14 Questions
Who developed the game Space Invaders?
Taito
Which company published Space Invaders in North America and Europe?
Midway
In which country was Taito the publisher of Space Invaders?
Japan
What type of game is Space Invaders?
Shooter game
What year was Space Invaders released in Japan?
1978
Who developed and released Space Invaders?
Taito
What genre does Space Invaders belong to?
Fixed shooter
What is the goal of Space Invaders?
To defeat wave after wave of descending aliens
What inspired the designer of Space Invaders?
Science fiction narratives
In what year did the 1980 Atari VCS version of Space Invaders quadruple sales of the VCS?
1980
What was the net profit of Space Invaders by 1982?
$450 million
What was the highest-grossing entertainment product at the time of Space Invaders' release?
$3.8 billion
What is one way in which Space Invaders has influenced the video game industry?
It inspired numerous video games and game designers across different genres
What did Space Invaders become a pop culture icon for?
Representing video games as a whole
Test your knowledge on the reception, legacy, impact, and popular culture references of Space Invaders, including home versions, remakes, sequels, and adaptations in music, television, film, and books.
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