13-05-2021
Asteroids 1979 Game
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The Asteroids coin-operated Videogame by Atari (circa 1979), and it's history and background, photos, repair help, manuals, for sale and wanted lists, and census survey is brought to you by The International Arcade Museum at the Museum fo the Game.
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Followed by
Space Duel (1982)(Video Game)
Version of
Asteroids (1981)(Video Game)
Asteroids (1987)(Video Game)
Remade as
Spin-off
References
Space Wars (1977)(Video Game)
Inspiration was from this game
Inspiration was from this game
Referenced in
Defender (1981)(Video Game)
Inspiration was from this game.
Inspiration was from this game.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
According to Michael, Tyler claimed that he scored 69,000 points on Asteroids (1979).
According to Michael, Tyler claimed that he scored 69,000 points on Asteroids (1979).
They Call Me Bruce? (1982)
Game cabinet seen in convenience store.
Game cabinet seen in convenience store.
Sinistar (1983)(Video Game)
Pigs in Space (1983)(Video Game)
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
This arcade game is found in the truck stop diner.
This arcade game is found in the truck stop diner.
Knots Landing: Only 'Til Friday (1988)(TV Episode)
A boy plays the arcade version of the game in the arcade parlour.
A boy plays the arcade version of the game in the arcade parlour.
Cyberball 2072 (1989)(Video Game)
Appears in high score list.
Appears in high score list.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Robot Monster (1989)(TV Episode)
The asteroids shown on Ro-man's television screen was joked to be the video game.
The asteroids shown on Ro-man's television screen was joked to be the video game.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Moon Zero Two (1990)(TV Episode)
The game was referenced after hearing the word aestroid.
The game was referenced after hearing the word aestroid.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Rocket Attack U.S.A. (1990)(TV Episode)
Joel: 'Hey, they invented 'Asteroids'!'
Joel: 'Hey, they invented 'Asteroids'!'
Space Quest V: The Next Mutation (1993)(Video Game)
The guard on the east side of StarCon's main rotunda hallway at StarCon is playing 'Asteroids' on his console.
The guard on the east side of StarCon's main rotunda hallway at StarCon is playing 'Asteroids' on his console.
Gex (1995)(Video Game)
Gex mentioned the title being an old game.
Gex mentioned the title being an old game.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Phantom Planet (1998)(TV Episode)
Tom: 'Wanna play 'Asteroids'?'
Tom: 'Wanna play 'Asteroids'?'
Asteroids 1979 Game Show
Friends: The One with Ross's Denial (1999)(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Chandler.
Mentioned by Chandler.
Freaks and Geeks: The Garage Door (2000)(TV Episode)
Neals asks Sam and Bill to play Asteroids (1979) after school.
Neals asks Sam and Bill to play Asteroids (1979) after school.
Trailer Park Boys: Take Your Little Gun and Get Out of My Trailer Park (2001)(TV Episode)
Cory can be seen playing a game, the game is not shown but the sounds are those of Asteroids.
Cory can be seen playing a game, the game is not shown but the sounds are those of Asteroids.
Punch-Drunk Love (2002)
Arcade game seen in the background in Trumbell's office.
Arcade game seen in the background in Trumbell's office.
An Evening with Kevin Smith (2002)(Video)
Smith mentions Jason Mewes sucking off an Asteroids arcade machine.
Smith mentions Jason Mewes sucking off an Asteroids arcade machine.
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! (2003)(Video Game)
they used a similar ship in one level's boss.
they used a similar ship in one level's boss.
The Simpsons: Three Gays of the Condo (2003)(TV Episode)
In the flashback, Homer plays 'Asteroids' at Moe's Tavern.
In the flashback, Homer plays 'Asteroids' at Moe's Tavern.
Asteroids Game 1979 Rom
Trailer Park Boys: A Man's Gotta Eat (2004)(TV Episode)
Cory and Trevor can be hearing playing the game again
Cory and Trevor can be hearing playing the game again
Mysterious Skin (2004)
One of the games mentioned at the coach's house.
One of the games mentioned at the coach's house.
Veronica Mars: The Wrath of Con (2004)(TV Episode)
'The so-called Silicon Mafia has developed a game that will make Quake look like Asteroids'
'The so-called Silicon Mafia has developed a game that will make Quake look like Asteroids'
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006)
arcade game is seen in background
arcade game is seen in background
Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Funerals (2006)(TV Episode)
title mentioned
title mentioned
The Benchwarmers (2006)
Arcade game is shown in Mel's house.
Arcade game is shown in Mel's house.
Numb3rs: Dark Matter (2006)(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Larry in dialog with Megan and the other FBI agents.
Mentioned by Larry in dialog with Megan and the other FBI agents.
Game Over (2006)(Short)
One of the games recreated in stop-motion.
