It’s been 45 years since Space Invaders was released, and now they’ve just had a major augmented reality upgrade – thanks to Google and Taito! That’s right; following on from the success of games such as Pokémon Go and Ingress, the latest game to get the AR treatment is this 1978 classic, available right now on […]
It’s a thing: Space Invaders – The Board Game
It’s a 2-4 player game in which you’re defending your moon base from the iconic aliens. It’s a competitive game, though, as you’re competing to get the best score.
Retro gaming in tile designs
With the combination of the new gaming consoles and Christmas coming up I fully expect to see plenty of gaming and game memorabilia marketing over the next few months. Not sure I expected Topps Tiles to join in – but they have with this post celebrating gaming history and design inspiration. They’ve taken their kitchen […]
Retro arcade installation
New Media Labs wanted retro style game arcades for wall displays. The following was produced by Kraftisan in South Africa in response to the brief. More pictures at Behance.
Space Invaders Jenga!
How’s this for an awesome twist on the classic? Space Invaders Jenga from Think Geek. The black and colours make the Jenga tower look all sorts of cool and I especially like the little alien blocks. There’s a second way this Jenga and that’s why trying to move their Invader piece to the bottom of […]
Geeky travel prints make great gifts
UK geek centric retailer Firebox has recently stocked up on a number of travel prints. They’re straight out of famous works of fiction and are designed by Steve Thomas. Thomas has worked for Hasbro, ICON magazine and the roleplaying publishers Fantasy Flight Games. Check out the collection. Asteroid Zip-Line Travel Print Purchase Print Canyons of […]
Retro gamer fashion with Direct Blinds
UK retailer Direct Blinds have a collection of designer blinds inspired by retro games. I like these because they’re not something you see every day and feel appropriate to gaming fashion too. I’ve seen many gaming rooms that have blinds installed so the sun can be blocked from casting its evil glare on the screen […]
Luker’s Space Invader Art
Manchester based interactive artist, Filthy Luker, grabbed a bunch of road work barriers and traffic cones in order to manifest his latest work of art. Using the road work barriers Filthy Luker was able to create a space invaders scene on the side of the building. Wait until dark and add some custom software and […]
Space Invaders sofa
Fancy some retro alien action in your living room? Igor Chak has rather interesting looking couch that’s available for only a limited period of time. It’s a space invader couch. However, rather than floating around by your ceiling dropping laser bombs on to you – it should remain safely on the floor. It may even […]
Space Invaders traffic signal
Are you familiar with the international traffic light sequence? Stop, get ready, go and blast the human defences? Sure. I’ll admit it; the “blast the human defences” is not the most common feature of the sequence but you’re probably thinking of your local traffic signals. You might even have a green man icon on them. […]
