Weird and Wonderful: A Glimpse into Gaming’s Strangest Facts

Atari’s E.T. and the New Mexico Landfill
Widely considered one of the worst video games ever made, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial for the Atari 2600 was an infamous commercial failure. Legend has it that millions of unsold copies were buried in a New Mexico landfill in 1983. Decades later, in 2014, an excavation team discovered the truth: the landfill did contain thousands of E.T. cartridges, along with other Atari games and hardware, confirming the long-held rumor.

Conclusion

The world of gaming is filled with peculiar stories, unexpected connections, and urban legends that continue to captivate the imagination of players worldwide. These bizarre facts serve as a reminder that the gaming industry is not only a source of entertainment and innovation but also a treasure trove of fascinating tales that leave us questioning the boundaries between fact and fiction.