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Special 301 Comments on Video Game Piracy in Asia and Latin America

 Item — Location: Reports
Identifier: REPORTS-002
Abstract In the United States, Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 entitles the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to investigate unfair foreign trade practices. Every year since 1989, the USTR has solicited comments about the impact of practices such as overseas counterfeiting on American businesses, which inform the agency's annual "Special 301" report.In 1994, the law firm Arter & Hadden submitted comments for the annual Special 301 report on behalf of...
Dates: Issued: February 17, 1994

ST-Log

 Series
Identifier: MAG-STLOG
Abstract ST-LOG was a spinoff of ANALOG Computing that focused on Atari computers, specifically the Atari ST. The magazine started as a special insert section of ANALOG Computing before being spun off into its own magazine starting with Issue 10 in January 1987. ST-LOG magazine followed a similar production schedule to ANALOG Computing, including a production game between Fall 1987 and Spring 1988 when the magazine was published by Larry Flynt Publications, and like ANALOG, it was discontinued toward...
Dates: Publication: 1986–1989

Super Gaming

 Series
Identifier: MAG-SUPERGAMING
Abstract

Super Gaming was a short-lived gaming magazine by Sendai Publishing that covered import games, particularly games from Japan, before they were released in the United States. Super Gaming only ran for four issues. Two years later, Sendai Publishing would begin publishing EGM2, a magazine that initially had a similar focus on import games.

Dates: Publication: Summer 1991 – Spring 1992

Super NES Buyer's Guide

 Series
Identifier: MAG-SUPERNESBUYER
Abstract

Super NES Buyer's Guide was a spinoff of Electronic Gaming Monthly focusing on upcoming games for the Super Nintendo. The magazine published on an irregular bi-monthly schedule for three years before being discontinued at the end of 1994.

Dates: Publication: Winter 1991 – December 1994

Super Play

 Series
Identifier: MAG-SUPERPLAY
Abstract Super Play was a British magazine covering the Super Nintendo console, notably with a focus on Japanese import titles, many of which were not released in the United States or Europe. The magazine also included coverage of anime and manga. The magazine was discontinued in 1996 and replaced by N64 Magazine, another Nintendo magazine published by Future.Although Super Play was discontinued in 1996, it was revived for a single issue in October 2017 as a supplement to Retro Gamer...
Dates: Publication: Majority of material found within 1992–1996

Surge

 Series
Identifier: MAG-SURGE
Abstract Surge, subtitled The Pulse of Gaming, was a short-lived multiplatform gaming magazine from Bedford Communications, a publisher of technology periodcals. Though not explicitly targeting young men, the content of Surge seems to have been written for a college-age male audience. The magazine is also notable for its "Blueprint" section, which explores the making of recent high-profile games in depth. Surge appears to have run for only four issues,...
Dates: Publication: 2004

Survey of the Video Game Reissue Market in the United States

 Collection
Identifier: REPORTS-001
Abstract This study examines the current extent of the video game reissue market in the United States. While the video game industry and cultural heritage institutions agree that video games should be preserved for both entertainment and study, there is disagreement about whether the commercial market preempts the need for libraries, museums, and archives to expand their preservation activities. To better inform these discussions, we gathered evidence about what portion of historical games are...
Dates: Publication: published July 10, 2023; Modified: revision published July 19, 2023

S.W.A.T.Pro

 Series
Identifier: MAG-SWATPRO
Abstract S.W.A.T.Pro (originally short for GamePro's Secret Weapons And Tactics Guide, also referred to as SWATPro or simply SWAT) was a spinoff of GamePro that covered game tips, tricks, cheats, and walkthroughs. The magazine began as a special issue of GamePro before growing into a full magazine. After a year of one-off special issues, S.W.A.T.Pro eventually became a bimonthly magazine, published twice a year until...
Dates: Publication: Majority of material found within Fall 1990 – November 1995

Switch Player

 Series
Identifier: MAG-SWITCHPLAYER
Abstract

Switch Player was a monthly fan magazine published by Ninty Media that covers games for the Nintendo Switch platform. The magazine ran for over six years, launching with an issue covering The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and ending with a special issue about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Dates: Publication: February 2017 –

Tabletop magazines, assorted

 Collection
Identifier: MAG-TABLETOP
Scope and Contents

This is a collection of assorted issues of tabletop gaming magazines. Generally, the Video Game History Foundation does not collect tabletop or board game magazines, but specific issues may have content relevant to video game history. When possible, the significance of each magazine to the library's collections is noted in the issue's Abstract field.

