Video game fans often think about the almighty “what if” scenario. Hindsight is 20/20, and thanks to these video game disasters, fans can now see how the market benefited in a net positive way. The home console video game market crashed in 1983, which is to say: Atari and other consoles became unpopular thanks to the rise of computers, among other trends. If it hadn’t been for the video game crash a few years prior, Nintendo may not have been as successful. Related 10 Biggest Mistakes In Nintendo History, Ranked Nintendo has led the video game industry for decades, but that doesn't mean that it is without its fair share of issues.