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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 130 Collections and/or Records:

Steven Epstein papers

 Collection
Identifier: 124.2287
Abstract

This collection consists of the papers of Steven Epstein, owner of the Broadway Arcade in Manhattan, New York and founder of the Professional & Amateur Pinball Association (PAPA). The materials are dated from 1976 to 2014, with the bulk of the materials dated from 1983 to 1997. The papers are comprised of newspaper clippings, correspondence, scrapbooks, promotional materials, VHS cassettes, and more.

Dates: 1941-2014; Majority of material found within 1983-1997

Digital Chocolate business plan

 File — Box Individual Manuscripts Box 6, Folder: 12
Identifier: 124.1122
Abstract

The Digital Chocolate business plan was created by Trip Hawkins, Founder and CEO of Digital Chocolate, dated October 17, 2003. The document is housed in one archival folder lcoated in Individual Manuscripts, box 6.

Dates: October 17, 2003

Studio Gigante records

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 122.1282
Abstract The Studio Gigante records document game development and conceptualization for fighting games released by Studio Gigante, including Tao Feng: Fist of the Lotus (2003), as well as unpublished games including "Tao Feng 2", "Fight Club", and "People Fighter." The records consist of correspondence, design documents, development milestones, graphic materials, notes, proposals, scripts, and more. The materials date from 2000 to...
Dates: 2000-2005

Presage Software records

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 122.1287
Abstract

The records document products developed by Presage Software, Inc. including educational games and other multimedia entertainment. The materials consist of artwork, game manuals, press kits, VHS tapes of promotional videos, and demo CDs.

Dates: circa 1992-2000

Ken Horowitz collection of electronic gaming oral histories

 Collection — digital
Identifier: 124.5253
Abstract

This collection consists of oral history interviews with video game and pinball industry professionals conducted by Ken Horowitz, video game scholar and author. The audio recordings are dated from 2006 to 2023. The materials are comprised of digital audio recordings and transcripts.

Dates: 2006-2023

Nüfekop records

 Collection — Digital I-VIII
Identifier: 123.2471
Abstract

This digital collection consists of game screenshots, advertisements, game manuals, digital games, and more, created by Oregon based game developer Nüfekop. The materials are dated between about 1980 to 2010 with the bulk of materials between 1980 and 1983. The company developed games for the VIC-20 and Commodore 64. Some of the games represented in the collection are Krazy Kong, Defender on Tri, Anti-Matter Spatter, and more.

Dates: circa 1980-2010; Majority of material found within 1980-1983

Venture Technologies records

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: small collections], Folder: 6-12
Identifier: 124.4791
Abstract

The records document Venture Technologies product development of Luminations, an electronic puzzle. The records include articles, reference materials, product specifications, marketing materials, and product testing documentation. The materials consist of text, printed material, photographic prints, still images, and video clips. The materials are dated from 1979 to 2009, with the bulk of the materials dated from 1987 to 1990.

Dates: 1979-2009; Majority of material found within 1987-1990

PlayStation game design papers

 Collection — Box 1-2: [Barcode: PlayStation game design papers]
Identifier: 113.5969
Abstract

The PlayStation game design papers contain design documentation, game scripts, and game demo discs previously owned by the PlayStation Museum. The materials span from 1995 to 2003, with the bulk of the items dated between 1995 and 1997.

Dates: 1995 - 2003; Majority of material found within 1995 - 1997

Gene Buckle papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2021.buckle
Abstract

This collection documents Gene Buckle's career in programming, particularly his work related to simulation games. The papers date from 1981 to 2000. The materials are comprised of conference materials, employment documents, game development documents, notes, reference manuals, and source code.

Dates: 1981-2000

Tomb Raider: Anniversary source code for PlayStation Portable (PSP)

 Item — digital archival collection
Identifier: 120.4239
Abstract

This resource is a digital set of source code for a cancelled Tomb Raider game for PlayStation Portable (PSP). Also included with these files is a folder called "ArtBase.zip," which is the original code, along with an .EXE of a homebrew tool to view some of the art files. These materials are accessible on-site at The Strong and cannot be shared remotely.

Dates: 2006