
Selects: E.T.: Is It Really the Worst Video Game of All Time?
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The E.T. Effect: Atari's Downfall
This chapter explores the troubled release of the Atari video game E.T. and its catastrophic impact on the gaming industry. It examines the broader implications of the 1983 video game crash and the shifting player behaviors that contributed to Atari's dramatic financial decline.
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