Space Invaders/Introduction

Space Invaders is most likely one of the most widely known classic game, second only perhaps to Pac-Man or Donkey Kong, maybe Pong. It is involved in a futuristic setting where aliens are attacking Earth (or Alpha Centauri or whatever) and you must defend the planet. Originally designed by Toshihiro Nishikado, it was originally manufactured by Taito and licensed for production in the U.S. by the Midway Manufacturing division of Bally. Released in 1978, it ranks as one of the most influential video games ever created. Though simplistic by today's standards, it (along with other contemporary games such as Pac-Man) was one of the forerunners of modern video gaming.