When Aliens Attack
E.T. was a heartwarming, magical movie--but it made for a pretty boring Atari game. For extraterrestrials to really make an impact in the gaming world, they have to do more than "phone home." Here are the top ten games starring space invaders.
When Aliens Attack
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Destroy All Humans!Do your part for galactic peace as an alien ambassador to earth in this just kidding didn't you catch that title? This game is about slaughtering as many hairless apes as possible. Period.
Publisher: THQ
Release Date: 2005.06.21
Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Mobile
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Halo 2Do you like sleeping? Having a social life? What about maintaining the most basic standards of personal hygiene? If so, please, please don't get caught up in the world of this intense, addictive, first-person shooter.
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Release Date: 2004.11.09
Platform: PC, Xbox
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Half-Life 2You wake from suspended animation to discover that the alien combine now controls earth. Do you step in line with Dr. Wallace Breen's message of human subservience? Hell no you're Gordon Freeman. So grab a crowbar and start kicking ass in this long-awaited sequel.
Publisher: VU Games
Release Date: 2004.11.16
Platform: PC, Xbox
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Area 51We all know that the U.S. Government has had proof of extraterrestrial life since the mid 20th Century. Let alien-enhanced Lt. Nick Cross take a tour of their top secret research facility.
Publisher: Midway
Release Date: 2005.06.08
Platform: PC
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Alien HominidTake it back to basics with some old-school, 2-d side-scrollin' action. You're a lost little alien looking for your U.F.O. If any F.B.I. guys get in your way just chomp their heads off. Aww... isn't that cute?
Publisher: O3 Entertainment
Release Date: 2004.11.23
Platform: PlayStation 2, GameCube, Game Boy Advance, Xbox, Mobile, Xbox 360, Gizmondo
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Metroid Prime 2: EchoesWho knew there were so many different ways to kill deadly aliens? Hook up with bounty hunter Samus Aran in this sequel and you're bound to learn a few new tricks.
Publisher: Nintendo
Release Date: 2004.11.15
Platform: GameCube
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Predator: Concrete JungleYes, hunting down aliens is all fine and well, but every now and then a Predator likes a little variety. Match wits with the 1930s mafia in this Grant Morrison-scripted game.
Publisher: VU Games
Release Date: 2005.04.26
Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox
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Under The SkinJust because you're a superior being doesn't mean you don't like fart jokes. This Japanese game explores the lighter side of alien invasion, as you punk gullible humans with pies in the face, spring-loaded boxing gloves and deadly flatulence.
Publisher: Capcom
Release Date: 2004.10.12
Platform: PlayStation 2
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Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3"It's not as good as the T.V. anime series." How often have we heard that complaint? Well, even the most hardcore Dragon Ball Z-purists should be pleased with the spiky hair and exquisite cartoon shading of their favorite intergalactic brawlers in this third installment.
Publisher: Atari
Release Date: 2004.11.16
Platform: PlayStation 2
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Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und BoseThis game's provocative, German subtitle is taken from Nietzsche. It means "beyond good and evil." Something to ponder as you strap on the robot suit and try to extract the y-data from Momo's subconscious.
Publisher: Namco
Release Date: 2005.02.15
Platform: PlayStation 2
