This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today.
This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
Human Space Invaders
LAist thinks the kids have it too easy. What with their PSPs, and their PS2s attatched to their flat screens in the back seats in the SUV. LAist remembers having to collect change from couches and skateboarding down to Santa Monica Pier to play decent video games. LAist remembers getting kicked out of the 7-11 on Wilshire near Lincoln for beating the hell out of 10 Yard Fight. LAist remembers the tiny little closets known as "arcades" in movie theatres.
And LAist remembers being yelled at for wasting all their Magic Mountain allowance trying out exotic video games from all over the world.
But the game that started it all - after Pong - was Space Invaders. The unrelenting beat of aliens invading mother Earth (or whatever place that place was). For some reason you could only shoot one bullet at a time and for some reason you couldn't call in for any help. It was you against the marching army of doom who didn't win every battle but certainly won every war.
Until now. For apparently the humans have taken over. via Metafilter
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead. Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
