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Space Invaders (1978)

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Space Invaders, arcade game created by Japanese engineer and game designer Nishikado Tomohiro in 1978 and produced by Japanese electronic game manufacturer Taito Corp. It holds a significant place in video game history and is considered one of the pioneering titles in the shooter genre.

Shortly after being released, Space Invaders grew in popularity. In 1980, it was licensed for use in the United States. Throughout its lifetime it has generated more than 500 million dollars in revenue.

Space Invaders was a massive success in the arcades and played a crucial role in popularizing video games. It became a cultural phenomenon and is often credited with helping establish the video game industry.
Space Invaders had a significant impact on the gaming industry and inspired numerous other games. Its success played a key role in the growth and acceptance of video games as a form of entertainment. Over the years, it has been ported to various gaming platforms and remains a symbol of early video game history.

Space Invaders was a worldwide success and paved the way for a generation of shooting games that became extremely popular. In Japan demand for the arcade game was so great that it led to a coin shortage and prompted an increase in production of the 100-yen coin. In 1980 American game manufacturer Atari, Inc., adapted a version of the game for the Atari 2600 console, fueling the popularity of home gaming. Countless sequels, spin-offs, and releases of Space Invaders have been generated over the years, including Taito’s Space Raiders (2003). In 2008, in celebration of the game’s 30th anniversary, Nintendo released Space Invaders Get Even, an online game available in Japan for the company’s Wii console, in which players take control of the invading aliens rather than the defending laser cannon.

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