The Video Game Crash of 1983

GenXGrownUp Podcast

English - December 21, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - ★★★★★ - 80 ratings
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Four decades ago, just when video games seemed to be the next big thing, the bottom dropped out. Compounding problems like market confusion, consumer confidence, and game quality to name just a few, nearly demolished a seemingly unstoppable new industry. They ultimately made a comeback, but the future looked bleak when the Video Game Crash of 1983 swept across North America.
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Show Notes

Watch Jon’s videos about getting his copy of E.T.

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The Video Game Crash of 1983: How Nintendo Saved the Industry » bit.ly/3GzXmMh

What Was the Video Game Crash of 1983 and Why Did It Happen? » bit.ly/41leC12

10 Factors That Caused The Video Game Crash Of 1983 » bit.ly/41gHKqg

VIDEO GAMES INDUSTRY COMES DOWN TO EARTH » nyti.ms/41mlrzM

The Great Video Game Crash of 1983: What Caused It And Why? » bit.ly/3Rf3w9v

Atari’s Bad E.T. Game Wasn’t Responsible For The 1983 Video Game Crash, Capitalism Was » bit.ly/3RDmR5w

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