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The Space Invaders: In Search of Lost Time
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In 1982, there were 13,000 dedicated arcade locations across North America, generating $3.2 billion dollars. By 1985, revenue had fallen 97%. Atari declared bankruptcy. Arcades closed. This is the story of arcade video games, and their second life in basements and garages all across the country.
- Directed by: Jeff Von Ward
- Runtime: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Release year: 2013
- Studio: Wooden Horse Productions
“A charming look at retro arcade collecting” – Patrick Scott Patterson
“The visual equivalent of ocular crack… a nostalgic look back, and what it’s like to be one of the people trying to salvage these moments.” – Slashfilm.com
“Tells the story of the historic arcade boom-and-crash from 1982 to 1985 and how those classic cabinets are now enjoying a ‘second life’ in the basements and garages of enthusiasts worldwide.” - Eric Bailey, Examiner.com
“Anyone who’s an obsessive collector of anything can identify with those on screen, and their genuine passions for this hobby.” – Paul Freitag-Fey, Daily Grindhouse