One of the games recreated in stop-motion.
Street Fighter: The Later Years: Episode #1.1 (2006)(TV Episode)
Arcade machine standing in first scene.
Arcade machine standing in first scene.
Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Gambling (2007)(TV Episode)
Chris plays at an Asteroid machine in Doc's
Chris plays at an Asteroid machine in Doc's
Family Guy: Blue Harvest (2007)(TV Episode)
the game's hyperpsace is re-enacted
the game's hyperpsace is re-enacted
Stargate: Atlantis: Adrift (2007)(TV Episode)
Mentioned by McKay several times
Mentioned by McKay several times
The Angry Video Game Nerd: An Angry Nerd Christmas Carol: Part 2 (2007)(TV Episode)
An Aesteroids Vs. Ms. Pac-Man game is shown.
An Aesteroids Vs. Ms. Pac-Man game is shown.
Troldspejlet: Episode #39.6 (2008)(TV Episode)
Jakob Stegelmann mentions the video game in his review of Everyday Shooter
Jakob Stegelmann mentions the video game in his review of Everyday Shooter
Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 5: 8-Bit Is Enough (2008)(Video Game)
Some of the games depicted on the Awesomeness screen.
Some of the games depicted on the Awesomeness screen.
Castle: Deep in Death (2009)(TV Episode)
Castle says that Hollywood just optioned 'Asteroids the video game.'
Castle says that Hollywood just optioned 'Asteroids the video game.'
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #8.135 (2010)(TV Episode)
Included in a $2,000 question
Included in a $2,000 question
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.31 (2010)(TV Episode)
Jay mentions that a man set a new record for most points scored in the videogame
Jay mentions that a man set a new record for most points scored in the videogame
Entourage: Dramedy (2010)(TV Episode)
arcade game seen
arcade game seen
Asteroids 1979 Game
Raising Hope: Snip Snip (2011)(TV Episode)
Referenced by Burt at the arcade
Referenced by Burt at the arcade
Mad: Super 80's/Captain America's Got Talent (2011)(TV Episode)
The space ship & asteroid field appear above the Devil's Tower.
The space ship & asteroid field appear above the Devil's Tower.
Rifftrax: Frankenstein Island (2012)
Kevin: 'Listen, someone's playing Asteroids in the next room.'
Kevin: 'Listen, someone's playing Asteroids in the next room.'
The Angry Video Game Nerd: Wish List: Part 1 (2013)(TV Episode)
The game was mentioned in one of the old Christmas cataloge books.
The game was mentioned in one of the old Christmas cataloge books.
The Simpsons: The Man Who Came to Be Dinner (2015)(TV Episode)
The asteroids in space look like the ones in this game
The asteroids in space look like the ones in this game
Pixels (2015)
Used as a demo to the troops on strategy
Used as a demo to the troops on strategy
DC's Legends of Tomorrow: Blood Ties (2016)(TV Episode)
Mentioned in dialogue
Mentioned in dialogue
GLOW: The Wrath of Kuntar (2017)(TV Episode)
Mentioned in dialogue.
Mentioned in dialogue.
The Family Chase: The Price Family (2017)(TV Episode)
Question subject.
Question subject.
Stranger Things: Chapter Five: Dig Dug (2017)(TV Episode)
Game seen in the arcade
Game seen in the arcade
Summer of 84 (2018)
Woody is playing this videogame in the bowling alley.
Woody is playing this videogame in the bowling alley.
Ready Player One (2018)
Halliday and Morrow mention living inside this game
Halliday and Morrow mention living inside this game
Featured in
Saturday Night Live: Robert Hays/14 Karat Soul/Joe 'King' Carrasco & The Crowns (1981)(TV Episode)
Video graphics on screen during Saturday Night Live Sports Central
Video graphics on screen during Saturday Night Live Sports Central
Simon & Simon: Love, Christy (1981)(TV Episode)
A character is playing this in the arcade
A character is playing this in the arcade
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Game appears in this film
Game appears in this film
Asteroids Atari Game
Silver Spoons: Grandfather Stratton (1982)(TV Episode)
Arcade game is in Ricky's home game room.
Arcade game is in Ricky's home game room.
Joysticks (1983)
Game appears in this film
Game appears in this film
Strange Brew (1983)
Game appears in this film
Game appears in this film
Terms of Endearment (1983)
Game appears in this film
Game appears in this film
Night of the Comet (1984)
Game appears in this film
Game appears in this film
Video Game Asteroids
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985)
Game appears in this film
Game appears in this film
Police Quest: Open Season (1993)(Video Game)
Police Quest: Open Season featured the game in the Short Stop Bar Arcade as a mini game.
Police Quest: Open Season featured the game in the Short Stop Bar Arcade as a mini game.
