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Remembering E.T. – The Game That Nearly Destroyed The Video Game Industry

'Much like any other industry, video gaming has seen its fair share of commercial failures. There’s no shortage of games that fail to turn a profit, and there are even a few that do so badly that their developer goes bust. There’s only one game that underperformed so badly that it nearly led to the end of the entire video game industry, however: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.' writes Dominic Preston

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Relientk774313d ago

What a terrible game, and frustrating

darthv724312d ago

the 360 being rushed to market was a bad thing.

This is the epitome of that sentiment.

I do still have one in my collection. Just couldnt bare to toss it in the landfill with the rest of them.

Nevers4312d ago

I vaguely remember this game.

Kemicalbeliefs4312d ago

I actually enjoyed this game to be honest. In it's day, games were pretty shit anyway. I couldn't beat it though but that's because you weren't supposed to.

Relientk774312d ago

I only found out how to beat it a year ago on youtube. I looked it up cuz I was curious. I could never beat it as a kid lol

beerkeg4312d ago (Edited 4312d ago )

I was about 6 years old when this game came out, I never played it, which is probably a good thing. It makes for a great story though, a truly epic fail.

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Atari Is Reviving The 'Infogrames' Publishing Label

The armadillo returns.

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Aphrodia16d ago

I personally do remember Infogrames in the years prior to merger. They really did have a portfolio that stuck out and I enjoyed. I wonder what value they see in reviving it now though?

Hofstaderman16d ago

Ah...the nostalgia...V-Rally, Hogs of War 2, Driver.

purple10115d ago

yes yes & YEEES

looney toons racing for me stands out

TheColbertinator16d ago

The good old days of Driver and Stuntman. Unfortunately both games are long gone.

FPS_D3TH15d ago

Ubisoft owns the IP now but a new Driver or Stuntman would be incredible

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Atari Booth Video: PAX East 2024

Skewed and Reviewed have posted a video showing what Atari had on display at PAX East 2024.

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Interview: Nolan Bushnell

While managing the games department at Lagoon Amusement Park in the 60s, a young college student named Nolan Bushnell had an idea. Instead of managing and maintaining other vendor’s games, why not start a company and produce his own?

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