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Sony video games

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

David Jaffe papers

 Collection — digital collection: [Barcode: David Jaffe papers]
Identifier: 118.10879
Abstract

The David Jaffe papers are a digital collection of two games developed by game industry veteran David Jaffe. Files relate to two cancelled projects: “Dark Guns” for Sony PlayStation (1997-1999) and “VBL” for PlayStation 4 (2017-2018).

Dates: Majority of material found within 1997 - 1999; Majority of material found within 2017 - 2018

Game Developers Conference (GDC) collection

 Collection — Box 1-9: [Barcode: GDC collection]
Identifier: 116.5112
Abstract

The Game Developers Conference (GDC) collection contains five boxes of VHS and Betacam tapes of recordings from various years of the GDC, including keynote speeches, sessions, presentations, and awards, all of which were compiled and donated by Jason Scott of the Internet Archive.

Dates: Majority of material found within 2000 - 2005; 1996 - 2006

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

Insomniac Games records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 119.6337
Abstract

The Insomniac Games records are a compilation of game design documentation, including notes, descriptions, drawings, and more, for various games created by Insomniac Games. The materials are dated between 1998 and 2005.

Dates: 1998 - 2005

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

PlayStation SCEA SourceBook

 Item — Box Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 118.1830
Abstract These pages and disks form the PlayStation One SCEA SourceBook, a style guide for use by Sony Computer Entertainment America-licensed developers and publishers in creating tools and games for PlayStation. This kit covers proposals, game design and development guidelines, packaging design standards, submission, and manufacturing of games for PlayStation. Two 3.5" floppy disks, containing templates, fonts, and spine artwork guidelines, have been imaged and are available to on-site...
Dates: 1996