New Mexico’s ‘Atari Dump,’ a Midden of Video Games, to Be Excavated

‘Atari Dump’ Excavation Confirmed by Canadian Entertainment Company

June 4, 2013 —by Blake de Pastino 4761 1

Western Digs confirmed today that Fuel Entertainment, an Ottawa-based digital media company, will be excavating the so-called Atari Dump, a midden of video game hardware, cartridges, and other electronic detritus…

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New Mexico’s ‘Atari Dump,’ a Midden of Video Games, to Be Excavated

May 31, 2013 —by Blake de Pastino 12602 5

How old do remnants of our material culture have to be before they’re considered artifacts? If you’re a gamer, not very old at all. This week, Canada-based game developer Fuel…

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‘Atari Dump’ Excavation Confirmed by Canadian Entertainment Company

New Mexico’s ‘Atari Dump,’ a Midden of Video Games, to Be Excavated

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