1 Jan 1982 Jahr - *E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, a video game based on the popular movie, is released by Atari and is a commercial failure.
*Atari reports losses of $536 million for the year, leading to a decline in Atari's stock price.
*Coleco releases the ColecoVision Expansion Module #1, which allows the console to play Atari 2600 games.
*Commodore releases the Commodore 64, a popular home computer that can be used for gaming.
*Atari releases the Atari 7800, a third-generation home video game console.
*Mattel releases the I