Space Invaders " was created by Taito Corporation in 1978 and became a social phenomenon as the originator of the shooting game " Space Invaders.
It is also known by the name "invader game.
While the game is simple and invasive, there are a variety of techniques, including the famous " Nagoya Shooting, " which was played with great enthusiasm by men and women of all ages.
There are table-type machines not only in game arcades but also in coffee shops, and some of you may have fond memories of playing while waiting for your order, or of ordering only a glass of juice and getting a disapproving look from the master of the coffee shop because you kept on playing invaders.
I, a native of the countryside, once played on a table cabinet in my hometown that had lost its coloring, but I guess young people today don't know about it...
Today, June 16th, is the day "Space Invaders" was first unveiled at Taito's presentation! It was recognized by the Japan Anniversary Association in 2018 as "Space Invaders Day!
To celebrate "Space Invaders Day" in 2020, many campaigns and sales were held all at once!
Present campaigns and bargain sales!
To celebrate "Space Invaders Day" in 2020, various gift campaigns and bargain sales on popular products have been held!
There are quite a lot of them, so let's take a look at them all at once!
Twitter Present Campaign
Taito is running a follow & tweet present campaign on its official Twitter!
Those who participate will be entered into a drawing to win a gorgeous gift!
The contents of the gifts are as follows
- Retro arcade "Space Invaders" for 4 winners
- AND INVADERS "waist pouch" for 2 winners
- OUTDOOR x TAITO "Space Invaders Body Bag (Orange)" for 1 winner
- 1 Nintendo Switch "Space Invaders Invincible Collection Special Edition
- AND INVADERS "Record Bag" for 2 winners
And the prizes are super gorgeous!
To participate, follow the TAITO Corporation(@TAITO) Twitter account and post a photo of your Space Invaders with the hashtag " #Space Invaders Day " on Twitter. and post it with the hashtag "#SpaceInvaderDay" on Twitter.
The great prizes are very attractive, but let's celebrate the memorable "Space Invaders Day" together!
The contest will run from Tuesday, June 16, 2020 to Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 23:59. The winner will be announced in early July 2020!
Special coupon present with the "Taito App"!
Taito App ", an application that can be used at Taito Stations nationwide, is giving away a coupon for one free crane game!
If you haven't installed this app yet, please install it now! If you have already installed it, log in now!
The "One Free Crane Game Coupon" is valid from Tuesday, June 16, 2020 to Tuesday, June 30, 2020!
For more information and to install the " Taito App", please visit the official "Taito App" website!
Space Invaders Invincible Collection" is 16% off!
The "Space Invaders Invincible Collection" released on Nintendo Switch in March 2020 is now on sale for a special price!
This is a great title that allows you to actually play the history of "Space Invaders" since the first generation.
The software included in the collection is
- Space Invaders (original)
- Space Invaders (Color)
- Space Invaders Part 2
- Majestic Twelve
- Super Space Invaders '91
- Space Invaders Extreme
- Space Invaders Gigamax 4 SE
The 7 titles plus " Arkanoid vs. Inv aders" as a bonus software, 6 titles and 8 versions are included in this collection!
The downloadable version of "Space Invaders Invincible Collection" is now available for a limited time at a 16% discount from 5,720 yen to 4,799 yen!
The sale will last only one week, from Tuesday, June 16, 2020 to Monday, June 22, 2020 at 23:59, so don't miss out!
For more information on "Space Invaders Invincible Collection", please visit the official website and purchase from My Nintendo Store!
The app version of "Space Invaders" is now on sale!
Nowadays, you can enjoy "Space Invaders" on smartphones and other apps.
The simple game is so well suited to smartphones that it's hard to resist playing it endlessly.
For a limited time only, various "Space Invaders" apps for smartphones are available for a limited time only!
Space Invaders
Normally 610 yen, now 59% off at 250 yen!
iOS users can purchase from the App Store, and Android users can purchase from the Google Play Store!
Space Invaders Infinity Gene
Normally 610 yen, 59% off 250 yen!
This one's for Android only, available from the Google Play Store!
Arkanoid vs Invader
Normally 610 yen, 59% off 250 yen!
iOS users can purchase from the App Store, and Android users can purchase from the Google Play Store!
Space Invaders Sticker Pack
Normally 250 yen, 52% off 120 yen!
