My name is Aaron Percival - although I go by the handle Corporal Hicks in the Aliens/vs/Predator community - and I'm the co-administrator of AvPGalaxy. I also work specifically as editorial doing news posts, interviews, articles, etc and handle public relations for the website. I also host and edit the Alien vs. Predator Galaxy Podcast.
I first saw the first half of Aliens on my 5th birthday after going on the Aliens - Ride at the Speed of Fright 4D cinema at American Adventure. It gave me nightmares for 5 years until I finally saw the film in its entirety and became obsessed with the franchise.
I have worked on various Aliens vs Predator websites since 2003 when I learnt HMTL over a weekend and created a website called AvPWorld. In retrospect it was a terrible looking website but it further enhanced my love of the franchise and the online community. I became a newsposter for AbsoluteAvP (previously AvP2.net) later that year.
In 2005 I eventually decided to close AvPWorld and take on a more editorial role working for the re-incarnate version of AvPNews hosted on GameGossip. Unfortunately the administrator left and I was left to run an entire website by myself again. Following the AICN script review of Aliens vs. Predator 2 I eventually lost the heart and left AvPNews in April of 2006.
When I was contacted by Darkness in November 2006 about using my articles & reviews for AvPGalaxy, I volunteered to join him as permanent staff and have been here ever since.
I have a very open mind when it comes to the franchise so I enjoy reading the various comics and novels so I can experience other stories outside of the films. I enjoy attending various conventions and playing numerous games based on the series.
During my time working on Alien vs. Predator Galaxy I've had the pleasure of speaking on a panel at the Alien Encounters: 25 Years of Aliens Convention. I've been featured in a documentary about Alien fandom called Alien Fans by Dennis Lowe. There is also a ship in the Aliens vs. Predator novel trilogy, The Rage War, named after me.
Following a brief tease yesterday, Capcom has just unveiled it's upcoming Capcom Home Arcade! This plug-and-play "home arcade" comes pre-loaded with 16 classic Capcom arcade games, including the first official re-release of Capcom's classic arcade version of Alien vs. Predator from 1994!
Emblazoned with Capcom's iconic duotone logo the Capcom Home Arcade delivers a classic single and multiplayer ... [Read More]
It's Friday and that means we're in for a brand spanking new Alien: 40th Anniversary Short! This week sees the release of Aidan Brezonick's Alien: Night Shift. Check out the synopsis and video below!
When a missing space trucker is discovered hungover and disoriented, his co-worker suggests a nightcap as a remedy. Near closing time, they are reluctantly ... [Read More]
With just over 2 weeks until the fourth official Alien Day celebration (and the release of the last two Anniversary Shorts), the Alien Universe website has been updated with details of what to expect from Alien Day 2019!
Launching into ALIEN Day, the biggest name brands have created exclusive collections in honor of the franchise. All-new figures, merchandise, apparel, publications, mobile ... [Read More]
The teaser trailer for this week's Alien: 40th Anniversary Short has been uploaded to the various Alien Anthology social outlets. You can check it out below!
When a missing space trucker is discovered hungover and disoriented, his co-worker suggests a nightcap as a remedy. Near closing time, they are reluctantly allowed inside the colony supply depot where the trucker’s condition worsens, ... [Read More]
Corporal Hicks and RidgeTop tackle a more obscure title in our latest Let's Play: Aliens vs. Predator Requiem on the PSP. Developed by Rebellion, published by Sierra and released in 2017, the only Alien or Predator title on the PlayStation Portable was a loose adaptation of the film of the same name that saw you play as the Wolf Predator.
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It's Friday and that means it's time for another Alien: 40th Anniversary Short! Up this week is Alien: Specimen which was directed by Kelsey Taylor and written by Federico Fracchia, and starring Jolene Anderson as Julie. Check out the synopsis and video below!
To celebrate Alien's 40th anniversary and in partnership with Tongal, 20th Century ... [Read More]
We have just uploaded the 84th episode of the Alien vs. Predator Galaxy Podcast (right-click and save as to download)! Our latest episode sees regular hosts Corporal Hicks and RidgeTop joined by a very old member of staff. In fact, he started the podcasts with Hicks! We welcome Mikey back for a review of the Alien: 40th Anniversary Shorts! Beware spoilers.
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I'm sure I wouldn't be speaking out of turn if I said the future of Alien and Predator under Disney has been something of a concern for a lot of fans. And now Disney and Fox have confirmed that Alien remains a priority for the studio.
The Disney presentation is currently taking place at CinemaCon and according to attendees, not only was ... [Read More]
The teaser trailer Alien: Specimen, the next Alien: 40th Anniversary Shorts, has been shared to the various Alien Anthology social accounts and is now up to whet your whistles!
It’s the night shift in a colony greenhouse, and Julie, a botanist, does her best to contain suspicious soil samples that have triggered her sensitive lab dog. Despite her best efforts the ... [Read More]
The list of potential adversaries for the Predator is not small! He's faced some serious contenders including Batman, Superman, and Alien (of course). Back in 2015 He also had a run in with in with Riverdale's Archie. And now he's back for more!
The second Archie vs. Predator mini will follow on directly from the first — and ... [Read More]
I'm devastated to be reporting that Prodos Games has announced that as of the 30th of April their Alien vs. Predator miniatures are being discontinued, and they are no longer able to sell any more miniatures.
Before the last facehugger has jumped and the last plasma caster is fired, Prodos are releasing two final expansions: Machiko Noguchi (in ... [Read More]
Nearly 9 months after the competition was announced, today is the day we've been waiting for! The official release of the first of the Alien: 40th Anniversary Shorts! Up first is Chris Reading's Alien: Containment.
Four survivors find themselves stranded aboard a small escape pod in deep space. Trying to piece together the details around the outbreak that led ... [Read More]
A head of tomorrow's debut of Alien: Containment, the first of six Alien: 40th Anniversary Shorts, 20th Century Fox has uploaded a new red band trailer with some new footage and the release order!
"In honor of the 40th anniversary of ALIEN (1979), six visionary filmmakers expand the terrifying imaginations of Ridley Scott, H.R Giger, and Dan O'Bannon. From atmospheric hallways, ... [Read More]