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Who developed the game Space Invaders?
Who developed the game Space Invaders?
Which company published Space Invaders in North America and Europe?
Which company published Space Invaders in North America and Europe?
What is depicted on the flyer for Space Invaders?
What is depicted on the flyer for Space Invaders?
Which section of the article discusses the impact and rankings of Space Invaders?
Which section of the article discusses the impact and rankings of Space Invaders?
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Who developed the game Space Invaders?
Who developed the game Space Invaders?
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In which year was Space Invaders released in arcades in Japan?
In which year was Space Invaders released in arcades in Japan?
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What genre does Space Invaders belong to?
What genre does Space Invaders belong to?
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What was the goal of playing Space Invaders?
What was the goal of playing Space Invaders?
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What video game influenced the designer of Space Invaders besides 'Breakout'?
What video game influenced the designer of Space Invaders besides 'Breakout'?
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Which novel inspired the designer of Space Invaders?
Which novel inspired the designer of Space Invaders?
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How much did Space Invaders gross by 1982?
How much did Space Invaders gross by 1982?
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Which video game console's sales quadrupled due to the 1980 Atari VCS version of Space Invaders?
Which video game console's sales quadrupled due to the 1980 Atari VCS version of Space Invaders?
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'Space Invaders' is considered one of the most influential video games because it __________.
'Space Invaders' is considered one of the most influential video games because it __________.
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Study Notes
Space Invaders Development and Release
- Toshihiro Nishikado developed the game Space Invaders.
- Midway Games published Space Invaders in North America and Europe.
- The Space Invaders flyer depicts an alien spaceship firing at a fortress.
- The "Impact and Legacy" section discusses Space Invaders' impact and rankings.
- In 1978, Space Invaders was released in arcades in Japan.
- Space Invaders is a shoot 'em up game.
- The goal of playing Space Invaders is to destroy waves of alien invaders before they reach the player's base.
- "Breakout" and "Galaxian" influenced the designer of Space Invaders.
- The novel "The War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells inspired the designer of Space Invaders.
- By 1982, Space Invaders had grossed $2 billion.
Impact and Legacy
- The 1980 Atari VCS version of Space Invaders quadrupled sales of the console.
- 'Space Invaders' is considered one of the most influential video games because it brought the arcade video game genre to worldwide attention.
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Test your knowledge about Space Invaders, including its reception, different versions, legacy, impact, remakes, and its presence in popular culture. Explore the impact of Space Invaders in music, television, film, books, and other miscellaneous aspects.
