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|title=Space Invaders | |title=Space Invaders | ||
| | |image=[[Image:Space Invaders flyer.jpg|250px]] | ||
|developer=[[Taito Corporation]] | |developer=[[Taito Corporation]] | ||
|publisher=[[Taito Corporation]] (JP)<br>[[Midway Games]] (US) | |publisher=[[Taito Corporation]] (JP)<br>[[Midway Games]] (US) | ||
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|categories=[[Action]] | |categories=[[Action]] | ||
|systems=[[Arcade]], [[Atari 8-bit]], [[Atari 2600]], [[Atari 5200]], [[Game Boy]], [[MSX]], [[NES]], [[TurboGrafx-16]], [[Sega SG-1000]], [[SNES]], [[WonderSwan]], [[Sega Saturn]], [[PlayStation]] | |systems=[[Arcade]], [[Atari 8-bit]], [[Atari 2600]], [[Atari 5200]], [[Game Boy]], [[MSX]], [[NES]], [[TurboGrafx-16]], [[Sega SG-1000]], [[SNES]], [[WonderSwan]], [[Sega Saturn]], [[PlayStation]] | ||
| | |released=[[1978]] | ||
|players=1-2 | |players=1-2 | ||
|ratings=N/A | |ratings=N/A | ||
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Space Invaders first appeared in Japan, as the creation of arcade manufacturer [[Taito Corporation|Taito]]. Video games prior to Space Invaders served as a distant second to Japan's most popular past-time, pachinko, and did not appear to make any dent in pachinko earnings. When Space Invaders arrived, that was all about to change. Popularity for the arcade game sky rocketed and Japan was soon faced with a shortage of the yen coin needed to play the game. Almost over night, pachinko parlors cleared large amounts of floor space for the game. ''Note that when written in Japanese Katakana, the title of the game is actually "Space Invader" - singular, not plural.'' | Space Invaders first appeared in Japan, as the creation of arcade manufacturer [[Taito Corporation|Taito]]. Video games prior to Space Invaders served as a distant second to Japan's most popular past-time, pachinko, and did not appear to make any dent in pachinko earnings. When Space Invaders arrived, that was all about to change. Popularity for the arcade game sky rocketed and Japan was soon faced with a shortage of the yen coin needed to play the game. Almost over night, pachinko parlors cleared large amounts of floor space for the game. ''Note that when written in Japanese Katakana, the title of the game is actually "Space Invader" - singular, not plural.'' | ||
The reaction in the United States was not quite as drastic, but just as successful. Space Invader machines could be seen popping up in more locations than just the usual arcade halls. Hotels and grocery stores started setting them up to cash in on the phenomenon. Compared to other arcade games of skill that were also available, Space Invaders provided players with a sense of urgency that immersed players into the game. Due to the surprising reaction to the popularity of the game, [[Atari]] decided they needed to have this game on their home systems. | The reaction in the United States was not quite as drastic, but just as successful. Space Invader machines could be seen popping up in more locations than just the usual arcade halls. Hotels and grocery stores started setting them up to cash in on the phenomenon. Compared to other arcade games of skill that were also available, Space Invaders provided players with a sense of urgency that immersed players into the game. Due to the surprising reaction to the popularity of the game, [[Atari]] decided they needed to have this game on their home systems. | ||
While Atari had brought many of their popular arcade games to the [[Atari 2600]], they never considered another company's game. They made history by being the first company to ever license another company's game for home conversion. And it paid off. Making the official conversion Space Invaders available only on the Atari 2600 helped Atari sell more consoles than ever before. | While Atari had brought many of their popular arcade games to the [[Atari 2600]], they never considered another company's game. They made history by being the first company to ever license another company's game for home conversion. And it paid off. Making the official conversion Space Invaders available only on the Atari 2600 helped Atari sell more consoles than ever before. | ||
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* You have four shields spread out over the surface that absorb shots, but erode over time. | * You have four shields spread out over the surface that absorb shots, but erode over time. | ||
* A saucer will occasionally fly over the formation, which can be shot for bonus points. | * A saucer will occasionally fly over the formation, which can be shot for bonus points. | ||
[[Category:Arcade]] | [[Category:Arcade]] | ||
[[Category:MAME]] | [[Category:MAME]] | ||
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[[Category:TurboGrafx-16]] | [[Category:TurboGrafx-16]] | ||
[[Category:Sega SG-1000]] | [[Category:Sega SG-1000]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:SNES]] | ||
[[Category:WonderSwan]] | [[Category:WonderSwan]] | ||
[[Category:Sega Saturn]] | [[Category:Sega Saturn]] | ||