Gaming history is full of horribly-designed video game boxes and covers. This series shines a light on some of these horrible pieces of artwork that likely prevented sales rather than encouraged them.

Ghost Lion

Somehow the print shop mixed up the LP cover artwork for the next White Lion album with the one for this Nintendo game.

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Street Hockey '95

Street Hockey in 1995 seems like more about screaming and kicking, rather than actually playing hockey.

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Russell Grant's Astrology

I'm sure Russell Grant is a perfectly nice individual, but the photo and artwork for this game look like a Chris Farley character circa 1993.

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Cheggers Party Quiz

I have no idea what this game is, but this is one of the most offputting video game covers I've ever seen. I haven't seen character design this bad since the Garbage Pail Kids Movie.

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Mary-Kate and Ashley Crush Course

Because remember, the main thing girls care about is snagging a boyfriend. 'Real games for real girls' is proudly displayed on the front, but it seems like this is a 22-year-old guy's interpretation of what preteen girls want to play. I feel dirty even discussing this game, and now I'm probably on some sort of government pedophile watchlist.

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