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Atari’s 'Extra-Terrestrial' is biggest flop in game history, linked to ‘huge mystery’

Atari's infamous E.T. game failure led to a landfill mystery. Unsold cartridges were reportedly dumped in New Mexico decades ago. An archaeological dig in 2014 uncovered thousands of these buried game cartridges. This discovery confirmed the long-standing myth about the game's disposal. The recovered items have since become valuable collector's items.

Atari’s 'Extra-Terrestrial' is biggest flop in game history, linked to ‘huge mystery’

We haven't written up this one. Times of India has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

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Falcons Wide Receiver Tabbed as 'Emergency QB and RB'

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus will have multiple roles against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

  • Olamide Zaccheaus tapped as emergency QB and RB
  • Zaccheaus signed as undrafted free agent
  • Robinson and Brian Robinson are active running backs

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