How Atari Fit a Mega Hit Into a Tiny Space (Invaders)

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Space Invaders on the 2600 wasn't just a hit, it turned the console from a minor success into a major one. How did Atari fit this huge game into the extremely limited 2600?

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Index:
00:00 Intro
00:48 Combat
04:17 Introducing Space Invaders
06:00 The Atari 2600 Port
07:50 Size isn't everything
12:00 The only official port
13:00 The 2600 becomes a hit
14:29 Outro and Patreon thanks



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