8. Atari Games Landfill
In a fascinating turn of events, a long-standing urban legend was proven true in 2014. A landfill located in New Mexico became the focal point of an excavation that unveiled a trove of discarded Atari game cartridges. Among them were thousands of unsold copies of the notorious “E.T.” video game, infamous for its critical failure. This discovery shed light on the gaming industry’s history and the consequences of the video game market crash in the 1980s.
The unearthing of these cartridges sparked significant interest among collectors and gaming enthusiasts, turning them into highly sought-after and valuable collectibles. This real-life confirmation of a myth captured the attention of gaming enthusiasts worldwide and added a fascinating chapter to the history of Atari and the gaming industry as a whole.
