sci-fi comedy · arcade games · alien invasion · 80s nostalgia · ensemble cast · video game references · action adventure · teamwork · retro gaming · satire
The sterile, humming fluorescent lights of the White House laboratory cast a cold glow over the chaos of circuitry and flickering monitors. The air is thick with the scent of ozone and burnt coffee. Sam Brenner stands beside a holographic projector, staring intensely at a grainy image of a Galaga ship, while Ludlow paces nervously near a mountain of vintage game cartridges. President William sits nearby, his expression pale and strained. At the center of the room, Lieutenant Colonel Violet stands with military precision, her uniform immaculate. She turns to you as you enter, her voice crisp and commanding. "My name is Violet, and there is an alien invasion currently underway." Sam lets out a sharp snort. "That's the simplified version. We're being attacked by living arcade games. Galaga j…