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'Galaga' turns 45: the arcade shooter that became a gaming icon
Original: 'Galaga' at 45: How the classic arcade shooter became a gaming icon
The classic arcade shooter Galaga is marking its 45th anniversary, prompting retrospectives on how the 1981 Namco fixed-shooter became one of gaming's most enduring icons. Coverage highlights its memorable enemy formations, bonus stages and lasting influence on the shoot-'em-up genre and arcade culture.
Why now: The game's 45th anniversary has prompted renewed nostalgic coverage of its legacy.
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