Review:

Atari: Game Over

overall review score: 4.2
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Atari: Game Over is a documentary film that explores the urban legend about buried video game cartridges, specifically Atari's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, in a New Mexico landfill.

Key Features

  • Investigation into Atari's downfall
  • Uncovering of buried E.T. cartridges
  • Interviews with key people involved

Pros

  • Fascinating look into video game history
  • Engaging storytelling
  • Insightful interviews

Cons

  • Limited focus on broader aspects of Atari's history
  • Some pacing issues

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Last updated: Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 11:02:53 PM UTC