Google and Japanese games company Taito are teaming up for a new augmented reality version of the 1978 shoot ‘em-up arcade game Space Invaders. Inspired by the original gameplay, players are tasked with defending the Earth from Space Invaders in their neighborhood. Powered by Google’s ARCore Geospatial API and Streetscape Geometry API, the upcoming SPACE INVADERS: World Defense title combines AR and 3D renderings to deliver customizable gameplay based on your location, nearby landmarks, time, and weather, thus transforming cities into virtual playgrounds. The immersive experience looks to “reinvent the future of gaming” and “connect multi-generations of players.”
