SIGGRAPH 2007: EA's Richard Taylor playing Tempest

[HHRich]

3 arcades in my town back in the 1980's, only one had Tempest and it was always in use. I never got to play it!

[abbeykroeter]

This was a great game, and probably my favorite when I was a junior high kid because it had a sinister, serious feel and sound(s) compared to anything before it. Yes it was considered simple by many friends after only a couple of years after release... but it still mesmerizes today and some of those younger games don't. Tempest was all business about killing stuff and FAST

[wingsout]

Dude, the top score "ROO" is mine. I was hanging around when the staff was setting up for the show and got to play a few rounds. ^^

[nismoblue]

One of my favorites as a 10 yr old in the arcades. Hey! my quarter was up!!!!!

[brucegoren]

This was the best Arcade game ever, but the vector graphic CRTs had a reputation for breaking down. The weighted spinning controller was an exciting interface to use, kinda like the ultimate jog wheel on a broadcast VTR.