Butler at your service Sep 4, 2009
Games like Tron, Space Invaders, Asteroid, Pacman and Galaga. Im more likely to pick that up because I was good at those games. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
- INKED! The summer of ’84: You can go home again (1) Sep 4, 2009
Long since razed by arson and replaced by that stupid water-spouting ball on Seventh and Main, the Crest in particular was the downtown s crown jewel, where the sweeping staircase led to a who s who of arcade classics like Dig-Dug, Galaga, Ms. Pacman and empty pockets. Every inch of the theater was a piece of living, breathing art, from the majestic paintings on the walls and the ornately sculpted arm rests on the seats, to the deep burgundy curtains that no longer withdrew at the start and end... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Playing Games: Wolfenstein, Space Invaders Sep 2, 2009
Then again, the core elements of Space Invaders have been expanded upon so many times by now - from Galaga to Raiden to Ikaruga - that you'd think there'd be nowhere left to take the series. And yet Space Invaders Infinity Gene manages to revitalize its namesake on the iPhone, a few invigorating minutes at a time. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Aussie smashes arcade video game world record Aug 31, 2009
Galaga Tournament World Record Score ... Phil Day plays Galaga at home in Braidwood ... IN A back room of his Braidwood cottage in the NSW Southern Tablelands Phil Day has just broken the world record on the 28-year-old classic arcade game and successor to Space Invaders, Galaga. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Namco's New Android Games Aug 26, 2009
Namco Bandai Networks Europe is a leading publisher of wireless games and content for mobile, offering a wide selection of titles to consumers which includes all-time classic games such as PAC-MAN, Galaga and Galaxian, as well as contemporary titles such as Ridge Racer, Time Crisis, and the best-selling Brain Exercise with Dr. Kawashima series. Namco Bandai Networks Europe provides mobile phone content to all major carriers in Europe. (IGN Wireless Games)
Portrait of the boxer by himself Aug 16, 2009
The 80s vibe is dated, but the high concept endures: A video game ace is recruited by aliens to use his mad Galaga skills in space. All this, and Robert Preston doing sci-fi, too. (Boston Globe)
The best classic arcade games ever made Jul 8, 2009
Honorable mentions: Space Invaders (Midway, 1978); Defender (Williams, 1980); Food Fight (Atari, 1983); Omega Race (Midway, 1981); Tempest (Atari, 1981); Galaga (Midway, 1981); Sinistar (Williams, 1982); Punch Out. (Nintendo, 1984); Gauntlet (Atari, 1985); S.T.U.N. Runner (Atari, 1989); Street Fighter II (Capcom, 1991); Alien 3: The Gun (Sega, 1993); Metal Slug (Nazca Corporation, 1996). (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Asteroids' the movie? Jul 3, 2009
Asteroids' the movie. - Game Hunters: In search of video games and interactive awesomeness - USATODAY.com. (USA Today -- Tech)
Titans of the big screen hope to conquer a smaller screen: video games Jun 2, 2009
"Video games are this generation's rock 'n' roll," said Tull, 38, who grew up playing Centipede and Galaga on arcade machines as a teenager in Binghamton, N.Y.. As chief executive of Legendary Pictures, he has been executive producer on such big-budget films as "The Dark Knight" and "Watchmen" and is working on movie versions of bestselling games Gears of War and World of Warcraft. (FOX59, IN)
SEGA Needs Back on iPhone May 16, 2009
Namco has released a string of iPhone games, from ports and remixes of arcade classics like Dig Dug and Galaga to newer releases like and. just launched. (IGN Wireless Games)
Galaga Remix on iPhone keeps fun, subtly updates Apr 28, 2009
Galaga Remix on the iPhone adds bosses and new weapons to the original formula, but the classic play remains engaging ... Galaga seems like an easy fit for the iPhone and iPod touch, but it often seems as if the easy ports are often the ones that get messed with ... I'm happy to report that Galaga Remix does a great job of keeping what was great about the original, while adding updates that don't ruin the experience. (Ars Technica)
JAKKS Pacific brings the arcade home... for under $50 Apr 20, 2009
Pac-Man is great, as is Pole Position, Dig Dug, Galaga, Galaxian, Bosconian, Xevious, and Mappy. But Pac & Pal. (Ars Technica)
List 200 MS Point Xbox 360 XBLA and... Apr 19, 2009
Inspired by classic arcade shooters such as Galaga and Asteroids, Galax-E-Mail allows players to command a fleet of spaceships to destroy enemies and safely deliver email packages, which happen to contain useful hints and tips on how to play the game. While perhaps not as timeless as the games from which it's inspired, Galax-E-Mail offers an excellent blend of arcade shooter action and a feeling of space adventure for only 200 MS points. (Suite101.com)
'Galaga' in your pocket Apr 14, 2009
Galaga' in your pocket - Game Hunters: In search of video games and interactive awesomeness - USATODAY.com ... Galaga' in your pocket ... Galaga finally makes its debut on the iPhone and iPod Touch. (USA Today -- Tech)
Weekend Game Hunting: Easter edition Apr 11, 2009
Finally, the iPod Touch will get plenty of attention between Fieldrunners and Galaga Remix. Readers, your turn. (USA Today -- Tech)
Galaga Remix iPhone Review Apr 9, 2009
IGN: Galaga Remix Review ... April 8, 2009 - As one of Namco's beloved arcade classics, Galaga was an inevitable arrival on the App Store ... While Galaga Remix does offer a pixel-by-pixel port of the classic, the main draw here in the new remix mode that features updated graphics, new power-ups, and boss battles that cap every five stages. (IGN Wireless Games)
Namco releases Galaga Remix for iPhone and iPod touch Apr 9, 2009
Namco Networks on Wednesday announced the release of Galaga Remix for the iPhone and iPod touch ... In Galaga Remix, you control a fighter ship flying through space as waves upon waves of insectoid aliens swarm your vessel ... Galaga Remix is a return to one of coin-op arcade gamings bonafide classics, with a big twist. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Dateline: Historic Fort Meade Mar 25, 2009
Some of the most popular games available are Galaga and Pac Man. A little league basketball team coached by Arhcie Gale, Ed Flood, and Charles McPherson has won the 1984 Youth Basketball Assn. Championship. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
- INKED! That’s a rap: I’m Audi 5000 G 0 Mar 13, 2009
Hard as hell, rollin deep, checkin suckas at Fastrip/No Pinball Wizard , but a Galaga master. Shorties on my jock, they just don t know it/Lotta Fatboy to love, and he know how to throw it. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Retro Game Challenge Review Feb 10, 2009
Here's a quick rundown:Cosmic Gate-- A simple Galaga clone that adds warp zones and asteroid fields ... Beginning with the Galaga clone Cosmic Gate you'll have to clear goals like"complete stage 5,""use a warp twice,"and"destroy a giant asteroid."Once you've satisfied the powers that be you'll unlock the next game, the platformer Haggle Man, and so goes Retro Game Challenge's progression. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Wednesday 10 Feb 8, 2009
"You downloaded Galaga Legions? I mean, it's a good shooter if you've never heard of Border Down or Guwange. But I like to actually push myself. You probably haven't heard of the bullet curtain sub-genre yet. But that's where the action is. This weekend, I'm going to dig into memorizing the patterns in Mushihime-sama. I bought a board of it for my cabinet at home because the PlayStation 2 port of it was ruined with an arranged mode. But you have fun with Galaga Lesions. I mean, Legions.".... (IGN PS2)
