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In July this year it will be 40 years since the ultra popular video game Space Invaders first hit the arcades:
Arcade historians know that 1978 was a big year in arcade games and Taito knows it too since they released a game that year that put them on the map. Unfortunately Taito hasn’t done anything earth-shaking in the past few years but they will certainly be celebrating the 40th anniversary of Space Invaders throughout 2018. They’ve started by launching this special website commemorating the original; if you frequent modern arcades then you likely will have come across the new Space Invaders Frenzy by Raw Thrills.
For the record, the arcade version was released in July of 1978.
Any other Soylentils remember when this first arrived in the arcades?
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday January 04 2018, @07:14PM
It'll swing back, there is already a core of rebels that eschew the always connected life. It won't go all the way back, but you'll see less and less people glued to their devices all the time. Or the quality of interactions will vastly improve and humanity will move into a much more digital reality.
Actually, the net has enabled a lot more real socialization that would not happen otherwise. Far flung groups plan meetups, it is easier than ever for people to find activities, perhaps city's will one day publish volunteer opportunities that make it easy to get involved locally and do what needs to be done.
If you want to experience the time before computers just shut down the local power grid. Like camping it is magical for a short time, then you remember all the up sides to civilization like hot water, comfy beds, and restaurants! Or in this case, forums to talk with somewhat like minded people instead of farmer joe at the pub who hates computers. Music, movies, games, keeping up with family/friends, and DIY info that helps you fix your sink.
We're not going back voluntarily, but I expect we'll achieve more balanced lives as the novelty of SpyFace and Twater wear off.