What Was The E.T. Atari Game? - Video Gamers Vault

What Was The E.T. Atari Game? In this video, we take a closer look at the infamous E.T. Atari game, a title that left a lasting mark on gaming history. Released in 1982 by Atari, this game was inspired by the beloved film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial." Players were tasked with helping E.T. gather pieces of his interplanetary phone to contact home. Developed by Howard Scott Warshaw, the game faced an uphill battle due to a tight deadline of just over five weeks, which resulted in gameplay and graphics that failed to meet player expectations.

Initially, the game sold over two million copies, but the excitement quickly faded as players returned their copies in droves. Atari's decision to produce too many units, combined with high licensing costs, contributed to their financial woes. The infamous story of unsold cartridges buried in a New Mexico landfill became a symbol of this game's failure and the industry's struggles during that time.

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