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VGHF-EVENTS. Event Guides and Ephemera

 Classification
Identifier: VGHF-EVENTS
This classification includes guides, handouts, and other ephemera from video game events. This is classified separately from non-event ephemera (see "Gaming Cultural Ephemera").

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Anthony Parisi, Electronic Entertainment Expo footage

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 2025-01
Dates: Recorded: 1995–1997
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

CES Trade News Daily

 Series
Identifier: MAG-CESNEWSDAILY
Abstract CES Trade News Daily (originally titled Trade News Daily) was an independent daily newspaper published during the Consumer Electronics Show starting in 1973, covering news and exhibitors at the trade show. Before the debut of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in 1995, CES was the primary trade show for the video game industry, and the CES show dailies from...
Dates: Publication: 1973–1994?
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / CES Trade News Daily

Consumer Electronics Show Daily

 Series
Identifier: MAG-CESDAILY
Abstract Consumer Electronics Show Daily (also known as CES Daily) was the official daily magazine for the Consumer Electronics Show. Originally launched alongside the first CES show in 1967, CES Daily covered news, exhibitors, and other event information for the biannual CES events.It is unclear how long Consumer Electronics Show Daily was published; the latest year with a registered copyright is 1988.This magazine is not to be confused with CES Trade...
Dates: Publication: 1967–1988?
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / Consumer Electronics Show Daily

E3 Show Daily

 Series
Identifier: MAG-E3DAILY
Abstract Throughout the history of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the Entertainment Software Association (previously the Interactive Digital Software Association) has licensed various publishers to produce the E3 Show Daily, a daily newspaper covering new and announcements at E3. The content in the magazine was almost entirely promotional but included show-specific information, such as floor plans, exhibitor profiles, and discussions of trends in the game industry. The show dailies also...
Dates: Publication: 1995–2016?
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / E3 Show Daily

Firaxicon 2014 ephemera

 Collection — Box A-001, Folder: 03
Identifier: EVENTS-FIRAXICON14
Abstract

Firaxicon 2014 was a fan convention for Firaxis Games, creators of the Civilization and XCOM franchises. This was the first iteration of the event, which ran for two years. The event included panels, play sessions, and a tour of Firaxis headquarters. This folder contains the event pamphlet, schedule, and other ephemera for Firaxicon 2014.

Dates: September 27, 2014
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / Firaxicon 2014 ephemera

Nathalie Lawhead zine and ephemera collection

 Collection — Box A-001, Folder: 07
Identifier: EPHEMERA-LAWHEAD
Abstract

Nathalie Lawhead is an independent game designer known for titles such as bluesuburbia, Tetrageddon Games, and Everything is going to be OK. Lawhead collected zines and ephemera from independent game events they attended, such as the A MAZE. festival in Berlin.

Dates: Publication: Majority of material found within approx. 2016–2022
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / Nathalie Lawhead zine and ephemera collection

Nob Ogasawara, press materials

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 2022-04
Dates: Majority of material found within 1991–1998
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library

Trade show and event guidebooks

 Collection
Identifier: EVENTS-GUIDES
Abstract

Trade shows and other events would frequently print show guides, directories, and proceedings. These guides included information about exhibitors, panels, maps, and other event highlights.

Dates: Publication: 1981–2019
Found in: Video Game History Foundation Library / Trade show and event guidebooks

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