When was Space Invaders released?

Space Invaders was released on June 1, 1978.

What platforms is Space Invaders available on?

Space Invaders is available on Arcade, iOS, Handheld Electronic LCD, Legacy Mobile Device.

Who developed Space Invaders?

Space Invaders was developed by Taito.

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Space Invaders

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Released: June 1, 1978

Developer: Taito

Publisher: Midway Manufacturing, Taito, Sharp, My Arcade

Genres

ShooterArcade

Platforms

ArcadeiOSHandheldMobile

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Space Invaders is an arcade video game developed by Tomohiro Nishikado and released in 1978. It is one of the earliest shooting games and the aim is to defeat waves of aliens with a laser cannon to earn as many points as possible.

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