She even returned seven years later for the equally celebrated sequel, Aliens — it’s not that surprising that Aliens holds up so well, especially since it was directed by sci-fi savant James Cameron.

Released in 2014, Alien: Isolation became one of the most acclaimed games based on the Alien franchise thanks to its atmosphere and unpredictable Xenomorph AI. Set aboard Sevastopol Station, it tasked players with surviving against a relentless Alien that adapted to player behavior throughout the campaign.

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but he’s particularly fond of RPGs and portable consoles.

With 'Disclosure Day,' the director returns to a longtime preoccupation. Two Times staffers explore his ongoing fascination with extraterrestrials.

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Steven Spielberg reflected on his beliefs about aliens, as well as his wife Kate Capshaw and kids, during an exclusive E! News interview at the Disclosure Day red carpet June 8.