Video Games Space Invaders Comes Alive In Anniversary Anime
When N.E.R.D. paid tribute to Space Invaders in the “Everyone Nose” Remix video earlier this year, it seemed like another compelling way to re-introduce the public to the iconic ’80s arcade game. Subsequently, a prominent street artist, appropriately named Invader, revealed special messages emebdded in his alien-inspired pieces. Well, it’s no surprise that the space critters are making a comeback'this year marks the 30th anniversary of the trailblazing video game created by Japanese developer Taito. Yay!
So how is Taito celebrating? For starters, they doled out a shitload of money to re-emerge the brand by creating Space Invaders gum with the LOTTE candy company, special branded home pages for Yahoo Japan, and a worldwide multiplayer tournament. But recently the Taito Corporation bested all of their previous efforts by bringing the little critters to life in an anime, currently screening at arcades in Japan. Set to an electronica soundtrack, the clip follows a girl who discovers the Space Invaders for the first time (like many kids are doing today). Check out the short video below…
