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Gaming’s oldest urban legend is Atari’s fault

Polygon.com Aug 17, 2026 · 7:50 AM 👁 0 views ❤ 0 likes

Polybius is gaming's oldest urban legend. It's a cursed arcade machine that supposedly caused illness, amnesia... death. Of course, Polybius is just a story. But the legend is so believable because of real shady business dealings: knock-off Atari games, shell corporations, and military propaganda. Jenna Stoeber explains the true story behind Polybius.#polybius #atari

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