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 →
We received an email a few days ago about the new Space Invaders collection for Nintendo Switch. It looks interesting, although something is niggling me. Space Invaders attained its iconic status in the video game history through the times in the game arcades. And until today, people know the invadersRead More →
A leading antique marketplace has revealed the top ten most valuable classic arcade game machines, as well as the most popular arcade games in each country. Antique marketplace, LoveAntiques.com, decided to research arcade game cabinets after the recent popularity of the #SavingTheArcadeWorld campaign to help arcade museums survive, coupled with theRead More →
