Question

Ever sold was eventually returned.

10. Which is not a reason cited in the article why E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial should have been successful?
a. It was based on an extremely popular movie.
c. Atari spent over $125 million on its production.
b. The gameplay was smooth and enjoyable.
d. Howard Scott Warshaw programmed the game.

Answer 1

Choice 'c' is incorrect; Atari did not spend over $125 million on the production of E.T. the video game. The game was expected to be successful due to its connection to a popular movie and its notable developer but was hindered by poor gameplay.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question relates to Atari's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial video game, which was released in 1982 and is a famous example of a commercial failure. One of the options mentioned, specifically choice 'c', states that Atari spent over $125 million on its production. This is not accurate as the actual amount spent on the game's development was much lower. The reasons expected for its success included its basis on a highly popular movie (a) and its development by a well-respected programmer, Howard Scott Warshaw (d). However, the gameplay (b) was widely criticized for being confusing and unenjoyable, which contributed to its failure in the market.