Peeking Behind Pixels: Astonishing Stories from the Creation of the World’s Most Iconic Video Games

Space Invaders – The Birth of the Arcade Era

Space Invaders, the iconic arcade game, was a product of designer Tomohiro Nishikado's fascination with the popular sci-fi movies of the time. The game's development was fraught with challenges, from hardware limitations to creating the game's distinctive sound effects. Despite these hurdles, Space Invaders became a massive hit, ushering in the golden age of arcade games.