master and Commander? What then?
February 7, 2026 at 7:18 PM
What if film night with the kids is Master and Commander? What then?
Ten years ago today, I held my first book for the first time. A great feeling.
Had two books out in 2016.
One in 2019.
Two in 2024.
One in 2026?
Had two books out in 2016.
One in 2019.
Two in 2024.
One in 2026?
February 7, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Ten years ago today, I held my first book for the first time. A great feeling.
Had two books out in 2016.
One in 2019.
Two in 2024.
One in 2026?
Had two books out in 2016.
One in 2019.
Two in 2024.
One in 2026?
Fashionably late, but the new Pupil Slicer - @pupilslicer.bsky.social - album, Fleshwork, absolutely rules. Go get that in you.
February 6, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Fashionably late, but the new Pupil Slicer - @pupilslicer.bsky.social - album, Fleshwork, absolutely rules. Go get that in you.
Reposted by Mike Diver
A few folks have asked me if a particular Alien/s game is in the book.
They all are! All officially licensed games. All AvP games. Plus fan games and cancelled games and games that are Alien/s but not officially.
And when a film has multiple distinct games, they all get their own chapter.
They all are! All officially licensed games. All AvP games. Plus fan games and cancelled games and games that are Alien/s but not officially.
And when a film has multiple distinct games, they all get their own chapter.
January 12, 2026 at 6:36 PM
A few folks have asked me if a particular Alien/s game is in the book.
They all are! All officially licensed games. All AvP games. Plus fan games and cancelled games and games that are Alien/s but not officially.
And when a film has multiple distinct games, they all get their own chapter.
They all are! All officially licensed games. All AvP games. Plus fan games and cancelled games and games that are Alien/s but not officially.
And when a film has multiple distinct games, they all get their own chapter.
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The hunt is on.
Step into the world of Horizon Hunters Gathering, a new co-op action game from Guerrilla coming to PS5 and PC: play.st/3ZPOtYi
Step into the world of Horizon Hunters Gathering, a new co-op action game from Guerrilla coming to PS5 and PC: play.st/3ZPOtYi
February 5, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The hunt is on.
Step into the world of Horizon Hunters Gathering, a new co-op action game from Guerrilla coming to PS5 and PC: play.st/3ZPOtYi
Step into the world of Horizon Hunters Gathering, a new co-op action game from Guerrilla coming to PS5 and PC: play.st/3ZPOtYi
Really good video here on T2 games, but also speaks to how, in the 80s and 90s, there wasn't always a rush to get a film license game out. Home video was massive, so you could still tie a release into that success.
Also, with Aliens done, does someone wanna pay me to do a Terminator book?
Also, with Aliens done, does someone wanna pay me to do a Terminator book?
Could you do me a favour & share this video pls?
Trying to see something... I know lots of people are experiencing lower YT views, but I want to see if boosting external links/shares makes a difference.
Plus, if you like old vs new T2 games. Pls have a watch :)
youtu.be/VdrwjWOJyFM?...
Trying to see something... I know lots of people are experiencing lower YT views, but I want to see if boosting external links/shares makes a difference.
Plus, if you like old vs new T2 games. Pls have a watch :)
youtu.be/VdrwjWOJyFM?...
Terminator 2 Game History is Wild
YouTube video by Nostalgia Nerd
youtu.be
February 5, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Really good video here on T2 games, but also speaks to how, in the 80s and 90s, there wasn't always a rush to get a film license game out. Home video was massive, so you could still tie a release into that success.
Also, with Aliens done, does someone wanna pay me to do a Terminator book?
Also, with Aliens done, does someone wanna pay me to do a Terminator book?
If I keep saying it, one day...
Snatcher.
Remake? Unnecessary. Just put the PAL Sega version on the eshop with touchscreen shooting and menu controls.
Snatcher.
Remake? Unnecessary. Just put the PAL Sega version on the eshop with touchscreen shooting and menu controls.
February 5, 2026 at 10:07 AM
If I keep saying it, one day...
