NEW YORK -- It’s an alien invasion of the best kind as Verizon today launches its “50 Aliens in 50 Days” computer giveaway sweepstakes to promote the company’s PlayLinc (http://surround.verizon.net/games) online game messenger. Beginning today and running for 50 days through Dec. 29, Verizon will give away one Alienware Aurora™ 3500 gaming computer with 17-inch flat-panel monitor to one Verizon PlayLinc user each day. Participants can find out more about how to register for each day’s giveaway at www.verizon.net/50aliens.