I take a look at the Super Pocket TAITO edition, one of the first mini portable retro handhelds from Blaze Entertainment’s Evercade spin-off line. Console retro gaming on the go has evolved. Are you an Evercade fan exploring the range of portable options, or maybe you’re new to retro gamingRead More →
Every review of Space Invaders starts off with a history of the “Mother of Video Gaming” which you’re probably bored of reading so let’s skip that and jump straight into Space Invaders Invincible Collection, a Nintendo Switch release that brings 10+1 games retro shooters from Taito together for £55. ChartingRead More →
These Space Invaders sequels may change how you look at the original video game series. Typing ‘Space Invaders’ and ‘sequel’ in the same sentence feels a bit surreal to me, even as someone with an esoterically obsessive interest in the series. The 1978 original is a title recognised around theRead More →
While there are several arcades in Whitby, the Funland Amusements is currently the only one to boast a floor of retro cabinets. A couple of days ago I drove down to Whitby, launch place of Captain Cook’s various voyages, birthplace of Bram Stoker’s Dracula (the story, not the character), andRead More →
Few gaming franchises on the planet can boast a legacy like Space Invaders, and the series has just celebrated its 45th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Taito and Square Enix have teamed up with Google to bring us Space Invaders: World Defence. This title is strictly for mobile platforms andRead More →
Wired is currently running a fascinating chat with Tomohiro Nishikado on the creation of Space Invaders. It’s been 45 years since the game’s release, a time during which Nishikado has largely ignored his early influence on video games. Recently, however, this has changed. But what was in mind when workRead More →
Quarter Arcade Space Invaders cabinets are the retro gaming experience you’ve been looking for. If you’ve ever wanted your own arcade but don’t have the real estate, small scale replica machines are an option. And what better way to start your collection than with a Quarter Arcade Space Invaders miniatureRead More →
Following the previous announcement of the Taito EGRET II Mini comes news of some limited editions, available to reserve today. The exclusive Western edition of this table top retro game console is limited to 5,000 models worldwide, with different versions boasting special content. Each Taito Egret II mini features: 5-inchRead More →
United Games Entertainment and Taito have announced the release of the Taito Egret Mini II arcade cabinet for home use. United Games Entertainment exclusively distribute and sell Taito’s titles in the West (digital and physical) and have agreed on special content and features that make the Taito Egret II anRead More →
