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gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:video_game
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gptkbp:designer
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gptkb:Ed_Logg
gptkb:Lyle_Rains
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gptkbp:developer
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gptkb:Atari,_Inc.
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gptkbp:genre
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Multidirectional shooter
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:Geometry_Wars
gptkb:Gravitar
gptkb:Asteroids_Deluxe
gptkb:Space_Duel
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gptkbp:legacy
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Inspired numerous clones and sequels
Ported to many home systems
Inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame in 2022
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gptkbp:mechanic
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Asteroids break into smaller pieces when shot
Hyperspace feature teleports the ship randomly
Player can rotate, thrust, and fire
Player controls a spaceship in an asteroid field
Objective is to destroy asteroids and flying saucers
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gptkbp:mode
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Multiplayer
Single-player
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gptkbp:musicBy
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No background music, only sound effects
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gptkbp:notableFor
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One of the best-selling arcade games of all time
Pioneering vector graphics in video games
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gptkbp:platform
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gptkb:Atari_8-bit_family
gptkb:PlayStation
gptkb:Microsoft_Windows
gptkb:Game_Boy_Color
gptkb:Atari_2600
gptkb:Atari_7800
Arcade
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:Atari,_Inc.
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gptkbp:releaseDate
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1979
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gptkbp:technology
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Vector graphics
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Atari
gptkb:Spacewar!
gptkb:World_Video_Game_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:Atari_games
gptkb:Atari,_Inc.
gptkb:Atari_2600
gptkb:Cheetos
gptkb:Atari_8-bit
gptkb:Atari_7800
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Asteroids
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