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Space Invaders, released in 1980 for the Atari 2600, is one of the earliest and most iconic video game adaptations of an arcade classic. Players control a laser cannon at the bottom of the screen, tasked with defending Earth from waves of descending alien invaders. As the aliens move closer, they speed up, increasing the tension. Players must also avoid the aliens' projectiles while strategically using shields for cover.

This home version was a massive hit, helping to drive the popularity of the Atari 2600 and establishing Space Invaders as a cornerstone of gaming history. It expanded on the arcade version with 112 game variations, including cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes and tweaks like zigzagging missiles and faster-moving invaders. Its simple yet addictive gameplay and groundbreaking appeal made it a defining title of the early console era.

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