List 03. Archival Collections Related to Video and Other Electronic Games
Record Group
Identifier: List 03
Collections within the archives that relate to video game companies, video game design, video game history, and the development of video and other electronic games.
Found in 112 Collections and/or Records:
11 bit studios records
Collection — digital collection: [11 bit studios records]
Identifier: 119.3365
Abstract
The 11 bit studios records contain graphics, game screenshots, videos, fact sheets, and other digital materials relating to games This War of Mine, Beat Cop, Frostpunk, and Moonlighter.
1UP collection of electronic gaming media coverage
Collection — Box 1-8: [1UP Collection of Electronic Gaming Media Coverage]
Identifier: 111.477
Abstract
The 1UP collection of electronic gaming media coverage is a combination of VHS cassettes, Beta cassettes, a CD-ROM, and a DVM cassette containing recorded news stories, recordings of G4 Television, and various live recordings of festivals and conventions, all of which relate to video games of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Adulting game collection
File — digital archival collection
Identifier: 122.1093
Abstract
The Adulting game collection is a homebrew Game Boy game created in 2022 by Eric Wilder. Along with digital game files, this collection includes GBStudio project files and cartridge label graphics.
Age of Empires collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2023.aoe
Abstract
The Age of Empires collection contains two sketchbooks with loose drawings inserted, as well as digital artwork used in the development of Ensemble Studios’ Age of Empires. The original materials are undated but are likely from 1996-1997.
Alamogordo, N.M. “Atari Burial” collection
Collection — digital collection: [Alamogordo N.M. Atari Burial collection]
Identifier: 115.2073
Abstract
These images from the Alamogordo, NM landfill were taken by Jim Heller, the man who helped to "bury" the legendary Atari cartridges in 1983. Marty Goldberg, an Atari historian, interviewed Jim Heller about the event and subsequently produced hi-resolution TIFFs from Mr. Heller's original photographs. (Access .JPGs have been created.) Also included in this donation are two publicity photographs of players with the Magnavox Odyssey 2 and the Atari 400 (taken c. 1981 at Macy's in Chicago), as...
Alex St. John Direct X digital archive
Collection — digital collection: [Alex St. John Direct X digital archive (digital)]
Identifier: 2013.directx
Alexander Smith’s Nutting Associates collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 117.6983
Abstract
Alexander Smith’s Nutting Associates collection is a compilation of materials originally created by Nutting Associates, including photographs, slides, marketing assets, manuals, news clippings, a scrapbook, and other documentation. The bulk of the collection is dated between 1968 and 1973.
America’s Army collection
Collection — digital collection: [America's Army collection]
Identifier: 117.9589
Abstract
The America’s Army collection is a fully-digital compilation of planning memos, presentations, meeting minutes, correspondence, graphics, videos, articles, and other documentation on the development of America’s Army , the Official U.S. Army Game, by Michael Zyda and the MOVES Institute. The bulk of the materials are from 1999-2005.
Arcade flier collection
Collection — Box 1-14: [Arcade flier collection]
Identifier: 2016.fliers
Scope and Content Note
The Arcade flier collection at The Strong is a compilation of several hundred manufacturer-created fliers for video arcade games and pinball machines. Fliers are arranged by company, then alphabetized by game within the company folder(s). If the flier was acquired and cataloged as a single object, then the Object ID is also indicated. [Home and consumer electronic gaming trade sheets are housed within the library’s Electronic gaming trade sheet collection.] If a date is not specified on the...
Articles of incorporation for Maxis Software
File
Identifier: 120.1974
Abstract
Scan of Maxis Software articles of incorporation from Jeff Braun, August 1988.