Defender is an arcade video game developed released by Williams Electronics in 1980. A shooting game featuring two-dimensional (2D) graphics, the game is set on a fictional planet where the player must defeat waves of invading aliens while protecting astronauts. Development was led by Eugene Jarvis, a pinball programmer at Williams; Defender was Jarvis's first video game project, and drew inspiration from Space Invaders and Asteroids. Williams planned to display the game at the Amusement & Music Operators Association (AMOA) trade show, though development delays resulted in the team working on the game up until the show started. Defender was commercially successful, selling over 55,000 units to become the company's best selling arcade game. Praise among critics focused on the game's audio-visuals and gameplay. It is frequently listed as one of Jarvis's best contributions to the video game industry, as well as one of the most difficult video games. Defender was ported to numerous platforms, inspired the development of other games, and was followed by sequels and many imitations.
In the future an alien race known as the "Manti" attacks Earth with their relatives the Irata. Manti have been seen kidnapping humans for unknown reasons but, it is known that after a Manti grabs a human that they become more powerful. If the Manti successfully create the ultimate Mutant Army, then Earth won't stand a chance. Star-Fighters have been dispatched to Defend mankind from the enemy.
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Updated on September 4th, 2026 - Version: 2.0.3 In Wittle Defender, you can easily beat any stage with a little bit of luck and some of the best heroes. Today, we will share our ultimate Wittle Defender tier list with you, so you can have a clear idea of which Mythic and/or Legen…
Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio has been charged for driving under the influence in Gran Canaria. On August 16, he was stopped at a routine checkpoint at 6:30 AM and had four times the legal blood alcohol limit, according to local Canary Islands outlet Atlántico Hoy. His readin…
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Updated on September 1st, 2026 - checked for codes If you love survival games, but aren't a huge fan of running around and collecting the drops, Wittle Defender is ideal for you, which you probably know since you're here! However, to improve your chances of survival, you're going…
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What's old is new (and also old) again! It's been 40 years since the release of the classic Amiga strategy game Defender of the Crown , and to mark the occasion it has received a new PC port called The Legend Returns that packages in the original game alongside a complete visual…
"Our idea was to preserve the spirit". Cinemaware's debut, Defender Of The Crown , was truly groundbreaking when it launched on the Amiga back in 1986. Designed by Kellyn Beeck, with gorgeous pixel artwork by James D. Sachs and a rousing score composed by Jim Cuomo, it was one of…
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Cinemaware’s 1986 classic, Defender of the Crown, defined an era of cinematic strategy on the Amiga hardware. Now, developer Black Tower Basement is modernizing the franchise for contemporary platforms without erasing its foundational identity. Three Distinct Ways to Conquer Medi…
