In this offbeat book, introduced by Stephen Spielberg, acclaimed author Martin Amis explores how 1980s video games took a generation by storm. Delving into the electric atmosphere of the arcades where he misspent his youth, he asks: Why did the Space Invaders invade our hearts and minds? And which secret cheats and tactics must we master to beat the next level? An essential manual for cyber geeks, computer nerds and joystick junkies.