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  1. Space Invaders [b] is a 1978 shoot 'em up arcade video game developed and published by Taito. It was released in Japan in April 1978, with the game being released by Midway Manufacturing overseas.

  2. Jun 16, 2023 · Few games can be revolutionary, but Space Invaders achieved just that on its release in 1978. Now, according to Taito, its arcade classic is officially 45 – and it’s had lasting impact. The game influenced a string of titles, including a captivating array of sequels.

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  3. Apr 12, 2023 · The titular space invaders in Taito’s 1978 arcade classic have a look that’s among the most iconic in video games. During development, they almost took forms as mundane as human figures or...

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  4. Jun 18, 2018 · The “Space Invaders” arcade video game, celebrating its 40th anniversary, is an iconic piece of software, credited as one of the earliest digital shooting games.

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  5. Oct 8, 2024 · Space Invaders, arcade game created by Japanese engineer and game designer Nishikado Tomohiro in 1978 and produced by Japanese electronic game manufacturer Taito Corp. The objective of Space Invaders, which was one of the earliest video games released, is to pan across a screen and shoot descending.

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  6. The message in “Space Invaders” is as basic as the graphics: When faced with conflict, players have no option except to blast it away. Avoiding an enemy only delays the inevitable; players cannot move forward or back, but can only defend their space.

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  8. Tomohiro Nishikado created Space Invaders when the science fiction movie zeitgeist reached its zenith: the release of Star Wars. His creation was credited by many as transforming video games from niche product to mass consumer appeal. While simple in execution, Space Invaders was fun and addictive.

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