The Worst Video Game Ever
99% Invisible
The E.T. Impact: Atari's Downfall
This chapter explores the repercussions of the poorly received E.T. video game and its role in Atari's decline during the early 1980s. It highlights the balance between player frustration and disorientation, the consequences of prioritizing profit over quality, and recounts the poignant legacy of E.T. through the story of unsold cartridges and their place in video game history.
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