Jun 28
Jun 28
Even in a time where everything from our phones to our watches could easily serve up a classic game of Space Invaders, there’s still something appealing about this miniature keychain version. It actually plays more like a cross between Space Invaders and Whac-A-Mole, but instead of bludgeoning rodents you’re taking out blinking alien invaders that are coming for everyone and everything you hold dear.
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Jun 28
Space Invaders Keychain Game
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I am quite sure that all gamers who consider themselves seriously would have had a go at Space Invaders in one form or another in the past, but this time around, we have something which could very well take the cake where the uniqueness of gaming is concerned – in the form of the $12.99 Space Invaders Keychain Game. With this unique keychain, it not only holds all of your precious keys in a single bunch, it will also allow you to kill some time without requiring the need to carry around a smartphone.
Basically, the Space Invaders Keychain Game is a different take from that of a regular “Whack A Mole” game, as the invaders are depicted by a slew of buttons, and whenever these buttons light up, all you need to do is smash the respective buttons, and the invasion will be prevented. To add to the authentic feel of the old era of video games, actual sound effects from Space Invaders are thrown into the mix. I think that most adept gamers will most probably “complete” this game fairly quickly and easily, since it comes with just three levels of challenging fun.
[ Space Invaders Keychain Game copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Jun 21
Based on an incredibly simple concept, Jenga is one of those ‘board’ games that will never go out of style. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for branded versions that bring something new to the table. (The table that you’re trying desperately not to bump.)
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Jun 21
Just when I thought there were no more ways you could play Jenga, along comes another amusing mashup of the brick-stacking game with a classic video game.
This time, we have USAOpoly’s Jenga Space Invaders Collectors Edition. This new version of Jenga features stackable rows of those pesky invaders. The rules are different than standard Jenga, in that you’re trying to remove blocks as spins of the wheel determine things like the rate at which the invaders are dropping down and increasing speed. The objective is to have your invader descend from the top of the tower to get as close to the bottom as possible without knocking it over.
Jenga Space Invaders edition is coming out this July 30th, and can be pre-ordered from Midtown Comics for $22.49(USD).
[via Blog de Bringquedo] (Thanks, Kenny!)
Jun 04
Mar 29
I suppose you could put a Space Invaders mobile in any room you’d like, but if you’ve got a youngling in the nursery, then you’ll want to get them started right away on their path of geeky righteousness from the earliest age possible.
This cool laser-cut bamboo Space Invaders mobile was made by Shawn Hampton of Pixel Party, and is the perfect thing to hang above your baby’s crib, so they can count aliens as they drift off to sleep. I think if I had these above my crib, I might have turned out differently – as in, I might have actually been able to make it past the first couple of waves of the game.
The mobile measures about 36″ (W) x 36″ (H), so you’ll need a good amount of space to display it. Perhaps the invaders can help you secure some. So blast through your bases and head on over to Pixel Party’s Etsy shop to grab the Space Invaders mobile for $75(USD).
Mar 19
Personally, the idea of letting space aliens into my home makes me nervous. I’m not sure if they’d want to do some sort of invasive probing, or just cut my brain open to see what’s inside. Either way, I’d rather keep the invaders out. But if you feel at home with the idea of visitors from another planet hanging out in your space, then you might want to let them in through the air ducts.
These fun Space Invaders wall vent covers feature cutouts of the entire Space Invaders game field, and are laser cut from plywood by Little Big Laser Design Studio. Though you might need to move your cannon quickly, since it appears you have no defenses left. That could only mean one thing – alien dust bunnies will be coming out of your vents soon!
If you happen to live in a part of the world where wall vents are small squares, like in the UK, you’re in luck. Here in the good old U.S. of A., air registers look completely different. Though even if you don’t use this to cover up your air vents, you could always screw it to the wall and just admire it on its artistic merits. You can find one over on Etsy for £14.99 (~$23 USD) each.
Mar 05
NASA’s Hubble Telescope peered deep into a cluster of galaxies called Abell 68 recently, and found a wicked space invader that looks like it’s headed right for us. Brace for impact! More »
Feb 03
If you’ve been following Technabob for a while, you know I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for Space Invaders, so when I saw that these guys were working on a chess set inspired by the classic arcade game, it put a big grin on my face.
The guys at Michigan’s NMI Laser have finally put their schmancy Epilog industrial laser cutter to good use, creating an awesome version of the invaders, adapted to the chess board. The set comes with fluorescent acrylic invaders in green and pink, and a laser-etched black game board to go with. I love their selection of aliens for each of the different chess playing pieces – especially the laser base for the King and the spaceship for the Queen.
The complete Space Invaders Chess Set will set you back $65, including both the board and the 32 invader playing pieces. Keep in mind that this is a Kickstarter project, and they need to hit their goal of $5000 by February 28 in order to go into production by April.
They’re already almost half way there, so I know you guys can make it happen! All you need to do is just drop down, reverse direction and increase speed on over to Kickstarter now to pledge your support.
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