Howard Scott Warshaw

Lizzie Peabody, host of Smithsonian's Side Door, teams up with Howard Scott Warshaw, the infamous creator of the E.T. video game for Atari. They dive into the chaotic story of how E.T. became one of the worst games ever, leading to buried cartridges in New Mexico. Warshaw reflects on the crushing expectations and corporate pressure he faced while making the game. The duo also explores the game's lasting impact on Atari and its unexpected transformation into a nostalgic piece of gaming history.