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Game design and development

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 64 Collections and/or Records:

Elizabeth LaPensée papers

 Collection — digital collection: [Barcode: Elizabeth LaPensée papers]
Identifier: 119.3593
Abstract

The Elizabeth LaPensée papers are a digital collection containing graphics and videos relating to Honour Water (2016) and Thunderbird Strike (2017), two games created by LaPensée.

Dates: 2016 - 2017

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

Greg Hyman papers

 Collection — Box 1-3: [Barcode: Greg Hyman papers]
Identifier: 2013.hyman
Abstract

The Greg Hyman papers are a compilation of correspondence, publicity materials, legal papers, paper prototypes, and product descriptions created by Greg Hyman throughout his career in the toy and game industry. This collection also includes audio/visual prototype demonstrations. The bulk of the materials are dated from 1976 through 2010.

Dates: 1957 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1976 - 2010

Guy Welch collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2013.welch
Abstract

The Guy Welch collection is a compilation of materials featuring two notable American video game companies: Sierra On-Line and Microsoft. Items in this collection include correspondence, sketches, animation cels, artwork, published advertisements, magazines, corporate records, concept design documents, and more. The bulk of the materials are from between 1990 and 1998.

Dates: 1988 - 2022; Majority of material found within 1990 - 1998

Indie Games collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2019.IG
Abstract

The Indie Games collection is an ongoing compilation of materials from independent game developers. Archival materials include development art, game builds, design documents, notes, correspondence, and more. The bulk of the collection is dated between 2003 and 2014.

Dates: 2002 - 2018

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

Jane Jensen papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 119.4188
Abstract

The Jane Jensen papers are a collection of game design bibles, scripts, and other documentation on games written and designed by Jensen. The majority of the materials are from 2012.

Dates: 1995 - 2012; Majority of material found in 2012

Jordan Mechner papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 114.1911
Abstract

The Jordan Mechner papers are a compilation of game design documentation, notes, reference material, drawings, film, video, photographs, source code, business records, legal documents, correspondence, and marketing materials created and retained by Jordan Mechner during his career in the video game industry. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1984 and 1999.

Dates: 1913 - 2016; Majority of material found within 1984 - 1999

Joseph A. Weisbecker licensing agreement documentation

 File — Box Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 121.1207b
Abstract

The Joseph A. Weisbecker licensing agreement documentatio folder contains agreements between Weisbecker and Cadaco, along with correspondence and a separate agreement between Cadaco and Milton Bradley, for the game Decisions! Decisions!. The game was published by Cadaco in 1969.

Dates: 1968 - 1971