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Arcade classic Space Invaders hits the App Store
By Charles Starrett
Senior Editor, iLounge
Published: Monday, February 23, 2009
News Category: iPhone Applications
Taito has released its classic Space Invaders game for the iPhone and iPod touch. The game offers a faithful recreation of the arcade experience, providing a simulated cabinet mode with on-screen joystick, button, and arcade-style display; touch/drag and tilt controls are also available, along with four different screen modes. In addition, it features bonus extras including materials from the original game’s development. Disappointingly, the game does not include any of the features of Taito’s later, better Space Invaders sequels, including the well-regarded Space Invaders Extreme. Space Invaders is available now from the App Store and sells for $5.
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$5? Is it already April Fools?
Posted by ben on February 23, 2009 at 3:31 PM (PDT)
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I agree… $5? I’d pay $5 for Dragon’s Lair, Rage, or Golden Axe II. But Space Invaders? I’m not that nostalgic!
Posted by The Digital Alchemist on February 23, 2009 at 4:25 PM (PDT)