The game ET, released in 1982, is described as a catalyst that led to the collapse of a billion-dollar video game industry.
“The uncensored story of what happened behind the scenes at Atari”
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The game ET, released in 1982, is described as a catalyst that led to the collapse of a billion-dollar video game industry.
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Howard Scott Warshaw directed Once Upon Atari, a documentary set in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It focuses on the Atari 2600, a key player in the video game industry. The film discusses the game ET, described by New Media magazine as a factor in the collapse of the gaming market. It features accounts from designers and individuals involved in the industry during a time of fierce competition. The setting includes the barren valley south of The Bay, where many gaming careers rose and fell.
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- Meet Howard Scott Warshaw, Atari's key game designer.
- See the impact of ET on the gaming industry.
- Find out about the fierce competition among game designers.
Did You Know
- New Media magazine called ET a catalyst that toppled a billion-dollar industry.
- The documentary is directed by Howard Scott Warshaw.
- The film runs for 120 minutes.
- The events covered take place in the late 70s and early 80s.
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Who directed the documentary Once Upon Atari?
Howard Scott Warshaw directed the documentary Once Upon Atari.
What was described as a catalyst that toppled a billion-dollar industry?
The game ET was described as a catalyst that toppled a billion-dollar industry.
What era does Once Upon Atari focus on?
Once Upon Atari focuses on the late 70s and early 80s, a pivotal time in the video game industry.
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