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Video games industry

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

1UP collection of electronic gaming media coverage

 Collection — Box 1-8: [Barcode: 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.

Dates: 1999 - 2004

Carol Kantor papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 119.4394
Abstract

The Carol Kantor papers are a compilation of published materials and ephemera related to Kantor’s career at Atari and Business Builders. The bulk of the materials are from between 1977 and 1983

Dates: 1976 - 1983

Dean Sitton papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 122.6240
Abstract

This is a collection of internal materials from Sega of America, notably documenting the development of Sonic the Hedgehog for English-speaking audiences. The materials are dated between 1990 and 1994.

Dates: 1990 - 1994

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

Joshua Marks papers

 Collection — Box 1-5: [Barcode: Joshua Marks papers]
Identifier: 121.285
Abstract

The Joshua Marks papers are a compilation of documentation relating to Marks’ roles at The Learning Company and Electronic Arts. Materials include notes, memos, reports, newsletters, project development documentation, market research materials, and more. The materials are dated between 1984 and 1997.

Dates: 1984 - 1997

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

Leonard Herman press kit and marketing collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 113.2963
Abstract

The Leonard Herman press kit and marketing collection includes six CDs containing digitized press kit materials for various paper and electronic gaming companies from 1981-2003.

Dates: 1981-2003

Paul Reiche III papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 118.2627
Abstract

The Paul Reiche III papers are a compilation of game design concepts and related documentation for both tabletop role-playing games and video games. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1983 and 1996, though some materials are undated.

Dates: 1979 - 2018; Majority of material found within 1983 - 1996

Tengen, Inc. records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 114.tengen
Abstract

The Tengen, Inc. records contain artwork, promotional and trade show materials, posters, correspondence, photographs, assembly drawings, and schematics. A sizeable portion of this collection covers marketing and publicity in the form of sell sheets. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1987 and 1994.

Dates: 1985 - 1995; Majority of material found within 1987 - 1994

Toys for Bob collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 117.11504
Abstract The Toys for Bob collection is a compilation of original materials from the production of character figures for Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure (a toys-to-life action video game published by Activision) and video oral histories recorded in 2017. Video and audio of interviews are accessible via The Strong’s Preservica-Universal...
Dates: 2011 - 2017