Dates: Publication: 1983

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Periodicals 237
United States 210
Multiplatform gaming -- Magazines 61
United Kingdom 53
Computer games 51
Promotional publications 31
Computing 26
Nintendo games and platforms 26
Game industry trade magazines 24
Sega games and platforms 18
Multimedia and CD-ROMs 17
Official licensed publications 16
Arcade games 15
Children's magazines 15
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Retailer publications 13
Fan magazines 12
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Games business 12
Non-game media 12
Game guides and tips 11
Game tip magazines 11
Game-specific magazines 11
PlayStation games and platforms 11
Retrogaming 11
Atari games and platforms 10
Game development 10
Import gaming -- Magazines 10
Newsletters 10
Genre-specific game magazines 9
Press materials 9
Video recordings 9
Merchandise, promotional items, and memorabilia 8
Australia 7
Artwork 6
Clippings 6
Cultural ephemera 6
Event ephemera 6
Flyers, brochures, and inserts 6
Game production materials -- Artwork 6
Internet magazines 6
Japan 6
Online games 6
3DO games and platform 5
Advertisements 5
Apple computers 5
Comics -- Magazines 5
Commercial video games 5
Game production materials -- Game design documents 5
Graphic novels 5
Press materials -- Press kits 5
Zines 5
Catalogs 4
Commercials 4
Commodore platforms 4
Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 4
Fighting games 4
Graphics and technology magazines 4
Men's magazines 4
Minecraft 4
Portable gaming 4
Role-playing games 4
Sound recordings 4
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Tabletop gaming 4
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Business correspondence 3
Business papers 3
Canada 3
Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 3
Electronics 3
Event programs and guidebooks 3
Fortnite 3
Game criticism 3
Game production materials -- Full-motion video production 3
Game production materials -- Level designs and maps 3
Germany 3
Girl games 3
Humor -- Magazines 3
Intellectual property law 3
Research and reports 3
Star Wars 3
TurboGrafx games and platforms 3
Adult games 2
CD-i games and platform 2
Collectibles -- Publications 2
Creative Commons materials 2
Digital game distribution 2
Disc images 2
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Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2
Game footage 2
Game production materials -- Marketing 2
Internal publications 2
Legend of Zelda series, The 2
Licensed video games 2
Lifestyle magazines 2
Magazine supplements 2
Personal correspondence 2
Names
Future plc 14
Imagine Media 13
Ziff Davis, Inc 13
Future US 12
Sendai Publishing 12
IDG Communications, Inc 11
Steve Harris 9
Larry Flynt Publications 8
Bill Kunkel, 1950-2011 7
Nintendo of America Inc 7
Arnie Katz 6
GamePro Media 6
Joyce Worley Katz, 1939-2016 6
Sega of America 6
Family of Rob Smith 5
Paragon Publishing Ltd 5
Sony Computer Entertainment 5
Tim Lindquist 5
Dennis Publishing Ltd 4
Dimension Publishing 4
EMAP plc 4
GP Publications, Inc 4
Greg Off 4
CyberActive Media Group, Inc 3
Dave Halverson 3
David Jon Winding 3
Egmont 3
Entertainment Software Association 3
Microsoft Corporation 3
Nintendo of Europe 3
Noah Falstein 3
Rob Smith 3
ANALOG Magazine Corp 2
Acclaim Entertainment, Inc 2
Activision 2
Atari Corporation 2
Atari, Inc 2
Beckett Media LP 2
Brandon Sheffield 2
Capcom 2
Casual Games Association 2
Chris Kohler 2
Computec Media 2
Consumer Electronics Association 2
Cyan, Inc 2
DC Thomson 2
Dan Amrich 2
EGM Media 2
Electronic Arts 2
Fusion Retro Books 2
Green Publishing 2
Harris Publications 2
Highbury Communications plc 2
Imagine Publishing (UK) 2
InterAct Accessories, Inc 2
Lee H. Pappas 2
Lucasfilm, Ltd 2
Marvel Entertainment Group 2
Maverick Magazines 2
Metropolis Publishing 2
Midway 2
NewBay Media 2
Next Publishing Pty Ltd 2
Phil Salvador 2
Rapide Publishing 2
Reese Publications 2
Sega Technical Institute 2
Softalk Publishing Inc 2
Starlog Press 2
Ubisoft Entertainment SA 2
20th Century Fox 1
3dfx Interactive 1
A Profound Waste of Time Ltd 1
ABC Publishing Companies 1
ASCII Entertainment 1
Agetec Inc 1
Ahl Computing, Inc 1
Air Age Media 1
Amazing Media 1
American 80s 1
Andrew Harrington 1
Andrew Nelson 1
Anthony Parisi 1
Antic Publishing 1
Argonaut Software 1
Arter & Hadden 1
Artificial Intelligence Design Systems 1
Atari SA 1
Atlus Co., Ltd 1
Australian Consolidated Press 1
BC Productions, Inc 1
BPI Communications, Inc 1
Bedford Communications 1
Benn Dunnington 1
Best Buy 1
Bill Appleton 1
Billboard Publications, Inc 1
Biz Media 1
Blizzard Entertainment 1
Bohbot Entertainment 1