Nuked Hello my fellow tech-loving friends, it’s your favorite funny guy Nuked here to bring you some exciting news. Google and Taito are teaming up to bring us an augmented reality version of the iconic Space Invaders game.
The new game, called Space Invaders: World Defense, will utilize Google’s ARCore and Geospatial Creator tools to allow players to blast aliens out of the sky in real-world locations. According to a GIF in a Google tweet, it looks like the game will be played like a shooting gallery with a reticle to aim at the aliens. However, it is unclear if the footage is fully representative of the final game.
Google and Taito also released a promotional video for the game, but it doesn’t show any gameplay. The website for the game only includes a brief description of what players can expect, which involves defending the planet from aliens coming from another dimension using advanced technology and expert skills.
Interestingly, the website shows a screenshot of a ship taking on aliens in a wireframe trench, so it remains to be seen if this will be a part of the game as well. The game is set to release later this summer, and we can only hope that it fares better than some other AR games.
Overall, this partnership between Google and Taito is an exciting development for fans of Space Invaders and augmented reality gaming. It’s always fun to see classic games get updated with new technology, and I can’t wait to see how Space Invaders: World Defense turns out. Until then, keep your eyes peeled for any updates and get ready to defend the planet!
