What started as a promotion for a new Atari game would become one of the most controversial moments in ‘80s pop culture,... more
On a cold day in 1973, a crowd gathered on a farm for one of history's strangest funerals. It was... more
During its first 50 seasons, Saturday Night Live has welcomed legendary actors, superstar athletes, and notable politicians. But for one... more
A waste management specialist unearths thousands of Atari games buried in a New Mexico landfill. As gaming historians rejoice, he... more
After decades of speculation, a mysterious source emerges that may solve the mystery of the missing SwordQuest treasures once and... more
The trail to find the missing SwordQuest treasures leads back to one of the most controversial figures in Atari history.See... more
An unreleased SwordQuest game suddenly surfaces online; the fate of the missing prizes undergoes fresh scrutiny by gaming historians.See omnystudio.com/listener... more
Years after SwordQuest came to an abrupt and disappointing end, a gamer makes a surprising discovery in a Brooklyn thrift... more
Atari’s financial problems force the company to issue an ultimatum to SwordQuest players—one that may involve a top-secret gaming tournament... more
SwordQuest players discover that being video game rock stars comes at a price. Meanwhile, delays in the contest raise suspicions... more
Expert gamers are invited to an all-expenses paid trip to California for the first round of Atari’s SwordQuest contest and... more