Flops, failures, and disasters: The gaming industry's biggest misfires

Posted byby Mike Minotti
August 30, 2014
Updated June 18, 2025
5 min

You can also check out our list of the biggest risks that paid off in gaming history here.

You need to take risks to succeed in the gaming industry. Of course, not every risk reaps rewards.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.