Atari: Game Over
Millions of unsold E.T. cartridges were buried in the New Mexico desert in 1983, marking a significant moment in the decline of the Atari Corporation.
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Millions of unsold E.T. cartridges were buried in the New Mexico desert in 1983, marking a significant moment in the decline of the Atari Corporation.
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In the New Mexico desert, millions of unsold E.T. cartridges lie buried, a symbol of the video game crash of the early 1980s. Atari: Game Over details the decline of the Atari Corporation, focusing on the infamous burial event of 1983. Interviews with key figures, including game developer Howard Scott Warshaw, provide insight into the factors leading to Atari's downfall. Archival footage illustrates the challenges faced by the gaming industry during this turbulent period. The film runs for 66 minutes and was directed by Colin K. Gray.
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