Laser Blast

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Laser Blast is a single-player video game developed and published by Activision in March 1981 for the Atari 2600 video game system. Designed by David Crane, one of Activision's co-founders, Laser Blast places players in control of flying saucers attacking land targets.





Platform : Atari 2600
Format : Cartridge
Publisher : Activision
Authors : David Crane
Date : 1981
Product Code : PAG-008

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