For fifteen seconds of one of the highest-grossing films of all time, The Avengersa (TM) plan to save the world comes to a grinding halt when Tony Stark calls out a low-level member of S.H.I.E.L.D. for playing Galaga on the job. Acclaimed novelist and lifelong Galaga player Michael Kimball knows the compulsion: Hea (TM)s set and re-set high scores on Galaga machines all across America. What many call the greatest fixed shooter arcade game in history, Galaga broke the Space Invaders mold with superior graphics, faster firing, bonus rounds, tractor beams, and advanced enemy A.I. Since its 1981 release, Galaga has inspired numerous sequels, bootlegs, hacks, and clonesa "and some version of Galaga has been released for nearly every gaming platform. Kimball shares his obsession with Galaga through a discussion of the innovative gameplay it introduced (including lots of tips), its extensive cultural legacy (including collectibles, movies, rap songs, drinking games, and sex acts), and how Galaga got Kimball through a difficult childhood--and maybe saved his life.

Plot Summary Galaga is a motion picture based on the popular arcade game that debuted in 1981. Set in the far future this story is about three pilots trying to survive wave after wave of attacking aliens. They must face insurmountable odds and battle countless aliens in order to destroy the alien’s mother ship. Doing so will stop the invasion of Galaga and restore peace to the galaxy.

Production histories, reviews, gameplay details, and more Video games from many companies and platforms, placed in context with games today Numerous quotes about the games from industry professionals

Like its predecessors, this book includes essential "insider" tips, tricks, and never-before-published information on 75 red-hot Nintendo games. A perfect way to capitalize on the Christmas Nintendo sales.