The Atari Collection 1 (1997)(Video Game)
Game featured in this collection.
Game featured in this collection.
Gamebrain (1997)(Video)
Gameplay footage is shown.
Gameplay footage is shown.
Angriff der Weltraumvampire (1999)
The 2 school bullies are playing this game in one scene of the film.
The 2 school bullies are playing this game in one scene of the film.
Freaks and Geeks: The Garage Door (2000)(TV Episode)
The geeks play Asteroids (1979).
The geeks play Asteroids (1979).
Icons: Pac-Man (2002)(TV Episode)
The game appears in this episode
The game appears in this episode
The Simpsons: Three Gays of the Condo (2003)(TV Episode)
In the flashback, Homer plays 'Asteroids' at Moe's Tavern.
In the flashback, Homer plays 'Asteroids' at Moe's Tavern.
Mysterious Skin (2004)
Young Neil and his coach play the game ca. 10 min. into the film.
Young Neil and his coach play the game ca. 10 min. into the film.
Atari Anthology (2004)(Video Game)
A playable game on this collection.
A playable game on this collection.
Little Athens (2005)
kid plays this game and sounds are heard from TV
kid plays this game and sounds are heard from TV
Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates the Lottery (2006)(TV Episode)
Chris plays the game
Chris plays the game
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
son seen playing this game in a store
son seen playing this game in a store
Screenwipe: Episode #3.2 (2007)(TV Episode)
Shown being played.
Shown being played.
The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007)
The arcade is visible at FunSpot.
The arcade is visible at FunSpot.
The Know's Top 10s: Top 10 2D Shooters (2007)(TV Episode)
The #7 pick.
The #7 pick.
Gamer (2009)
Humanz hideout/Listed in the end credits
Humanz hideout/Listed in the end credits
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.13 (2009)(TV Episode)
Video clip for a $400 clue in the category 'Classic Video Games'
Video clip for a $400 clue in the category 'Classic Video Games'
Special When Lit (2009)
Footage of the game was shown.
Footage of the game was shown.
Game Room (2010)(Video Game)
one of the games playable in Game Room
one of the games playable in Game Room
Community: Mixology Certification (2010)(TV Episode)
Abed plays 'Asteroids' at the bar.
Abed plays 'Asteroids' at the bar.
Through the Wormhole: Is There an Edge to the Universe? (2011)(TV Episode)
Clip shown.
Clip shown.
Suburgatory: Entering Eden (2012)(TV Episode)
video game played
video game played
The Big Bang Theory: The Misinterpretation Agitation (2014)(TV Episode)
Arcade game seen playing
Arcade game seen playing
WatchMojo: Top 10 Arcade Games of the 1970s (2015)(TV Episode)
Ranks at #3
Ranks at #3
Asteroids Retro Game
The Eighties: The Tech Boom (2016)(TV Episode)
Game screen shown during segment about video games
Game screen shown during segment about video games
The Angry Video Game Nerd: Polybius (2017)(TV Episode)
Footage of the game was shown when the Nerd mentions a case of a boy getting a stomach stickness from playing Aestroids for a long period of time.
Footage of the game was shown when the Nerd mentions a case of a boy getting a stomach stickness from playing Aestroids for a long period of time.
Spoofed in
Police Quest: Open Season (1993)(Video Game)
One of the arcade machines in the Short Stop Bar (CD version) is 'Stroids'.
One of the arcade machines in the Short Stop Bar (CD version) is 'Stroids'.
Futurama: Anthology of Interest II (2002)(TV Episode)
The game is re-enacted by the Planet Express ship.
The game is re-enacted by the Planet Express ship.
The Game (2008)(Video Game)
'Bush Administration: The Game' is a spoof of this game.
'Bush Administration: The Game' is a spoof of this game.
Superjail!: The Trouble with Triples (2012)(TV Episode)
Jackknife plays an arcade game like this one.
Jackknife plays an arcade game like this one.
Asteroids Overview
Asteroids Free Download for PC is an arcade space shooter released in November 1979[1] by Atari, Inc. and designed by Lyle Rains and Ed Logg. The player controls a spaceship in an asteroid field which is periodically traversed by flying saucers. The object of the game is to shoot and destroy asteroids and saucers while not colliding with either, or being hit by the saucers' counter-fire. The game becomes harder as the number of asteroids increases.
Arcade Game Asteroids
Asteroids was conceived during a meeting between Logg and Rains and used hardware developed by Howard Delman previously used for Lunar Lander. Based on an unfinished game titled Cosmos and inspired by Spacewar! and Computer Space, both early shoot 'em up video games, Asteroids ' physics model and control scheme were derived by Logg from these earlier games and refined through trial and error. The game is rendered on a vector display in a two-dimensional view that wraps around in both screen axes. Asteroids download free. full Version.