Statements (272)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Asteroids
gptkb:video_game gptkb:astronomy |
| gptkbp:ai |
simple enemy AI
enemy ships |
| gptkbp:arcade_cabinet |
upright cabinet
classic arcade cabinet design |
| gptkbp:archaeological_findings |
First recorded by astronomers in the 19th century
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| gptkbp:art_style |
minimalist vector graphics
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| gptkbp:artwork |
distinctive art style
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| gptkbp:atmosphere |
High speed
No atmosphere |
| gptkbp:available_on |
gptkb:Xbox_Live_Arcade
gptkb:Nintendo_Switch gptkb:Play_Station_Network gptkb:Atari_Flashback gptkb:Steam various platforms |
| gptkbp:available_sizes |
From a few meters to hundreds of kilometers
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| gptkbp:average_temperature |
Can vary widely
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| gptkbp:body_shape |
Irregular
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| gptkbp:c-type |
gptkb:Carbonaceous_asteroids
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| gptkbp:can |
Different sizes
Irregular shapes Moons multiple tails Dust and debris Collisions with other asteroids Cratered surfaces Variable rotation rates |
| gptkbp:can_approach |
gptkb:Earth
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| gptkbp:can_be |
Potentially hazardous objects
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| gptkbp:can_be_found_in |
Various orbits
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| gptkbp:can_be_used_for |
Mining resources
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| gptkbp:can_cause |
Impact events
Meteorite if it lands |
| gptkbp:can_contain |
organic compounds
Organic compounds Water ice |
| gptkbp:can_create |
Shooting star
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| gptkbp:can_detect |
gptkb:radar_system
gptkb:Telescopes space telescopes ground-based telescopes Photometry and spectroscopy |
| gptkbp:ceres |
Largest asteroid
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| gptkbp:collisional_history |
Many have been shaped by collisions
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| gptkbp:color |
Varies from gray to reddish
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| gptkbp:community |
active online community
active fanbase |
| gptkbp:composed_by |
Rock and metal
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| gptkbp:composed_of |
ice and dust
Rock and metal |
| gptkbp:control_system |
joystick and buttons
rotating and thrusting |
| gptkbp:controls |
joystick and buttons
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| gptkbp:created |
Light phenomenon
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
iconic status
iconic status in gaming history |
| gptkbp:design |
Lyle Rains
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| gptkbp:developer |
gptkb:Atari
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| gptkbp:development |
a tail
a coma |
| gptkbp:difficulty_levels |
increasing difficulty
increases with score |
| gptkbp:discovery |
First asteroid discovered was Ceres
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| gptkbp:eccentricity |
Varies among different asteroids
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| gptkbp:ended |
when all lives are lost
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| gptkbp:enemy_types |
flying saucers
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| gptkbp:eros |
Near-Earth asteroid
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| gptkbp:exhibits |
Surface features
Color variations outgassing Thermal properties |
| gptkbp:famous_asteroids |
Eros, Itokawa, Bennu
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| gptkbp:fan_base |
cult following
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| gptkbp:formed |
Formed in the early solar system
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| gptkbp:game_awards |
won several awards
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| gptkbp:game_community |
has a dedicated fan community
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| gptkbp:game_design |
simple yet addictive gameplay
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| gptkbp:game_engine |
uses vector graphics engine
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| gptkbp:game_length |
endless until player loses
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| gptkbp:game_mechanics |
thrust and rotation
gravity and inertia |
| gptkbp:game_modes |
single-player
single-player and multiplayer time attack endless mode |
| gptkbp:game_updates |
received updates over the years
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| gptkbp:gameplay |
player controls a spaceship
shooting enemies avoiding collisions destroying asteroids |
| gptkbp:genre |
fixed shooter
multidirectional shooter |
| gptkbp:graphics |
vector graphics
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| gptkbp:has_a_focus_on |
public interest
international space agencies |
| gptkbp:has_a_highly_elliptical_orbit |
around the Sun
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| gptkbp:has_a_nucleus |
typically a few kilometers in diameter
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| gptkbp:has_field |
Generally weak or nonexistent
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| gptkbp:has_luminosity |
Some have shown outgassing
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| gptkbp:has_spin_offs |
gptkb:Asteroids:_Battle_Royale
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| gptkbp:has_variations |
simple concept with deep gameplay
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Studied for planetary formation
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| gptkbp:home_port |
gptkb:mobile_devices
gptkb:PC home consoles ported to home consoles |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Asteroids
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| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:Earth
Can cause significant damage Chicxulub impact linked to dinosaur extinction |
| gptkbp:in-game_items |
gptkb:power-ups
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| gptkbp:include |
gptkb:Hygiea
gptkb:Vesta gptkb:Ceres gptkb:Pallas |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:game_mechanics
game design arcade culture space-themed games modern shooters |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Spacewar!
