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The Space Invaders: In Search of Lost Time (2012)
Directed by Jeff Von Ward
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Overview
Beginning with Space Invaders in 1978, arcade games began to appear everywhere. By 1982, there were 13,000 dedicated arcade locations across North America. It was the Golden Age of Arcade Games, generating $3.2 billion dollars in 1983. By 1985, revenue had fallen 97%. Atari declared bankruptcy. Arcades closed. Most of the old games were converted or destroyed. A few were packed into warehouses where they remained, largely forgotten, for at least another decade. This is the story of arcade video games, and the generation who grew up in the arcades attempting to collect and preserve their fondest memories.
Length 98 minutes
Actors
Chris Alcott | Pete Ashdown | Jean Baudin | Deb Bazzano
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/26/2013 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 3.5 stars |
| (Average) 3.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
A slightly unfocused and repetitive look at the death of the arcade and birth of home arcade cabinet collections, THE SPACE INVADERS is nonetheless easy flowing lube for one’s nostalgia boner. Interviews with collectors reminiscing about the heyday of arcades made me yearn for the simpler times of my childhood and the discussions of their home collections made me quite jealous though often left me wanting for more wide shots of their home setups. Quite amusing and interesting despite obvious budget shortcomings.
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