Snatcher.
Remake? Unnecessary. Just put the PAL Sega version on the eshop with touchscreen shooting and menu controls.
Snatcher.
Remake? Unnecessary. Just put the PAL Sega version on the eshop with touchscreen shooting and menu controls.
Reposted by Mike Diver
Are you making a story-focused indie game? 📖
Applications are open for the Story-Rich Showcase, our event that will run during the Summer Game Fest period and is built to champion narrative games that deserve the spotlight ❤️🔥
You can apply here 👇
📋 storyrich.games
Applications are open for the Story-Rich Showcase, our event that will run during the Summer Game Fest period and is built to champion narrative games that deserve the spotlight ❤️🔥
You can apply here 👇
📋 storyrich.games
February 4, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Are you making a story-focused indie game? 📖
Applications are open for the Story-Rich Showcase, our event that will run during the Summer Game Fest period and is built to champion narrative games that deserve the spotlight ❤️🔥
You can apply here 👇
📋 storyrich.games
Applications are open for the Story-Rich Showcase, our event that will run during the Summer Game Fest period and is built to champion narrative games that deserve the spotlight ❤️🔥
You can apply here 👇
📋 storyrich.games
Who wore it better?
February 4, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Who wore it better?
Rip
Tear
We'll be there
Tear
We'll be there
February 4, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Rip
Tear
We'll be there
Tear
We'll be there
Idk guys, not sure Ethan Harlow is a real person...
February 4, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Idk guys, not sure Ethan Harlow is a real person...
It's a while til it's released - officially at the end of August - but if any book-reviewing types out there are interested in receiving an advance (digital) copy of Aliens: The Video Games for coverage purposes, please let me know. Cos that can be arranged. I'm very up for chats, too.
February 3, 2026 at 5:40 PM
It's a while til it's released - officially at the end of August - but if any book-reviewing types out there are interested in receiving an advance (digital) copy of Aliens: The Video Games for coverage purposes, please let me know. Cos that can be arranged. I'm very up for chats, too.
Nice to see Retro Gaming keeping some fine company in an Amazon best-sellers list right now. (Waves upwards to @mackeza.bsky.social.)
February 2, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Nice to see Retro Gaming keeping some fine company in an Amazon best-sellers list right now. (Waves upwards to @mackeza.bsky.social.)
This means you'll be able to pick up a copy of my book on 50 years of home gaming history, The Console, at Debug Games Festival.
Or pick it up and have a leaf through the pages, at least. Every little helps.
Or pick it up and have a leaf through the pages, at least. Every little helps.
February 2, 2026 at 10:20 AM
This means you'll be able to pick up a copy of my book on 50 years of home gaming history, The Console, at Debug Games Festival.
Or pick it up and have a leaf through the pages, at least. Every little helps.
Or pick it up and have a leaf through the pages, at least. Every little helps.
This is my favourite post here. No contest. Inspired.
Take me down to the Parallax city where the far moves slow and the near moves quickly
February 2, 2026 at 6:47 AM
This is my favourite post here. No contest. Inspired.
Every weekend I look at what you lot are posting and how do you have time? My Saturday and Sunday is always Work. Not Week Work. But Still Work. Are your homes messy af? When are you doing the laundry or the big shop or fixing a door or getting the car checked or hoovering top to bottom or getting l
February 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Every weekend I look at what you lot are posting and how do you have time? My Saturday and Sunday is always Work. Not Week Work. But Still Work. Are your homes messy af? When are you doing the laundry or the big shop or fixing a door or getting the car checked or hoovering top to bottom or getting l
*Special offer* pre-orders for Aliens: The Video Games will run in March.
So while it is out there now for pre-orders at a number of retailers (and those retailers may respect the forthcoming saving), my advice is to wait a few weeks and save a few quid.
But please do buy it. Please. Thanks.
So while it is out there now for pre-orders at a number of retailers (and those retailers may respect the forthcoming saving), my advice is to wait a few weeks and save a few quid.
