👾 10 things you might not know about the legendary arcade classic, SPACE INVADERS (1978):​1️⃣ The Ultimate "Killer App": When Atari licensed the game for the Atari VCS/2600 in 1980, it completely altered video game history. It became the industry’s first true console "killer app," quadrupling the sales of the Atari 2600 overnight and converting home consoles from a passing fad into a permanent staple of living rooms. ​2️⃣ The Acceleration Was an Accident:The iconic mechanic where the aliens spe