What was meant as an artistic homage to the arcade classic, Space Invaders (which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary), has turned into cultural uproar. Artist Douglas Stanley submitted his contribution to the Leipzig Games Convention honoring the anniversary in the form of a large-scale version of the game in which you defend the burning World Trade Center twin towers. Some say it’s art. Some say it’s a foul affront toward an American tragedy.

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The top gaming news for Thursday, August 21, 2008.

1. Sept. 11 Version of ‘Space Invaders‘ Draws Fire at Video-Game Convention

2. Microsoft, Sony offer new video-game gizmos

3. GameStop Reports Record Second Quarter 2008 Results

4. Can “GTA” make you smarter?

5. Sony says to launch new version of PSP handheld

6. Heavy Rain will have demo; DLC teased

7. Nintendo sued, yet again, for Wii remote patent infringement

8. Wii Getting a Force Feedback Wheel

9. Alone in the Dark for 360 getting a patch: You are all excited

10. Lionhead will patch Fable Pub Games