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MAGFest promotion at E3 2002, May 22–24, 2002

 Item
Identifier: EVENTS-MAGFEST-01.07

Scope and Contents

This collection includes four photographs:

  • From left to right: MAGFest head of gaming Pernell Vaughan, MAGFest 1 attendee Matt Reis, and MAGFest founder Joseph Yamine
  • Two "booth babes" representing Tecmo holding a MAGFest t-shirt
  • Joseph Yamine with Victor Ireland (left)
  • Joseph Yamine with Charles Martinet (left)
  • Dates

    • Creation: May 22–24, 2002

    Creator

    Conditions Governing Access

    MAGFest, Inc. and Joseph Yamine have given the Video Game History Foundation permission to make their materials viewable and downloadable in our digital archive for research and educational purposes. This does not apply to materials in this collection produced by other organizations or individuals.

    Historical Note

    Although these photographs show Joseph Yamine promoting MAGFest, Yamine attended the event in his capacity was the owner of the Roanoke, VA-based game store Captain Gamestation.

    Full Extent

    4 Photographic Prints

    Language of Materials

    English

    Abstract

    These photographs were taken at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in 2002. Although MAGFest did not have an official presence at the event, Joseph Yamine, who ran the game store Captain Gamestation and founded MAGFest, attempted to promote the event on the show floor. Yamine spoke with people including Working Designs president Victor Ireland, whose company became a sponsor the first MAGFest event.

    Custodial History

    These photographs were scanned for the Video Game History Foundation by Joseph Yamine. The original items remain with Yamine.

    Subject

    Repository Details

    Part of the Video Game History Foundation Library Repository

    Contact:
    P.O. Box 22458
    Oakland California 94609