Review of Atari: Game Over (2014) by Mallory A — 19 Nov 2015
"Atari: Game Over" is a telling of the history of the video game industry through the lens of "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," widely considered to be the worst video game ever made. The scene is set by the beginnings of an excavation at a landfill in New Mexico.
Allegedly, Atari produced a game so bad that the only way to deal with its millions of unsold copies was to bury them in a landfill and cover them in concrete. This documentary explores the rise of the video game industry, the big-name designers of the 80's, and the circumstances surrounding the 5-week deadline to take the E.
T. video game from concept to final product. "Atari: Game Over" is informative, interesting, and exciting in its storytelling through unique characters. Whether you are a video game junkie or merely someone who is interested in history, you will love the details of this quirky piece of pop culture.
This review of Atari: Game Over (2014) was written by Mallory A on 19 Nov 2015.
Atari: Game Over has generally received positive reviews.
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