Documentary Looks For Millions of Copies of Atari E.T. Game

[Morreion]

Microsoft cleared to exhume E.T. from landfill for original documentary (Engadget)

Released in late 1982 when the video game industry, including Atari, was struggling, E.T. was universally panned and a commercial flop. With millions of cartridges returned by retailers, gaming lore has it that Atari quietly shipped off this useless inventory, among other unwanted paraphernalia, to a landfill site.

Rumor has it that there are up to 5 million copies of E.T. buried in a landfill- I hope they find them!

[Regolyth]

Even if they did, would it still play? And if so, is it still a bad game?

[Morreion]

It'll be cool if they find them, and if anything can be played, it'll suck! lol

[Regolyth]

Apr 11, 2014 16:32:03 GMT -5 Morreion said:

It'll be cool if they find them...

Ask and ye shall receive!

E.T. Found In New Mexico Landfill

Today, it's official. They've found E.T.'s home—though it's unclear whether there are really millions or even thousands of copies down there. The AP reports they've found "hundreds" so far, and we'll keep you updated as they keep digging.

[Morreion]

Woohoo!