This is for iOS only and can be purchased from the App Store!
The sale period is from Tuesday, June 16, 2020 to Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 23:59!
TAITOTOYS Sale & Twitter Campaign!
Popular "AND INVADERS" goods are on sale for a limited time at a limited price on the " Tight Toys Market " e-commerce site !
Also, " Retro Arcade Space Invaders ", which will be released in August, is now available for pre-order.
The "Retro Arcade Space Invaders", which has been carefully designed with attention to detail, may become a hot seller, so pre-ordering is a must if you want to be sure of getting one!
Please check the " Tight Toys Market " e-commerce site to see what items are on sale!
Also, Tight Toys will be running a giveaway campaign on their official Twitter account, where you can win an " AND INVADERS suitcase " for two people by following and retweeting the targeted tweets.
Follow the Taito Toys Twitter account(@Taito_Toys) and wait for the tweet to be posted!
EXBAR TOKYO Space Invaders Week!
EXBAR TOKYO, a "playground for adults" that combines "food" and "fun," is holding a limited time only "Space Invaders Beer Pairing Week. EXBAR TOKYO, a "playground for adults" that fuses "food" and "fun," will offer a limited-time collaboration menu including a " Space Invaders Beer Pairing Set " and " Special Space Invaders Cocktails," as well as in-store events!
In addition, the new "Space Invaders Sake " from the " Game Legends Sake Series " will be on sale for a limited time only, and a giant Space Invaders Gigamax will be set up for up to 6 players to play simultaneously. There will be many events, so be sure to stop by!
The event will be held from Tuesday, June 16, 2020 to Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 23:59.
For more information about " EXBAR TOKYO Space Invaders Week," please visit the official EXBAR TOKYO website.
Home version of "SPACE INVADERS Real Riddle Solving Game" is now on sale!
The popular "SPACE INVADERS Real Mystery Solving Game" can now be enjoyed at home with the " SPACE INVADERS Real Mystery Solving Game: Communicating with Invaders from Outer Space " package!
The game is usually played as a "round-the-clock" type, where you actually go around the facility to solve the riddles, but it has been arranged so that you can enjoy it at home as well.
With so much time still spent at home, this is the perfect game to play with children who have never heard of "Space Invaders" before!
The price is 1,500 yen (tax included) and includes a limited edition novelty! The product will be on sale until June 30, 2020 (Tuesday ), so don't miss out!
For more information, please visit the official page of "SPACE INVADERS Real Riddle Solving Game: Communicating with Invaders from Outer Space" and purchase at Tight Toys Market!
ARCADE 1UP" is now on sale!
ARCADE1UP ", which is a 3/4-size reproduction of the original cabinet, will be available at a new affordable price starting today!
This is your chance to get the "ARCADE1UP", which is a little smaller than the full size so that it can be placed in your room easily, but still exquisite enough to play!
The new price is 29,800 yen (including tax) and will be available until September 30, 2020 (Wednesday ), so why not take this opportunity to introduce arcade games to your home?
Please check the official "ARCADE1UP" website for the product lineup!
ARCADE1UP" Support for your home time! Present Campaign!
ARCADE1UP" has become more affordable, and a Twitter campaign has been held to win gorgeous prizes!
To participate, simply follow the Twitter account ARCADE1UP [JAPAN](@Arcade1upJ ) and the Twitter account MILKFED. of the brand providing the prize (@MILKFEDJP), and retweet the following target tweet!
One winner will receive AND INVADERS "Roll Top Bag" Red and one winner will receive MILKFED. "NEO SHOULDER BAG BAR" Red!
Entries will be accepted until 23:59 on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.
AND INVADERS "Scissor Bag & T-Shirt" Navy and SILAS "TOP LOGO FANNYPACK" Black will be given away to one winner each from June 18, so don't miss out on the second campaign!
This year marks the 22nd anniversary of "Space Invaders"!
This year marks the 22nd anniversary of "Space Invaders," which was first unveiled in 1978.
It is one of the few games that have been loved for a long time since its debut.
Let's celebrate "Space Invaders Day" together so that "Space Invaders," one of Japan's most popular games, will continue to be popular around the world for the next 30 to 40 years!
For more details, please visit the official "Space Invaders" website, which has been specially designed for "Space Invaders Day"!