But please do buy it. Please. Thanks.
January 31, 2026 at 10:48 AM
*Special offer* pre-orders for Aliens: The Video Games will run in March.
So while it is out there now for pre-orders at a number of retailers (and those retailers may respect the forthcoming saving), my advice is to wait a few weeks and save a few quid.
But please do buy it. Please. Thanks.
So while it is out there now for pre-orders at a number of retailers (and those retailers may respect the forthcoming saving), my advice is to wait a few weeks and save a few quid.
But please do buy it. Please. Thanks.
In March/April I want to be doing whatever I can to promote Aliens: The Video Games. Some fun stories in the book to recount to folks with podcasts and blogs. It's releasing in August but the key pre-order push is around Alien Day, April 26.
I will reach out to known folks but, recommendations?
I will reach out to known folks but, recommendations?
January 29, 2026 at 9:13 AM
In March/April I want to be doing whatever I can to promote Aliens: The Video Games. Some fun stories in the book to recount to folks with podcasts and blogs. It's releasing in August but the key pre-order push is around Alien Day, April 26.
I will reach out to known folks but, recommendations?
I will reach out to known folks but, recommendations?
People, please. Come on now. Live.
January 29, 2026 at 7:51 AM
People, please. Come on now. Live.
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BRIGHTON, I'm doing a Super Nintendo event at Loading Bar on February 17 with the esteemed @chrisbratt.bsky.social of People Make Games. Ticket price includes a Nintendo-themed special cocktail - come along!
luma.com/mkp59tca
luma.com/mkp59tca
Super Nintendo: Keza MacDonald and Chris Bratt. · Luma
Join Keza MacDonald in conversation with Chris Bratt for the launch of Super Nintendo: How One Japanese Company Helped the World Have Fun, a riveting cultural…
luma.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:39 AM
BRIGHTON, I'm doing a Super Nintendo event at Loading Bar on February 17 with the esteemed @chrisbratt.bsky.social of People Make Games. Ticket price includes a Nintendo-themed special cocktail - come along!
luma.com/mkp59tca
luma.com/mkp59tca
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We're launching a website.
Jank is an independent PC games website funded by readers.
jank.cool
If you like funny, thoughtful games journalism and can't stand adverts, deals posts, affiliate links, and other nonsense - Jank is for you.
Jank is an independent PC games website funded by readers.
jank.cool
If you like funny, thoughtful games journalism and can't stand adverts, deals posts, affiliate links, and other nonsense - Jank is for you.
January 27, 2026 at 12:50 PM
We're launching a website.
Jank is an independent PC games website funded by readers.
jank.cool
If you like funny, thoughtful games journalism and can't stand adverts, deals posts, affiliate links, and other nonsense - Jank is for you.
Jank is an independent PC games website funded by readers.
jank.cool
If you like funny, thoughtful games journalism and can't stand adverts, deals posts, affiliate links, and other nonsense - Jank is for you.
Reposted by Mike Diver
Kotaku is hiring for *three* positions:
- Staff reporter: kotaku.com/kotaku-is-hi...
- Nights and weekends editor: kotaku.com/kotaku-is-hi...
- Community editor: kotaku.com/kotaku-is-hi...
- Staff reporter: kotaku.com/kotaku-is-hi...
- Nights and weekends editor: kotaku.com/kotaku-is-hi...
- Community editor: kotaku.com/kotaku-is-hi...
Kotaku Is Hiring A Staff Reporter
We want your scoops
kotaku.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Kotaku is hiring for *three* positions:
- Staff reporter: kotaku.com/kotaku-is-hi...
- Nights and weekends editor: kotaku.com/kotaku-is-hi...
- Community editor: kotaku.com/kotaku-is-hi...
- Staff reporter: kotaku.com/kotaku-is-hi...
- Nights and weekends editor: kotaku.com/kotaku-is-hi...
- Community editor: kotaku.com/kotaku-is-hi...