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  1. Ovox and ChukTomahawk discuss what caused the Video Game Crash of 1983, known as the Atari Shock in Japan, and how Nintendo, with the help of their trusty al...

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  2. Explore the unexpected rise and fall of the video game industry during the notorious crash of 1983.#Gaming #VideoGameHistory #Atari #GameCrash1983 #GamingInd...

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  3. Gaming Historian takes a look at the Video Game Crash of 1983, also known as the North American Video Game Crash of 1983. What was it and why did it happen? ...

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  4. The video game crash of 1983 (known in Japan as the Atari shock) [1] was a large-scale recession in the video game industry that occurred from 1983 to 1985 in the United States. The crash was attributed to several factors, including market saturation in the number of video game consoles and available games, many of which were of poor quality .

  5. Nov 19, 2023 · The Crash Decimates the Video Game Industry. By the end of 1983, the booming video game market completely imploded: Overall industry revenues plunged a staggering 97% between 1983 and 1985, from $3.2 billion to just $100 million. Hundreds of manufacturers and developers declared bankruptcy, including Atari, which posted a $500 million loss.

  6. Jul 30, 2023 · Immediate Impact of the Video Game Crash of 1983. Looking back, the video game crash of 1983 is a stark reminder for the current industry of what can happen if strict guardrails are ignored. Atari lost more than $350 million dollars and laid off more than one-third of its staff during this period.

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  8. Jul 15, 2022 · July 15, 2022 - 3:30PM. The crash of the entire video gaming industry in 1983 is often blamed on the failure of one game alone. A game which cost gaming giant Atari millions in licensing fees and ...

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