early space games |
| gptkbp:influenced_games |
gptkb:Geometry_Wars
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
inspired game design and mechanics
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| gptkbp:inspired |
many clones
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| gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
scientific data
public fascination scientific funding water for future missions |
| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
astrophysical research
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| gptkbp:is_affected_by |
Yarkovsky effect
Gravitational interactions Solar radiation pressure |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
meteor showers
space weather phenomena |
| gptkbp:is_believed_to |
Remnants of planet formation
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| gptkbp:is_divided_into |
Types
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| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
gptkb:spacecraft
Planned missions to various asteroids Studied by spacecraft like Dawn |
| gptkbp:is_found_in |
Outer Solar System
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| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
gptkb:wind
solar radiation gravitational interactions |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
collisions with other celestial bodies
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| gptkbp:is_located_in |
gptkb:Asteroid_Belt
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| gptkbp:is_monitored_by |
gptkb:radar_system
gptkb:JAXA gptkb:ESA gptkb:NASA gptkb:astronomy potential hazards changes in trajectory |
| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
gptkb:Earth
Meteor shower perihelion various wavelengths of light |
| gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in |
popular science media
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| gptkbp:is_often_featured_in |
astronomy education
science fiction. |
| gptkbp:is_often_involved_in |
scientific conferences
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:scientific_collaborations
gptkb:the_Solar_System Planetary defense strategies Meteor showers Asteroid families the NEO Program the dynamic Solar System environment |
| gptkbp:is_studied_for |
the formation of the Solar System
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| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
gptkb:spectroscopy
gptkb:astronomy Space telescopes Space missions Ground-based observations Sample return missions cometary activity planetary defense Radar observations |
| gptkbp:is_targeted_at |
Space missions
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| gptkbp:legacy |
influential in gaming history
considered a classic in gaming history inspired many sequels and clones |
| gptkbp:lighting |
Used to determine rotation and shape
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Asteroid_belt
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| gptkbp:m-type |
Metallic asteroids
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| gptkbp:may_originate_from |
gptkb:the_Kuiper_Belt
the Oort Cloud |
| gptkbp:may_pose |
impact threat
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| gptkbp:mechanics |
Can create meteor showers
realistic physics for movement |
| gptkbp:merchandise |
various products
various merchandise available |
| gptkbp:mission |
Hayabusa to Itokawa
explore resource extraction possibilities |
| gptkbp:multiplayer |
no
supports competitive play |
| gptkbp:named_after |
Places
Mythological figures Famous people its discoverer |
| gptkbp:natural_resources |
Metals and water ice
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| gptkbp:notable_feature |
vector graphics
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| gptkbp:notable_production |
inspired many game developers
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| gptkbp:number |
Over 1 million known
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| gptkbp:objective |
destroy asteroids and flying saucers
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| gptkbp:often_includes |
astronomical catalogs
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| gptkbp:orbit_type |
gptkb:Sun
near-Earth space |
| gptkbp:orbital_altitude |
Follow Kepler's laws
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| gptkbp:orbital_inclination |
Varies widely
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| gptkbp:orbital_period |
Can be influenced by Jupiter
Varies from 3 to 6 years |
| gptkbp:pallas |
Second largest asteroid
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| gptkbp:platform |
gptkb:Arcade
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| gptkbp:players |
three lives
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| gptkbp:popularity |
remains popular among retro gamers
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| gptkbp:population_density |
Varies by type
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| gptkbp:potential_for_colonization |
Considered for future human exploration
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| gptkbp:potential_for_mining |
Interest in extracting resources
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| gptkbp:potential_hazards |
Impact threat to Earth
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| gptkbp:programmer |
gptkb:Ed_Logg
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| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
the early Solar System
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Atari,_Inc.
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| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1979
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| gptkbp:remake |
gptkb:Asteroids:_Battle_Royale
gptkb:2021 gptkb:Asteroids:_Recharged |
| gptkbp:remastered |
Asteroids: Enhanced Edition
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| gptkbp:research |
Known since ancient times
Telescopes and radar |
| gptkbp:research_interest |
Study of early solar system
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| gptkbp:rotation_period |
Can be very short
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| gptkbp:s-type |
Silicaceous asteroids
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| gptkbp:scientific_classification |
gptkb:NEO
gptkb:Centaur_asteroids gptkb:Trojan_asteroids long-period comet short-period comet Near-Earth asteroids Main belt asteroids Main belt, Near-Earth, Trojan |
| gptkbp:scientific_instruments |
Used in space missions
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| gptkbp:score |
gptkb:scoring_system
encourages competition among players points awarded for destroying asteroids |
| gptkbp:size |
Varies widely
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| gptkbp:size_classification |
Small, medium, large
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| gptkbp:sound |
iconic sound effects
simple sound effects |
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
simple sound effects
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| gptkbp:space_debris |
Can contribute to space debris
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| gptkbp:spacecraft_landings |
Successful landings on some asteroids
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| gptkbp:spaceflights |
OSIRIS-REx to Bennu
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| gptkbp:spectral_classification |
Based on composition and reflectivity
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| gptkbp:spin_off |
gptkb:Asteroids:_Outpost
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| gptkbp:strategy |
avoid collisions and shoot asteroids
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Asteroids_Deluxe
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| gptkbp:surface |
Craters and grooves
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| gptkbp:targets |
gptkb:space_mission
sample return missions |
| gptkbp:tournament |
competitive play
featured in gaming tournaments |
| gptkbp:trojans |
Asteroids sharing an orbit with a planet
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| gptkbp:type |
Minor planet
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| gptkbp:type_of |
Meteoroid
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| gptkbp:updates |
various updates over the years
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| gptkbp:vesta |
Third largest asteroid
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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