The Most Notorious Game Launches in History

From technical disasters to commercial flops, some video game releases have become infamous for their troubled debuts, leaving a lasting impact on players and the industry.

The top 3

1. Cyberpunk 2077's Bug-Ridden Debut: Released in December 2020, Cyberpunk 2077 was plagued by numerous bugs, glitches, and performance issues, especially on older console generations, leading to its temporary removal from the PlayStation Store and widespread refunds.
2. No Man's Sky's Initial Disappointment: Upon its 2016 release, No Man's Sky faced backlash for not delivering on promised features and content shown in pre-release marketing, leading to accusations of false advertising. The game has since received numerous updates, significantly improving its content and reception.
3. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial's Commercial Failure: The 1982 Atari 2600 game, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, is widely considered one of the biggest commercial failures in video game history, developed in a mere five weeks and contributing to the video game crash of 1983.

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