A classic arcade
game where you pilot a spaceship, at the bottom of the screen, shooting
aliens that
fly from a formation above you and dodging their own projectiles. I can't believe no one has tried to define this term yet.
(Example is from
The Simpsons):
Willy: It's impossible for me to fire a pistol. If you'll check me medical records, you'll see I have a cripplin' arthritis in me index fingerrrs. Look at 'em! holds them up I got it from "Space Invaders" in 1977.
Wiggum: Aw,
yeah. That was a pretty addictive video
game.
Willy: surprised Video game?